#84 Kenny Florian

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we are excited to have with us someone who is and has been one of the biggest names in martial arts and MMA since the early 2000s. Whether on the mats, in the octagon, or behind a microphone today’s guest has done it all with a warrior's spirit, professionalism, and a passion second to none, Kenny Florian. Kenny discusses his rise to the UFC, the struggles he faced once he made it to the biggest fight of his life, how adversity and problem solving motivate us as humans on and off the mats, and why we need to constantly ask questions. Here is The RŌL Radio with former UFC fighter and analyst, current co-host of Discovery Channel’s BattleBots, PFL commentator, podcaster, and a true ambassador for the martial arts, Kenny Florian. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://kennyflorian.com/ https://kennyflorianmartialarts.com/ Kenny Florian's Jiu-Jitsu Essentials use code KF15 for 15% off! https://www.pflmma.com/ https://kennyflorian.com/battle-bots-discovery-channel/ https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kennyflorian/ Episode Highlights: 4:50 Kenflo Gets His Start 8:01 A Two Day Royce Gracie Seminar 11:07 What Separates Us from the Animals 19:07 Facing What’s In Front of You 21:50 Kenny’s Rapid Rise 24:45 Do You Want to be a Fucking Fighter 28:28 Spiritualize My Warfare 33:57 Being as Present as Possible 40:40 Stay Humble Stay Training Stay Ready 45:46 Conceptual Learning 50:28 Question Everything 55:20 Don’t Be Lead Astray 1:04:13 Do You Love Teaching 1:11:39 Guest Question Support the show