Best Matt Kwan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #6 Matt Kwan: Taking Risks and Going All In 1:04:49

2d ago1:04:49

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Summary Matt Kwan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, shares his journey from being a chef to opening his own Jiu Jitsu school. He talks about his passion for teaching and his desire to make a living off of Jiu Jitsu. Matt emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. He also discusses the challenges he f…

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Chris Jericho talks KISS & his non-makeup era KISS cover band Kuarantine 23:19

3h ago23:19

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Chris Jericho is a future pro wrestling Hall of Famer, current star of All Elite Wrestling and the frontman for hard rockers Fozzy. He's also a massive KISS fan and fronts the non-makeup era KISS cover band Kuarantine. In this Youngstown Studio interview, Chris talks all things KISS from their makeup-free days and previews Kuarantine's run of shows…

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Hawk Tuah girl, Cavs, Guardians, brawling in the stands and more! - The 330 Sports Show 5:14:30

3h ago5:14:30

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Justin is back to discuss the Cavs new head coach, the Guardians staying hot, Hawk Tuah girl, the Stanley Cup Finals, brawling in the stands and more!By Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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Mini Ep. 8: Wedges 7:55

1h ago7:55

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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing wedges, and we don't mean pizza! We break down the two types of wedges in Jiu-Jitsu: blocking wedges (used for immobilizing your opponent) and prying wedges (used for breaking open your opponent's defenses). This is the third in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 62: Optimizing Weight Distribution 59:32

3h ago59:32

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One of the truly most important skills in Jiu-Jitsu is to master the use of your weight and how you apply it to your opponent. This skill can break down even the most skilled opponents over the course of a match. In this episode, I discuss camping, backtracking, gamifying weight distribution, and my thoughts on the ADCC Dallas brawl. Please leave a…

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Ep. 290: Gym Culture and Dogma, feat. Jeff Serafin 1:10:25

2d ago1:10:25

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This week we're joined by Jeff Serafin! Jeff is the head instructor at Serafin BJJ, a partner at Gym 1801, and a black belt under Jack McVicker and Megaton Dias. In this episode, Jeff advocates for fostering a healthy gym culture and reducing dogma in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: identifying and avoiding toxic gym cultures, ego management in training…

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Golf, Steven Kwan, Willie Mays, athletes getting DUIs & more! - The 330 Sports Show - 6.20.24 4:30:07

5d ago4:30:07

4:30:07

Justin & Joe are back talking all things sports - golf, Steven Kwan, Willie Mays, athletes getting DUIs, Albert Belle, Antonio Brown - job interview madness and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/_P9T7Iq8Ec4?feature=shareBy Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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Anthony Bowens of The Acclaimed (AEW) talks wrestling, toy collecting, coming out & more 18:14

6d ago18:14

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Earlier this month, AEW Collision and the Toyhio Toy Show happened on the same day in the Mahoning Valley. Anthony Bowens and tag team standouts The Acclaimed were at both shows! In this Youngstown Studio interview, Bowens discusses his start in wrestling, bouncing back from his brief appearance with NXT, how coming out helped his journey, heat tha…

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Pro wrestler Matt Cardona talks toys, future wrestling plans & more! 19:18

6d ago19:18

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Pro wrestling star Matt Cardona appeared at the Toyhio Toy Show earlier this month in Girard, Ohio. Ahead of the show he chatted with Youngstown Studio about his massive toy collection, what got it started, and why Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine wanted to beat him up. Cardona also gives an update on an injury that's kept him out of the ring recently, …

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An interview with comedian Bert Kreischer - Fast Freddie Rocks Youngstown 1:06:27

6d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

On today's episode of Fast Freddie Rocks Youngstown, Freddie talks with comedian Bert Kreischer ahead of his show this week at the Pro Football Hall of Fame! That interview and much more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/gQpsAet9YP0?feature=shareBy Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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Golf rants, Father's Day in sports, OSU football title hopes and more - The 330 Sports Show 1:15:52

6d ago1:15:52

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On this edition of The 330 Sports Show, Justin tackles a variety of topics including the U.S. Open (with a guest golf rant from Youngstown Studio's B.J. Lisko) Father's Day in sports and TV, Buckeyes national championship or bust, Steelers outlook, Amari Cooper, NBA Finals, best TV shows of 2024 so far and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https…

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An interview with Scott Blasey of The Clarks 24:25

6d ago24:25

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Scott Blasey from The Clarks talks about the band's new single, their lengthy career, the magic of AC/DC and previews their Ribs & Rock Festival performance. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CBWuYIUJ0gIBy Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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Mini Ep. 7: Levers 9:52

