#18 My awesome guest this week is Steve Maxwell.

Famously know for his jujitsu training and fitness coaching, this podcast is about everything but the workout and diet. Steve has spent the last eleven years with all his material possessions he owns in a 11kg backpack. We chat about what drives him to live this lifestyle and what make's Steve tick.

About Steve: Recognized as one of today's most creative strength and conditioning coaches, his talent for constructing fresh, well rounded, and effective mixed-modality workouts is legendary.

Steve has a long history of competitive grappling. He wrestled competitively through high school and college, and then in the US Army. He now holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His BJJ competition record includes several Pan American and World Championship gold medals. Steve holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from West Chester State University, in PA. Steve is highly in demand for Strength & Conditioning, Joint Mobility, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminars. He has worked with various US Government agencies, including DEA, Secret Service, and FBI as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies throughout the country. He has also been published and featured in books and magazines including: Mens Health, Muscle Media, Hard Style, The Russian Kettlebell Challenge, and The Naked Warrior.