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Send us a textWhat happens when someone with a criminal record becomes the police officer sworn to uphold the law? Detective Matt Thornton's remarkable story challenges everything we think we know about the people behind the badge.Growing up in a rough neighborhood where police were considered the enemy, Thornton's path to law enforcement began with his own arrest at age 21 for carrying an illegal firearm. Years later, driven by the need to provide for his daughter, he reluctantly took the police exam. Despite facing ridicule in the academy for his criminal record and ostracism from fellow officers who knew his background, Thornton persevered through 21 years of service, eventually specializing in narcotics enforcement before becoming a detective.What sets Thornton apart is his unwavering commitment to constitutional policing and treating everyone with dignity—regardless of their background or circumstances. Drawing from his unique perspective straddling both worlds, he speaks candidly about police misconduct, the importance of street knowledge, and why some officers struggle to connect with the communities they serve. Through his current work as a School Resource Officer and his youth organization "Home Away From Home," Thornton mentors young people facing the same challenges he once did.Thornton's philosophy is straightforward yet revolutionary in policing circles: "Everyone under the sun deserves respect." His willingness to call out problematic behavior while still serving as an officer makes him both controversial and essential in conversations about police reform. As he poignantly states, "Bad policing makes our job harder, puts us in danger."Looking for real talk about policing without the typical defensiveness or platitudes? This episode delivers powerful insights from someone who's lived on both sides of the thin blue line.#police #lawenforcement #cops  #bridgethegap #bethechange 

Send us a textEp 258Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1 Nate Quarry was a member of the inaugural season of TUF and a leading advocate for fighters rights. Nate Quarry explores the path that he took as a fighter that gave him the credibility to get justice for former MMA fighters all over the world. Please join us as we relive Nate's journey Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:33 interview start 2:25 growing up a Jehovah's Witness 8:26 watching wrestling for the first time 9:33 not seeing sister for 14 years 10:54 family origin stories 12:31 watching UFC 113:55 experience at Straight Blast Gym17:08 Nate Quarry vs Mike Whitehead 22:58 finding out Mike Whitehead was KO'd 23:57 negative comments from Matt Thornton 29:45 Nate Quarry vs Harry Balzac31:53 Jeet Kun Do instructional video32:56 relationship with Robert Follis35:01 Robert Follis fights 37:36 taking a last second fight 39:15 figuring out what fight styles worked 41:24 fighters from the Pacific Northwest 43:13 eye opener at team quest 46:53 Nate Quarry vs Drew McFedries52:40 helping corner Evan Tanner in the UFC58:47 Phil Baroni sparring at team quest 59:34 Nate Quarry vs Nakapan Phunhephorn1:01:35 family issues in 2002 1:06:42 call of fathers passing while cutting weight1:08:24 Nate Quarry vs Todd Carney1:09:47 meeting Joe Silva 1:10:09 Nate Quarry vs Gustavo Machado1:16:45 process getting on TUF 1:21:02 having to work odd jobs while TUF aired 1:23:10 signing contract with the UFC 1:24:47 Injured while filming TUF 1:27:53 cast of TUF unaware they were fighting 1:30:24 experience on TUF 1:31:45 Nate Quarry vs Pete Sell1:34:47 Tim Sylvia comment about Tv stars1:35:43 Nate Quarry vs Kalib Starnes1:37:02 Team quest breaking up 1:38:15 Scotty Smith sparring Matt Lindland1:44:00 Matt Lindland sports betting shirt 1:44:39 Matt Lindland not finishing fight1:46:02 pay for world title fight 1:47:49 cornering Chris Leben1:50:37 cornering Dan Henderson in Japan 1:52:36 fighting George Lopez last minute 1:53:37 fighter sponsors 1:55:01 advice to new fighters 1:56:01 antitrust lawsuit with the UFC1:58:31 last time seeing Dana White 1:59:12 Venti Cafe 2:00:02 interview wrap up 2:02:30 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm joined by Andy from the School of Grappling, a coach and physicist whose analytical approach to no-gi grappling and wrestling has made him a respected figure in the sport. We discuss the science behind skill development, biomechanics, and training methods that align with the ecological approach. As the podcast nears its conclusion, I'm grateful to have one of my dream guests on the show. Tune in for a deep dive into the art and science of grappling! Catch more of Andy and his insights on the great Sonny Brown Breakdown Podcast. 

