Tazz Knows

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Tazz Knows

Martial arts is an expression of life. It doesn't bring violence, it brings peace. It is not mindless, but mindful. It shouldn't put strain in our lives, but rather bring flow.I will express who I am outside being an MMA Coach, the brother, the business, Professional wrestling fan and human. There are many things I don't know but that's why I'm here to figure it out. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tazzmma_fitness/Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-s--nds0eKa_Km9_E4JtCATwitter: https://twitter.com/TazzMMA_Fitness?t=Hu0DySkj77apjENxn9rqSw&s=09https://www.patreon.com/naynaymma

  1. 215

    Tazz Knows NayNay's 1st Fight

    A trip down memory lane for fight week! NayNay's debut MMA fight!

  2. 214

    Tazz Knows Balancing Life

    Life can be busy and hectic. Here's how Tazz balances everything he does.

  3. 213

    Tazz Knows MMA is More Than a Hobby (It's a Lifestyle, Livelihood, and Life)

    Martial arts was never just something I did after work or on weekends. It’s how I live, how I think, and how I show up every single day.In this episode, I break down how the mats became more than a hobby—they became my lifestyle, my livelihood, and a core part of who I am. The lessons, the sacrifices, the wins, the struggles… all of it shapes the person you hear on this mic.If you’ve ever felt that pull toward something bigger than “just a hobby,” this one’s for you.

  4. 212

    Tazz Knows Boredom

    What does it actually mean when we're bored?

  5. 211

    Tazz Knows the Silent Battles

    Not every battle can be won. But what we should never lose is ourself.

  6. 210

    Tazz Knows 100% of What You Have vs 100% of What It Takes

    Sometimes we give all we have and that's still not enough to accomplish our goals. So what do we do?

  7. 209

    Tazz Knows Redefining Toughness

    What it means to be tough differs from person to person and even evolves within the same person. Here's a discussion about it.

  8. 208

    Tazz Knows Anxiety and Overthinking

    We can't eliminate anxiety, but we can learn to manage it. Tazz explains how he handles it.

  9. 207

    Tazz Knows Our History Doesn't Define Our Destiny

    Just because we have a troubled past, doesn't mean we will have a troubled future. But there is work that needs to be put in.

  10. 206

    Tazz Knows His College Days

    Hear the hectic schedule that Tazz had going to UIC, working and starting his MMA career.

  11. 205

    Tazz Knows Long Term Fulfillment Beats Short Term Comfort

    It's easy to settle once we're comfortable. But what are the true costs of doing that?

  12. 204

    Tazz Knows Learning from Mistakes Can Be Hard

    Tazz looks back at previous mistakes and what he's learned from them.

  13. 203

    Tazz Knows Holes in Your Game Will Stop Your Growth

    You can't accept your strengths if you don't accept your weaknesses.

  14. 202

    Tazz Knows Being a Student Again with Mack

    Coach is Mack is back and helped Tazz find his confidence again.

  15. 201

    Tazz Knows What He Looks for in a Fighter

    A good fighter isn't what they do in competition, but rather who they are outside of competition.

  16. 200

    Tazz Knows Suplex the Stigma with You Are More and Missa Kate

    You Are More is back! Hear why they made the decision to come back. Hear how Missa Kate helped them start showcasing their mission into the wrestling business as well as how she's doing since retiring from the ring.

  17. 199

    Tazz Knows 2026 (What's Coming up, What's Changing and What's Staying the Same?!)

    Tazz and NayNay welcome the new year with goals and a reintroduction of what Tazz Knows means!

  18. 198

    Tazz Knows Real Support (A Recap of 2025)

    We've all been on both sides of real and fake support. But are we always honest about it? Also, a recap of the year!

  19. 197

    Tazz Knows the Line Between Confidence and Ego

    What's the line between confidence and ego? Tazz and NayNay explore

  20. 196

    Tazz Knows Real American Freestyle (Falling Back in Love with Amateur Wrestling)

    Tazz and NayNay recap going to Real American Freestyle and who they met there!

  21. 195
  22. 194

    Tazz Knows Knowledge vs Experience (Lessons from UFC 322)

    Just because you've seen something or read about something, doesnt mean you have the experience to apply those things.

  23. 193

    Tazz Knows Doing What You Need to Do to Win (Lessons from the Grappling Tournament)

    5 competitors. 3 medals! It was a great day for Warrior Evolution!

  24. 192

    Tazz Knows Wrestling Wars (Our First Catch Wrestling Competition)

    Tazz and NayNay discuss the catch wrestling event over the weekend, Wrestling Wars. And as an added bonus, NayNay asks Tazz why he's so mean all the time!

  25. 191

    Tazz Knows Exhaustion (It's Not If You Get There, It's How Well You Work There)

    Pushing yourself can mean a lot of different things. But what does it mean for you?

  26. 190

    Tazz Knows Hearing vs Listening

    Our ears pick up the sounds but it's up to our brain to make sense of it all. Otherwise it's just a bunch of noise.

