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John Hackelman is a Mixed-Martial Arts coaching legend. He is the creator of Hawaiian Kempo, a “comprehensive and diversified means of unarmed self-defense”. His school, THE PIT has produced some of the greatest fighters in the UFC and other Mixed Martial Arts venues. Stars like Chuck Liddell, Glover Teixeira, Antonio Banuelos, Court McGee and Tim Kennedy have all been trained by John.  In this episode, John shares his journey from being a bullied kid to champion fighter and coach. He explains the lessons he learned from a diverse array mentors, culminating in a fighting philosophy that has influenced thousands. His raw and straight forward approach to life and fighting is something we believe you’ll be inspired by!

Anthony Capozzoli is the founder of the “Dismantled Life” podcast, which shares stories of those that have lived through and overcome addiction, including his own. In this episode, Anthony takes us through his 40 year addiction and subsequent road to recovery. His podcast can be found at: https://dismantled.life/

In this podcast, Reuben Aleckson discusses the importance of focusing on the target and to adjust as changing environmental factors dictate. His lessons learned can be used to our everyday lives and the shifting factors one may face as they strive to fulfill an objective. Alex both works for and sponsored by Vortex Optics.  

In this episode, we interview Angie Farid, founder and CEO of Ocean Rebel. Ms. Farid started Ocean Rebel when she was 13 years old. Her persistence, focus, and determination are lessons are an inspiration. We discuss how it the company began, the obstacles she faced, as well as the emotional support from her family. We hope you find takeaways that help you in your endeavors.