Jiu-Jitsu Outlet

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.

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On this thirtieth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I interview the legendary strength coach Zach Even-Esh. Zach spent his youth in wrestling and bodybuilding and developed a lifelong passion for strength and conditioning.

As an adult, Zach has worked with countless kids at all levels of athletics and developed world class athletes through his program at the Underground Strength Academy.Currently, Zach coaches full time at a high school, runs his online strength coach certifications, and hosts his podcast: The Stronglife Podcast. On this episode, Zach shares about why it is important for everyone (especially kids) to do difficult things and develop mental toughness. Recently having switched to shopping from a local Mennonite farmer, Zach teaches why eating local is the way to be healthy.

You will learn about why it is important to raise the next generation properly and how we can become better leaders. Zach and I talk about easy tactics you can utilize to live a healthier life, build a better mindset, and create more mental toughness.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Favorite Quote: "Remove what you know is poison."

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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.

Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Go to this link and enter your email when the popup pops-up.

On this twenty-ninth episode of the podcast, I chat with Patrick Bolanos. Patrick is the host of the Working For A Dream Podcast and the CEO of Trailer King Builders. As an entrepreneur, Patrick has built a thriving food truck manufacturing business & a successful team. On a mission for others, Patrick is dedicated to helping kids in his homeland of Nicaragua become professional baseball players. On this episode, Patrick discusses how training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has helped him in business. We dive into talking about entrepreneurship and how a young hustler can start a real business. Patrick shares about why he's passionate about helping kids in Nicaragua and why he thinks is important for us to give back to the next generation.

You will learn about why Jiu-Jitsu helps with entrepreneurship and the steps we can take to help others in our community.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Favorite Quote: "You only lose if you quit!"

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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.

Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Go to this link and enter your email when the popup pops-up.

On this twenty-eighth episode of the podcast, I chat with Richard Bresler. Richard is the first American to ever train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the Gracie family when they came over from Brazil. Richard recently became an author when he wrote and released "Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life". He also operates an alternative healing practice that helps clients change their lives through nutrition and holistic practices.

On this episode, Richard shares how living with Rorion Gracie and his family changed his life. When Rorion first arrived in America from Brazil, he met Richard Bresler and enrolled him as the first student in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Over the next year of living with Rorion, Richard learned from legends of BJJ like Helio Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Relson Gracie, and many more. He would go on to become an instructor and teach Jiu-Jitsu to people from all walks of life.

On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, we talk about the lessons that Richard learned from the Gracie family. We also dive into discussing the importance of nutrition and how to achieve goals. Richard shares about why its essential to write down your goals if you want to achieve them and make them real. We also talk about the confidence of Rickson Gracie and what the average person can learn from training in Jiu-Jitsu.

You will learn about why Gracie Jiu-Jitsu can help people with addiction. You will also hear about why nutrition and holistic health is essential if you want to succeed on and off the mats.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Favorite Quote: "Write down what you want!"

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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. Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-seventh episode of the podcast, I chat with Dr. Jen Case. Jen is a multiple time world champion in the IBJJF, a PHD nutrition expert, and a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Jen won double gold at the 2022 World Masters championship. In addition to competing in Jiu-Jitsu at the highest levels, Jen is a nutrition coach who works for Renaissance Periodization. She helps combat sports athletes optimize their health and develop a nutrition plan that works for their goals.

On this episode, Jen shares how competing in high level tournaments and winning has helped her mental health. We talk about the power of visualization and Jen shares the mental models she uses to succeed.

While going through a demanding educational career, Jen relied on the foundation built by Jiu-Jitsu to succeed. She says that Jiu-Jitsu gave her life a direction and a purpose. We dive into discussing the benefits that martial arts training can have for anyone and why it was so beneficial for Jen. On this episode, you will learn about why nutrition is such an important tool for a martial artist. We talk about the foods you can eat to promote great brain health and how to succeed at anything in life. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "I can be successful... Someone has gotta win this thing and it is going to be me." Connect with Dr. Jen Case on Facebook here and Instagram here. Work with Jen and the nutrition expert at Renaissance Periodization by clicking here and booking a call. Train Jiu-Jitsu with Jen and the team at Charlotte BJJ by clicking here.

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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. Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-sixth episode of the podcast, I chat with Nick Wingo. Nick specializes in helping people master their breathing. Nick is a breathwork coach who helps his students understand how to incorporate powerful breathing exercises into their daily routines.

After spending his youth training in combat martial arts like Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, Nick became a firefighter. Motivated by service, Nick chose to become a first responder and help his community.

Life on the front lines of service can bring demons after retirement. Eighteen years of firefighting left Nick with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a host of other mental health issues. Through discovering the power of breathwork, Nick was able to change his life and pull himself out of the darkness. Now, after discovering the power of Soma breathwork, Nick has dedicated himself to sharing this life changing information with humanity. On this episode, you will learn about the basics of Soma breathwork and why you should incorporate daily breathing practices into your life. We dive into the science behind the breath and why practices like chanting mantras can be powerful ways to boost oxygen production. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "Science has found that when you 'OM' chant, you produce 15x as much oxygen as when you breathe through your mouth." Learn more about Nick's breathwork training program and book a call to learn about Soma breathwork by clicking here. Connect with Nick Wingo on Facebook here or Instagram here. Listen to the podcast that Nick and his wife have created about marriage by clicking here.

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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. Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-fifth episode of the podcast, I chat with Kevin Boehm. Kevin is a professional MMA fighter signed to Bellator. Kevin is also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a coach to his peers and students at American Top Team.

On this episode, Kevin shares how becoming a professional martial artist has changed his life and influenced his mental health. We dive into the self-talk that Kevin does with himself to keep his mind sharp. We talk about the confidence and the sense of purpose that Kevin has developed through creating a path for his life.

