NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist, Jesse Irizarry, shares how developing the pelvic floor and proper breathing exercises will stabilize and strengthen your trunk, resulting in the ability to lift heavier, in a safer manner. Jesse has over 30 years of experience, working with NFL players and has developed multiple strength programs…

Inventor and movement specialist David Weck discusses his various inventions (Bosu Ball and ProPulse Speed Trainers), as well as the confusing misconceptions that are spread amongst the fitness industry.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

George Hood is a 62-year old Marine veteran that has accomplished some amazing feats — holding 13 world records, including Guinness Books record for the longest plant at 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Former chief of the El Segundo police, MMA fighter and trainer Mitch Tavera talks about what is needed to improve the police force, nationwide.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Strength & Conditioning coach, The Biggest Loser trainer, and American Gladiator Jen Widerstrom shares what’s she’s learned working with fighters, nutrition and carb-cycling advice, and how to prioritize your time.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

11x World Muay Thai Champion and Lion Fight commentator, Nathan “Carnage” Corbett talks about his elbow system, his killer fight mentality, and his back-and-forth fights with Tyrone Spong.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

2019 Female Fighter of the Year, Tiffany Van Soest, talks about how she developed her distinguishable and elevated kickboxing style, as well as her new life in Bali.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

In this H.U.M.A.N. podcast Navy Seal, Micah Fink, shares where he was on 9-11 and how that day changed his life forever. In this episode, Micah shares his perspectives on trauma and struggle, veterans and PTSD, and his sparring story with Ray Mercer.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Boxing’s great Wayne “The Pocket Rocket” McCullough talks about his upbringing in Ireland, his epic matches with Prince Naseem and Érik Morales, and shares his take on the upcoming match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr... which he doesn’t think will ever actually happen.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

The legend of the sport, referee “Big“ John McCarthy, shares stories from when he reffed the very first UFC 1, to his transition into commentating for Bellator MMA, and all of the dirty and brutal stories accumulated in between.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

The Gracie’s are arguably the most influential family in all of martial arts. Rener, grandson of grandmaster Helio Gracie, has dedicated his focus on the self-defense portion of Jiu-Jitsu, teaching law enforcement for over 20 years. In this episode we discuss the newly signed “Diaphragm Bill” by New York Mayor Bill De Blasio, which prohibits police…

Legendary breakdancer and choreographer, Flomaster, talks about his upbringing, fatherhood, boxing, and facing racism as a black man in America.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Performance Coach Brett Bartholomew has worked with the highest level athletes in the NFL, boxing, and MMA. In this episode, he covers common myths about strength & conditioning, how to develop the 3 bioenergetic systems, and the non-physical side of coaching.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Are you breathing right? Most adults have improper breathing habits, which leads to mood swings, headaches, poor endurance, etc. By strengthening your diaphragm & lungs, you will expand your thoracic cavity, thus optimizing your breath which has scientifically shown to improve endurance, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, etc. Breathing expert an…

WWE Superstar Sonya Deville talks about how she transitioned from MMA into pro wrestling, her split with Mandy Rose, and her future in acting.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

In 2005, Bill Browder was refused entry to Russia, deported back to London, and declared a threat to Russian national security. He tells the riveting story about his battle, in which he continues to fight everyday.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

MMA veteran, bare knuckle boxer, and now MMA referee Chris Leben is an open book in this podcast, talking about his troubled past and how he was able to escape the darkness.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

MMA legend Bas Rutten joined the H.U.M.A.N. podcast to discuss how cannabis has helped him with recovery, why he believes core and breathing exercises are most important for athletes, and a couple street fight stories from back in the day.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Pro MMA fighter, business owner, and activist Marcus Kowal talks about his 52 mile run in 125° heat from rim-to-rim through the Grand Canyon, and his mission to lower the legal alcohol drinking & driving limit in honor of his son, Liam.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

Legendary MMA Coach Firas Zahabi (trainer of GSP, Kevin Lee, Rory Macdonald) goes deep into philosophy, nutrition, and his take on GSP vs Khabib. Coach Zahabi talks about why Plato believed one should master the body by studying gymnastics up until age 30 before focusing on philosophy, and how that ties in with fighting.…

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Tony Blauer, founder of the SPEAR self defense system, talks about controlling fear and how to stay safe in the streets.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal / Tony Blauer

5x Lethwei World Champion Dave Leduc talks about the historical differences between Lethwei and Muay Thai, and the brutal ruleset behind bare-knuckle Burmese boxing, including the ability to revive knocked out fighters, chokes, and headbutts.By Dave Leduc

With the recent passing of boxers Patrick Day and Maxim Dadashev, we are reminded of the dangerous risks that boxing and other combat sports have. In order to educate the masses in hopes of keeping fighters safe, we brought on Dr. Martin Mortazavi, a leading neurosurgeon and expert on the brain, to explain what causes a knockout, prevention and rec…

Renato Laranja graced the FIGHTTIPS gym to be on the H.U.M.A.N. podcast, to talk about why he's earned the right to be disrespectful, who he thinks is the real deal in the UFC, and how he's paved the way for good-looking men in MMA.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

On this episode of HUMAN, Netflix's GLOW star Shakira Barrera talks about fight choreography and injuries, life advice she's gotten from J-Lo, and human rights in Nicaragua. Wait till the end, when the interviews is interrupted by Renato Laranja.By Shakira Barrera

UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson (better known as the "Karate Hottie") and her husband Joshua Gomez talk about life as a career fighter.By Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal

In this episode of H.U.M.A.N, we have UFC vet and commentator Kenny "KenFlo" Florian to talk about his martial arts journey and a near-death experience that changed his life forever.By Kenny Florian

Welcome to H.U.M.A.N. (Humanity's United Martial Arts Network), brought to you by FIGHTTIPS, and hosted by Shane Fazen & Marcus Kowal. As lifelong fighters, Shane and Marcus understand that with great skill comes great responsibility -- H.U.M.A.N. explores the roots of martial arts, and how the acquired skills transcend just combat. This pilot epis…