Tooke Talks Podcast

In this video I read a short section from Chapter 2 of my new book, Jiu-jitsu and Life: Lessons Learned On and Off the Mat. This section is pretty funny and shows how you can find teachers in the most unlikely of places.

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In this video I read from my new book, Jiu-jitsu and Life: Lessons Learned On and Off the Mat. To get your copy please visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1610660846?pf_rd_r=C8Q16CRHBCV19CKH9K79&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

Thank you all for the incredible support so far, it means the world to me!

In this video I read from my new book, Jiu-jitsu and Life: Lessons Learned On and Off the Mat. To get your copy please visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1610660846?pf_rd_r=C8Q16CRHBCV19CKH9K79&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

Thank you all for the incredible support so far, it means the world to me!

In this episode I speak with long time student and friend Maggie Smith. Maggie is a Jiu-jitsu purple belt, a Pan Am Champion, and school teacher and a new mother. She is also one of my very favorite people with a charming and hilarious personality. We discuss how Jiu-jitsu has shaped her life and her approach to teaching and problem solving. This was a great episode. Enjoy!

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In this episode I speak with long time student and friend Maggie Smith. Maggie is a Jiu-jitsu purple belt, a Pan Am Champion, and school teacher and a new mother. She is also one of my very favorite people with a charming and hilarious personality. We discuss how Jiu-jitsu has shaped her life and her approach to teaching and problem solving. This was a great episode. Enjoy!

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In this episode I speak with long time friend and black belt Dennis Asche. Dennis has an amazing story that includes living and training in Brazil for over 12 years. Dennis was my roommate for 6 months while I was living in Brazil and is one of the nicest and hard working people I have ever met.

Please excuse the audio as some of it was broken up during the zoom meeting. I promise you, it's definitely worth the listen. Dennis' story is an inspiration for anyone who has a dream and the courage to follow it. Now owner of his academy "Connection Rio" in Bend, Oregon Dennis is living his dream and sharing his love for martial arts with his family of students!

Connection Rio Jiu jitsu Academy

https://connectionriobjj.com/

In this episode I speak with long time friend and black belt Dennis Asche. Dennis has an amazing story that includes living and training in Brazil for over 12 years. Dennis was my roommate for 6 months while I was living in Brazil and is one of the nicest and hard working people I have ever met.

Please excuse the audio as some of it was broken up during the zoom meeting. I promise you, it's definitely worth the listen. Dennis' story is an inspiration for anyone who has a dream and the courage to follow it. Now owner of his academy "Connection Rio" in Bend, Oregon Dennis is living his dream and sharing his love for martial arts with his family of students!

Connection Rio Jiu jitsu Academy

https://connectionriobjj.com/

Professor Travis shares his thoughts on how you can find your perfect training zone for Jiu-jitsu. Overtraining too soon can lead to burnout and injury. However, as you progress, not pushing yourself enough will stifle your growth and lead to plateau. The concept of the Jiu-jitsu Goldilocks Zone is that finding the right balance off pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone without overtraining will lead to the greatest outcome. This is an insightful and funny video that is sure to help you gauge your effort in both Jiu-jitsu training or your approach to any goal.

Professor Travis shares his thoughts on how you can find your perfect training zone for Jiu-jitsu. Overtraining too soon can lead to burnout and injury. However, as you progress, not pushing yourself enough will stifle your growth and lead to plateau. The concept of the Jiu-jitsu Goldilocks Zone is that finding the right balance off pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone without overtraining will lead to the greatest outcome. This is an insightful and funny video that is sure to help you gauge your effort in both Jiu-jitsu training or your approach to any goal.

Travis Tooke and Robby Rabadi discuss Robby's martial arts history. From fighting, to teaching to opening and leading one of the largest BJJ schools in Austin, Robby shares some great wisdom in this episode of Tooke Talks. Professor Robby is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt under Travis Tooke and is the owner and head instructor of Team Rabadi Brazilian Jiiu-jitsu ad Muay Thai in Pflugerville, TX.