The Strength Connection

#43 - Sifu Singh: The Flow State


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In the 43rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest CEO of Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association (JKDAA), Host of The Blackbelt Podcast, Sifu Harinder Singh will talk about connecting flow state, the mind-body connection, Sifu’s mind boxing program, and more.


Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter you will discover: 


(1:30) Introducing our special guest CEO of Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association (JKDAA), Host of The Blackbelt Podcast Sifu Harinder Singh @sifusingh

(3:00) More about Sifu and his specialties

(4:10) What people think martial arts is

(4:20) Martial spirit

(4:40) “The best version of ourselves is a balanced version.” Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(5:00) Sifu’s work with military and police force

(5:35) “90% of success is in the mind.” - Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(6:50) Reactionary beings

(7:30) How to get in the flow state

(10:30) Connect with yourself

(11:50) Sign your practice worked well

(14:20) Don’t think, feel!

(16:05) Free up energy

(17:10) Questions to ask about tension

(17:40) Transform your tension

(18:25) “Tension is your key to flow.” - Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(19:40) Task your mind

(20:30) About meditation

(21:05) Sifu’s simple experiment

(21:30) What do we attach to?

(22:30) Sifu’s process with beginners

(23:10) The reason behind mantras’ success

(23:45) “Stillness is the master of unrest.” - Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(24:10) Tai Chi and stillness

(24:30) Steps to gain flow

(27:10) Types of people in stillness and chaos

(29:05) Instant chaos vs drip chaos

(31:00) Connection with divine

(32:00) “The kingdom of heaven is within.” - Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(32:45) High-er performance

(33:50) Our mission

(34:15) Shout out to Paul Selig @paul.selig

(35:30) Inspiration, not outpiration

(36:25) The strength and fitness industry is shallow

(38:50) Self-worth issues

(39:15) “You need love for yourself, you don’t need discipline.” - Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(40:30) Transform the tension

(42:00) Sifu’s motivation for a workout

(45:00) Why does Sifu love the kettlebell

(45:20) Definition of strength

(45:25) The true definition of transformation

(47:10) 100 conscious choices to transform

(50:20) Definition of awareness

(51:00) A tip from Sifu

(53:20) Shout out to Paul McIlroy @paulmcilroyamazing12

(54:10) Why do people love kettlebell

(54:55) Proof that the spirit body is real

(57:10) Radar for danger

(59:10) Kettlebell transforms tension

(1:00:15) Where to find Sifu Singh? @sifusingh

https://sifusingh.com/

https://mindboxing.com

https://blackbeltmag.com/black-belt-magazine-podcast 

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