The Simple Man Podcast

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In this episode, Sal sits down with Nicky Ryan to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to professional grappler, from meeting John Danaher and joining the DDS to making his name at ADCC. Plus, Nicky opens up about learning to wrestle, overcoming injuries, and his aspirations for a return to competition.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:54 The Very Beginning
09:01 Meeting Danaher
12:09 The Making of a Prodigy
15:51 Episode Break
16:51 YouTube Viral in 2015
18:41 Joe Rogan & DDS
20:09 Winning Trials
20:51 Losing to Ethan
22:28 Learning to Wrestle
24:31 Growing Up with Gordon
26:17 Injury Lore
32:38 Returning to Competition
35:57 Advice to Up & Coming Grapplers
37:03 The IBJJF Hate
39:16 Dealing with Nerves
40:58 Damien is a Dad!
41:47 See Ya Next Time

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the boys recap an insane weekend for Simple Man, taking home $20K at the JASPR Invitational, Corbin LaPorte winning the MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix and James Ortiz punching his ticket to the PGF Draft.Plus, they dive into the latest UFC updates and everything going on in the world of combat sports!Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastDamien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:00:10 JASPR Recap - Quarters & Semis00:16:40 Episode Break00:17:40 JASPR Recap - Finals00:27:39 MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix00:30:04 PGF Qualifiers00:34:01 Competing Against Each Other00:34:59 UFC This Past Weekend00:44:15 Dana White Contender Series00:52:07 Gamdom00:56:23 UFC Updates00:59:39 Elton at WWE01:03:19 Anime for the Youth01:05:58 Remembering the Womb

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Nicky Ryan and Nicky Rod sit down with MMA coach Elton Wells to dive into the technical side of fighting. The guys break down different techniques, approaches to training, and the systems that shape how they think about MMA and grappling.Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastElton Wells @ambushcoachDamien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Elton Could Kick Damien’s Ass00:01:58 Athletes & Coaches00:03:15 Studying John Danaher00:05:11 Coaching Ideologies00:06:44 The ARC00:10:56 Coaching Aspirations00:14:17 Episode Break00:15:14 Evolution of Jiu Jitsu00:23:25 Gavin Corbe at ADCC00:26:29 Results vs Approach00:27:18 Dominant Striking Art00:31:15 Attachment to Culture in Sport00:33:21 Juji Gatame00:36:59 The Best Muay Thai Athletes00:39:55 Elton’s Background00:44:49 Grappling for MMA00:47:40 What if MMA Came First?00:50:49 UFC BJJ Bowl00:59:29 Kneeing Grounded Opponent01:01:20 Rules Meetings01:06:17 Most Exciting Ruleset01:15:51 NickyRod vs Himself for the Belt01:18:11 NickyRod Seminar & Camping01:20:57 See You Next Time!

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the boys break down the latest UFC BJJ action, including Nicky Rod vs. Mason Fowler and the infamous draw. Nicky Ryan also gives his insight into Ethan Crelinsten vs. Renato Canuto ahead of their matchup tomorrow. They also dive into last week’s insane UFC 332 card, No-Gi Pans, Polaris, and Jay Rod’s newest weapon: the inverted Darce.Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastArchie Hare @archiehare_bjj1Damien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Manliest Jobs00:04:05 The Infamous Draw00:07:58 Ethan vs Renato Predictions00:14:45 Joe Pyfer vs Bo Nickal00:16:23 Episode Break00:17:25 Nose Blood00:19:22 Retiring & Weight Classes00:25:45 Fighting with Hands Down00:30:26 UFC 33200:41:49 Scariest Thing We Saw in the UFC00:51:49 Baby SOON!00:52:58 Arman KO00:54:55 NoGi Pans & Polaris01:06:35 Jayrod's Darce01:10:07 Old Man - Technician vs Athlete01:20:55 Nickyrod's Time or Money?01:21:38 Seriously, Buy His Jerky.