Send us a textDiscover this LIVE podcast of unique policing styles across the United States as our latest episode hosts intriguing conversations with special guests Marlon Marrache from the IA Podcastand, Deadleg from Failure to Stop podcast, and first time guest, Trey Mosley, a law enforcement content creator from Instagram. Trey Mosley, a dedicated police officer from California, joins us in our newly unveiled studio to navigate the challenges of relocation, soundproofing, and technical hiccups that come with the territory. This episode promises to shed light on the intricacies of setting up a new studio while ensuring stable internet connections, all in a bid to maintain our mission of providing real-time analysis of body cam videos without resorting to hindsight criticism.Our dialogue then takes a nationwide tour of policing methodologies, examining regional differences from coast to coast, and emphasizing the shared goals that bind law enforcement communities. We also invite listeners to engage with our podcast network. With future guests like Matt Thornton and Colion Noir on the horizon and discussions on First Amendment audits, this episode keeps you informed and engaged, celebrating military personnel and exploring how law enforcement adapts to unique societal challenges.A deep dive into the emotional impact of traumatic calls, especially those involving children, rounds up our conversation. The episode explores the profound effect such incidents have on officers who are parents and the importance of emotional resilience. Highlighting support mechanisms for officers, the episode also touches on tactical response strategies, handling barricaded suspect situations, and the role of effective communication in tense scenarios. Join us as we share stories, insights, and a few laughs, fostering an open dialogue on the realities of law enforcement today.If you want to follow along on the video, be sure to check this episode out on our YouTube Channel @TwoCopsOneDonut.

In this episode I interview Matt Thornton on his excellent book, The Gift of Violence. Matt is a researcher, author, and prolific martial artist and coach. His book takes an evidence-based approach to understanding and managing the risk of violence. Got value of out of this episode? Feel free to buy me a coffee over at www.buymeacoffee.com/joemvp Want to discuss this episode? Head over to our discussion forum at www.reddit.com/r/vpam

Brian brings in Phoenix musician Matt Thornton to discuss an awesome song. What makes an awesome song? Today is Smiths vs. The Cure. Welcome to the "Micro-pod."

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Long-time MMA coach, SGB affiliate, and martial arts veteran Adam Singer talks about the old days of Jeet Kune Do, the introduction of MMA, and the development of aliveness from Bruce Lee through Matt Thornton to today.Remember to sign up for the FREE Combat Learning Newsletter. You'll get an introduction to motor learning for martial artists PDF, a transfer of learning cheat sheet, tons of other free coaching resources, and you'll never miss an podcast episode.If you want to bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level, upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move book and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter. Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Seriously, in four years of publicly promoting and teaching this stuff, this is by far my best work. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

This episode, Josh and Corey sit down with Matt Thornton. We talked about his work with the Warhol Museum initiative, The Pop District and working to create the Warhol Academy. His early influences in video. The road of recovery and focusing on what's within to quiet outside chatter. His time in comedy and the experience of a video gaining traction on the internet. And why your network is your net worth. Check out all that and more in this episode of Thoughtful Discussions. To learn more about Matt and The Pop District check out the links below. https://www.instagram.com/blinc_of_an_i/ https://www.thepopdistrict.org/ Don't miss out on the chance to follow Corey's journey by clicking on the links provided! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muve_78/⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/1028podcast_studio⁠ Make sure to stay connected by following Josh, PGH Print Ship, as well as Thoughtful Discussions for more captivating content! https://www.instagram.com/joshsnider86/ https://www.instagram.com/pghprintship/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfuldiscussions/ Or visit PGHPrintShip.com today!

Rich is joined by the Fantastic Matt Thorton to preview some of the deeper names in this years class. Fresh of calling the Puka Nacua breakout Matt is a voice to listen to!

This sermon segment is taken from Dr. Matt Thornton's sermon in 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, "Living in Anticipation."

On the eighth episode of Top 8, we create a definitive list of light side smugglers with the help of Matt Thornton aka Bren Derlin aka "The Intern."

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According to author, MMA coach, and one of the first people in the United States to receive a black belt in jiu-jitsu, Matt Thornton, violence is as natural to human evolution as sex and food. In his book, “The Gift of Violence: Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World,” Matt provides the tools and mindset necessary to avoid—and if necessary, engage in—violent encounters. Matt has been Peter Boghossian's Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach for over a decade, and they are also close friends. In this intimate conversation, they discuss the practical value of jiu-jitsu and MMA training. Matt outlines specific moves to gain control in a fight and the importance of situational awareness and weapon training. According to Matt, many people have a glamorized view of violence and do not understand the limits of their own capabilities. Worse still, ideology has blunted people's connection to defensive evolutionary instincts, resulting in dangerous encounters that could be avoided. Matt Thornton has taught functional martial arts for more than 30 years. He holds a 5th-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is the founder of Straight Blast Gym International, training champion MMA fighters and world-class law enforcement instructors. Matt addresses policing, gang violence, and crime data in his series “Wokeness, Public Safety, BLM, & Antifa.” Watch this episode on YouTube.