6d ago9:52

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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing levers! Levers are force multipliers and the source of leverage in Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, we talk about the levers of the human body, turning frames into levers, and when levers are less important. This is the second in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jit…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 61: Kuzushi 47:57

7d ago47:57

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Kuzushi is one of the most crucial principles in grappling (and in fighting). This principle was popularized by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo. Kano was a firm believer that if you want to effectively attack your opponent with techniques, you must first attack their stance. The idea of Kuzushi is to first break your opponent’s body positi…

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Ep. 289: Competition Camps, feat. Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic 59:45

9d ago59:45

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This week we're joined again by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic! Lyzz is a multi-time black belt masters world champion and a longtime member of the BJJ Mental Models Premium community. Lyzz will be competing at ADCC this year after earning her entry via victory at ADCC West Coast Trials. In this episode, Lyzz shares what high-level competition camps lo…

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Scaling eCommerce with YouTube Ads: Christian Hoppe’s Proven Approach 37:13

12d ago37:13

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Growth Leap Podcast, I chat with Christian Hoppe, co-founder of Forwrd Agency. This digital marketing agency has cracked the code for driving revenue for sustainable e-commerce brands with YouTube ads. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and advertising, Christian shares how he discov…

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Episode #5 Matt Becker: Setting Expectations and Preventing Legal Risks 49:01

13d ago49:01

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Summary: Matthew Becker, practicing attorney and owner of Gym Lawyers, provides legal consulting for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of keeping gym owners and their members safe through proper business practices. Matthew discusses the difference between legal consulting and representation, and how he helps gym owners with education, contra…

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Mini Ep. 6: Frames 10:14

13d ago10:14

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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing frames! You probably know what a frame is, but I'm guessing you haven't walked through the concept as in-depth as we'll do here today! Let's talk about how we define a "frame," when we want to use frames, what makes frames useful, and when frames become a liability. This is the first in a six-part serie…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 60: Dr. Kickass Feat. Mike Piekarski 1:05:44

15d ago1:05:44

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Mike “Doctor Kickass” Piekarski is a Black Belt under Henry Akins, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Combat Athlete Performance Coach, and online content creator. He is known for his excellent injury breakdowns and sport-specific physiotherapy protocols. In this episode, we discuss safe training with beginners, assessing and healing injuries, the mos…

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Ep. 288: Open Guard Leg Entanglements, feat. Chris Wojcik 53:46

16d ago53:46

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This week we're joined again by Chris Wojcik! Chris is a black belt under Jeff Serafin and the author of The Grappler's Diary. In this episode, Chris discusses open guard leg entanglement strategies under different rulesets. Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik https://www.instagram.com/thegrapplersdiary Subscribe to Th…

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Mini Ep. 5: The Alignment Scorecard 18:13

20d ago18:13

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In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the alignment scorecard! It's a quick way to use Rob Biernacki's alignment framework to "score" your grappling and make smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last four mini-episodes about base, posture, structure, and alignment. Further study: BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Base https://pod…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 59: ADCC vs CJI Feat. Ben Dyson 1:01:50

21d ago1:01:50

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Ben Dyson is a Roy Dean Black Belt, ADCC Veteran, ADCC European trials winner, and the owner and head coach at Kuzushi Grappling Club in Vancouver BC. Not only is Ben a high-level competitor and gym owner, he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We discuss the recent developments of the Craig Jones Invitational riva…

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Youngstown grit, Bill Walton, Guardians, Lexi Thompson and more! - The 330 Sports Show 50:13

24d ago50:13

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On today's episode of The 330 Sports Show, Justin talks about Youngstown's grit, the late Bill Walton, the Guardians killing it, LPGA star Lexi Thompson's retirement, good riddance to MLB umpire Angel Hernandez and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/1m-zaHPnFHIBy Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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Ep. 287: Automatic Grappling, feat. Cal McDonald 1:01:33

24d ago1:01:33

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This week we're joined again by Cal McDonald! Cal is a BJJ black belt under Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and is the author of the new "BJJ Foundations" instructional alongside Stephan Kesting from Grapplearts. In this episode, Cal discusses "automatic grappling," or the science of how we can improve our reaction time and make better decisions…

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Building a Business on Your Terms: Melissa Kwan on Bootstrapping and Webinar Automation 45:07

