#47 - Randy Spence, Mikey Hothi

Randy Spence is the head instructor at Nick Diaz Academy in Stockton, CA. Mikey Hothi is a Brown Belt at the Nick Diaz Academy. Join us as we talk about Randy's journey in BJJ and MMA, training with the infamous #Stockton duo the DIAZ BROTHERS and much more! SHOWNOTES: 3:50 - In the early 2000’s, if you started Jiu Jitsu, it's because you wanted to fight. 7:30 - Gym wars & the knuckleheads who just want to bang
 10:00 - Refining the training protocol for MMA over time
 21:15 - Do you practice with boxing shoes on? 32:03 - You bring your gi, shorts and gloves every day, so your just ready for whatever has to happen.
 37:00 - Shoutout to Dave Terrell 
42:12 - Not everyone who tries MMA makes it…that’s part of what makes it so special 46:56 - Days attended vs. hours on the engine
 54:10 - I understand what Jiu Jitsu is now
 1:06:19 - If your a blue belt your a blue belt, but you have to prove it and show your up to the standard 1:10:43 - Leg locks 
 1:14:10 - Nick & Nate - what’s next?
 1:18:50 - The guys you haven’t heard of