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  • The Longevity Blueprint - Part 2: Diet, Ego & the Truth About Longevity in BJJ | EP 49

    In this episode, Dave shares the second half of his two-part series on longevity in sports, focusing on his final two "secret laws." He calls out the importance of diet that sees beyond simple terms like  "processed" and "natural" , and offers practical guidance on what, how much, and when to eat, including insights on portion control, eating slowly, and intermittent fasting. He then turns to attitude, exploring how taming your ego, adapting your training as you age, and staying mentally youthful are essential for longevity in BJJ and beyond. Drawing on personal stories from decades on the mat, Dave closes with wisdom on building habits that create a "pull towards health," reminding listeners that small, consistent actions compound over time to shape a stronger, more resilient future self.

    Topics & People Mentioned
    2009 University of Oxford obesity study: Moderate obesity takes years off life expectancy
    2023 Harvard meal-timing study: Late-Night Eating Impact – Harvard Medical Schoolhms.harvard
    16:8 intermittent fasting protocol: Harvard Meal Timing Study detailshms.harvard
    Dan Millman (author): Official website – The Peaceful Warrior's Wa

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    25 min
  • The Longevity Blueprint: 4 Laws to Keep You Training - Part 1 | EP 48

    In this deep dive on how to stay strong, flexible, and injury-free as you age, I discuss the four essential laws for longevity in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combat sports. Drawing from decades of BJJ training experience at nearly 64 years old, I break down why protecting your joints is the single most important factor in athletic longevity, and reveal the critical difference between flexibility and mobility. Learn practical strategies for injury prevention and recovery, including yoga techniques, massage therapy, and self-myofascial release tools. Whether you're a competitive grappler, martial artist, or anyone looking to age well and stay active for decades to come, this episode delivers actionable, real-world wisdom on joint health, mobility training, and building the kind of functional strength that keeps you moving pain-free for life. This is part one of a two-part series on longevity, with part two covering diet and mindset still to come.

    Topic Links:
    Foam Roller - https://www.trxtraining.com/products/foam-roller
    Stick Roller - https://a.co/d/0764Fse6
    Inversion Table - https://buyereviews.com/inversion-table
    Massage Gun - https://hyperice.com/products/hypervolt-3-pro
    Whale Therapeutic Back Bench - https://beanproducts.com/products/whale-therapeutic-back-bench

    Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    39 min
  • 15 BJJ Principles to Outsmart, Outmaneuver, & Outlast Anyone | Ep 47

    I've spent 36 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — competing, winning world titles (and losing them), and learning from every moment on the mat. In this episode, I'm sharing 15 battle-tested strategies for achieving victory in grappling, business, and life. 


    Winning isn't about overpowering your opponent — it's about positioning, timing, adaptation, and psychology. Whether you're a competitor looking to sharpen your game or an entrepreneur trying to outmaneuver the competition, these principles have helped me build and sell businesses, lead a major nonprofit, and succeed across multiple arenas. If you're a grappler, you'll find direct application on the mat. If you're in business, I break down how to generalize these principles for success.


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    Topics & People Mentioned:

    Grace Hopper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper

    Wayne Gretzky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Gretzky

    Apple Inc. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.

    Nokia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia

    BlackBerry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_Limited

    Motorola - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola

    Steve Jobs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Web_Services

    IBM - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM

    HP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc.

    Microsoft - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft

    John Will - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Will_(martial_artist)

    Rigan Machado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigan_Machado

    Jean Jacques Machado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Jacques_Machado

    George St-Pierre (GSP) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_St-Pierre

    Gene LeBell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_LeBell

    Southwest Airlines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Airlines

    United Airlines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines

    American Airlines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Airlines

    Delta Air Lines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_Air_Lines

    Google - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google

    Amazon Fresh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fresh

    Instacart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instacart

    Coors Brewing Company - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coors_Brewing_Company

    Facebook - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook

    Instagram - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram

    WhatsApp - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp

    X (formerly Twitter) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Corp.

    Hershey's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hershey_Company

    SkinnyPop - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkinnyPop

    Pirate's Booty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate%27s_Booty


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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    42 min
  • Rorion Gracie: The Man Who Brought BJJ to America and Started the UFC | EP 46

    In this in‑depth interview with Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu grandmaster Professor Rorion Gracie, eldest son of Hélio Gracie and co‑creator of the UFC, we explore the origins of Gracie Jiu‑Jitsu, the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and why BJJ is such an effective self‑defense system. Rorion shares how he brought Jiu‑Jitsu to America, the philosophy behind the Gracie Academy and Gracie University, and what separates sport BJJ from real‑world self‑defense. We also dive into the Gracie Diet, how BJJ can transform your life, and what makes a truly great instructor and student on and off the mats. If you’re interested in martial arts history, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu fundamentals, or the evolution of UFC and modern MMA, this conversation is a must‑watch.