28d ago45:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Kwan, co-founder and CEO of eWebinar. eWebinar is a platform that automates webinars using prerecorded videos. Melissa is a three-time bootstrap founder, digital nomad, and host of the Profit Led Podcast. As an entrepreneur, she's driven by her desire to create a b…

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Mini Ep. 4: Alignment 11:30

28d ago11:30

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In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of alignment! Alignment is Rob Biernacki's simplified concept for understanding Jiu-Jitsu and making smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last three mini-episodes about base, posture, and structure. Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment https://bjj.plus/1 BJJMM Ep.…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 58: Friend or Foe Feat. Lucas Wilhan 1:18:33

29d ago1:18:33

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Lucas Wilhan is a BJJ Black Belt competitor from Montreal, Canada. He currently resides in Vancouver BC, where he operates his BJJ academy Lapel Arts. Lucas is someone who I find myself competing against regularly in the Pacific Northwest, but we both have tremendous respect for each other as competitors and fellow gym owners. We discuss opening an…

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Ep. 286: Submission Series: Ankle Locks, feat. Lucas Wilhan 59:15

1M ago59:15

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This week we're joined by Lucas Wilhan! Lucas is a black belt under Bruno Fernandes and is the head instructor at Lapel Arts in Vancouver, BC, Canada. In this episode, Lucas joins us to break down concepts behind the ankle lock, and to discuss modern innovations and variants around this submission. Follow Lucas, Pauline, and Lapel Arts on Instagram…

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Mini Ep. 3: Structure 8:53

1M ago8:53

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In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of structure! Structure means the ability to effectively utilize your limbs. This episode builds on the last two mini-episodes about base and posture. Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment https://bjj.plus/1 BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki https://bjj.plus/50 Get our Intro …

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Scottie Scheffler gets arrested; Browns 2024 schedule; the Guardians stupid mascot & more! 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

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Justin & Joe are back re-capping Scottie Scheffler's wild PGA Championship, the Browns 2024 schedule, the hottest women in sports, the Guardians terrible mascot and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/-kPz_MH98rA?feature=shareBy Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 57: Enter Flow State Feat. Scott Lynch 1:27:13

1M ago1:27:13

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Scott Lynch is a mindset coach, the founder of Legacy Divisions, and the host of the Motivated Mind Podcast. Scott specializes in helping people optimize their mindset and performance to become the best possible versions of themselves. We define the flow state, how we can tap into and remain in the flow state, the reason for this phenomenon, and mo…

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Episode # 4 Meighen Hodgen: From Humble beginnings to accomplished School Owner 48:42

1M ago48:42

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In this episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Megan Hodgen from Diamond MMA and Fitness. Megan shares her inspirational journey of starting her gym at a young age and overcoming challenges. The conversation covers topics such as the initial offerings of Diamond MMA, moving to a new location, success in personal fitness training, maximizing space and o…

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Ep. 285: Pulling the Trigger, feat. Dr. Jooyoung Lee 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

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This week we're joined by Dr. Jooyoung Lee! Jooyoung is a BJJ black belt, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, and an accredited expert in the sociological study of violence. In this episode, Jooyoung discusses the science behind "pulling the trigger" when grappling, how to be more aggressive in the moment, and how to avoid becomi…

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Untrapping Product Teams with David Pereira: Insights on Product Management and Innovation 43:39

1M ago43:39

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Send us a Text Message. David Pereira is CEO of Omoco and a seasoned product leader with 15 years of experience, primarily in the digital product development sphere. David shares his journey from a software engineer to a leading role in product management, and now as the CEO and CPO of Omoco, a company innovating in the maritime industry with a use…

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Mini Ep. 2: Posture 9:45

1M ago9:45

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In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of posture! Let's talk about what posture means in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, why it's so important, and how managing posture improves both your defense and offense. This episode builds on last week's mini-episode about base. Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment https://bjj.plus/1 BJJMM Ep.…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 56: Top 10 Myths In BJJ 55:06

1M ago55:06

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The sport of BJJ is full of myths and misconceptions. In this episode, I discuss and break down these topics; fundamentals classes, teaching kids, size vs technique, egos, BJJ guys doing takedowns, and more. I can almost guarantee that you have heard of some of these common myths, so be aware of them. If you can think of any BJJ myths that I have m…

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Ep. 284: Stop Being Nice, feat. Beatrice Jin 1:05:27

1M ago1:05:27

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This week we're joined by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a coach at Kogaion Academy in Virginia, an outstanding brown belt professional competitor, and the operator of America's longest-running women's open mat. In this episode, Beatrice explains how unaggressive grapplers can shed that passive mindset, "stop being nice," and weaponize the strategic mea…

