Maria Jose "Majo" Favela is a Mexican Mixed Martial Artists and Fighter with Invicta FC, an all-female MMA promotion.

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OUTLINE: 

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(0:00) Intro 

(2:00) Mexican Fighter Energy

(7:31) Childhood Self-Efficacy

(14:14) Choosing Your Future

(19:50) Developing Coach/Family Relationships

(25:30) Making a Good Training Partner

(30:00) Proper Training Intensity

(33:41) Kill Or Be Killed Mentality

(41:00) Alexa Grosso and Valentina Shevchenko

(46:00) COVID Complications and Lung Damage

(55:00) Return to Invicta FC

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Vanessa English is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Victor Estima, and is a multiple-time IBJJF Champion in both Gi and NoGi having won IBJJF Black Belt Europeans in 2018. Vanessa hosts Pathway to Podium, a Jiu Jitsu focused sports performance podcast, where she focuses on strength and conditioning with respect to Jiu Jitsu. Lastly, Vanessa can be heard announcing for Enyo Grappling; the first female-only grappling promotion in the UK.

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Pathway to Podium Podcast: Spotify

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OUTLINE: 

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(0:00) Intro 

(2:53) Vanessa's Jiu Jitsu Genesis

(13:00) Helplessness

(19:00) Enyo Grappling

(26:00) Male vs. Female Training Partners

(35:00) Future of Gi and No Gi Grappling

(44:00) Learning & Listening

(51:00) #1 Tip to Improve

(01:00:00) Managing Intensity

(01:01:16) "Knackered" vs. "Naked"

(01:12:00) Weight Cuts

(01:20:00) Mental Toughness and Recovery

(01:29:00) Competition Training

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David Garmo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and Michigan's winningest competitor with over 300 victories. David is the Founder and Head Instructor at Assembly Jiu Jitsu, and has competed on the world's biggest NoGi stages from The Onnit Invitational, and Fight to Win, to Japan's famed QUINTET Fight Night.

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Assembly Jiu Jitsu: https://www.assembly-detroit.com/

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(01:44) What makes a good chair? 

(12:02) Japan 

(16:29) Japanese Grapplers

(26:27) Jiu Jitsu and Trust 

(31:00) Littering 

(36:00) Gym Design 

(51:00) Why expensive memberships are good

(01:05:00) Assembly Competition Team 

(01:15:00) Pour-Over Coffee 

(01:29:00) Heel Hooks

(01:41:00) Strength and Conditioning 

(01:49:00) The Passion of Jiu Jitsu

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Dani Olafson holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, as well as a Masters of Science in Neuropsychology from The University of Alberta, and a Masters of Arts in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University. She is a Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt, multiple Ultra Marathon Finisher, and represents Team Canada for the International Triathlon Union, where she won gold in 2019.

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(2:38) Extreme Endurance + Ultra Running 

(8:50) Mental Fortitude in Sport 

(20:00) In-Race Fuel / Electrolyte Calculations

(40:00) Transition: Ultra Running to Jiu Jitsu

(47:00) Physical Exertion Spectrum 

(55:00) Why Women Roll With Men

(01:03:00) Psychology, Learning Models, and Jiu Jitsu

(01:16:00) Athlete Agreement

(01:23:00) Female Empowerment 

(01:34:00) Social Media Universe

(01:40:00) Online Trolls and Science

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Robert Drysdale is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Leo Veira, and remains the only American competitor to have ever won both the IBJJF and ADCC World Championships. You can see Robert on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which airs this summer, 2023.

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Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: https://tinyurl.com/mu4v6rjy

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(3:30) TUF Season 31

(6:00) Jiu Jitsu Origins

(9:00) Gracie Contribution

(12:50) Rorion Gracie 

(19:00) Denial and Fandom

(27:32) Importance of Carlson Gracie 

(31:30) Robert's Book and Movie 

(39:00) The Reality of Combat 

(51:00) Pitfalls of Submission-Only Grappling

(59:00) Running a Business vs Jiu Jitsu Integrity 

(01:06:00) Lapel Guard = Bad for Jiu Jitsu 

(01:08:00) ADCC and Future of Jiu Jitsu 

(01:18:00) Belt Rank Credibility Problem

(01:25:00) What Should IBJJF Change? 

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Will Fuchs is a Mixed Martial Arts Strength and Conditioning Coach at American Top Team, Strength Coach to the winningest fighter in UFC history, Andrei Arlovski, and Co-Founder of HypePerform in Boca Raton, FL. Will is a Certified Functional Strength Coach, and holds a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science.