    Contacts for interviewee:

    RorionGracie.com

    GracieMuseum.com 


    Books:

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu https://www.amazon.com/GRACIE-JIU-JITSU-Revised-Helio-Gracie/dp/0975941135/

    The Gracie Diet https://www.amazon.com/Gracie-Diet-Revised-Rorion/dp/0975941100


    Some clips used for commentary. Original sources linked below:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_LpYdUAo4&t=32s


    Topic Links:

    Gracie University https://www.gracieuniversity.com/

    Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu

    UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Action (videotape) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_LpYdUAo4&t=1090s

    Royce Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_Gracie

    Hélio Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9lio_Gracie

    Carlos Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gracie

    Rigan Machado https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/

    John Milius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Milius

    Cesar Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Gracie_Jiu-Jitsu

    John Will https://www.redcatacademy.com.au/john_will.html

    Gracie Diet https://gracieone.com/the-gracie-diet-the-complete-guide-to-understanding-and-applying-it-in-your-daily-life/


    Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    56 min
  • Big John McCarthy: The Man Who Decides When Fights Are Over | EP 45

    Big John McCarthy is one of the most influential figures in MMA history — not as a fighter, but as the man who helped write the rules that shaped the sport.

    In this episode, we sit down with the legendary MMA referee, BJJ black belt, and founder of the COMMAND referee training program to talk about what it really takes to protect fighters inside the cage. Big John breaks down why fighters are wired to hide their pain, how referees decide when to stop a fight, and why getting a fighter out at the right moment can save their career — and their life.

    We also go deep into the early days of the UFC, the creation of the Unified Rules of MMA, and what most fans fundamentally misunderstand about the referee's role. Plus, Big John reflects on his recent return to refereeing Netflix's first-ever live MMA event featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano — and what it felt like to be back in the cage.


    Topics covered:

    1. How referees read fighters who are hiding damage
    2. The hardest calls Big John has made in his career
    3. The birth of the Unified Rules and how they saved MMA
    4. Early UFC chaos and how the sport evolved
    5. Netflix's first live MMA event — Ronda vs. Gina
    6. The COMMAND officiating program and the future of refereeing


    Contacts for John McCarthy

    Instagram & X - @JohnMcCarthyMMA

    COMMAND MMA Referee Training MMAreferee.com 

    Podcast: McCarthy Mondays with Josh Thomson on the Weighing In Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingIn/featured

    Topic Links:

    Felicia Oh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Oh

    PFC – Executive security training company with Chad Lyman https://pfctraining.com/chad-lyman/

    Joao Baretto  https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/joao-alberto-barreto

    Helio Vigio https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/helio-vigio

    Gerard Gordeau vs. Teila Tuli in UFC 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prcWJgfeuJg

    Pat Smith vs. Scott Morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABbQrQXlVk&t=7s

    Tank Abbott vs Oleg Taktarov – Fishhooking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufiBRFE2Iw

    CAMO (California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization) https://camomma.org/

    ISKA https://www.iskaworldhq.com/

    Unified Rules of MMA https://www.ufc.com/unified-rules-mixed-martial-arts

    Zuffa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuffa

    Tito Ortiz vs Evan Tanner UFC 30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s110EQz0Ohg

    California State Athletic Commission https://www.dca.ca.gov/csac/

    ARP (Association of Ringside Physicians) https://ringsidearp.org/

    Big John giving pre-fight fighter instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGpSp8aS30

    Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley – Strikeforce San Diego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_vrF7N7Cu8&t=307s

    Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDLz0THYPAs

    Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euIO4WKIHP0

    Georges St-Pierre vs. Michael Bisping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOREpJ7ANPA

    Brian Johnson vs. Reza Naseri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxtXLGR2h7Y&t=61s


    Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    1 hr 57 min
  • GSP: Overcome Fear and Become an MMA Champion | EP44

    GSP reveals he hated fighting — so why did he become the greatest MMA fighter of all time? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Georges St-Pierre breaks down the mindset, preparation, and mental tools that built a legend.

    🥊 What we cover:

    1. Why GSP hated fight night but kept competing anyway
    2. How bullying and a difficult childhood became his greatest fuel
    3. The truth about confidence: "It's not the absence of fear — it's knowing you have what you need to succeed"
    4. How to "make the butterflies fly in formation" and perform under extreme stress
    5. His 4-layer preparation pyramid: physical, technical, tactical, and mental
    6. Visualization strategy: best-case, realistic, and worst-case scenario planning
    7. The small, unglamorous daily habits that separate champions from everyone else
    8. Training for longevity — mobility, stability, and staying athletic for life

    Whether you're a fighter, an entrepreneur, or anyone who struggles with self-doubt — this episode is a masterclass in mental performance and turning adversity into fuel.