  27. 189

    Tazz Knows SSWxSuplex the Stigma (The Pro Wrestling Debut of Tazz)

    After 34 years of life and being a fan for 26 of those years, Tazz finally made his pro wrestling debut this past weekend! Hear all about what happened during the show and behind the scenes!

  28. 188

    Tazz Knows Lessons from Losing 2 Fights in the Same Night

    Tazz and NayNay recap the fights and lessons learned from the last fight night

  29. 187

    Tazz Knows Fighter Mindset vs Coach Mindset

    NayNay asks Tazz about his experience as a coach and competitor and the difference in mindsets between the two.

  30. 186

    Tazz Knows Reliability (Be There for Yourself to Be There for Others)

    A question about reliability leads to a conversation of what being reliable really means.

  31. 185

    Tazz Knows Tazz Knows (A Reintroduction to Who We Are)

    The last few months have been all over the place. So NayNay and Tazz are taking some time to reintroduce who they are as individuals, as a podcast and as a gym at Warrior Evolution MMA.

  32. 184

    Tazz Knows Closed Minds

    Excuse our technical difficulties with the microphones and listen to an honest and open conversation on the dangers of having a closed mind.

  33. 183

    Tazz Knows Suplex the Stigma with Lula La Reina - Ep. 2

    One of the stars of Suplex the Stigma on September 27th joins the podcast as Lula La Reina talks about how she started wrestling and how she overcame tragedy to find her strength to keep going!

  34. 182

    Tazz Knows Suplex the Stigma feat. You Are More - Ep. 1

    Talking about mental health has had a stigma attached to it for way too long! And the founders of You Are More are leading the charge in making sure that stigma doesn't exist anymore.So I'm excited to introduce the 1st episode of a special series: Suplex the Stigma!Hear straight from the founders themseleves as we get ready for a show raising money to support the battle against mental health September 27th in Kenosha, WI for SSW and You Are More presents Suplex the Stigma!

  35. 181

    Tazz Knows Dion Riccardo (How to Optimize Yourself)

    Dion Riccardo is the founder of Victory Martial Arts and has been in the martial arts world for 35 years. He specializes in optimizing the self to get the most out of training and life.

  36. 180

    Tazz Knows Mental Grit vs Mental Health

    Is there a price of our mental health to develop mental grit?

  37. 179
  38. 178

    Tazz Knows Men's Mental Health Month

    It wasnt an easy episode for Tazz but it was an important one.

  39. 177

    Tazz Knows 2025 Summer Games (3 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze)

    Tazz and NayNay give a quick update on the grappling tournament over the weekend!

  40. 176

    Tazz Knows Leo "El Feo" Solis

    Newly crowned Maximus Featherweight MMA Champion joins Tazz and NayNay to discuss overcoming struggles to find his success in and out of the cage!

  41. 175

    Tazz Knows Muay Thai Fight (Going 5-0 for the Year)

    A recap of Aaron's Muay Thai fight and the events leading up to it. And also so what it means to Tazz to be 5-0 this year.

  42. 174

    Tazz Knows Confirmation Bias (How Social Media is Making People Complacent)

    As beneficial as social media can be for a lot of different reasons, it also has it's downfalls.

  43. 173

    Tazz Knows Opportunity Doesn't Guarantee Success

    Getting an opportunity is just the start. Turning it into something is where the real work begins!

  44. 172

    Tazz Knows First Championship

    Leo wins 1st championship for Warrior Evolution!

  45. 171

    Tazz Knows Passion (How to Find Your Passion)

    The long lasting question of what is Tazz's true passion is finally answered!

  46. 170

    Tazz Knows Intimidation (What It Is and How to Beat It)

    Where does true Intimidation come from? The answer may be inside you this whole time.

  47. 169

    Tazz Knows WWE Legends (Forgetting How to Speak w/ Undertaker, Losing $500 before Trish, and More)

    A look back and some stories from Tazz meeting WWE Legends and Hall of Famers.

  48. 168

    Tazz Knows Knowledge vs Application

    What's the difference between being knowledgeable and experienced?

  49. 167

    Tazz Knows Agression vs Pressure (And How They Are Similar)

    Wyatt joins in on the conversation with Tazz and NayNay about the similarities and differences of pressure vs agression.

  50. 166

    Tazz Knows His Biggest Accomplishment

    Life got busy so here's a quick episode of Tazz answering a student's question. What other questions do you have for Tazz to answer on the podcast?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Martial arts is an expression of life. It doesn't bring violence, it brings peace. It is not mindless, but mindful. It shouldn't put strain in our lives, but rather bring flow.I will express who I am outside being an MMA Coach, the brother, the business, Professional wrestling fan and human. There are many things I don't know but that's why I'm here to figure it out. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tazzmma_fitness/Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-s--nds0eKa_Km9_E4JtCATwitter: https://twitter.com/TazzMMA_Fitness?t=Hu0DySkj77apjENxn9rqSw&s=09https://www.patreon.com/naynaymma

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