Michael Mercieca’s Story: "How Pinewood Judo saved my Life"

Send us Fan MailMichael Mercieca shares his powerful story of transformation through judo and how a tough-love coach changed the trajectory of his life from a bullied, anemic child to a champion athlete.• Former professional athlete nicknamed "The Silver Moose" by his judo coach at age 11• Found judo at Pinewood Judo Club after being bullied at school and within his large immigrant family• Coach Don Werner built champions through high expectations and no-nonsense approach to competition• Pivotal moment when his coach disqualified him from a tournament for poor sportsmanship• Competed in heavyweight categories despite being smaller, developing strategic fighting approaches• Transformed from constantly losing (11 silver medals) to becoming a champion• At almost 64, maintains 12.5% body fat through consistent training and disciplined habits• Currently works in technology sales but applies judo principles to business success• Credits writing down goals daily since childhood as key to maintaining focus• Believes in finding your "why" as motivation for fitness and life goalsTake control of your health through consistent habits - you don't have to like it, you just have to do it. What you measure, you manage. Start with small goals, track your progress, and keep moving forward.More info About Don Werner:55 years as a coachCoached 4 World Champions132 Black Belts 296 National Champions822 National Medals – Gold/Silver/Bronze1 Olympic Silver Medal – Four Olympians 9 European Title2 Commonwealth Medals28 World medals 144 National British Squad Members Coached a National Champion Every Year since 1968 …and 5 Dogs (Chows)Barton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com----------Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitchFollow Bart:  http://instagram.com/bartonguybryanFollow the Podcast:  http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbellsVisit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.comVisit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com