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The Mayn Idea Podcast — 163 episodes · page 1 of 2

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#152: Marcelo Garcia - Submitting Cancer, The Power of Community, and The Future of Grappling

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#151: Dante Leon - Andy Varela Matchup , ADCC, CJI, Strength Training, and The Undeniable Work Ethic of Team Pedigo

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#150: Adele Fornarino - Breaking Limbs, Dominating ADCC, and the Power of Female Grappling

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#149: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa - 11x World Masters Champion, Optimal Training Structure, Gi vs. No Gi, ADCC, CJI, and the Future of Jiu Jitsu

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#148: Jake O'Driscoll - Aussie Rules

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#147: Dr. Drew Courtney - Lowering Injury Risk Without Reducing Activity, and How Drew Put Me Back Together

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#146: Proper Training Footwear, Spinal Stenosis and Herniation Rehab Protocol, Injury Inevitability, and The Power of Hips in Jiu Jitsu

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#145: Priit Mihkelson - Priit's Utopia, Jiu Jitsu Defense, and Myths About Turtle Position

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#144: Brandon Walensky - Universal Tap System, Baiting, Setting Traps, and Fostering True Jiu Jitsu Practitioners

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#143: Doctor Kickass - BJJ Injury Risk Reduction, Knee Injuries, Accessories, and the Physical Therapist's Case for Ecological Jiu Jitsu

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#142: Greg Souders - Ecological Dynamics, and the Constraints Led Approach to Jiu Jitsu

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#141: Jared Wade - 2023's Winningest Blue Belt, 3 Tips For Beginners, Atos, Intelligent Training, and Defining "Hard Work"

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#140: Morphues M7, Juggernaut BJJ, and Wearable BJJ Tech Review, Pre/Post-Training Nutrition, UFC 303 Reaction, CJI vs. ADCC Opinion

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#139: Chris Burns - Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Conformity, Guns, Knives, and Self Defense

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#138: Samir Chantre - CJI vs. ADCC Breakdown, Belt Rankings, and Why the Gi Lives Forever

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#137: David Zavik - Food Sensitivity Testing, Blood Panels, and Reducing Indigestion for Sports Performance

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#136: Gabriel Sousa [Audio Only] - Leaving the Favela, ONE 167, and the Mindset to Accomplish Anything

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#135: Joshua Settlage - Best Strength Training Structure for BJJ, BJJ Wearable Technology, Nasal Breathing, and Athletic Performance

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#134: Sergio Hernandez - Street Tested Jiu Jitsu, Originality, Graffiti, and the Value of Apprenticeship

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#133: Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero - Jiu Jitsu Lineage, Finding Chito Vera, Judo, and BJJ Stand Up

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#132: David Garmo - "Success" in Jiu Jitsu, Why Style Matters, and The Branding Explosion

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#131: Joel Jameson - The Godfather of Conditioning for MMA and Grappling

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#130: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength For BJJ, Gi vs. NoGi Myths, and How to Manage Intensity for Grappling

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#129: Andrew Tackett - ADCC Reflections, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, Conditioning, Smart Recovery, and Family Dynamics

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#128: Tommy Schultz - Jiu Jitsu, Killers of The Flower Moon, Wildland Fire Fighting, and Being a Dreamer

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#127: Viktor Doria - The Business Side of Grappling, ADCC, IBJJF, Branding, and Athlete Marketing

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#126: Jimmy Pedro - Fostering Greatness, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Grips, and Systemized Martial Arts

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#125: Robert Drysdale - Jiu Jitsu's Real History, Grappling with Age, Black Belts, and Entertainment vs. Function

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#124: Jonathan "JT" Torres - Battle Tested Champion Mindset, Wrestling's Role in Jiu Jitsu, and Peak Performance

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#123: Daniel Strauss - The Perfect Grappler, Feats of Strength, and Mixed Martial Arts Appreciation

