The conversation covers topics such as the nervousness before a podcast interview, the importance of researching guests, asking open-ended questions, Tim Ferriss' approach to pre-interviews, the impact of podcasting on views and perspectives, the perspective on steroid use in sports, the need for transparency in sports, the challenges of establishing professionalism in Jiu-Jitsu, the delegitimization of Jiu-Jitsu as a sport, the impact of competitive Jiu-Jitsu, the experience of first competitions, and the pressure of representing your school in competition.

In this conversation, Abe Maynard discusses his approach to competition and the mentality required to compete. He also talks about the effects of aging on the body and how he has adjusted his training to accommodate for it.

Abe shares his insights on balancing strength and conditioning with jiu-jitsu and the importance of recovery protocols. He emphasizes the accountability that jiu-jitsu holds and the transformative power it has on body composition. Abe also discusses the value of taking breaks in jiu-jitsu and having a plan B when training is not possible.

He concludes with advice for white belts to close their eyes and focus on feeling and spatial awareness in their training.

Instagram: @abemaynard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maynidea Website: www.maynideapodcast.com

Chapters

00:00 The Nervousness Before a Podcast Interview 02:20 The Importance of Researching Guests 05:12 Asking Open-Ended Questions 09:29 Tim Ferriss' Approach to Pre-Interviews 10:53 The Impact of Podcasting on Views and Perspectives 12:18 The Challenge of Active Listening 13:43 The Perspective on Steroid Use in Sports 16:28 The Need for Transparency in Sports 20:10 The Challenges of Establishing Professionalism in Jiu-Jitsu 25:36 The Delegitimization of Jiu-Jitsu as a Sport 31:56 The Impact of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu 36:31 The Experience of First Competitions 41:23 The Pressure of Representing Your School in Competition 43:26 Competition Mentality 45:06 Effects of Aging on the Body 46:35 Balancing Strength and Conditioning with Jiu-Jitsu 48:26 Jiu-Jitsu as a Powerful Tool for Body Composition Change 49:26 Jiu-Jitsu Holds You Accountable 51:17 Recovery Protocols 58:30 Rest as a Discipline 59:52 Taking Breaks in Jiu-Jitsu 01:05:37 Having a Plan B 01:07:36 Advice for White Belts: Close Your Eyes

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