Today, I chat with Noah Schaffer from the Standard Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Team, mentored by Greg Souders. Unlike my usual guests who are coaches or academics, Noah stands out as a student who has embraced the ecological approach to skill development. Despite being only 17, his insights into the sport and its methodologies are profound. While many might assume he's echoing Coach Souders, Noah showcases a unique understanding. He's definitely one to watch in the sport's future.After recording with Greg and Kit Dale, known for championing live resistance training, I spoke with Noah. He even invites anyone interested to visit the Standard team in Rockville, Maryland.While I aim to delve more into MMA, the upcoming episodes remain grappling-focused. Your support and feedback inspire me to continue this journey.

Today I'm joined by Peter Boghossian to discuss the art of facilitating constructive dialogue in a polarized world. Peter explains Street Epistemology as a way to have civil conversations and help people calibrate their beliefs to the evidence and reasons they hold. He shares his experiences teaching in prisons and how it shaped his understanding of applied epistemology.Our conversation delves into the Socratic method, which is the foundation of street epistemology. Peter describes the five stages of the Socratic method and how it can be used to ask questions and test hypotheses. He emphasizes the importance of calibrated questions and the role of evidence in belief formation.Peter also discusses the challenges of having conversations about emotionally laden topics and dealing with ideological entrenchment. We discuss the concept of preference falsification and how it can hinder productive dialogue. The importance of perspective taking and asking open-ended questions is highlighted as a way to facilitate understanding and challenge deeply held beliefs.We also touch on the application of hostage negotiation techniques in difficult conversations, including those between parents and their children with ROGD (rapid onset gender dysphoria). Peter emphasizes the need for a consistent and principled stance, while also recognizing the importance of setting boundaries and removing toxic individuals from one's life. He shares his motivation for engaging in these conversations, which is rooted in the pursuit of truth and a genuine curiosity about why people believe what they do.Peter Boghossian is a Founding Faculty member at the University of Austin and the Executive Director of National Progress Alliance. Peter has a teaching pedigree spanning more than 25 years that focuses on the Socratic method, scientific skepticism, and critical thinking. Peter's dissertation explored increasing the moral reasoning of prison inmates and aiding their resistance to crime. His most recent book is How to Have Impossible Conversations, and his writing can be found in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, Time Magazine, National Review, and elsewhere. His work is centered on bringing the tools of professional philosophers to a wide variety of contexts to help people think through what seem to be intractable problems.​Find Peter online https://linktr.ee/peterboghossianBooks mentioned in this episode: Feminism Against Progress by Mary Harrington How to Have Impossible Conversations by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay The Gift of Violence by Matt Thornton, Peter Boghossian, et al Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss All books mentioned on this podcast can be found at sometherapist.com/bookshop or by following the embedded Amazon affiliate links. Purchases help support the show. Thank you![00:00:10] What do people mean when they say diversity, equity, and inclusion? [00:03:58] The Socratic method stages. [00:09:21] Acting accordingly. [00:14:20] Calibrated questions in hostage negotiations. [00:19:17] Preference falsification in beliefs. [00:22:30] Facilitating different moral perspectives. [00:26:21] Hostage negotiation strategies. [00:29:36] Lost friendships over ideological differences. [00:33:25] Nasty comments on social media. [00:35:10] Friendship and Red Lines. [00:39:54] Hostage situations and parental instinct. [00:43:41] The rise of homeschooling. [00:47:46] Illusion of consensus and vulnerability. [00:49:56] The difficulty of systemic problems. [00:55:11] Lost art of listening. [00:57:49] Making life-altering decisions. [01:01:26] Educating parents of trans identified youth. [01:03:22] Prediabetes and health concerns. [01:07:28] Evidence-based beliefs If you enjoyed this conversation, please rate & review it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with a friend, or on social media. You can also head over to my YouTube channel, subscribe, like, comment, & share there as well.To get $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover visit EightSleep.com & enter promo code SOMETHERAPIST.Take 20% off your entire purchase of nourishing superfood beverages at Organifi with code SOMETHERAPIST.Be sure to check out my shop. In addition to wellness products, you can now find my favorite books!MUSIC: Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission. www.joeypecoraro.comPRODUCTION: Thanks to Eric and Amber Beels at DifMix.comYou can now watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use promo code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. nowaybackfilm.com Follow us on Twitter @2022affirmation or on Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? 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Today I talk with Coach Rory Singer.  Rory is the younger brother of Coach Adam Singer and together they have run and coached MMA in Athens Georgia for several Decades. Rory is an UFC Vet and lifelong martial artist.In this convo we spoke about the expectations we have for new students entering the sport and particularly those who have the aspirations to fight at a high level. We talk about gym culture, duty of care for fighter and of course our philosophies of aliveness and ecological learning. You can find Rory here and here. You can find SBG Athens here.

