#60: Steve Maxwell - The Legend Returns

On episode 60 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Steve Maxwell (IG: @stevemaxwellsc), legendary fitness trainer, physical educator, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer, the first person certified to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA and multiple-time Joe Rogan Experience guest. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - Supplements he uses to help with him with his health and vigour. - Mushrooms. - Detailed description of his current nutrition. - Meal timing. - The role of nuts in his diet. - His preferred protein and carbohydrate sources. - Weight loss being 90-95% nutrition and the rest exercise. - His secret to aging well. - The history of grappling in the UFC. - The evolution of Jiu-Jitsu in MMA. - The ideal strength training regime he recommends for all BJJ practitioners. - Is it possible to train safely with kettlebells? Steel clubs? - His keys to longevity in BJJ. - The importance of selecting good training partners. - How to train leg locks and leg attacks safely. - How to attain your black belt. - His thoughts on learning Jiu-Jitsu online. - How to be a good Jiu-Jitsu training partner! - What makes a good Jiu-Jitsu coach. - What should a Jiu-Jitsu black belt focus on. - His newfound cane training practice. - Living in Port Townsend, Washington. - His daily routines. - What he does to cultivate his aura. - Affirmations and daily prayer. - The importance of gratitude. - Ice cold showers. - Book recommendations. - The power of the spoken word. - A guided tower of light ritual exercise. I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com