Into The Fight Life

“I just want things to get back to normal.”

Have those words entered your mind during this year? Maybe you’ve heard that statement within your family, workplace or academy. This year has been wholly an inconvenience to our day to day living and future plans. Relationships and finances have experienced extreme strain, combined with political unrest, the result is a society left wondering what ever happened to the things that were. It’s easy to just want things back to normal.

What if things never go back to normal? What if we’re not meant to go back to normal? And what if none of this took God by surprise? In this season finale, Dakota and Zach discuss possible positives of this forced change we're all experiencing. Be challenged as the Cross Choke team looks to the Bible for examples of uncomfortable changes that weren't accepted immediately but ended up being for the better.

Bellow, you will find timestamps for your convenience:

00:45 - Welcome

08:28 - Can Opener

14:58 - Undisputed

41:36 - Walk out Song of the Week

43:07 - Verse of the Week

43:29 - Look into it

45:34 - Outro and Credits

46:31 - Bloopers

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Ever felt like you were missing what it takes to go to the next level?

Whether in BJJ, ministry, the workforce or any other form of leadership, God wants our goal to be all about brining glory to Him—it's our very reason for being. We all have tools and abilities that make us unique and we're to surrender them to God, thus bringing Him Glory. This is what it means to go to the next level.

It’s a pretty easy concept to understand: whatever we do or say, we are to do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. (Colossians 3:17) But what if it goes deeper than what we do or say, but to who we are?

In this episode, follow along with Zach and Dakota as they journey through how to be most effective in our purpose of life and how it all starts with being transparent and fully surrendered to God. Let’s go to the next level.

Bellow, you will find timestamps for your convenience:

00:45 - Welcome

04:31 - Can Opener

06:54 - Submission of the Week

13:19 - Undisputed

52:23 - Banana Split

54:15 - Walk out Song of the Week

55:11 - Verse of the Week

55:33 - Look into it

56:47 - Outro and Credits

58:44 - Bloopers

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In this packed episode, Dakota and Zach are joined by a great friend and coach: Bryan Deats! Listen in as Bryan shares about his depth of training and experience as a coach. He shares about overcoming hindrances to training such as character, environment as well as overcoming injuries. Also, Bryan tackles a huge question: What is the most important submission?

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We enjoyed answering your question on our Submission of the Week segment! We talked about the upcoming PS5 and our most anticipated games. Also, what are Dakota’s family traditions—is it his yearly beard trimming?

Bellow, you will find timestamps for your convenience:

00:45 - Greetings

07:37 - Can Opener

09:28 - Undisputed

1:00:43 - Walk out Song of the Week

1:01:26 - Submission of the Week

1:17:11 - Neck of the Woods

1:17:43 - Look into it

1:18:34 - Verse of the Week

1:19:26 - Outro and Credits

1:20:22 - Bloopers

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How can you find better success on the mats? Zach and Dakota evaluate training tips and tricks on how to improve your submission success. From mentality to intent, Zach lays out a progression of control to apply to your game, the first of which being controlling yourself. If we are wanting to control another person we must first control ourselves, especially our emotions. We can’t expect to submit our opponent if we haven’t first submitted ourselves and have developed a sense of self-control and self-awareness.

Everything in Jiu Jitsu is rooted in the stability of your own wellbeing. It starts inside. When that is submitted you will find a lot more success in submitting others. There are plenty more take-aways and lessons to learn from this episode. Embrace your Jiu Jitsu journey and be careful comparing to others. If there was no belt system, would you still train?

In Submission of the Week the CC team answers a question asking: was Jesus really divine while on earth or did He lay aside His divinity for a season? Dakota and Zach have a great discussion about this—a must listen! Also, how hard is it to hit an Imanari Roll to Heel Hook? Zach shares his insights on how to properly set one up and what some other options are from that position.

Our featured Walk Out Song of the week is from KB’s new album, Libre (feat. Tommy Royale). Book of the Week is Lead so Others can Follow by Jim Bradford. And our Verse of the Week: John 3:20-21.

Time Stamps:

00:45 - Greetings

06:40 - Can Opener

08:23 - Submission of the Week

22:46 - Undisputed

45:10 - Walk out Song of the Week

46:05 - Book of the Week

47:29 - Verse of the Week

47:58 - Outro

48:41 - Bloopers

Thank you for joining us for this episode. Join us next week for Cross Choke+ on patreon.com/tflministries.

In this episode of laughs and challenges, Dakota and Zach had planned on an interview with a very special guest that didn’t quite come to fruition. So, Zach, the Lone Ranger himself, takes the opportunity to share a message that has been on his heart for a while: Don’t Fear!

Also, join in as we introduce a new segment called “Submission of the Week”. In this new segment any questions, comments, corrections and concerns submitted will be read and discussed by the Zach and Dakota. You can submit questions in any way you’d like, including carrier pigeon. But anything submitted through Patreon will take priority!

Time stamps:

Greetings: .43

Can Opener: 5.13

Undisputed: 7.16

Walkout Song 21:16

Book of the Week: 22.00

Submission of the Week: 23:28

Verse of the Week: 33:11

Purple Belt Sponsors 33:42

Bloopers: 34:32

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Thank you for joining us for this episode! We will catch you next time!

Cross Choke is back for Season 3! We are honored to serve you with challenging and personal content to help you grow in your walk with God.

If you look on social media, glance at the news, discuss current events with friends and family, it's obvious the increased level of unrest in our society today. Does unrest define you? Has the weight of the unknown and the fear of security been taking its toll on your health? If so, in this episode we discuss what it means to regain rest and peace and learn to live in it consistently. If unrest doesn't define you then perhaps you'll learn a few things to help those around you whom are in unrest.

Also join in on listening to Dakota's amazing and embarrassing story in our segment Banana Split. Check out our new intro and outro sounds. Get a copy of this episode's book of the week on Amazon. And, lastly, be sure to catch your custom fighter nickname!

We give a chance at the end of this episode for you to open up to God in your own way and start your relationship with Him if you haven't already. If you respond and say yes to that invitation, please send us a message so we can celebrate with you and help you grow in your journey with Him and also send you your own Bible.

Another exciting announcement is we are now on Patreon! Through Patreon we are giving additional and beneficial content alongside the Cross Choke you already know and love. This includes a brand new and additional podcast called Cross Choke+, allowing access to listen in each week rather than biweekly.

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Welcome to Cross Choke! We are so happy you have found us. Here we discuss topics such as combat sports, music, current events, Christianity and so much more. No matter where you are in your faith, walk in life, whatever occupation; Cross Choke is here to challenge you to live a better life. Be sure to check us out at TFL ministries.com and support us as patreon.com/tflministries

In this exciting and fun season 2 finale, Dakota and Zach are joined by one of their best friends, Jake Duran! Be challenged as Jake shares about his time oversees and what God has been teaching him.

Keep watch for two PSN gift cards that will be read throughout the podcast. First come first serve!

Cross Choke will be back in August for season 3. We appreciate any of your feedback and suggestions for future shows. Please visit us at tflministries.com. We'll catch you next time!

Ever felt off balance in your relationship with God? Does what you know about Him match what you are experiencing on a daily basis? In this episode, Zach and Dakota unpack ways in which we can get off balance in our relationship with God and how to regain balance within it.

Also, the team is joined by a very special guest: Abbi Reitan, Dakota’s wife! She's the first woman to make an appearance on Cross Choke and adds a balanced perspective and a level of joy to the conversation.

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Dakota, Zach and their special guest, Bogey Valdez, discuss communication techniques, racism, bigotry and what justice means. With vulnerability and a sincere heart, Bogey shares insights into his 8 years as a peace officer in Salt Lake City. Be challenged in your view of police officers and what the balance of justice is.

Bogey also shares what would be his walkout song if he were to compete in the cage, and also his book of the week. Also, check out Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 41:13 as they are both our verses of the week.

Fusion Fight League returns to the Majestic Valley Arena, in Kalispell on June 27 at 7pm MST. This event has been approved by all authorities and will comply with all of Montana's Phase II social distancing guidelines. Tickets are on sale on their Facebook page and there is also a livestream paper-view available at Fite.tv.

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