Travis Stevens is an American Judoka, 3x Olympian and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist in the 81kg Division. He holds Black Belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

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EPISODE LINKS:

American Judo Systems: https://www.americanjudo.com/

Travis' Instagram: @judosilencer

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

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YouTube Channel Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oPHVELwbFm7pFVhHSsWdQ

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) Intro

(01:49) What Does Judo Mean To You? 

(09:26) Seeing Opportunity in Grappling 

(12:15) Winning Mentality 

(23:30) Exhaustion, Instinct, and Strategy 

(29:00) Building Longevity

(35:15) Managing Ego in Training 

(40:00) "Winning as a Habit"

(54:00) When Mindset Backfires 

(1:08:00) 2024 Olympic Plan Fallout 

(1:22:00) Future of Judo in America 

(1:30:00) Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu

(1:38:00) The Risk of Street Fights

(1:40:00) Risk vs. Reward in Pro MMA

(1:47:00) Cutting Weight

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Benjamin Chen is a leader in business and technology management. He has led due diligence in over 30 acquisitions and helped raise over $500 million in investment capital. Mr. Chen has worked as an external entrepreneur in residence for both JP Morgan and Mission Ventures, and acted as an advisor on new business models in technology for GE Capital. 

Mr. Chen holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and recently Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Mr. Chen's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminchen88/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maynidea

Podcast Website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

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YouTube Full episode playlist: https://youtu.be/5BO5OTBsizM

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maynideapodcastclips

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Tae Kwon Do in Los Angeles 

(10:00) Searching for Self 

(15:00) "The Art Of War" 

(25:00) Acceptance vs. Control in Jiu Jitsu 

(28:00) Loss of a Loved One 

(39:00) Lessons in Sales 

(47:20) Jiu Jitsu in Business Meetings 

(52:00) Winning Sony's Business

(57:00) Does Jiu Jitsu Make You a Better Human? 

(1:07:00) Prioritizing Jiu Jitsu and Aging 

(1:13:00) Cold Therapy, Cold Immersion, and Tibetan Breathing 

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Abe Maynard is a Personal Trainer, Founder of The Ski System, Podcast Host, and Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt under Nic Stefan at Gracie Humaitá in Carlsbad, CA.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

USANA Health Pak 100: https://3192954.usana.com/s/dtuHT3

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) Intro

(2:43) Mental Note 

(6:01) The Meaning of Each Belt 

(16:10) The Shark Tank 

(21:00) Gi vs. No-Gi Strength Training

(33:00) Strength vs. Skill in Jiu Jitsu 

(38:00) Annual Jiu Jitsu Reflection

(39:45) New Year, New Mindset

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Alex Gonzalez is a Cuban-American scientist and cancer survivor located in North County San Diego. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 11 years old, battled cancer for approximately two years, and ultimately beat it. Alex has a Masters Degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, San Marcos. He is a Jiu Jitsu white belt under Nic Stefan at Gracie Humaita, Carlsbad. 

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Information: https://amp.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkin-lymphoma.html

Make-A-Wish (where Alex volunteered): https://wish.org/ocie

National Alopecia Areata Foundation: https://www.naaf.org

Alex's Research: https://juliejamesonlab.weebly.com/people.html

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) Intro

(03:52) Initial Diagnosis 

(13:00) Chemotherapy, Hope, and Expectations

(28:00) Mindset to Beat Cancer 

(38:00) Symptoms and Identification 

(48:00) Working in Food Science 

(55:00) Veganism and Alopecia 

(01:10:00) Persistent Mindset and Jiu Jitsu 

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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GUEST BIO:

Abe Maynard is a Personal Trainer, Founder of The Ski System, Podcast Host, and Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt under Nic Stefan at Gracie Humaitá in Carlsbad, CA.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

USANA Health Pak 100: https://3192954.usana.com/s/dtuHT3

Athletic Greens (Above)

JIU JITSU EXERCISES:

Turkish Get Up: https://youtu.be/0bWRPC49-KI

Explosive Deadlift: https://youtu.be/6z-CC5SVGuE

Hanging Medicine Ball Knee Raises: https://youtu.be/tTP14GJiPgA

Single Arm Farmer’s Carry Marches: https://youtu.be/cVbg1QgIjwA

Drop Catch Barbell Row: https://youtu.be/wNg6l-HMRrA

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) Intro

(2:49) New Show Direction

(11:33) How & Why I Started Jiu Jitsu

(22:37) Building A Podcast

(34:36) #1 Reason NOT To Pursue Your Passion

(41:16) Must-Do Strength Exercises For Jiu Jitsu

(55:40) My Supplement Routine

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Dr. Evans is a Brown University graduate and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) and is founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of K-12 students, parents and educators on key education issues.