    Contacts for interviewee:

    Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GSPPodcastOfficial

    Website: https://www.gspofficial.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesstpierre/

    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsppodcastofficial/

    GSP Foundation https://www.gspofficial.com/gsp-foundation


    GSP Training tools

    The Path: https://thepathbygsp.com/

    RushFit: https://www.rushfit.com/

    MMA Academy: https://mmaacademy.gspofficial.com/


    "The Way of the Fight" book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-of-the-fight-georges-st-pierre/1114516179

    Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/

    Marcelo Garcia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Garcia_(grappler)

    Khamzat Chimaev https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khamzat_Chimaev

    Sean Strickland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Strickland

    Hurricane Katrina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina

    Dan Millman https://peacefulwarrior.com/

    "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" — book by Dan Millman https://peacefulwarrior.com/way-of-the-peaceful-warrior/

    Tough Love Fitness https://www.tufflove.org/

    Aleo Foundation https://fondationaleo.ca/en/

    Jeremy Corbell https://www.youtube.com/JeremyCorbell


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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    37 min
  • Martial Arts, War Zones & Telling a Legend's Story | Peter Maguire EP 43

    IIn this episode, I sit down with Peter Maguire — historian, war crimes investigator, Rickson Gracie black belt, and the co-author of two books with Rickson Gracie: the New York Times bestselling Breathe: A Life in Flow* and the follow-up Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu*.

    Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy my interview with Peter Maguire.


    Links to Find Peter Maguire:

    Peter Maguire Website - http://www.faintingrobin.org/founder.html

    Peter Maguire Substack (Sour Milk) - https://petermaguire.substack.com

    Fainting Robin Foundation - http://www.faintingrobin.org


    Books:

    Breathe: A Life in Flow (Rickson Gracie & Peter Maguire) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063018985

    Comfort in Darkness (Rickson Gracie & Peter Maguire) - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/200233523-comfort-in-darkness

    Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade - https://www.amazon.com/Thai-Stick-Surfers-Scammers-Marijuana/dp/0231161352

    Facing Death in Cambodia - https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Death-Cambodia-Peter-Maguire/dp/0231120524

    Law and War: International Law and American History - https://www.amazon.com/Law-War-International-American-History/dp/0231120516


    Thai Stick Documentary - https://petermaguire.substack.com/p/thai-stick


    Topic Links: 

    Rickson Gracie Official Website - https://www.ricksongracie.com

    Jean Jacques Machado BJJ Academy - https://www.jjmachado.com

    Gene LeBell - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_LeBell

    Gene LeBell vs. Milo Savage (First Televised MMA Fight, 1963) - https://mmahistory.org/cool_timeline/lebell-vs-savage/


    Nuremberg Trials - https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-nuremberg-trials

    Khmer Rouge - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmer_Rouge

    Cambodian Genocide - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_genocide

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) - https://tuolsleng.gov.kh/en/

    Mayaguez Incident - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayaguez_incident

    Pat Tillman - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Tillman


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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    1 hr 36 min
  • Robert Drysdale: Hard Training Builds Real Fighters | EP 42

    Host Dave Meyer sits down with Professor Robert Drysdale — IBJJF Black Belt Heavyweight World Champion (2005), ADCC Absolute Champion (2007), undefeated MMA fighter (7-0), and author of multiple books on the history of BJJ. They cover the decline of self-defense training, the warrior ethos of Carlson Gracie, competition vs. memorized moves, and how to keep training well into your 60s and beyond.

    For all Robert Drysdale Books and Merchandise

    https://zenithjiujitsushop.com/collections/all

    Zenith Jiu Jitsu by Robert Drysdale, Las Vegas Academy

    https://drysdalejiujitsu.com/

    Robert Drysdale's TEDx Talk

    https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_drysdale_what_is_the_point_of_winning