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(2:15) How To Train an MMA Fighter? 

(10:25) In Camp v. Out of Camp Fighter Training

(21:52) Managing Competitive Mindsets + Recovery

(29:00) 3 Round vs. 5 Round Fight Conditioning

(34:00) Jon Jones Comeback

(41:37) XPE Sports Performance

(52:00) American Top Team's Secret 

(56:00) Training Recovery Approach

(01:35:00) Will and MMA

(01:05:39) Thiago Alves Coaching 

(2:09:00) UFC 283 Picks 

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James Tomlinson is a Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under Lachlan Giles, and Co-Host of the Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast. He has written two Jiu Jitsu children's books as well as created JiuGo Play, an interactive Jiu Jitsu card game. 

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James' Instagram: @jt_tenacity

Bulletproof For BJJ Instagram: @bulletproofforbjj

Jame's Children's Book: https://jiugoplay.com

Jame's Jiu Jitsu Card Game, JiuGo Play: https://jiugoplay.com/

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Barefoot Strength Training

(12:00) Strength and Flexibility for BJJ

(15:00) Competing in Brazil 

(22:00) Game Plans for Competition

(24:00) Jiu Jitsu Destiny? 

(29:00) James' Jiu Jitsu Origin Story: "Wolfy"

(41:00) Being a Psychopath

(51:00) Why Do We Keep Training? 

(54:00) Craig Jones 

(01:11:00) Tap Bro! 

(01:19:00) Low Consistency > Quitting 

(01:25:00) Will UFC Buy ADCC? 

(01:38:28) UFC vs. Pride 

(01:40:00) Connor McGregor

(01:47:00) James' Tainan Dalpra Conspiracy 

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Dominic Serna is an Entrepreneur, Hair Stylist, Business Owner, and Social Media Personality in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Dom Dom Hair Website: https://domdomhair.com/

Dom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdomhair/?hl=en

Dom's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domdomhair?lang=en

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(2:00) How To Know You’re Being Yourself

(6:17) Childhood Responsibility, Respect, and Being A Menace

(10:18) Not So Dream Career

(13:16) Beginnings of Substance Abuse

(18:45) The Car Accident

(26:00) "I'm Going To Lose Everything"

(37:00) Career Growth + Simultaneous Sobriety

(48:23) Morning Routine and Non-Religious Prayer

(54:37) Declining Business: Stay True To Yourself

(1:03:00) Dominic Starts Cutting Hair

(1:19:00) What Should I Charge?

(1:27:14) Opening A Salon

(1:36:00) New Love and Relationships

(1:45:00) Mind, Body, Soul Routine

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Chad Wesley Smith is a Jiu Jitsu purple belt, Founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, Juggernaut AI App, and the Juggernaut BJJ App. He has personally developed strength and conditioning programs for Otavio Sousa, Romulo Barral, Felipe Pena, Neiman Gracie, and Phillipe Della Monica.

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Juggernaut BJJ App Code: "MAYN" = 10% Off For Life!   

Juggernaut BJJ App: https://www.juggernautbjj.app/ 

Juggernaut AI: https://www.juggernautai.app/ 

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(2:09) What Is An Expert? 

(5:00) Why Social Media Doesn't = Credibility 

(7:40) Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting 

(12:50) What Is Strongman?

(14:40) Weight Training & Staying Healthy For BJJ

(19:00) Juggernaut AI 

(30:00) Business of Selling Information 

(34:00) Strength Training For Jiu Jitsu 

(39:00) Specificity vs. Special Strength 

(43:07) Managing Output For BJJ Hobbyists/Practitioners 

(51:00) David vs. Goliath in Jiu Jitsu 

(54:00) Getting Humbled 

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Victor Estima is the Gracie Barra European Regional Director,  who was personally selected by Master Carlson Gracie Junior. Victor has achieved great results such as World NoGi Champion, European Champion, and Pan American Champion. He is also credited with creating The Estima Lock, a brutal foot lock that has been battle-tested many times on the world stage. 

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(2:15) What Does Jiu Jitsu Mean?

(15:54) Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu

(19:09) The Flow State + Connection

(25:27) Longevity

(28:00) Jiu Jitsu Life vs. Jiu Jitsu Hobby

(42:00) Clarity After Competition (Who Am I?)

(48:00) Ego Management: Pro’s and Con’s

(58:00) Gordon Ryan

(1:06:54) 2022 ADCC Experience

(1:15:00) Creation of The Estima Lock

(1:20:00) Jiu Jitsu + Creativity

(1:32:00) How To Continue Learning?

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