This weeks episode I discuss fuck your offense, fuck your defense mentality.

I also unpack how there is no such thing as a silver bullet.

Lastly I cover the importance of restoring full range of motion with examples.

Sit back pop open a coffee, brewski, or lovely cup of agua.

This weeks episode is a glimpse into how life has a way of getting in the way.

Find a way to fit in your rehab if you are injured or lift if you want to stay in combat sports for the long haul. This episode unpacks simple things you can do to still get benefit with minimal effort. So if you are busy or lazy this is the guide for you.

Realize we are all human though so the occasional fuck up is fine. Move foreward.

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This week's Jabroni Rant I discuss the importance of having a plan. It doesn't matter if it's a good plan or bad plan, simply have a plan. Very simple, very useful tangible things this episode.

Sit back pop open a brewski for this short tangent as I open up about real examples I find myself in, and situations I find my athletes in on the regular.

This week I am joined by a 3rd degree blackbelt and the owner of 10th planet Poway. His approach to grappling has significantly shaped my outlook on the sport and how I try to approach the forever evolving game of jiu jitsu.

We discuss:

- How jitz has changed over time

- What does the sport need to grow

- What is the optimal rule set that doesn't already exist

- Learning how to coach yourself

- How he approaches coaching his students

Sit back open a beer with us as we enjoy some laughs along the way.

This week I am joined by Kyle Sullivan, a Holistic Life Coach and Athletic Trainer who works within the industrial setting at the LAX international airport.

Join us as we dial in on:

- The Chek approach to holistic wellness

- The importance of diet, sleep, exercise, and happiness

- How to work through injury

- What to focus on during a chronic injury

- The meaning of wisdom

Sit back and grab a beer with us as we unpack the mysteries of the world.

This is my ode to coaching built upon my time and experience in this sport and my actual career choice of teaching people how to move. Take from it what you will.

I get what the eco bros are saying - there is a better way to teach/coach. I agree with that sentiment.....

Butttt....

Word Salad explanations helps no one. Understanding how people learn motor skills does help people.

Ecological - adjective "relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings." - Oxford language definition

The dictionary definition above highlights how "Ecological Approach" is a stupid name in my opinion.

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Welcome to the Big Brain Thoughts Pod! On this week's Jabroni Rants, we go over 'Undulating Periodization', a training method that involves systematically varying training variables, such as volume, intensity, and exercise selection, within short periods (days or weeks).This might be a short rant, but worth checking out if you want to maximize your training routine!Don't forget to follow on Instagram, click FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, and share this episode with the jabronies.

Welcome back!

This week we introduce you to Dr. Stephen Castro, a multifaceted athlete and physical therapist from Oceanside, CA. In our discussion we uncover:

• The differences between out-patient and home health physical therapy
• Training for marathons while rehabbing through injuries
• Financial stability for PT professionals
• Gentrification of O'side
• AI in healthcare
• The Pelosi Effect

Pop-open a cold one and join us on our Big Brain Thoughts.

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This week I rant about athleticism in combat sports and what it takes to become awell-rounded athlete:

·     What is the difference between rehab & performance

·     6 major movement patterns you should be implementing in your workouts

·     Training through injury concepts and training while injured advice

·     Life lessons learned from Jiu Jitsu that include the Push pull concept; Pattern recognition; Managing and delegating resources; Grit & grind mentality; Delayed gratification

Grab a pen, paper, and an optional cold beer… as I dive into things you can think about both on and off the mats.

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Welcome back to the Big Brain Thoughts Pod.

This week we are catching up with Dr. Ilseong Song, a fellow physical therapist from Japan with a purp nasty jiu jitsu belt. On this episode we discuss:

- Basic anatomy principles and joint mechanics

-The use of diagnostic ultrasound in physical therapy

-Common injuries we both treat among combat sports athletes, and some key rehab and performance concepts - Observations on the combat sports mindset when it comes to rehab

-Differences in the practice and education of physical therapy in the USA vs Japan

-Life as a new dad

... and many other Big Brain Thoughts.

So, grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy the episode!

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