On today's show, Lewis Brackpool discusses various significant topics. He delves into the clash between Laurence Fox and Ofcom, highlighting the potential threats to broadcasting and free speech. He also explores 10 controversial advertisements that have ignited culture wars. Furthermore, Lewis sheds light on the Guyanese President's demand for reparations from Charlie Gladstone's family, addressing the complexities surrounding this issue. For more insights, the show includes discussions on these matters and more. Later, Matt Thornton explores "The Adventures of TALK TV & Andre Walker." He discusses the show's origin, including an episode critiquing Sadiq Khan's divisive views on a photo. The segment involving animal costumes and the "FURRY" community is highlighted. Matt covers street interviews, the MIZZY incident, Costa Coffee critique, and provides insight into Talk TV's behind-the-scenes and producer roles. Tune in for these engaging topics and more. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Lewis Brackpool is an Independent Journalist and Content Creator, recently founding Grit News UK, offering a right-wing media commentary on a range of UK political and cultural topics. His youtube channel-almost at 1000 subscribers! is Lewis Brackpool-that's LEWIS with an E and the "brack" in Brackpool rhymes with Crack!! GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Matthew Thornton is a TalkTV Producer and In his days with Insanity radio he covered music, both from the UK and internationally. 

Our Great Coach on this episode is Matt Thornton. Matt is a Brazilian Ju Jitsu coach, who has coached some of the greatest Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the world. He is the founder of the Straight Blast Gym, where he has developed cross training in several martial arts as well as boxing and wrestling. The gym now has over 50 affiliate academies located around the world. Fighters he has coached include Randy Couture, Forrest Griffin, and Dan Henderson while he has also helped develop the careers of coaches like John Kavanagh and Karl Tanswell. He is also a guest lecturer on philosophy and has recently published a book called The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World. In this philosophical and insightful interview some of the highlights for me were: • His core philosophy of Aliveness, which emphasizes training on timing, energy and motion through competing to deliver repeated experiments. • The idea that you can't acquire meaningful skill in Brazilian Ju Jitsu without submitting 1000's of times. And through this approach to testing and learning through failure you achieve progress • And his belief that "frustration in the moment is almost always a useless emotion. So you run into a problem in a fight, or you run into a problem in a match. That's something that we're here to solve. That's a puzzle that will admit to a solution." Here is the link to Matt's new book: https://amzn.asia/d/asci4hF If you enjoy listening to the podcast and would like to learn more, you can head over to our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com

Best Ball Season is HERE! With over $30m in prize funds out there, Tom is here and ready to talk all things best ball! In this edition of The Fantasy Sanctuary: Best Ball Show - Tom (FantasyPros/UnderdogFantasy/FootballOutsiders) is joined by Matt Thornton (Dynasty Expert & Creator of The Fantasy Weather Report) to talk about his Best Ball approach to 2023, how he adjusts from a dynasty mindset and much more! Together the two of them draft in The Draftkings Milly Maker and see how far they can push fading quarterback! Join The Fantasy Sanctuary from 99p for exclusive perks:    / @theffsanctuary   Sign up for Draftkings & get $20 free here: https://www.draftkings.co.uk/r/testra... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFFSanctuary Tom - https://twitter.com/NFL_TStrack Matt - https://twitter.com/MattFFDynasty

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637582455  On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast, I talk with Matt Thornton, founder of Straight Blast Gym and author of The Gift of Violence. https://mattthornton.org/  Support me at thelouperez.locals.com   Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Who am I? Lou Perez, author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY.  I produce the Comedy Is Murder series with Free the People. I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.” In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I am on the advisory board of Heresy Press and host the live show The Wrong Take with Lou Perez andThe Lou Perez Podcast. How'd I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views across online platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.

