Matt, Chet, and Troy welcome Jim Kelly to the podcast. Jim has dedicated his life to find his authentic self. He tested himself to find out if he "had what it takes". This pursuit led him to the Marine Corps, Army, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and into serving with and training special missions units for the U.S. Jim highlights the importance of making the first step toward your goal. He finds the drive and discipline of an individual tends to be the highest success factor. The conversation shifts to self-defense and Jim highlights an important distinction: You must be able to understand the difference between fighting and violence. Jim's keys to self defense:

1. Recognizing violence and predatory behavior
2. Understanding how a blade works to defend and survive as well as implement it
3. Grappling, close-in contact, pressure, dealing with people grabbing your clothing, and trying to inhibit your movement. AKA: Everything Gracie Jiu-Jitsu addresses If you could imagine by having such a high caliber guest like Jim on the podcast, we have a serious Top 3 subject of CEREALS! This turned out to be a fun discussion and a walk down memory lane. Chet closes out the episode with a good word from Proverbs 20:5 about drawing out your purpose.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Jim Kelly
2. Top 3: captain crunch berries, grape nuts, corn pops, fruity pebbles w/ marshmallows, captain crunch, cinnamon toast crunch, golden grahams, count chocula, honey bunches of oats, captain crunch peanutbutter
3. A Good Word: Proverbs 20:5

Marine Corps, Paris Island, Force Recon Marine, Bruce Lee, Dan Inosanto, Dog Brothers, Pedro Sauer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Jorge Jimenez, army, special operations, brotherhood, Jesus, accepting Christ, bjj, self-defense, Jean Jacques Machado, Kali knife fighting

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

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