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#122: Greg Everett - Constructing Toughness, The Power of DIY, and Olympic Weightlifting for Grapplers

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#121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024

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#120: Dejan Kajic: Defying Age, Winning at 39, Confidence and The Pitfalls of Arrogance

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#119: Nathiely De Jesus: Motherhood, Faith, Jiu Jitsu, Trash Talk, and Tenacity

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#118: Johnny Tama - Heel Hooks, Mental Training, and Working Around Injuries

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#117: Travis Motl - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Doubt, White Belt Problems, and Creative Blocks

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#116: Paul Tokgozoglu - The Gospel of Jiu Jitsu, Christian Fundamentalism, Panic Attacks, and Mental Health

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#115: Phil Daru - Strength Requirements for MMA, BJJ, and How Winners Breathe

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#114: Dr. Matteo Capodaglio - Sports Nutrition: MMA vs. BJJ, Fueling Pro Fighters, and Why Carbs Rule

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#113: George Briones III - Recon Marine Mindset, Olympic Lifting Lessons, and Situational Awareness

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[30MINT] New Years Resolutions Don't Work, Try This...

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#112: Scott Burr - Writing Jiu Jitsu, Originality, and The Fate of Jiu Jitsu

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#111: Sean Supon - Military Decision Making, Brand Building, and Destroying Neck Injuries

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[30MINT] "Core" Exercise PSA, and Back Pain Reduction

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#110: Eddie Kone - Jiu Jitsu, History, Self-Defense, and Code

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[30MINT] The Iron Neck: Real or Fake News?

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#109: Dante Leon - Jiu Jitsu Strength vs. Skill vs. Athleticism, ADCC, and Legacy

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[30MINT] How To Maintain Fitness While Traveling

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#107: Ben Kunzle - Paralyzing Jiu Jitsu Incident, Optimism, Hope, and Strength Training

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[30MINT] Motivation: A Synonym For Bulls***

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#107: Rafael Lovato Jr - Self Determination, Purpose, and the Value of Camaraderie

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[30MINT] Top 3 Recovery Tools Under $100

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#106: George Hribar - Building Parry Athletics, Jiu Jitsu, Olympic Weight Lifting, and Why Style Matters

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[30MINT] My Morning Routine

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#105: Casey Parlett - Professional Muay Thai, Athletic Performance Without PEDs, and Recovery

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[30MINT] Training Frequency, Intensity, and Recovery for Jiu Jitsu

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#104: Jordan Sullivan - Training Nutrition, Weight Cuts, Caffein, and Diet Fads

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[30MINT] Why Kettlebells are Essential for Grappling

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#103: Margherita Montes - From Heroin Addiction to Jiu Jitsu World Champion

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[30MINT] Why Sleep Matters for Performance, and How I Changed My Bad Habits

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#102: Jessa Khan - IBJJF World Champion, AOJ, and Almost Quitting Jiu Jitsu

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[30MINT] My Strength Program, Balancing Jiu Jitsu, and Training Secrets

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#101: Pat Divilly - Trauma, Trajectory, and Why Forcing Solutions Leads to Failure

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[30MINT] Depressing Injuries and Navigating Proper Recovery

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#100: Amanda Bruse - Overcoming Eating Disorders, Atos Jiu Jitsu Mindset, Food, Strength Training, and Tapering for ADCC

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#99: Alberto Gallazzi - Situational Awareness, Physical Preparedness, and Grappling in Real Life Scenarios

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#98: Toker Él Cholo (Michael Placencia) - Cholo MMA, Hollywood, and Mental Resilience

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#97: Dr. Ziad Dahdul - Blood Flow Restriction, Jiu Jitsu Longevity, and Rebuilding Cole Abate

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#96: Cameron Shayne - Jiu Jitsu Movement Principles, Budokon, Flow Rolling, and Debating Sport Jiu Jitsu

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#95: Dr. Jonathan Amato - Neck Care for Grappling, Jiu Jitsu Injuries, and Sports Rehab: Competitor vs. Hobbyist