    Topic Links:
    Roberto Pedreira
    https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/6997001.Roberto_Pedreira
    Dr. Jose Tufy Cairus
    https://wwwifc.academia.edu/JoseTufyCairus
    Elton Silva
    https://www.amazon.com/Long-Before-MMA-forerunners-1845-1934/dp/B0C6W1HCQM
    Gracie Jiu Jitsu book
    https://www.amazon.com/GRACIE-JIU-JITSU-Revised-Helio-Gracie/dp/0975941135
    Jack Seki
    https://budoshin.com/about-bjj/budoshin-lineage/jack-seki/
    Mikey Musumeci
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikey_Musumeci
    John Will
    https://www.redcatacademy.com.au/john_will.html
    Rigan Machado
    https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/
    Willy Cahill
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Cahill
    Neil Adams
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Adams_(judoka)
    Carlos Gracie
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gracie
    Helio Gracie
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9lio_Gracie
    Carlson Gracie
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlson_Gracie
    Carlos Gracie Jr.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gracie_Jr
    Rolls Gracie
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls_Gracie
    Rickson Gracie Books
    https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rickson-Gracie/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARickson%2BGracie
    Alberto Crane podcast
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic93Ro9QLs0
    Islam Makhachev
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_Makhachev
    Khabib Nurmagomedov
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khabib_Nurmagomedov
    Ze Carioca (Brazilian Disney character)
    https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C3%A9_Carioca
    Rico Rodriguez
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricco_Rodriguez
    Tito Ortiz
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Ortiz
    Jean Jacques Machado
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Jacques_Machado
    Frank Trigg
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Trigg
    Eric Ries
    https://leanstartup.co/about/team/eric-ries/
    Incorruptible book by Eric Ries
    https://www.incorruptible.co/
    Adopt-a-Pet.com
    https://www.adoptapet.com/
    Matt Hughes
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Hughes_(fighter)
    Landmark Forum
    https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/
    Chris Haueter
    https://www.combatbase.com/

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    1 hr 34 min
  • How I Used Strategy To Achieve Big Goals | Ep 41

    In this episode, I break down what strategy really is—and how it can help you go after goals that look like a long shot from where you are right now.


    Back in the year 2000, I decided I wanted to stop millions of dogs and cats from being killed in animal shelters. I had no job, no money, and no obvious way to do it… so if you were betting on me, it would have been reasonable to bet against me. The only real advantage I had was that I understood a bit about strategy, largely because of my lifelong practice of jujitsu.


    In this video, I use that story as a through line to talk about strategy and how you can use it for your own life. I ask you to think about a personal or professional goal that really matters to you—something that feels hard, unlikely, and not at all obvious you can achieve. The kind of goal where most people, if they had to place a bet, would probably bet you won’t pull it off.


    You’ll learn:

    1. How to pick a goal that’s big enough to excite you, even if it feels unrealistic.
    2. How Tim Ferriss’ “dreamline” (have / be / do) helps you get specific about what you want.
    3. The difference between a strategy and just a plan.


    If you care about doing something that actually matters—whether in your career, your training, or your life—this episode will help you think more clearly about strategy and your long‑shot goals.


    Show Links:

    Adopt-a-Pet.com

    https://www.adoptapet.com/


    The Four Hour Work Week (book)

    https://a.co/d/0cqAnf0H


    Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    40 min
  • Martial arts, Aliveness and Modern Police Jiu Jitsu Training: Adam Treanor | EP 40

    Adam Treanor is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable voices at the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and law enforcement. Adam is 25-year veteran of Southern California law enforcement, serving as both a police officer and deputy sheriff. In this conversation, Adam and I get into the training gap that has cost lives and dollars, why a BJJ blue belt may be the most important credential a police officer can earn, and how departments like Orange County Sheriff are finally making it happen.

    Contacts for interviewee:

    Orange County Sheriff Regional Training Academy (Tustin)

    https://sac.edu/division/hst/cja/academy_building

    Topic Links:

    Renato Magno

    https://www.streetsportsbjj.com/renato-magno

    Magda Institute / Cass Magda

    https://mijkd.com/school/who-is-cass-magda/

    Dan Inosanto

    https://inosanto.com/

    Steve Copping

    https://hwchronicle.com/5628/news/former-ju-jitsu-coach-had-a%C2%80%C2%98profound-impacta%C2%80%C2%99-on-past-students/

    Eric Paulson

    https://erikpaulson.com/

    Chris Haueter

    https://www.combatbase.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqEyBrWtVrgl-VQ4vWIOpBu63RV1O_5Lg5jQFKtRM2EmpZAZm6T

    Yori Nakamura

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorinaga_Nakamura

    Machado Brothers

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machado_family

    Gracie family

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracie_family

    Bob Wall

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wall

    Marietta PD (Georgia) — 18-month BJJ study

    https://www.santamonica.gov/media/CMO/PSROC/MARIETTA_PD_BJJ_DATA.pdf

    Kosen Judo

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosen_judo

    Geoff Thompson

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Thompson_(writer)

    Lee Morrison

    https://urbancombatives.com/the-founder/

    Fabio Santos

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A1bio_Santos_(grappler)

    Marc Denny — Dog Brothers

    https://dogbrothers.com/guro-marc-crafty-dog-denny/

    Robert Drysdale

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Drysdale

    Justin Flores (J-Flo)

    https://jfloacademy.com/

    Kenny Bond

    https://www.streetsportssimivalley.com/sssvbjjcoaches

    Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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    This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

    1 hr 41 min

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Dave Meyer | Host, Ageless Warrior Lab podcast | President & Co-founder of Food System Innovations and Humane American Animal Foundation 


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