Special guest host KSU professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly fills in for Kruser as he talks to radio host Bill Martinez and Matt Thornton, author of the book "The Gift of Violence" in hour 2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Thornton has been practicing and teaching martial arts around the USA and the world for decades and is the founder of the now world famous MMA gyms, Straight Blast Gym (SBG).We discussed the best ways for the average person to gain the practical skills nessceray to defend themselves and their loved ones, the biggest misconceptions floating around about what works and what doesn't and the ever-present industry of fake martial arts that offer their students nothing more than false confidence. Matt gave his break down of a recent incident on the NYC subway in which a crazed homeless man named Jordan Neely was killed using a chokehold after violently threatening passengers and the arrest & charging of the man you stepped in. Matt also gave his take on the viral "BJJ is useless" clip from Andrew Tate and his opinions on Tate's street fighting advice.Matt's recent book "The Gift of Violence:Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World" is a brilliant and very insightful, highly recommended.BUY HERE : https://amzn.to/3rxGpxIPlease subscribe and leave a rating if you enjoy the show.. thank you very much.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Matt's own background & BULLSH!T martial arts11:00 Are we in history's most peaceful time??14:05 Advice to the average person who wants to learn HOW TO DEFEND themselves 20:10 ANDREW TATE - “BJJ is useless” CLIP25:18 Biggest misconceptions 28:54 Jordan Neely NYC subway incident 36:10 Self defense vs. stepping in for someone else 40:40 General advice to stay safe 44:45 KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE 48:40 SBG Gorilla- backstory 

Today I am chatting with Ed Ingamells. (Aka the Partybear). Ed is a black belt and coach at the Institute of Grappling in North London, UK.As a former Neuroscience PhD student, Ed has a deep understanding of cognitive psychology. Ed talks about his shift in recent years to a more ecological approach and how ecological psychology and direct perception make more sense to him from a skill development and motor-learning perspective. If you enjoyed the convo you can find other podcast appearances by Ed here and here. If you'd like to reach out to Ed, you can do so here and here. In the first part of the chat, we talk about the role of memory and cognition in skill development before moving on to discussing our ever evolving endeavors to optimize practice design. Thanks to all that download and listen. 

My interview with the great Matthew Harrison Trainer. (Edited by Matt Thornton)

In the 184th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, founder of EVOLVE MOVE PLAY, Rafe Kelley will talk about the power of dance and music, the connectability of Parkour, the freedom and creativity of Parkour, German gymnastics, the difference between a complicated problem and a complex problem, and more!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:30) Mike introducing our special guest, founder of EVOLVE MOVE PLAY, Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(1:30) Happy 4th of July! (3:00) Rafe Kelley's son learning new disciplines(5:30) The power of dance and music(7:20) The essence of playing and creativity(7:20) “Playing has this incredible power to drive progress.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(7:40) Rafe Kelley was a gymnastics teacher before practicing Parkour(9:00) Rafe's brother and sister also were into gymnastics(10:00) Love for coaching(10:30) Parkour, in a lot of ways, it's quite similar to gymnastics(12:00) Triple backflip(13:00) Double twisting, double backflip(14:10) Parkour is not about running fast(15:00) Upper body pulling power is really important in parkour(17:40) The connectability of Parkour(19:30) Shout out to Dominic Di Tommaso @domtomato(21:20) Shout out to Elis Torhall @elis_torhall(21:30) What was it about Parkour that felt different for Rafe Kelley?(23:10) Parkour had everything that gymnastics had, but it was more real(23:40) The freedom and creativity of Parkour(25:20) “Parkour is basically motivated by play, by the desire to take on challenges.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(28:55) “Parkour is just exploratory locomotor play. Gymnastics is locomotion.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(29:30) Gymnastics comes from the Greek word “gumnasía” which refers to being naked(33:30) Kong Vault Parkour(35:00) What we do in parkour is actually a reflection of what gymnastics was at its origins. But gymnastics has become extremely aesthetically driven, the competitive format has sort of lost its connection to what the purpose of it was to develop in an athlete(35:50) German gymnastics(36:40) The difference between a complicated problem and a complex problem(37:00) Why Chess is a complex problem(38:30) “Anything about human movement is a complex problem, not a complicated problem. So the optimal way to think about it is more like a gardener, less like an engineer.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(47:40) Shout out to Matt Thornton @ aliveness_ape(49:40) Shout out to Gray Cook @functionalmvmt(50:00) Started a non-profit parkour organization(52:20) If you want to master every tool, start by being the master at one tool(58:00) The Monkey Vault in Toronto, a parkour gym(59:00) Parkour retreats and workshops(1:08:00) What makes your life feel meaningful?(1:09:50) Creating depth and sophistication across our relationships(1:10:30) I think therefore I am(1:11:00) “The only justification that we have that we are real is that we experience consciousness.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley(1:15:00) Shout out to Sifu Singh @sifusingh(1:16:00) Where to find more about Rafe Kelley @rafekelley https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/workshops 

Adam Singer joins me today to talk coaching, culture and continuing the SBG philosophy of aliveness through an ecological lens. 

