Rob is the creator of McDojoLife, one of the most viral social media accounts covering martial arts. The main focus of McDojoLife is to keep martial arts legitimate by exposing the fakes, frauds and phonies in the martial arts community while promoting the martial artists who are making a positive impact.

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McDojoLife Instagram: https://Instagram.com/mcdojolife

McDojoLife on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcdojolife 

McDojoLife on YouTube: https://youtube.com/mcdojolife

McDojoLife Sponsor: https://epicrollbjj.com

PODCAST INFO:

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

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OUTLINE:

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

(0:00) - Intro

(2:00) - Cleft lip and bullying 

(4:21) - First martial arts class and karate

(8:00) - Isolation and acceptance 

(13:02) - "Bullshido" Forums 

(17:01 - Enabling fraud 

(19:01) - Finding frauds, fakes, pedophiles, and scammers

(27:01) - The "care" problem

(28:01) - Robs 5 Rules

(28:12) - #1 No pedophiles

(28:37) - #2 Don't lie about belt rank and fight record

(30:01) - #3 No shady business practices

(35:46) - #4 No cult-like behavior

(44:41) - Is Jiu Jitsu religion?

(49:00) - Do belt rankings matter? 

(53:01) - #5 No-touch-knockouts and misleading techniques

(1:07:01) - "Tenaga Dalam" and real deaths

(1:28:01) - Mike Beltran 

(1:30:01) - Rob's head scars

(1:35:01) - Future of McDojoLife

(1:40:01) - The documentary project and production cost 

(1:56:01) - Will the documentary be good? 

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Marcos "Parrumpa" Da Matta is the head Jiu Jitsu coach at American Top Team. He retired from mixed martial arts with a record of 12-3 that followed a decorated career as a Jiu Jitsu competitor. He received his Black Belt from Grand Master Carlson Gracie in 1997. Marcos also competed in ADCC, and can be seen in the corner of many of today's greatest fighters. 

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EPISODE LINKS:

American Top Team: https://americantopteam.com/

Marco's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrumpaatt/?hl=en

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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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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) - Intro  

(02:03) - Managing Egos  

(10:03) - Movsar Evloev  

(10:32) - Teammates Fighting Each Other  

(14:03) - American Top Team "CIC"  

(16:03) - American Top Team Dorms and Athlete Experience  

(20:59) - Recovery and Rest for MMA  

(22:03) - Fighter Pay  

(30:03) - Organization and Communication  

(36:03) - How Trust Changes Culture  

(48:03) - Changes from BJJ to MMA  

(51:03) - Using Fear to Stay Sharp  

(54:03) - Does Age Matter?  

(01:02:03) - 3 Jiu Jitsu Principles  

(01:06:03) - Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida MMA Transition  

(01:10:03) - Ground and Pound  

(01:11:03) - ADCC and Future of Grappling

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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GUEST BIO:  Kerrod is a multiple award-winning, internationally recognized golf coach who has earned the reputation as one of the industry’s top coaches and personalities due to his expertise, charisma, and commitment to each player.   Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe 

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Guest’s Website/Product Website: https://kerrodgray.com/

Kerrod's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KerrodGrayGolf

Kerrod's Coaching Platform: https://kggolf.com/ 

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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  

(05:00) Good Players vs. Good Coaches 

(10:00) Making It on Tour Financially + Mental Health 

(19:00) What Separates Top Players 

(30:00) How to Fix Mechanics  

(40:00) Social Media Inspiration  

(50:00) Optimizing + Skill Stacking  

(1:00:00) Morning Routines  

(1:12:00) New Coach Errors 

(1:19:00) The Problem With Arms + Head Tension  

(1:30:00) YouTube 

(1:33:00) Full Circle - Pro Golfer to Pro Entrepreneur

CONNECT ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profileInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abemaynard/

Dan Daly explains the value of strength training for swimming and what exercises best prepare swimmers for the demands of the sport. We also touch on sport-specific nutrition for open water swimming and endurance sports. 

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Dan's Website: https://www.traindaly.com/

Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandaly/?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

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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 - Leaving Equinox  

10:00 - Where strength training meets swimming  

20:00 - Body types of elite performance  

29:00 - How to prioritize training with limited time (kids etc) 

33:00 - Best exercises for swimming (FMS screening)

 50:00 - Should swimmers deadlift? 

