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Mental Health and BJJ

Everybody keeps talking about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and discussing its positive impact on fitness and mental well-being. But what's the science behind this trend? Join MMA Coach Will Deutschendorf and BJJ Coach Angelo Ferrer (M.S. Psych) for a discussion on the mental health benefits of martial arts.

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Should Judo Honor BJJ Ranks?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was originally derived from Judo. But as time passed they grew to have very different sports applications. As of right now, some associations are honoring ranks for both styles. But to what degree should this be allowed? Join Judo Coach Barron Shepherd and BJJ Coach Andrew Kinchen as they break this down for us. Check out Andrew and Barrons programs here:

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#183 Top 5 Martial Arts Books

You are what you eat. You also are what you read. What books do black belts read to dedicate themselves to a lifetime of martial arts? Join a panel of 5 black belts from different styles. As they share what their top 5 martial arts books are!

Episode notes: This is karate - Mas oyama Bartitsu compendium - Edward B Wright Tao of Jeet Kune Do - Bruce less Defendu - WE fairbairn Dragon ball manga - akira toriyama How to Deal with Toxic People - by Gregory Jantz When Violence is the Answer - by Tim Larkin The Unthinkable - by Amanda Ripley Can't Hurt Me - by David Goggins "YOU" The Owners Manual - by Dr. Mehmet Oz By the Sword: A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions; 10th anniversary edition (Modern Library Paperbacks) https://a.co/d/9KfhDVQ The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide https://a.co/d/hLzCOzC Muhammad Ali Handbook https://a.co/d/iM733cU Small-Circle Jujitsu https://a.co/d/dB0kKzO Higher Judo: Groundwork https://a.co/d/7g1dbVN https://www.amazon.com/Sabaki-Method-Karate-Inner-Circle/dp/1883319749https://www.amazon.com/Jiu-Jitsu-Unleashed-Comprehensive-Hottest-Discipline/dp/B001W56L0K https://www.amazon.com/Jiu-Jitsu-Unleashed-Comprehensive-Hottest-Discipline/dp/B001W56L0K https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/tao-of-jeet-kune-do_bruce-lee/247020/item/1342456/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_everything_else&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=509967659940&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_sq2BhCUARIsAIVqmQsu_ft4GW3JB29zhh_tRNq9xJuLFHEidMOxREkKnDUvE8KwClYbAVkaAj_PEALw_wcB#idiq=1342456&edition=1898409 https://www.amazon.com/Musashis-Book-Five-Rings-Interpretation/dp/0804835209/ref=asc_df_0804835209/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693283435908&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11291251273545447864&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9198748&hvtargid=pla-525922223223&psc=1&mcid=b08d8e82cc483afd9da1e03fb3a7b84c https://www.shambhala.com/the-art-of-war-158.html

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#182 Sacrificing Everything for Jiu Jitsu

For some people, Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life. But is it worth sacrificing everything for the things you love? Join Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Kai Morehead as we discuss what happens when you lose that balance between jiu-jitsu and life.

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#181 Making Money with Martial Arts?

There are thousands of successful martial arts schools worldwide. But do you want to learn how to transition from teaching a few students to running a full-time martial arts program that covers all your bills? Join martial arts business consultant Dan Tyrell as he shares exactly how he has achieved that!

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#180 Surviving a Top Fight Team

People train in martial arts for different reasons. But if you train at a high caliber long enough. Eventually, you will end up with top-tier training partners. But how do you survive when your colleagues are world champions? Join Rick Metzler as he shares his training stories with legends like Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira.

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#179 Competing Internationally with Team USA

Discover the World Martial Arts Tournament, a global event held every 2 years featuring diverse divisions from Jiu-Jitsu to Kickboxing to Karate. Join John Henderson Jr. and learn how you can compete in this prestigious tournament, regardless of your martial arts style. For more information check out the Team USA Website at https://www.usmat.org/

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#177 Psychopaths Ego and Martial Arts

Martial Arts is supposed to calm the mind and dwindle the Ego. But what if the opposite is true? Join Kajukenbo Black Belt Ron Estellar and Boxing Coach Mickey Lopez as they discuss how they keep their students and themselves safe from the very thing we train to protect ourselves from.

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#176 Sport Karate for MMA?

Sport Karate is constantly being attacked online for being useless in a fight. But at the same time, many martial artists argue that sports karate can be adapted for MMA. Join MMA Coach Bobby Seronio Jr. as he breaks down if and how SportsKarate can be used in the cage.

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KSDI Announcement Kajukenbo MMA

Get ready to witness the unveiling of Kajukenbo MMA at the upcoming KSDI Seminar and Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, where UFC Coach John Hackleman will attend and host. Join leaders Glen Fraticelli, Mitch Powell, and Kimo Emperado as they share their excitement about this new branch of Kajukenbo. The event will feature divisions on July 19th and 20th (2024) including continuous sparring, Jiu-jitsu (Gi and No Gi), point sparring, knife fighting, Kata, and self-defense. Registration is available at the door. Don't miss out on this opportunity. For more information, visit https://www.kajukenbo.com/.

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#175 Is BJJ Becoming Tae Kwon Do?

BJJ is indisputably one of the fastest-growing martial arts. But is BJJ becoming mainstream following the same Olympic Sports path as Tae Kwon Do? Would this be a good thing or a bad thing? Join BJJ Black Belt Kau’ilani Morehead to talk about this and more.

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#174 Don't Compete Over 40

From the Jiu-Jitsu Masters Divisions to the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones showdown, it seems everyone is relentlessly chasing that dragon. But should you continue competing over 40 into your Golden Years? Join BJJ Black Belt Claude Lawson and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer as they unequivocally share their thoughts.

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#172 The Problem with Krav Maga

Krav Maga was made famous by the Israel Defense Forces and is taught worldwide. It is also one of the most hated martial arts on the internet. But why is that? Join BJJ Coach and Krav Maga instructor Frass Azzab as he goes over the issues that Krav Maga and many other martial arts styles face.

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#171 Evolving Kajukenbo in France

France is known for its contributions to martial arts via Savate and French Boxing. But did you know that the American Mixed Martial Art of Kajukenbo is thriving in the heart of Paris? Join Kajukenbo instructors Luiz Diaz and Joey Diaz as they share how they grew their program in France.

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#170 White Belts Shouldn't Spar

Thousands of people start martial arts lessons and quit. Some people feel it’s because of a type of practice called sparring. This brings us to the question of whether white belts should be sparring. When should they start? Join BJJ instructor Kau’ilani Morehead as he shares his thoughts on this.

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Why Mix Jiu-Jitsu with Karate?

Karate is arguably one of the best martial arts to measure distance and strike with devastating blows for self-defense. But if this is true, why are so many Karate practitioners turning to Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense? Join martial arts instructor and YouTuber Tyler Steven Sharp as he shares his experiences with this topic.

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Is Competing a Waste of Money?

Thousands of Martial Artists compete at tournaments around the world. But unless you are a professional fighter, chances are you are not getting paid. So does this mean it's a waste of money? Join BJJ Black Belt Carlos Del Valle and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer as they discuss this topic and more.

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