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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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#178 How is Okinawan Karate Relevant?

Is Okinawan Karate still relevant in today's fast-evolving martial arts scene? Join Martial Arts instructor Tom Bowers as he discusses why this ancient practice remains impactful amidst the changes.

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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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