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 the 101st episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and content creator Michael Bowman.

In this episode, Michael talks about how Jiu-Jitsu helps his mental health and why it has impacted the way he views life.

We also dive into discussing how training in Jiu-Jitsu has helped Michael improve in his career as a content creator and a real estate entrepreneur.

In this episode, learn about why Jiu-Jitsu has the ability to change and improve your life - no matter what is your background or life path.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Contact Michael Bowman on social media

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mbowman_tv/

TikTok:

www.tiktok.com/@bowmantv?_t=8bwSk6A1HZL&_r=1

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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 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 every day.

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 the 100th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jiu-Jitsu black belt and entrepreneur Brandon Mccaghren.

In this episode, Brandon talks about the latest innovations he's made with the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) - Jiu-Jitsu's grappling league for professional athletes created by Brandon and his partner.

Brandon explains what sets apart the PGF from other organizations and why he has assembled a Justice League of superheroes to help take grappling mainstream.

In this episode, Brandon talks about how he was able to get sponsors for the PGF, key partnerships with a top musician and members of the Gracie family, and a whole lot more.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Thank you to Brandon for coming back on the show!

Register for the PGF qualifier in Vegas:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/15565

Follow Brandon Mccaghren on YouTube:

@brandonmcninja

Learn more about the PGF:

https://www.pgf.world/

Listen to the first time that Brandon was on the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cWefWbeLAVjxIvrvUERZU?si=ddf02ac2bc574df8

Contact Brandon Mccaghren on social media:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/brandonmc10p

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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 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 every day.

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 the 97th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jiu-Jitsu black belt and author Scott Burr.

In this episode, Scott discusses how Jiu-Jitsu helps his mental health and why it gives a person a great perspective on life. We also dive into how Jiu-Jitsu has helped Scott in his career as an author.

Scott dives into how Jiu-Jitsu helps you become a better writer and how the two disciplines are similar. He also discusses his worth with Richard Bresler on "Worth Defending" and his upcoming book with Chris Heauter.

In this episode, Scott shares about why Jiu-Jitsu can help in every area of your life.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Contact Scott Burr on social media:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/shburr/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/shburr

Train with Scott Burr at Enclave Jiu-Jitsu in Cleveland Ohio:

https://www.instagram.com/enclavejiujitsu/

Check out the work that Scott has done and work with him to write a book:

https://www.scottburrauthor.com/

Check out Scott's book with Richard Bresler: Worth Defending.

https://worthdefendingbook.com/

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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 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 every day.

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 the 99th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and MMA fighter Wes Powers.

In this episode, Wes talks about how Jiu-Jitsu saved his life and why it has helped his ADD. We dive deep into how ADD affected Wes growing up and how martial arts training was able to help change everything for him.

Wes dives into why he decided to move to Pedigo Submission Fighting (AKA Daisy Fresh) and make martial arts training a cornerstone of his lifestyle. We discuss the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu, mutual combat, the impact of coach Heath Pedigo, and a lot more.

In this episode, learn about why Jiu-Jitsu has the power to save lives and improve enviornments.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.|

Contact Wes Powers on social media:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wildman_nation/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006598960734

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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 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 every day.

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 the 98th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jiu-Jitsu black belt and entrepreneur Lawrence Dunning.

In this episode, Lawrence shares how training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu has helped his mental health and his life off the mats - especially in his career as an entrepreneur and real estate investor.

Lawrence dives into how Jiu-Jitsu helps you become a better entrepreneur and why it is so important so have a long time horizon in both disciplines. We discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and having a long time in mind when you go to achieve something big.

In this episode, learn about how martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu can shape your career and ultimately your entire life.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.|

Listen to Lawrence Dunnings podcast - Enter the Lionheart:

https://enterthelionheart.com/podcast/

Learn more about working with Lawrence:

https://www.mainstreetrealestategroup.com/agents/69640-lawrence-dunning

Train Jiu-Jitsu with Lawrence at Valko BJJ:

https://valkobjj.com/

Contact Lawrence Dunning on social media:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lawrencedunning/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lawrence.dunning

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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 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 every day.

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 the 94th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Matt Bernard about how Jiu-Jitsu training has impacted his mental health and life off the mats.

In this episode, Matt shares about his experience as a professional therapist and how his martial arts journey has helped his career.

