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Just Because It Works Doesn't Mean It's Right | Tazz Knows Podcast

Just because something works, does that mean it's the right thing to do?

It all started when one of my MMA students questioned why I didn't like a particular defensive technique. His argument was simple: "But it works!"

And he wasn't necessarily wrong.

But that conversation raised a much bigger question: Are we making decisions that help us succeed today while unknowingly hurting our future?

In this episode of Tazz Knows, NayNay and I explore the difference between short-term results and long-term success through MMA, business, mental health, and professional wrestling.

We discuss:

🥊 MMA: Winning an exchange versus protecting your long-term health and development.

💰 Business: Making money today versus building something sustainable for tomorrow.

🧠 Mental Health: The difference between coping with difficult situations and avoiding the problems we need to address.

🤼 Pro Wrestling: Chasing a big reaction versus building a meaningful, lasting career.

But NayNay challenges the entire conversation with one question:

"Is there ever a time when winning the moment is more important than winning the war?"

Sometimes surviving today is the only way we get a chance at tomorrow.

So where do we draw the line between doing what works and doing what's best?

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Have you ever made a decision that worked in the moment but cost you something in the long run? Tell us in the comments.

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What really makes a great MMA gym?

Is it the fighters? The championships? The coaches? Or is it something bigger than what happens on the mats?

In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and NayNay talk about the culture at Warrior Evolution MMA in Chicago and what it means to build a gym that's about more than just fighting.

From the relationships between coaches and students to the expectations, discipline, loyalty, and personalities that make every gym unique, we explore what goes into creating a community through martial arts.

At Warrior Evolution MMA, we believe in mastering the basics, learning to think instead of panic, and preparing for real pressure. But just as importantly, we believe that the people who walk through our doors are more than just fighters or membership numbers.

Whether you're a competitor, a hobbyist, a coach, or someone thinking about stepping onto the mats for the first time, this conversation offers a look at the culture behind the training.

Because a great gym doesn't just develop better fighters. It helps develop better people.

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Tazz Knows What He Really Wants to Say 😂 | MMA Edition

Ever have someone ask you a question so ridiculous that you have to stop yourself from saying what you're really thinking? 😂

In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and NayNay take a break from the serious conversations to have a little fun with the world of MMA.

From ridiculous questions to comments that make you question everything, we're talking about the things MMA coaches and fighters hear all the time — and the difference between what we REALLY want to say and what actually comes out of our mouths.

Because sometimes being a good coach means having patience, understanding, and knowing when to keep your mouth shut. 😂

Whether you're a fighter, coach, student, or just someone who's ever had to bite their tongue, there's something in this episode you'll relate to.

Now we want to hear from YOU!

What's the most ridiculous question or comment you've ever received? And what did you REALLY want to say?

Drop it in the comments! 👇

🥊 About Tazz Knows

Tazz Knows isn't about having all the answers. It's about sharing experiences, asking questions, challenging perspectives, and finding lessons in everything from MMA and professional wrestling to life itself.

Sometimes the conversations are serious. Sometimes they're emotional. And sometimes, like today, we just need a good laugh.

🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday!

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Why did Bray Wyatt connect with so many people on such a deeply personal level?

On this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and NayNay explore the psychology behind Bray Wyatt's unforgettable characters and the impact his work had on Tazz personally.

From The Wyatt Family to the Firefly Fun House and The Fiend, Bray's storytelling explored fear, identity, darkness, belonging, transformation, and the different versions of ourselves we show the world.

We connect those ideas to MMA and the identities fighters create to walk toward fear, as well as the mental-health side of what can happen when the armor we build to protect ourselves becomes difficult to take off.

This isn't an attempt to diagnose Windham Rotunda or claim to know what was happening inside his mind. It's a conversation about the themes expressed through his art, what they meant to us, and why they continue to resonate.

Because we all wear masks.

Sometimes they're the fighter.

Sometimes they're the tough one.

Sometimes they're the funny one.

Sometimes they're the person who's always “okay.”

But there's still a human being underneath.

You are more than the character you had to become to survive.

Thank you, Bray.

Sometimes, we convince ourselves that we have to fight everything alone.

In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay talk about what it means to struggle behind the scenes, why asking for help doesn't make you weak, and how important it is to have people in your corner.

Tazz shares his perspective as an MMA coach who has spent years standing in someone else's corner, helping fighters through some of their hardest moments. But being the person in someone else's corner doesn't mean you never need someone in yours. Tazz opens up about his own battles, the people he relies on, and why continuing forward doesn't have to mean carrying everything by yourself.

Naynay also gets vulnerable and shares part of her personal story. When she was younger and first began training in MMA over 10 years ago, she found herself in a narcissistic relationship that contributed to a very difficult period of depression. Over the years, she worked through those experiences, continued growing, and learned that strength isn't always about handling everything on your own.

Sometimes strength looks like saying, "I need help."

You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to pretend you're okay when you're not. And you don't have to fight every battle alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, start the conversation. Talk to someone you trust, a mental health professional, or someone who can simply listen.

You Are More. You Are Not Alone.

If you're in the U.S. and experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it.

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What happens when mental health and professional wrestling collide? This week on Tazz Knows, NayNay and I sit down with Josh, a mental health therapist who has officially joined the You Are More family.

We talk about the connection between wrestling and mental health, the pressure to be strong, the identities we build around what we do, and the importance of having real conversations about the things we often keep hidden.

Professional wrestling can be an escape, a passion, a career—and sometimes a reflection of what we're going through in real life.

This isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's about understanding ourselves, supporting each other, and remembering that you are more than your struggles, your career, your wins, your losses, or the version of yourself you think the world expects you to be.

Join us for a raw conversation about mental health, pro wrestling, life, identity, and what it truly means to know that YOU ARE MORE.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

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In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay have a real conversation about time, discipline, and what it actually means to take advantage of the opportunities in front of you.

We talk about the difference between waiting for the right time and actually creating a plan, taking action, and executing. Because sometimes, the opportunity isn’t missing, we just haven’t decided to go after it.

Tazz opens up about something that once felt like a dream: competing in a wrestling competition. What started as an idea is now becoming a real goal with a plan of action.

And in memory of Coach Kress ❤️,Tazz is setting his sights on stepping onto the mat and competing by Halloween 2026.

This episode is about more than wrestling. It’s about refusing to keep putting your life on hold, living in the present, and asking yourself: If you keep waiting for the “right time”… how much time are you actually wasting?

Live today like you're going to die tomorrow. Invest in your future like you will live forever.

In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay break down what this mindset really means and how it connects to MMA, discipline, and life.

As fighters, we learn to stay present — focus on the round, the work, and what’s in front of us. But living in the moment doesn't mean ignoring your future. Your goals and decisions today shape the life you'll have tomorrow.

Enjoy today. Build for tomorrow. Don't sacrifice your future for temporary moments.

We can love what we do. We can be passionate about what we do. But are there risks of attaching our identity to what we do?

Does confidence grow when you stop paying attention to other people's opinions? Or do we stop listening to people's opinions because our confidence has grown?