It's impossible to pin Lori O’Connell down to a single title. Her interests and inclinations have taken her across the map, both figuratively and literally. She has, however, settled into a few roles that combine her natural talents and trained skills. In our discussion Lori shared her transformative experiences in fencing, jiu-jitsu, living in Japan, mountain climbing and hiking, doing stunt work for film and television, building her home, and more.

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0:00 Along comes a bear.

0:13 Opening

0:26 Introduction

1:21 From Ottawa to Japan to Vancouver and back to Ottawa

1:38 Moved to Japan for martial arts and to teach English

3:18 Early interest in martial arts. From Dance classes to foil and saber Fencing, then a lifetime in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. Gender non-conforming

8:05 Move to Vancouver in 2003, opening a Jiu-Jitsu dojo, getting into the film industry. 

11:53 stunt work in the entertainment industry for Disney, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, The Umbrella Academy, Gen V, and many more, cool stunts, Inner Demon. 

14:47 Bullying, fighting spirit, martial arts

16:14 Backcountry camping adventures, solo backcountry camping, no water source, 

23:23 Perils of solo camping and hiking - Gigi Wu and Aaron Ralston

25:36 Solo packing gets Lori in touch with her soul… No Water, mosquitos, and a BEAR

30:40 Dreams and meditation

32:13 Lori’s new martial art drills-based practice and teaching methods 

39:50 Jump Rope analogy drilling for timing and pressure referencing, ditching uniforms and belts 

45:01 Filipino martial arts influences, reasons and needs for rank, goals and structure in teaching methods, passion 

47:35 Lori’s love and passion for teaching the arts vs. teaching for money with dirty mats, 

49:48 Lori’s book, When the Fight Goes to the Ground, cooking is a passion, Nerf wars 

52:40 Cold water swimming, stunt work, Wim Hoff vs. AIDA Breathing technique, free diving 

1:00:54 Physiological process behind Lori’s cold water breathing method 

1:03:04 Lori and Chris are building their home, Lori becomes a Life Coach, Air BnB Nature Retreat. 

1:06:34 Lori does stunts, a full body burn, and a harrowing free dive stunt for Netflix series “Breathe,” 

1:11:59 Why no stunt is too scary for Lori to do these days, her desire to do “Star Trek” 

1:14:55 Restita DeJesus invites Lori to teach at PAMA and National Women’s Martial Arts Association, where Lori meets her idol, Cat Woman stunt’s Kathy Long. 

LORI'S LINKS Face Book Page - https://www.facebook.com/lorioco

Website - https://www.lorioconnell.com/

Stunt Reel - https://vimeo.com/837198779

Film Short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DmMPCCCDY

Book - https://www.amazon.com/When-Fight-Goes-Ground-Self-Defense/dp/0804842531

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorioco/

Blog - https://feednflow.com/blog/post/a-frosty-winter-embrace-my-first-cold-water-immersion-on-ice?fbclid=IwAR1-Q8_kXQJy3M7srt6eJyf-3D2_38_f05vGR9Xnj6IE1vB-PazPmXFiLlA

Free Dive Stunt on "Breathe" - https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChHxdk3DFLm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3TyCnDp_PnGqdrOJuUAqz7c8BuSJPo_h2Iy52PZ7sb4dq193fGPuzOCFA

Solo Hiking Post- https://feednflow.com/blog/post/solo-hiking-the-cape-scott-north-coast-trail-a-wilderness-experience-of-increasing-adversity-part-1?fbclid=IwAR0s3RivUzON7ac_51co0rjbJvPU1Z2GO3tV2tij1CPL5QhFUf27nk_kLq0

Gigi Wu's story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8rRMVK1EpDU3QpEs&v=Uu-Z1S-5zc0&feature=youtu.be 

 @markvwiley 

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