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#94: Gideon Krausz and Dr. Adrian Robinson - Stem Cell Therapy for Grapplers, Acupotomy, and FDA Limitations

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#93: Amanda Alequin - ONE Submission Grappling, Male vs. Female Training Partners, and Promotion Over Friendship

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#92: Chris Haueter - Think Street, Train the Sport, Practice the Art, and the Infinite Expansion of the Universe

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#91: Jasmine Rocha - WNO Predictions, Training Your Jiu Jitsu Mind, and Rear Naked Chokes

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#90: Chris "Bones" Burns - Real Jiu Jitsu, Training With Rickson, Violence, and Self-Defense

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#89: Mike Piekarski, DPT - Common Jiu Jitsu Injuries, Rehab Tactics, Mobility, Stability, Strength, and Neck Care

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#88: Chris "The Heat" Van Heerden - Growth Through Sparring, Death, and Fighting for World Championships

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#87: Daniel Strauss - "Unconventional" Strength, Grip Development, Chess, Mythology, and Performance Enhancing Denim

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#86: Francisco "Sinistro" Iturralde - Ego and Jiu Jitsu, Seeking Discomfort, and Jiu Jitsu Longevity

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#85: Dustin Isaac Brown - Yoga For Jiu Jitsu, BJJ Breathing, and Why Jiu Jitsu Reveals Your True Character

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#84: Dr. Heather Linden - Grappling Injuries, Recovery Tactics, and Training Fads

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#83: Vagner Rocha - IBJJF Suspension, ADCC, Online Criticism, Fatherhood, Steroids, and Legacy

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#82: Hunter Xavier Ewald - A Jiu Jitsu Life, Creating Good People, and The Waioli Fight Club

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#81: Lance Palmer - When Jiu Jitsu Works in MMA, Leaving PFL, and Work Ethic Mindset

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#80: Dejan Kajic - Why Jiu Jitsu Exposes True Character, Happiness vs. Respect, and Bosnia

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#79: Jason Khalipa - Fittest Man on Earth, Jiu Jitsu Strength vs. Skill, and How Jiu Jitsu Classes Should Change

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#78: Maria Jose Favela - Mexican Fighting Spirit, Creating Self-Confidence, and Overcoming Injury

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#77: Vanessa English - Women's Grappling, Mental and Physical Competition Prep, and "Knackered" vs. "Naked"

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#76: David Garmo - Competition Training, Japan, Interior Design, Heel Hooks, and Pour-Over Coffee

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#75: Dani Olafson - Ultra Marathons, Jiu Jitsu for Self-Confidence, and Online Trolls

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#74: Robert Drysdale - Real Jiu Jitsu History, Submissions That Work, and Changes Jiu Jitsu Needs

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#73: Will Fuchs - American Top Team's Secret, MMA Exercise Selection, and How Movsar, Arlovski, and Jedrzejczyk Strength Train

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#72: James Tomlinson - Bulletproof For BJJ, Jiu Jitsu Longevity, and Future of ADCC

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#71: Dominic Serna (Dom Dom) - Sobriety, Addiction, Declining Business Opportunities, and Creative Entrepreneurship

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#70: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength Training for Jiu Jitsu, Special Strength vs. Specificity, and What Matters Most for Grapplers

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#69: Victor Estima - Balancing Ego in Jiu Jitsu, Battling Your Own Identity, and The Estima Lock

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#68: Travis Stevens - Judo, Peak Athleticism vs. Performance, and the Habit of Winning

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#67: Benjamin Chen - Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Corporate Entrepreneurship, and Cold Therapy's War on Aging

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#66: Abe Maynard (solocast) - Purple Belt Promotion, What Belts Represent, Strength vs. Skill, and How to Kickstart 2023

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#65: Alex Gonzalez - Surviving Cancer, Chemotherapy Process, Hope vs. Expectations, Jiu Jitsu and Gratitude.

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