On this episode of the Primal Performance Podcast we welcome our next guest, Ben Tallini. Ben is the owner of Haven Jiu Jitsu in Baldwinsville, NY which is ranked in the top 10 in North America and top 15 in the world for grappling industries. He is a 2 stripe black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he’s coached various medalist’s on the IBJJF and World Stage. Ben is spearheading the first longitudinal study investigating the efficacy of jiu jitsu training in law enforcement personnel alongside the Naval Academy. He won Business Person of the Year in 2023 and Martial Arts Gym of The Year in Syracuse, NY. We discuss Ben’s journey of opening a business right after the covid pandemic, the “why” behind his business, his coaching philosophy, what he’s learned from being a coach and mentor to many athletes, how Jiu Jitsu teaches you to be resilient, building a community through your brand, and much more. We hope you enjoy the Episode!

Haven Jiu Jitsu Website:

https://cnyjiujitsu.com/

Ben’s Online Academy:

https://cnyjiujitsu.com/academy/

Contact Ben:

https://www.instagram.com/havenjiujitsu/

https://www.facebook.com/HavenJiuJitsu/

On this episode of the Primal Performance Podcast we welcome our next guest, Dr. Tim Whiting. Dr Whiting is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and a clinical educator at the University of Bridgeport. We take a deep dive into the benefits of manual and physical medicine, self treatment and management of neck and low back pain, the importance of patient centered medicine and much more. 

On this Episode of the Primal Performance Podcast we welcome our first guest, Evan Chmieleski. We take a deep dive into Evans experiences as a professional fighter, coach and business owner. We touch on the life lessons learned through martial arts, overcoming obstacles that we face in our lives, building community through physical and physiological struggle and challenge, and much more.

Evan Chmieleski: Owner and Head Instructor at “Fight For Tomorrow Martial Arts Academy”

Evan began training in 2008 to settle a bet about whether or not he could be an MMA fighter. Taking an amateur MMA fight 5 weeks after the first class he ever took, he found out first hand that he had a lot to learn. Beginning strictly as an MMA athlete with more toughness and heart than technique and knowledge, his Mixed Martial Arts career, corporate career, and personal life have all had their share of ups and downs.

Throughout the past 16 years, Evan has found value in the lessons he has learned through the martial arts. As his experience grew, he realized that the lessons learned through the martial arts are applicable in many situations encountered in both personal and professional life.

Evan's goal for the Fight For Tomorrow Academy is to truly embody the philosophy that "the true way of the martial arts is to train so that these skills are useful at any time, and to teach these skills so that they will be useful in all things."

Evan's competitive accomplishments include:

- Black Belt in Japanese Jiu-jitsu (Shodan)

- Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

- Locked in the Cage Bantamweight Champion

- 2016 Team USA Combat Sambo

- International Presidents Cup Champion (63kg / 139lbs)

- 2023 ADCC fall open Masters Advanced champion

- Competitor for CFFC (Cage Fury Fighting Championships)

 Contact Evan:

- Website: www.thefightfortomorrow.com

- Social: @the_fight_for_tomorrow and @the_path_submission_series

A deep dive into the topic of posture. We chat about the limitations with assessing posture, the notion of good or "correct" posture, the limitations of black and white thinking, movement variability, embracing uncertainty, posture rehabilitation, client education and much more.

Hosts Chad Sheehan & Melissa Leach define and discuss the applications of Primal Movement Patterns. They talk about the significance of the hinge, squat, lunge, push, pull, gait and twist/rotation for movement professionals and those looking to move and feel better.

References:

https://www.amazon.com/Movement-That-Matters-Paul-Chek/dp/1583870024

https://www.amazon.com/How-Eat-Move-Be-Healthy/dp/1583870121/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_w=jAWPG&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=PTCNGFP4DB5WW3M1DD8C&pd_rd_wg=aW3Js&pd_rd_r=82c959e5-314c-4525-aee1-445b8153503f&pd_rd_i=1583870121&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Functional-Training-Sports-Michael-Boyle/dp/1492530611/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PE5SYM3JIW4F&keywords=mike+boyle&qid=1682423858&s=books&sprefix=mike+boyle%2Cstripbooks%2C102&sr=1-1

The first episode of the Primal Performance Podcast.  Co-hosts Chad Sheehan and Melissa Hayden discuss current trends in the fitness and yoga industry including meditation, breathing practices and minimalist shoes.