Matt Thornton holds a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and has been teaching fulltime for 32 years. His organization, SBG, has over 70 locations worldwide, and has produced champion MMA fighters, as well as world class self-defense and law enforcement instructors. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Salome, and their children.00:00 How can violence be a gift?7:18 Over 70 Spg gyms12:21 Competence is a huge part of jiu-jitsu.17:31 How to get your kids involved.21:13 The provocative title of violence.28:16 The silverback gorilla and the importance of fathers.32:15 The number one killer for young black men.35:36 The reality of violence in America.39:33 African american community.45:52 Protecting yourself and your family.Be sure to check out this episode of the BOF Podcast. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!Join the Brotherhood of Fatherhood FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherhoodoffatherhoodwww.brotherhoodfatherhood.com/alpha

Shermer and Thornton discuss: aggression: passive, proactive, reactive, relational • moralistic punishment and the game theory analysis of the logic of violence • gun violence (homicide, suicide, accidents) • violence against women/children • male-on-male violence • alcohol, drugs, infidelity • race • self-control • training soldiers • male role models • Rodney King, Michael Brown, George Floyd • police violence • bullying • fatherless homes • rape and sexual violence • self-defense. Matt Thornton has been teaching functional martial arts for more than thirty years and holds a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His organization, Straight Blast Gym, has more than seventy locations worldwide and has produced champion MMA fighters as well as world-class self-defense and law enforcement instructors. He lives with his wife Salome and their five children in Portland, Oregon. His new book is The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World.

You can watch this episode on YouTube!Billboard Chris is a child protection advocate who travels the world talking to people about gender ideology. When Chris came to Oregon, Peter Boghossian joined him for street conversations at Portland State University (PSU) and the University of Oregon. The night before their visit to PSU, Peter hosted a meeting with Chris, journalists Andy Ngo and Savanah Hernandez, author Matt Thornton, and activist Honey Badger. Videographer Reid Nicewonder filmed the discussion. Peter's guests have experienced public violence from far-left activists. They discuss the decline of civil discourse and the rise of speech suppression, particularly on university campuses. They consider possible explanations for how police respond to violence by trans activists—often ignoring it or arresting victims to appease the mob.  Billboard Chris explains his moral and philosophical opposition to the life-long medicalization of children through “gender affirming” puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. He argues that while gender ideology permeates many institutions and dominates corporate messaging, public opposition is widespread and bipartisan.  Don't miss this conversation. You'll hear stories from the trenches about the struggle to shine light on one of the most contentious issues of our time.  

Sermon Segment – from the sermon: "Who Holds Tomorrow" (James 4:13-17). North Bryant has been blessed by God to have Matt Thornton serving as lead pastor for ten years (as of April 2023). In this sermon clip, you will hear Matt briefly illustrate the Sovereignty of God by telling the story of how God changed his life as a young man by calling him to preach and then calling him as the pastor of North Bryant. We love you deeply, Bro. Matt!

Sam Harris speaks with Matt Thornton about his new book, “The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World.” They discuss his background in martial arts, the reasons to train in combat sports, the UFC and the evolution of mixed martial arts, the fundamental principles of effective martial arts, the "street" vs "sport" fallacy, grappling vs striking, the persistence of fake martial arts, Bruce Lee's legacy, male violence and emotional maturity, the male fear of humiliation, violence against women, the validity of instinct, the behavior of predators, weapons, avoiding violence, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

Sam Harris speaks with Matt Thornton about his new book, The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World. They discuss his background in martial arts, the reasons to train in combat sports, the UFC and the evolution of mixed martial arts, the fundamental principles of effective martial arts, the "street" vs "sport" fallacy, grappling vs striking, the persistence of fake martial arts, Bruce Lee’s legacy, male violence and emotional maturity, the male fear of humiliation, violence against women, the validity of instinct, the behavior of predators, weapons, avoiding violence, and other topics. Matt Thornton has been teaching functional martial arts for more than thirty years and holds a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His organization, Straight Blast Gym, has more than seventy locations worldwide and has produced champion MMA fighters as well as world-class self-defense and law enforcement instructors. He lives with his wife Salome and their five children in Portland, Oregon. Website: mattthornton.org Twitter: @aliveness_ape Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

Happy Good Friday to all! The fantastic Mr. Thornton is back for one last episode of the Usual Prospects and is going out with a bang!Matt is a co-host of the Fantasy Wildcard, one of the premier dynasty fantasy football shows in the U.K. / Ireland. He is also an analytical-minded prospect evaluator, a die-hard NY Giants fan, and a good dude!!!Each episode of The Usual Prospects will break down two 2023 NFL draft prospects currently on our dynasty fantasy football radars. We will discuss what we like, what we are concerned about, where we would draft them, and everything in between!!!In this episode:Xavier Hutchinson - Iowa State&Zay Flowers - Boston CollegeThanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast listening platform!!!

