On this episode, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Owner of Guardian MMA, Chad "The Beast" Hardy. Chad discusses recovering from a severe injury, the crazy story of Chad competing against a 300 lb. wrestler when he was 14 years old, how to modify training to get through a major injury, how Chad improved his BJJ while injured, "The Hardy Hit Squad," becoming a leader in the gym, changing gyms as a black belt, gym owership, the importance of choosing your training partners, and being a "Mat Enforcer." Also check out the after podcast conversation about gaining life experience through Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of movement, and the brain-body connection.

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