 01:05:00 - Swim specific nutrition  

01:12:00 - Why we train ... saying "YES" 

01:21:00 - Ability to play with your children

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Hudson Maynard is a 2x Ironman finisher, 2021/22 top 200 CrossFit athletes in the 55-59 age bracket, and recently secured a spot at the DEKA Fit, Strong, and Mile, World Qualifier. He trains weekly in New England and competes nationally. 

SHOW SPONSORS:

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EPISODE LINKS:

DEKA Fit - https://deka.fit/

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

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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  

(4:35) Ironman finishes & blood blisters 

(14:35) Mental bargaining  

(21:35) Nature vs. nurture of mental fortitude 

(24:35) How camaraderie helps you push yourself  

(35:35) How goals change behaviors  

(41:35) DEKA Fit  

(48:35) DEKA Community  

(57:35) First DEKA event at 56 years old 

(01:02:35) Dealing with nerves and pre-competition anxiety 

(01:14:15) Elite performance vs. general population  

(01:20:35) Benefits of monitoring your own breath and mechanics 

(01:22:35) Why rest is okay

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Richard Bressler is widely recognized as the first American student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu from the Gracie Garages in Southern California to the early days of the UFC. 

SHOW SPONSORS:

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EPISODE LINKS:

Richard Bresler's Book: On Amazon

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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OUTLINE:

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

(0:00) Intro

(02:00) What is mastery? 

(10:00) Who needs Jiu-Jitsu? 

(20:00) Aggressive machismo on the mats and how to deal with it 

(30:00) How Jiu-Jitsu helps you relax in stressful situations

(40:00) Protecting yourself. Does Jiu-Jitsu work? 

(50:00) Why basics matter 

(01:00:00) Black belts using pepper spray? 

(01:10:00) Why students burn out 

(01:20:00) Longevity, Neurosoma, and injuries 

(01:35:00) Finding sobriety 

(01:50:00) Managing mental demons through Jiu-Jitsu 

(01:55:00) The future of Jiu-Jitsu

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Jeven Dovey is a Filmmaker, YouTube and Adventurer. He runs a production company based out of Los Angeles focused on fitness and operates 2 channels on YouTube; Jeven Dovey and Project Discover Earth  

SHOW SPONSORS:

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EPISODE LINKS:

Jeven's 90 Minute Master Class: How To Start A YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/NL7-r3lr2wU

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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OUTLINE:

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

(0:00) Intro

(3:18) First 1,000 subscribers 

(7:00) Focusing on progress, not trolls

(12:21) Utilizing constructive criticism

(15:00) Importance of a core audience

(21:00) Speed of growth

(28:00) Opportunity cost of brand partnerships

(37:00) Why "evergreen" content is important

(47:00) What YouTube wants...

(56:00) ASMR trend

(1:00:00) Censorship and lewd material penetrating the filter 

(1:08:00) Curated VR reality 

(1:12:00) How to curate your feed

(1:19:00) Mental health and channel growth 

(1:29:00) Valuable metrics for growth

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Brendan Pape is CEO of Brist. Manufacturing, An industry disruptor that encourages brands to rethink the power of custom merchandise and provide them the resources to approach it with a results-driven strategy. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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Brist Mfg. Website: https://www.bristmfg.com

Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanpape/?hl=en

Brendan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-pape-mba-22b31b34/

PODCAST INFO:

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

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Jill Coleman is the Founder of JillFit. Here she provides an online platform full of tools, insights, and resources to help individuals start, grow, and scale their online health, fitness, or nutrition businesses. Jill hosts the FitBizU Podcast as well as Co-Hosts The Best Life Podcast with Danny-J Johnson. Please take a moment to check out our amazing sponsor below: 

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EPISODE LINKS:

Jill's Website: www.jillfit.com

Jill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfit

Jill's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillcoleman

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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OUTLINE:

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

(0:00) Intro

(0:40) Infidelity 

(9:50) When To Share Personal Life Stories Publicly

(12:52) Dating

(17:10) Positive Psychology

(23:10) Regret

(29:10) "Failure Expectation"

(41:00) Challenges of Fast Success

(51:50) How to Handle Comparison

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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Richard Diaz Is the founder of Diaz Human Performance, The Natural Running Network, and creator of the Natural Running Coaches Certification Program. He is also the author of "Training The Dark Side: A Groundbreaking Approach to Training and Racing" which you can find below.  

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FIND RICHARD: 

Richard's Website: https://diazhumanperformance.com/

Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diazhp/?hl=en

Richard's Book "Training The Dark Side": https://tinyurl.com/2s3j46zv

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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SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

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