This episode was a really really good one. Today I am joined by Macclesfield/Manchester's finest Sean Maguinness. Sean is a university student, a MMA coach and a BJJ competitor. We spoke across a wide spectrum of topics, from Ultra Marathon runs, what makes a wholesome and cohesive childhood and family situation, the COVID-19 epidemic and his views on the Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov match-up. I really enjoyed the conversation with Sean, so have a listen and let me know what you think!

In this episode i am joined by Jack Sear. Jack is a fiancee, a father, a career salesman, and a UK BJJ standout hailing from the 10th Planet London system and the Grand Union gyms. We had a great conversation about BJJ, MMA and some of the future standouts in the UK scene. Jack spoke on what it is like to be a young father, and to have to balance being a high level competitor with family commitments. This was a really enjoyable refreshing conversation - have a listen and let me know what you think!

In this episode i am joined by Declan Ellis, Declan is a commodity trader, a husband, a traveller and a BJJ blue belt. We spoke in length about the way that gas is traded, how he got into the industry and how it relates to much of his life, the way that he interacts with social media and why he loves Keenan so so much. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts!

Today we are joined again by Co-founder of Scramble Academy Leeds; Liam Cann. Today's however episode is slightly different to the last. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic Liam and I wanted to get together to discuss firstly the reasons that Scramble Academy have made the decision to close the gym ahead of government guidelines, alongside a conversation about the pandemic itself, and finally what Liam is doing about it for himself and his academy. Importantly, what effect that the virus is having and will have on his own personal life and financial situation. 

In the show we talk about sources that we have found useful, and they can be found below:

• https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-recovery-damage-lung-function-gasping-air-hong-kong-doctors-2020-3?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sf-bi-science&r=US&IR=T
• https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca
• https://graphics.reuters.com/CHINA-HEALTH-SOUTHKOREA-CLUSTERS/0100B5G33SB/index.html
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-51893063/scientists-query-uk-s-approach-to-coronavirus
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51882332
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51882897

This episode I am joined by Tom Hughes. Tom is a Software developer for a large corporate bank by trade but also a part time BJJ athlete. Holding a brown belt, under ZR Team Head Coach Alain Pozo. Tom is also a coach at London Shootfighters, we had a conversation about food addiction, body dysmorphia, the idea that luck isn't real, and of course Jiu-Jitsu. Have a listen and let me know what you think!

Today I am joined by Matt Connolly, CEO of Integrated Performance. Matt, ex-policeman, father, husband and now one of the UK's most high profile Performance Coaches. We delve into plenty of topics, from running a business, performance coaching as an art, BJJ, social media, and more. Have a listen, let me know what you think! If you like it, please drop the podcast a rating on iTunes/your listening platform.

Episode 5! Today I am joined by Eric Bradley. Eric is an IT professional, but also a semi-professional photographer, organist, explorer, food and drink connoisseur. We go into all sorts of topics from alcohol consumption, Veganism, AI, the nature of consciousness and lots more in between. Have a listen and if you like it, give it a good rating!

This episode I am joined by Marko Papuckovski. Marko is Co-Founder of Your Health Blueprint, a company built to supply people with a road map with which to optimise their health and well-being. Marko is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, having trained in Macedonia, Australia and Canada. Have a listen!

Today I wanted to take a short amount of time to put together a short introduction to the podcast, to why I wanted to create it in the first instance, why I named the podcast All About Balance and a few other things. Have a listen, and let me know what you think!

Today we are joined by Liam Cann, a rising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt competitor, having competed recently on multiple Polaris shows, international and national superfights. Liam is also a coach and co-owner of Scramble Academy Leeds, one of the directors of Pantheon Promotions and lastly, a very good friend. Have a listen!