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Election 2024, Trump trial, journalism, Youngstown pizza & more w/NBC News political reporter Henry Gomez 31:07

2M ago31:07

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In this Youngstown Studio interview, B.J. Lisko chats with Henry Gomez, senior national political reporter for NBC News. Henry, a Youngstown native and Youngstown State University graduate, talks about his background in journalism, the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump's trial, finding reliable news sources, the best Youngstown pizza and muc…

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Mini Ep. 1: Base 12:18

2M ago12:18

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We're launching a brand new mini-podcast! Once a week, we'll publish a brief explanation of a key mental model for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week we're talking about base, one of the core elements from Rob Biernacki's theory of alignment. Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment https://bjj.plus/1 BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki https…

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 55: Dr. Testosterone Feat. George Touliatos MD 1:18:20

2M ago1:18:20

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Dr. George Touliatos is a biopathologist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy, an ex-bodybuilding champion (2 Greek national titles), and an author. He is one of the leading experts in the world regarding treating the effects of anabolic steroids. We discuss bodybuilding, the benefits and side effects of using testosterone, peptides, PEDs…

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Ep. 283: The Art of the Gameplan, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

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This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte! Dom is a black belt under Marcelo Garcia, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, and a longtime BJJ Mental Models collaborator and coach. In this episode, Dominyka breaks down mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning alongside her new Digitsu instructional, The Art of the Gameplan. Get Do…

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The Vindys talk Youngstown Symphony, Pat Benetar, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Donnie Iris, new music & more 42:55

2M ago42:55

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In this Youngstown Studio interview, Rick Deak and Jackie Popovec of The Vindys talk with B.J. Lisko about their recent show with the Youngstown Symphony, getting added to the Pat Benetar tour, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Donnie Iris, social media shade, new music and much more! For all things Vindys visit TheVindys.com. Watch this episode on YouTube …

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Red Wanting Blue drummer & Youngstown native Dean Anshutz on new RWB music, origins, records & more 32:21

2M ago32:21

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In this Youngstown Studio interview, Red Wanting Blue drummer Dean Anshutz talks with B.J. Lisko about the band's new album and single, his history in the Youngstown music scene, playing with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies and the band's May 3 show at Westside Bowl!By Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 54: Increasing Survivability Feat. Todd Fox 1:32:31

2M ago1:32:31

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Todd Fox is a 4th-degree BJJ Black Belt competitor, MMA fighter, Marine, Author, and the Founder of Tour Protection, an international protection agency responsible for protecting dignitaries around the world. He is a lifelong martial artist holding multiple black belts in different disciplines and is an active Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Ins…

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BONUS: Get our BJJ Intro to Mechanics course free! 0:46

2M ago0:46

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Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloa…

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Ep. 282: Champions Stay Present, feat. Josh McKinney 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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This week we're joined again by Josh McKinney! Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson. In this episode, Josh breaks down his "Champions Stay Present" coaching strategy: a mindfulness-based method to help athletes achieve their best performance and mental state. Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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Biggest current Cleveland sports villains, Cavs, Guardians & more - The 330 Sports Show 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

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On today's show Justin & Joe talk Cavs vs. Magic, the Guardians hot start, the Browns and the NFL Draft, the biggest villain of Cleveland sports and more!By Youngstown Studio / Joe Danyi

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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 53: Fight League Atlantic Feat. Derek “Cat” Clarke 1:19:19

2M ago1:19:19

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Derek “Cat” Clarke is a BJJ Black Belt and the owner of the Canadian fight promotion Fight League Atlantic. Based out of Nova Scotia, FLA is one of the premier MMA and Grappling promotions from the Canadian East Coast. Fight League Atlantic works hard to provide a platform for up and coming Canadian fighters to showcase their skills, helping to pus…

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Ep. 281: Safe Stacking, feat. Mike "Dr. Kickass" Piekarski 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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This week we're joined again by Dr. Mike Piekarski! Better known as "Doctor Kickass" on Instagram, Mike is a BJJ black belt under Henry Akins and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. In this episode, we discuss ways to safely apply the stack pass and reduce your risk of injury while defending it. Follow Mike on social: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_…

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Episode # 3 Steven Poulin: Building Submission Academy 58:16

2M ago58:16

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Summary Steve Poulin shares the story of how he started the Submission Academy and grew it into a successful martial arts gym. He discusses the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Steve also talks about the transition from a hobby to a business, the importance of building a strong te…

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