Matt Thornton (@MattFFDynasty) is back for another episode of The Usual Prospects as we continue the march to the NFL draft! We have two more exciting WR prospects to break down in this episode and Matt is the perfect man for the job!!!Matt is a co-host of the Fantasy Wildcard, one of the premier dynasty fantasy football shows over here in the U.K. / Ireland. He is also an analytical-minded prospect evaluator and die-hard NY Giants fan as well as a good dude!!!Each episode of The Usual Prospects will break down two 2023 NFL draft prospects currently on our dynasty fantasy football radars. We will discuss what we like, what we are concerned about, where we would draft them, and everything in between!!!In this episode:Quentin Johnston - TCU&Rashee Rice - SMUThanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast listening platform!!!

Matt Thornton received his blue belt from the legendary Rickson Gracie in 1993 and was the first person in the state of Oregon to receive a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also gave John Kavanagh, father of MMA in Ireland and trainer to UFC legend Conor McGregor, his black belt. Matt's school, Straight Blast Gym (SBG), became Oregon's first MMA-style gym. His book, "The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World," comes out on April 11th, 2023. To gain early access to episodes and exclusive access to select content, become a subscriber on Patreon. The Same Drugs is on Twitter @thesamedrugs_. Stay up to date with The Same Drugs on Substack. Watch The Same Drugs on YouTube. Please consider becoming a supporter of The Same Drugs on Spotify or by donating directly via Stripe. Meghan Murphy is on Twitter @meghanemurphy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-same-drugs/support

We are officially into the NFL draft month!!! To kick start April we have amazing return guest Matt Thornton (@MattFFDynasty) with us to chat through some more of these exciting WR prospects!!!Matt is a co-host of the Fantasy Wildcard, one of the premier dynasty fantasy football shows over here in the U.K. / Ireland. He is also an analytical-minded prospect evaluator and die-hard NY Giants fan as well as a good dude!!! Each episode of The Usual Prospects will break down two 2023 NFL draft prospects currently on our dynasty fantasy football radars. We will discuss what we like, what we are concerned about, where we would draft them, and everything in between!!!In this episode:Nathaniel 'Tank' Dell - Houston&Puka Nacua - BYUThanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast listening platform!!!

This Episode we interview Kelly Backert, Ben Fisher, Matt Thornton about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

25.01.23 Pt 2 - Gareth chats to Matt Thornton, who is Conor McGregor's coach's coach, and one of the first American jiu-jitsu black belts. He's written a guidebook that provides the average person with all the knowledge they need to survive a violent encounter… designed to help good people become more dangerous to bad people. www.cliffcentral.com

25.01.23 Pt 2 - Gareth chats to Matt Thornton, who is Conor McGregor's coach's coach, and one of the first American jiu-jitsu black belts. He's written a guidebook that provides the average person with all the knowledge they need to survive a violent encounter… designed to help good people become more dangerous to bad people.

What's up and welcome to our 2022 recap. On this year's recap we will play some of the most impactful clips from the past year and discuss our biggest takeaways from a year that brought you incredible guests like, Kenny Florian, Ricardo Almeida, Matt Thorton, Ryron Gracie, and Bernardo Faria just to name a few..But first, we have to say thank you to all of you, the listeners. Without your support, we wouldn't be able to share the stories and insights from those wonderful guests.So here it is, the 2022 recap.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/Episode Highlights:3:41 How it Started8:56 Who's Listening and from Where13:10 Why Don't We Plays Some Clips13:28 Victor Estima18:12 Sebastian Brosche25:44 Matt Thornton32:26 Rick Ellis39:04 Rick Ellis Part 245:53 Adam Singer55:27 The Biggest Takeaways of 2022

A sermon series by Matt Thornton through the book of Second Thessalonians. Scripture: 2 Th. 3:7-18. Message Focus: Personally: Since honest work honors God, do not grow weary of your life's work. Corporately: A church must withdraw fellowship from a disorderly member who refuses to repent when admonished. Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker. Archive Date: 12/18/22

Watch the video of this conversation here.Now that the first season of All Things Re-Considered has concluded, Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton met to discuss viewer feedback. The vast majority of feedback has been positive, but a few criticisms are addressed: why Peter and Matt used Rachel Levine's preferred pronouns, the “Kazoo Dilemma” (who is responsible for its inclusion and who performed the devil's instrument), why we chose to examine NPR, if/how NPR could be fixed, the possibility that NPR “has always been this way,” what news we can trust, and the future of All Things Re-Considered. We received several requests to release excerpts from the episodes that would be easier to share with friends than full videos. We think that's a great idea, so individual show segments will be available over the next few weeks—just in time for lively discussions with friends and family throughout the holiday season. 