SHOW SPONSOR:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Project Tomorrow: https://www.tomorrow.org

Dr. Evan's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drjulieevans    

Dr. Evan's Twitter: @JulieEvans_PT

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

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YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:00) - Teacher vs. Policy Responsibilities

(14:00) - How to Motivate & Incentivize Teachers

(22:00) - Teachers: Scientists vs. Caretakers

(32:00) - Human's Innate Desire to Learn 

(38:00) - When Learning Happens Outside of School 

(43:00) - Funding & Policy 

(50:00) - Value of Social Discomfort 

(58:00) - Virtual Learning Pros and Cons

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Charlie Vinch is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Phil and Ricardo Migliarese and owner of Budo Martial Arts Studio in Ewing, New Jersey. Charlie started his martial arts journey with Jeet Kune Do, and then later transitioned to mixed martial. Unfortunately Charlie was diagnosed with a rare birth defect resulting in bilateral hip surgery, which sidelined his MMA career.  It was here that he decided to fully pursue Jiu Jitsu, upon recovery, and give back to the community that has given him everything. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe

EPISODE LINKS:

Charlie's Website: www.budomartialartsstudio.com

Charlie's Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlievinch?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Charlie's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chahlie24

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

Clips YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEipsCHgFqWSZoPX4L80UrNa2

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

( 3:40) - Kids and Jiu Jitsu

(19:25) - The Journey Mentality

(24:25) - Striking vs. Jiu Jitsu

(34:25) - Bilateral Hip Surgery

(46:25) - Value of Recovery (Injury Prevention)

(56:25) - Periodization and Jiu Jitsu Training

(59:25) - Out of Control Students

(1:16:25) - Content Creation + Mentors

CONNECT ON SOCIAL:

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Clinton Terry is a Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt and Coach of Daredevil Jiu Jitsu in Auckland, New Zealand. At 2 years old, Clinton received a shot of penicillin which caused an allergic reaction. This developed into Steven’s Johnson’s Syndrome that caused Clinton to lose sight in both eyes.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Clinton's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindgrappler/?hl=en

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

(11:00) - Finding Jiu Jitsu

(15:20) - Tough Love, Tough Parenting

(20:00) - Blind Greco Roman & Freestyle Wrestling

(30:00) - Combat Jiu Jitsu

(40:00) - Dreams and Memories 

(51:00) - Jiu Jitsu: System of Maps 

(01:00:00) - Meeting Blind Competitors

(01:16:00) - Declining Paralympic Invites

(01:31:00) - Participation Trophies, Winning, Losing, and Parenting

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard

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Amy Campo is an American submission grappler, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. A multiple time IBJJF World, Pans, and American National Jiu Jitsu champion In 2022, Amy exploded into the spotlight by beating Gabi Garcia to become the ADCC Submission Fighting World Champion.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Amy Campo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:08) - Defeating Gabi Garcia 

(9:10) - Good and Bad Ego 

(18:00) - The Awkward Handshake 

(30:00) - Family Dynamics and Childhood

(40:00) - Nutrition, Sleep, and Recovery for Jiu Jitsu

(50:00) - Strength and Conditioning for Martial Arts

(57:00) - Timing Escapes

(01:17:00) - Amy's Fundamental Jiu Jitsu Principles

(01:25:00) - Why Travel Is Important 

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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GUEST BIO:

Geoff Rose is the founder of REP Athletic Training Facility in New York, and the Rep Athletics App. In 2014 Geoff became ELDOA certified which we talk about at length on this episode.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: http://www.athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Download Geoff's Posture App: https://apps.apple.com/bz/app/rep-athletics/id1628382736

50% Off Code: "MAYN"

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

(04:35) - Challenge of Implementing New Techniques in College Sports

(9:35) - Periodization

(14:35) - Why Your Feet Matter (Fascial Tissue)

(19:35) - Screening Clients

(26:35) - Fascia and Injury Prevention

(34:35) - Tension, Flexibility, and Mobility

(39:35) - Stress Impact on Flexibility

(51:35) - Morning Neck Routine

(59:35) - ELDOA

(1:16:35) - Generating Client Buy-In

(1:20:35) - Research of ELDOAs

(1:31:35) - Scoliosis and Regenerative Practices

(1:39:35) -  Effort and ELDOAs

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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