Grappling With Life

In this episode we're joined by Abdul Jaleel for the second time. Prepare for some deep conversations about goals, habits and why everyone needs a cave to escape to - just like Superman's fortress of solitude. A great conversation with such a beautiful human being Allahumma Baarik ❤️

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In this episode we discuss Jahedul's calisthenics journey that took him around the world, and helped him foster a brotherhood with like minded individuals. He discusses his struggles with social media, brand deals and staying true to his faith.

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In this episode we’re joined by Ali El Kheir all the way from Sydney Australia. He shares with us his love of Wrestling, his brothers influencing him to start Wrestling, setting up the Sydney Wrestling Academy, and his aspirations for the future.

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In this Episode, we're joined by Yusuf Ali-Taleb, a pro Kickboxer who has transitioned to MMA. He discusses his journey to his first MMA fight, his first loss in MMA, cutting weight and it’s challenges, the dangers of striking to the face and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:22 - How was your nap?

3:52 - Transition to MMA

13:28 - Taking it back to UFC 1

15:39 - Weight cutting

26:07 - First MMA Fight

40:14 - Attitudes in MMA

42:16 - The dangers of concussions

49:56 - One punch story

52:37  - Traumatic brain injuries

1:04:13 - Second MMA fight

1:13:19 - Kids assemblies 

1:14:35 - MMA fan support

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In this Episode, we're joined by Akil Bilal, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and mobility expert. Born in North Carolina 🇺🇸, lived in Qatar 🇶🇦 for 16 years, currently living in beautiful Cape Verde 🇨🇻 off the coast of Senegal 🇸🇳. A lot of gems dropped in this episode, not to be missed!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:49 - Akil Bilal's origin story

5:15 - How I came to Islam

11:13 - Journey in Martial Arts

17:14 - Migrating To Cape Verde 🇨🇻

22:26 - Muslims In Cape Verde

28:10 - The UK Is Stressful

29:06 - Invitation To Cape Verde

31:25 - Injuries led me to mobility training

33:11 - Mobility in practice

37:58 - Mobility vs Flexibility

44:05 - Fundamental Movement

46:29 - Diagnosing Mobility Problems

51:46 - Joint Pain and Prayer

57:00 - Treating symptoms with drugs

1:02:01 - Integrating mobility training

1:10:57 - Mohammed gets a wake up call

1:12:44 - Invitation to Cape Verde 🇨🇻

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In this Episode,  Mohammed and Zak discuss stop and search, parking lot bandits, Community support Officers, snitching and more. Some easy listening for a Friday evening.

See you guys on the next one!

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In this Episode, we're joined by Si Fu Usamah Michael Louison who shares his incredible journey pursuing the art of Wing Chun. It lead to him to living in Hong Kong for a while and even being offered acting roles in Hong Kong Martial Arts films during the Kung Fu film boom of the late 70's and 80's. He even crossed paths with Jackie Chan in the movie Project A and had a role and is credited in the movie, The Good, The Bad & The Beauty!

Enjoy!

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In this Episode, we're joined by Abdulhakim Souroukh, owner of @sunnah_remedies and a leading practitioner in prophetic and holistic medicine including cupping, grastan therapy, sports massage and much more. He's carried out sports therapy for the likes of 2x world champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and various top UFC fighters such as Abu Zaitar and Ottman Zaitar. 

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In this episode, the guys discuss overcoming bad habits and James Clear's Atomic Habits book, creating new habits, getting older and writing a journal (yes, you read that right 😅). 

Enjoy!

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In this Episode, we're joined by the 'Paddest Man On The Planet" Coach Suli of Touch Gloves Boxing. We discuss the phenomena of Youtube boxers and how that's affecting the sport of Boxing. He shares with us his experience being in camp with Light - Middleweight boxing sensation Hamzah Sheeraz and how he's using Boxing to help young people in the community to reach their potential, and organising the first ever "Youtuber" boxing match.

Enjoy!

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