During Jiu Jitsu when do you use your physical attributes and when do you use a more mental game? After a long day of rolling are you more mentally taxed or physically depleted? Does your approach change as you age?After speaking with Leah Stumpf, Thomas and Gary discuss the above and how they approach the physical and mental aspects of their Jiu Jitsu.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.coachleahbjj.com/homehttps://www.coachleahbjj.com/bloghttps://www.instagram.com/leah_stumpf_sbg/https://sbgkalispell.com/

On today's episode, Leah Stumpf of SBG joins Thomas to discuss who she looked up to as she moved up the ranks at Straight Blast Gym, her perspective on females having no choice but to train with men, her transition from traditional martial arts to Jiu Jitsu, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with multiple Masters's degree holder, 2018 and 2019 IBJJF Masters Worlds Black Belt Gold winner, fitness and Jiu Jitsu coach at SBG Kalispell Montana, and first-degree black belt under Matt Thornton and Travis Davison, Leah Stumpf.And don't forget to go to tapcancerout.org/tournaments to register for the remaining tournaments of 2022 and for Global Grappling Day taking place on December 17th. Tap Cancer Out is aiming to donate another $1.2 million to its 10 beneficiary organizations. Fundraising and registration are OPEN for all cities and dates, so head to www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments to find your city and sign up!www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.coachleahbjj.com/homehttps://www.coachleahbjj.com/bloghttps://www.instagram.com/leah_stumpf_sbg/https://sbgkalispell.com/Episode Highlights:5:04 Looking Up to Lily Pagle7:42 Replicating Fighting with Women While Training with Guys13:66 Universal White Belt Problem19:12 Small Wins22:50 Karate to Jiu Jitsu36:51 Seeking New Answers41:41 The Instruction Evolution46:21 Education on and Off the Mats54:24 Hardest Thing About Teaching1:06:55 Dan Hart's Question

Episode 2 of All Things Re-Considered explores the dangers of free speech, James Damore, academic harassment, where NPR gets its "experts," how Ira Glass broke a woman's heart, how the ACLU is breaking Ira Glasser's heart, similarities between NPR and Fox News, and much more. A former public media journalist explains how NPR's fashionable ideology facilitates bad journalism and former listeners share the stories that pushed them over the edge.  This podcast is taken directly from the video released on YouTube. To watch: https://youtu.be/U2RsN9g6huo. Connect with Peter Boghossian and the team at https://boghossian.substack.com/

Welcome to the first episode of All Things Re-Considered! This 5-episode series is an analysis of NPR journalism.In this episode, we hear from former NPR listeners about falling out of love with NPR,  insights from a former public media journalist, and conversation between Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton about NPR's coverage of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ibram X. Kendi.This podcast is taken from the original YouTube video. To watch, visit https://youtu.be/PPvNucxB7TIEpisode 2 will be released Wednesday, October 19, so stay tuned!

Matt Thornton joins the show.

Matt Thornton was one of the early group of American's to become involved in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having been introduced to it in 1991. He was also the first person from the State of Oregon to receive a black belt in the Art. As a coach he has awarded fifteen of his own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. That list includes famed UFC coach and the father of MMA in Ireland, John Kavanagh. Who is the trainer to UFC legend Conor McGregor. The UK's most successful MMA coach, Karl Tanswell; and other great teachers, competitors and trainers of champions. Over the decades Matt has worked with some of the best MMA fighters, grapplers and combat athletes in the world, including UFC hall of famers Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin, and others. He has also produced Oregon's first and so far only, Mundials world champion.

Today we are going to be hearing a testimony about “How a law-enforcement officer found Christ and the impact studying God's Word has had on his mission to share what he knows with troubled teens." Our guest today, Matt Thornton, Founder and CEO of My Father's Business, a ministry whose mission is to engage the youth in his community and guide them into becoming better versions of themselves, and author of the newly-released book, “Cop in Crisis to Cop in Christ,” will be sharing with us about his journey to Christ and his career as a detective and patrolman and how those things eventually led to a changed life and a desire to intercede on behalf of local youth.Visit our blog comment section to share your thoughts on this podcast episode:https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/post/how-god-uses-little-things-to-transform-livesCoffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderFaithful Counseling (sponsor) - Get 10% off your first monthPatreon - Support us on our Patreon!Instacart (sponsor) - Free delivery for new customers on first order!Book: Cop in Crisis to Cop in ChristWebsite: My Father's Business (mfbyouth.org)Facebook: My Father's Business Bible: NIV BibleNote Taking JournalFavorite App: gotquestions.orgSupport the show