We talk about the impacts of martial arts on a person's mental health and what can happen in a person's life if they do not have a positive outlet. We also discuss faith and spirituality and give our take on what God might be using Jiu-Jitsu to achieve in the world.

In this episode, Matt helps us understand how to take control of our lives and improve our mental health using strategies that are known to work.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Follow Matt's journey on Instagram and make sure you stay tuned for his pull-up challenge to raise awareness of mental health related issues:

https://www.instagram.com/checkmattyybjj/

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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 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 every day.

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 the 87th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to BJJ black belt Emil Fischer.

Emil is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an instructor. He makes a living in the martial arts and has been training for over twenty years.

In this interview, we react to the New York Times article about how Jiu-Jitsu training can lead to severe injuries.

Emil discusses how to train martial arts in a way that reduces the risk of injury. We talk about why having common sense is so important and different ways to keep practice safe.

We also discuss how training in the martial arts has impacted Emil's mental health and life off the mats. Emil shares about what it's like training with UFC fighters like Stipe Miocic and how the keep training safe at the highest levels.

What is your reaction to the New York Times article? Let us know below in the comments.

Keep in touch with Emil using these links:

Follow him on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/emilfischerbjj/

https://www.facebook.com/emil.fischer

Check out Emil's amazing online training content:

https://www.rokfin.com/emilfischerbjj

Train with Emil:

https://www.facebook.com/StrongStyleMMA

Here's a link to the episode we discussed with Kit Dale about why games are better than drilling:

https://youtu.be/euyDy7vlZWY

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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 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 every day.

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 the 93rd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Elijah Dorsey about how training in Jiu-Jitsu has impacted his mental health and what winning the 2023 East Coast ADCC Trials has done for his life.

In this episode, we talk about some of the training that Elijah did to prepare for the East Coast trials and he reveals that there are no secrets to success... It is all about surrounding yourself with the right mentors and putting in the work to make your goals a reality.

Now a black belt in BJJ, Elijah shares about his journey of training with Lloyd Irvin at his academy since Elijah was a young kid. He talks about his greatest lessons learned from Lloyd and how this has impacted his life.

In this episode, Elijah outlines how anyone can be successful in achieving their goals - whether it's winning the ADCC championships or starting a business. At the end of the day, it is all about the reps that you put in.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Elijah and his brother own and operate a power washing company that Elijah helps operate whenever he is not training Jiu-Jitsu. If you live in the Maryland area and want to hire them for power washing, check it out at this link:

https://www.dorseybrospowerwashing.com/

Follow Elijah Dorsey on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/elijah.dorsey.524

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bigbreakfast_bjj/

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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 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 every day.

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 the 92nd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Brian Beckcom about how his BJJ training has helped his profession as a lawyer.

Working as a high level attorney in Houston, TX, Brian began training Jiu-Jitsu to find a healthy outlet and ended up finding a lifelong passion.

Now a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brian has been able to transform his mindset and become a better version of himself. This has transformed how he views his role as a father, a law professional, and a human being.

In this episode, Brian shares about what benefits martial arts training can have for law professionals like himself.

We also discuss Brian's involvement in the famous "Captain Phillips" case and why he feels that Jiu-Jitsu training would have helped him out during this critical moment in his career.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Hire Brian to be your attorney:

https://www.vbattorneys.com/attorneys/brian-beckcom/

Listen to Brian's podcast - Lessons from Leaders:

https://www.brianbeckcom.org/

Follow Brian Beckcom on social media...

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/brian.beckcom

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromleaderswithbb/

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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 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 every day.

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 the 91st episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jeffrey Banek about how his training in the martial arts has helped his mental health and life off the mats.

After experiencing training in Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts, Jeffrey learned how to overcome resistance and move obstacles. Now, he applies these lessons to his career in business.

In this episode, we talk about what creates a fulfilling life and Jeffrey shares the success secrets that he learned from martial arts which can be applied to anywhere else in life.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Follow Jeffrey Banek on social media...

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JefferyMBanek

Join his Group for digital marketers who want to use AI to succeed:

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

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_funnel_doc/

Learn how to use AI to build GPTs for your business from Jeffrey:

https://youtu.be/RCdLgLm85F4?si=8mZ32R0wAmdCmeai

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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 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 every day.