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00:00 Welcome to the Watch Party00:01:25 Dan Ige vs David Martinez00:15:13 MVP Got Cut00:18:29 Episode Break00:19:27 NickyRod’s Very Own Dictionary00:20:48 Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta00:23:12 Conspiracy Theories00:35:58 We Just Got Word00:37:02 Tommy McMillen vs Marwan Rahiki00:58:15 Brandon Moreno vs Joseph Morales01:11:24 Again or Agaayne01:13:20 The Fire Lord Cannot Redirect Lightning01:14:34 Fatal Error01:16:57 Jean Silva vs Jose Miguel Delgado01:18:37 Austin Arrives01:21:20 Mica Galvao01:22:03 R3 Silva vs Delgado01:23:02 Archie’s Uber Trip01:24:53 Back to the Fight01:28:52 UFC Noche You Heard It Hear Last01:29:13 Austin Loves His Passport01:29:51 Alex Jones01:31:30 Leave an Emoji01:32:22 Jewish New Year

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 Dorian's Fight00:10:46 Pawel Jaworski00:11:32 Reactions to Winning00:13:53 Gavin Corbe00:14:56 Episode Break00:16:26 Kenta00:17:05 Woj & Jozef00:18:33 Jozef & Marlon Tajik00:27:01 Jozef & Gabriel Brod00:30:51 Big Brekfast & Big Dan00:32:35 Achilles Rocha & Luke Griffith00:47:01 Victor Hugo00:47:43 Felipe Pena00:48:04 Women's Matches00:49:10 Vagner Rocha00:49:50 Double DQ & Owen Jones00:52:30 Kennedy Won00:53:04 Luis Says Goodbye

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00:00 Fertile Croissant00:04:25 Sand in Your Eyes00:05:53 Kellen Yeller00:08:51 Sig Malfunctions00:11:55 Spontaneous Discharge00:15:49 Episode Break00:17:20 Cockfighting in the Philippines00:19:49 Training Updates00:22:35 Pawel vs Rafael00:29:16 Yelling After Matches00:31:04 Everyday Watch00:32:32 Insomnia is Taking Over00:36:12 Natty Birth00:40:47 Mikey Mooney Piano Prodigy00:42:32 The Toughest People00:44:41 Football Season00:49:07 UT Football x ATX Night Life00:51:55 Connoisseurs00:54:03 Nicky's Ticklish00:55:50 Kids Playing Football00:56:27 Old TVs00:57:17 Ice Hockey01:00:35 McGregor01:01:49 Jake Paul vs NickyRod01:05:28 Nail Biters

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00:00 Post Weight Cut Sh!ts00:08:31 Training Partners00:10:07 Song Title Fight?00:14:06 Episode Break00:15:29 Gypsy Crusader vs King Azoulay00:25:47 99% of Career is Training00:30:04 Nicky vs Rattlesnake00:35:20 Spider Man00:38:40 Lake America00:39:55 Pena Defeats Meregali00:40:49 Tackett & Szczeciński Drama00:43:44 Fighters Spawn from the Same Area00:47:49 Nicky Got Removed from the Chat00:49:14 Would You Rather Game or Walk00:53:22 More Would You Rather01:03:42 Ragebaiting Ethan01:04:17 Prison for 1 Million?01:09:29 King Green01:10:59 The Godfather & Scarface01:11:38 See Ya

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!To watch & follow along Owen Jones vs Fabricio Andrey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWpziZvotKM&t=2sInstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00 Caffeine & Inhalers05:01 Not My First Rodeo08:03 Ethan vs Deandre Corbe09:11 ADCC Coming Up!13:04 Episode Break16:35 -66kg predictions
26:06 Owen Jones vs. Fabricio breakdown
39:26 💪 Iron Neck code SIMPLEMAN10
41:09 -77kg bracket breakdown
50:01 -88kg predictions
58:09 -99kg division
1:05:33 +99kg winner & dark horse predictions
1:11:14 Women's ADCC divisions
1:16:26 Nickyrod vs Himself1:19:30 IRL Streamers
1:29:30 Nicotine, cigarettes & athletic performance
1:32:00 The psychology of fighting
1:40:55 Visualization for elite athletes
1:43:38 See Ya

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiFollow James & JacksonMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00 Islam vs. Ian Garry09:34 Cardio Headache or Concussion?11:38 Wrestling at Jason Nolf's14:28 Marek Health Code SIMPLEMAN15:20 Iron Neck Code SIMPLEMAN1016:01 Last Man Standing at Wrestling Practice19:30 Khabib’s Upbringing24:04 Who’s Next for Title Shots?30:57 1 Billion Heartbeats35:24 Nickyrod’s Broken Phone36:08 Favorite Carb45:33 Riddle Me This51:26 Back Into Lifting55:34 Big Life Updates1:01:02 Back Escapes01:04:22 Random Drug Test01:05:23 Bonus Content: Riddles