Kevin talks about the importance of cultivating a feeling & attitude of achieving your goals NOW... not someday in the future. Instead of imagining a future version of yourself that you will become "someday", decide to be that person today. When we become our "future selves" in the present day, our dreams manifest before our eyes. On this episode, you will learn about the importance of a supportive community, a powerful mind, and a willing heart. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "I'm walking around with my sense of purpose." Connect with Kevin on Facebook here or Instagram here. Want to train with Kevin and the squad at American Top Team in Portland? Click here.

Want to study Jiu-Jitsu at the same academy as Kevin? Click here to learn more about Superhero Jiu-Jitsu in Springfield, Oregon.

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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. Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-fourth episode of the podcast, I talk to Dr. Ricky Brown. Dr. Brown is a plastic surgeon in Arizona, social media influencer, father, and a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu white belt.

On this episode, Ricky discusses how training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside his sons for a few months has changed his life. We talk about the peace of mind that self defense training has given him. Ricky and I discover we both have a background of training in CrossFit which sparks a conversation about the benefits of training in CrossFit vs. a martial art like BJJ.

Ricky shares about how training in Jiu-Jitsu has helped his two autistic sons. He talks about how his sons have wanted to start training in grappling everyday. We discuss the value that Jiu-Jitsu has for people on the autism spectrum. On this episode, you will learn about how training in self defense and basic Jiu-Jitsu can change a person's life in only a few short months. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "My son was like 'Dad... I wanna go everyday'". Click here to subscribe to Dr. Ricky on Tiktok @TheRealTikTokDoc Click here to learn more about Dr. Ricky, purchase his book, and follow all his channels. Want to work with Dr. Ricky in Arizona? Click here to learn more about his practice.

You can connect with Ricky through Instagram. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube

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. Want to download our new ebook that teaches 7 lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-third episode of the podcast, I chat with Jordan Preisinger. Jordan is a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an amateur MMA/Muay Thai fighter. In addition to teaching at his academy, Jordan is a content creator of one of the top Jiu-Jitsu YouTube channels in the world: "Jordan Teaches Jiu-Jitsu". He also co-hosts the podcast "Jordan Talks Jiu-Jitsu". Through his content, Jordan educates his audience on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and how to become better grapplers.

On this episode, Jordan shares about how training in martial arts has improved his life. He shares about his transformation from a shy and timid individual into a confident and success-driven entrepreneur. Jordan also discusses the evolution he sees happen in his students as they progress through their training. Jordan talks about why martial arts helps a person to feel proud of themselves. We discuss why procrastination is the enemy of progress and why community is such an important part of martial arts training. On this episode, you will learn about why its important to commit to your goals and go "all in" if you want to succeed at what you do. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "I'm really proud of myself and the things I've done. I've gotten a lot of confidence from [Jiu-Jitsu]... I just feel good about myself." Subscribe to Jordan Teaches Jiu-Jitsu on YouTube. Click here to access Jordan's podcast subscription links and all his other channels. Want to dive into Jordan's work at a high level? Click here to purchase his DVD on BJJ Fanatics.

You can connect with Jordan through Facebook here or on Instagram at this link. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube

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. Want to download our new ebook about lessons learned from the martial arts? Click here and enter your email when the popup prompts you to do so. On this twenty-second episode of the podcast, I chat with Joydeep (Joy) Halder. Training out of India, Joy is a black belt in Kyokushin style Karate. Joy is also a business owner and job creator working to create opportunities in India for others.

On this episode, Joy shares how training multiple times per week and sparring outdoors everyday has shaped his mindset. Training for just a few years, Joy has been able to earn a black belt despite going through difficult times in his personal life. Despite the hardship in his external world, Joy has learned how to re-shape his mindset through difficult training. Joy talks about why it is important to include sparring in your martial arts training. We discuss the fact that many martial arts schools do not practice sparring and why this is not beneficial for developing what Joy calls a "Budo Spirit". Joy explains that he learned how to make sense of his life through training in the martial arts. Through training outdoors in difficult all-weather conditions, Joy and his teammates have developed a cohesion community. On this episode, you will learn about how training in full-contact martial arts creates a better life off the mats by improving discipline, your internal conversations, and confidence. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "Without contact, you have no conditioning... Without conditioning, what's the use?"

You can connect with Joy on LinkedIn here or his Facebook page here. Want to hire Joy and his team to consult with your company on Fire prevention? Click here. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube

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. On this twenty-first episode of the podcast, I chat with Mike Fowler. Mike is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an academy owner on the North Shore of Hawaii. Mike is credited as being the 3rd fastest American to achieve a black belt... Achieving this massive goal in only 3.5 years. Known for his success as a competitor, Mike placed 4th in the 2007 ADCC and holds wins over some of the legends of the sport such as Renzo Gracie and Saulo Riberio.

On this episode, Mike shares about how training in Jiu-Jitsu has improved his mental health and his life off the mats. He discusses why he has transitioned away from being a professional athlete and towards an off-grid lifestyle. Mike talks about the rewards that come from building your own home and gaining personal independence. He explains how his martial arts training enabled him to become a successful person who is capable of living life on his own terms. Mike shares about his experiences as a competitor and how they shaped his outlook on life. We talk about the internal evolution that he experienced during his years competing against the best in the world. On this episode, you will learn about how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can serve as a catalyst for every other area of your life to improve. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Favorite Quote: "I love the way my life has worked out and Jiu-Jitsu, I feel, has been the catalyst".

You can connect with Mike through his Instagram page here. Want to train with Mike Fowler in Hawaii? Click this link to learn more about North Shore Jiu-Jitsu club. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube