Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 128th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu artist and entrepreneur Matt Astacio.

Matt is a Jiu-Jitsu competitor who also has his own video streaming company. In this episode, we talk behind the scenes at PGF Season 6 and we chat about how Jiu-Jitsu changed Matt's life forever.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Check out Matt's video streaming service:

https://finalstretchmedia.com/

Connect with Matt on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mat_astacio/

Or Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009884491068&ref=xav_ig_profile_web

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 127th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu instructor Troy Moutsatsos.

Troy is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt who is passionate about helping others learn this amazing martial art. We met through our Jiu-Jitsu Facebook group "Jiu-Jitsu Is My Outlet" and quickly connected over our mutual love of how training can help mental health.

We discuss how Jiu-Jitsu changed Troy's life and how it helped him overcome some of his darkest moments in life.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Connect with Troy on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/christopher.steven.52643

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 126th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu artist and entrepreneur Chris O'Dell.

Chris is the founder of Datsusara - a brand helping provide quality Hemp apparel and training gear to the martial arts community. Chris' company creates some of the best equipment that I've used in my own journey and I love using Datsusara stuff.

We discuss how Jiu-Jitsu changed Chris' life and end up discussing how it helped his career as an entrepreneur.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Learn more about Datsusara and check out that martial arts equipment:

https://www.dsgear.com/

Follow Datsusara on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dsgear/

Connect with Chris O'Dell on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/christopher.steven.52643

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 125th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu blue belt Jody Hendrix.

Jody is a father and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who has radically transformed his mental health and family life off the mats thanks to the healing power of Jiu-Jitsu.

We discuss how Jiu-Jitsu changed Jody's life and end up discussing his battle with cancer and how he was able to use the cannabis plant to help his body recover from this disease.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Connect with Jody Hendrix on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/J.F.Hendrix

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 124th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu black belt Michael Cragholm.

Michael is an app creator, entrepreneur, military veteran, and a martial artist who teaches in his local area.

On this episode, we discuss how martial arts training has impacted Michael's mental health and life off the mats. We also discuss how technology can help the growth of Jiu-Jitsu, PTSD, and Michael's new app called Grappl App that can help you find Jiu-Jitsu training in your area.

This is an awesome conversation if you are interested in how martial arts helps out a person in different areas of their life off the mats.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Check out Grappl App here:

https://www.grapplapp.io/

Connect with Michael on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/michael.cragholm

Connect with Space Coast Mobile Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/spacecoastmobilejiujitsu/

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 123nd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Luis Silva.

Luis is a Jiu-Jitsu & Judo brown belt who has made a successful career in business designing software for companies. Most famously, he has developed the HBO Max streaming service that many of us utilize to stream shows on HBO.

On this episode, we discuss how martial arts training impacted Luis' mental health, life off the mats, and how it helps him run a successful business.

This is an awesome conversation if you are interested in how martial arts helps out a person in different areas of their life off the mats.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Connect with Luis on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/luissjudo

Join his super successful Jiu-Jitsu Facebook groups for blue belts and above:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1411328128922831

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this 122nd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Chris Ortiz.

Chris is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the host of the "Be Someone" podcast.

On this episode, we discuss the new book that Chris has written - Flow State.

Chris is passionate about BJJ and why it is a great tool for personal development. We talk about how Jiu-Jitsu can help kids and why its a transformational tool for growth.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Check out Chris' new book Flow State here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flow-state-chris-ortiz/1146193123

Want to learn more about Chris Ortiz? Click here to check out his website.

https://www.coachortiz.com/

Want to listen to Chris' Podcast "Be Someone"? Click here.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-be-someone-podcast/id1332785619

Connect with Chris Ortiz on social media:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/chris.ortiz.3597

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/chrisortiz3946/

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

In the 121st episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show, I speak with researchers and martial artists Jamie Marich and Annie Pirkl.

Together, this duo authored the amazing book "Transforming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu" about how training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu can heal trauma and release it through the body.

In this episode, I sit down with Anna first and then Jamie later to discuss their research and learn more about how training in combat martial arts can heal mental health.

Grab their book "Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu: A Guide for Survivors, Therapists, and Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners to Facilitate Embodied Recovery" here on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/5f61CdF

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!|

Want to learn more about Jamie Marich? Follow her work here:

https://jamiemarich.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drjamiem/

https://www.facebook.com/jamie.marich

Want to learn more about Anna Pirkl? Follow here work here:

https://www.facebook.com/anna.volkmann.pirkl

https://www.instagram.com/annas_art_therapy/

https://www.oneheartcounselingcenter.com/

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

In the 119th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show, I talk to pro MMA fighter Julius Walker.

Julius is the Synergy Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion set to defend his title on November 16th against Bevon Lewis.

In this episode of Jiu-Jitsu Outlet, Julius and I sit down to chat after he teaches a seminar at the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet HQ. We talked about the journey of being a pro MMA fighter and how this has impacted Julius' mental health. We chat about injuries, Jiu-Jitsu, defending the title, the community of martial arts and why its essential, and a whole lot more.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!|

Want to learn more about Julius? Follow him on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/yourfavoritejuice_box/

https://x.com/yourfavjuicebox?mx=2

https://www.facebook.com/julius.walker.9028

https://www.tiktok.com/@juiceboxmma

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Chapters:

00:00 Episode Highlights 01:00 Introducing Julius Walker 01:27 How does Jiu-Jitsu help Julius' mental health? 04:10 Discussing MMA Fight Camps 05:40 Comparing Julius today vs. Julius when he began fighting 06:50 The importance of overcoming adversity 09:00 How Julius became a Pro MMA Fighter 11:15 Discussing Julius' Injury 15:00 Julius' Next Fight 16:00 Julius Teaches Some Defensive MMA Techniques 18:00 Julius Teaches A Brutal Leg Lace From Half Guard 20:27 Final Words

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

In the 118th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show, I talk to BJJ blue belt Royce Banuelos.

Royce is a cartoonist and illustrator who recently began "LOL Roll", a BJJ comic series that makes hilarious jokes and observations about the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.

In this episode of Jiu-Jitsu Outlet, Royce and I talk about his comic series, his creative process as a cartoonist, and also about how Jiu-Jitsu training helps his mental health and life off the mats.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!|

Want to follow the LOL Roll Comic Series? Click here:

https://www.instagram.com/lolroll_jiujitsucomics/

Want to learn more about Royce Banuelos? Here is his website:

https://www.roycebanuelos.com/

Connect with him on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/roaranimation

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Chapters:

00:00 Episode Highlights 01:00 Introducing Royce Banuelos 01:27 How does Jiu-Jitsu help Royce's mental health? 05:30 What are the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu training? 08:30 How BJJ helps life off the mats 11:30 Discussing Royce's Jiu-Jitsu comic strip 15:30 Lol'ing at LOL Roll Comic 17:30 Royce's goal for the BJJ comic 20:00 How Jiu-Jitsu helps kids 22:00 Final Words