The Mayn Idea Podcast
Conversations about strength and conditioning, jiu jitsu, combat sports, and human performance.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 54min
#152: Marcelo Garcia - Submitting Cancer, The Power of Community, and The Future of Grappling
Marcelo Garcia is a 4x ADCC Champion, 5x Jiu Jitsu Champion, and the 3rd inductee into the ADCC hall of fame.
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(0:00) Intro
(3:38) Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
(10:24) Confronting Mortality
(20:21) Returning to the Mats
(30:58) Coming out of Retirement and ONE Championship
(34:22) 2024: The Year of Jiu Jitsu
(44:02) The Future of Jiu Jitsu
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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 10min
#151: Dante Leon - Andy Varela Matchup , ADCC, CJI, Strength Training, and The Undeniable Work Ethic of Team Pedigo
Dante Leon, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and 2024 ADCC bronze medalist from Canada, shares insights from his intense competition experiences. He discusses the importance of recovery and strength training, especially against larger opponents. Dante delves into strategies for outperforming competitors in matchups, highlighting the unique aspects of the CJI ruleset. He passionately describes the work ethic of Team Pedigo and the supportive community surrounding grapplers, emphasizing the crucial role of teamwork in achieving success.
Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 11min
#150: Adele Fornarino - Breaking Limbs, Dominating ADCC, and the Power of Female Grappling
Adele Fornarino is the 2024 55kg ADCC Champion. She trains out of Atos HQ in San Diego, and Absolute MMA in Melbourne Australia.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:57) Breaking Limbs and the Mechanics of Submissions
(12:45) Challenges of the Absolute Division
(21:00) Winning ADCC and the Importance of Celebration
(26:00) Responsibility as a Champion
(29:14) Creating the "DADDY" Persona
(38:00) ADCC and CJI
(56:00) Self Promotion, Celebrity, and Ffion Davies
(1:03:36) Self Care and Recovery During Contest Prep
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 11min
#149: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa - 11x World Masters Champion, Optimal Training Structure, Gi vs. No Gi, ADCC, CJI, and the Future of Jiu Jitsu
Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa is an 11x World Masters Champion, 14x Pan Ams Champion, Head Coach, and Co-Owner of Double Five Jiu Jitsu.
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(0:00) Intro + Housekeeping
(01:00) Challenges Presented by High Level Competitors
(06:20) Balancing Personal Life, Business, and Athletic Career
(26:00) Essential Characteristics of Elite Grapplers
(33:04) CJI, ADCC, World Masters and BJJ Growth
(47:23) The Perfect Balance of Gi and No Gi
(1:05:00) Butterfly Guard
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 19min
#148: Jake O'Driscoll - Aussie Rules
Jake O'Driscoll is a jiu jitsu black belt under Edilson Moraes, and owner of Essence Jiu Jitus in Perth, Australia.
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(0:00) Intro, Background, ADCC/CJI
(11:27) The Impact of the Million-Dollar Prize Purse
(21:55) ADCC Preparation Process
(34:40) The Inevitable Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
(01:02:43) Gordon Ryan
(01:14:19) BJJ Personas and Marketing
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Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 32min
#147: Dr. Drew Courtney - Lowering Injury Risk Without Reducing Activity, and How Drew Put Me Back Together
Dr. Drew Courtney is a Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Co-Owner of DBC Fitness in Carlsbad, CA.
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Book a Consultation with Dr. Courtney
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Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro, Background
(5:00) Does Your PT Need to Practice Your Sport?
(13:53) Most Common BJJ Injuries and Recovery Timelines
(26:17) Training Capacity, Essentials, and Potential
(30:46) Steps to Take Immediately When Injured on the Mats
(43:40) What To Do When You're Not Getting Better
(52:29) Foam Rolling: To Do or Not To Do...
(58:22) Deadlifts, Back Position, Spinal Flexion, and Elite Lifters
(1:06:42) Cervical Spine Issues and Why "Hobbyism" is Problematic
(1:10:00) Dr. Courtney's Impact on My Herniation Recovery
(1:21:00) DBC Recovery Zone
(1:25:00) Cold Exposure for Pre Workout
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Aug 13, 2024 • 57min
#146: Proper Training Footwear, Spinal Stenosis and Herniation Rehab Protocol, Injury Inevitability, and The Power of Hips in Jiu Jitsu
Disclaimer: If you have suffered an injury, please consult with your physician, or physical therapist, in advance of adopting any corrective exercise protocol.
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EPISODE LINKS:
My Cervical Health Protocol (blog post w/videos)
#89 - Dr. Kickass (Mike Piekarski)
#143 - Dr. Kickass (Mike Piekarski)
Drew Courtney - Physical Therapist at DBC Fitness
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Teeter Inversion Boots
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:56) Choosing Proper Training Footwear
(13:27) My Injury, Rehab, and Return to Sport Journey
(33:16) Optimism, Depression, and Injury Mindset
(41:42) Hips, Power, and Explosive Ability
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Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 42min
#145: Priit Mihkelson - Priit's Utopia, Jiu Jitsu Defense, and Myths About Turtle Position
Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Jiu Jitsu black belt under Matt Thornton at SBG who got his second degree from Chris Haueter, and awarded himself his third degree.
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Priit's Website - Defensive BJJ
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:38) Priit's Jiu Jitsu Genesis
(10:55) Wing Chun
(17:00) Defensive Jiu Jitsu and Misconceptions
(26:00) Priit's Research and Claims
(39:00) Speed, Power, and Defense
(54:00) BJJ Defense vs. Self Defense
(1:06:00) Turtle Position
(1:17:00) What If Everyone Believed Priit?
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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 24min
#144: Brandon Walensky - Universal Tap System, Baiting, Setting Traps, and Fostering True Jiu Jitsu Practitioners
Brandon Walensky is a second degree jiu jitsu black belt under Clark Gracie and Judo Black belt under Paula Fernando. Owner of Walensky Jiu Jitsu Academy in San Marcos CA
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EPISODE LINKS:
Brandon's Instagram
Brandon's Academy
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(04:13) Judo, and Stand-Up Training in Martial Arts
(15:55) Set-Ups, Baiting, and Submissions
(33:20) Why Competing Changes Every Practitioner
(41:00) Clark Gracie and Opening Walensky Jiu Jitsu
(55:00) Trust and Jiu Jitsu
(58:11) The Universally Respected Tap System
(59:00) Most Prestigious Competition
(01:04:08) The Impact of Disrespect and Trash-Talking in Jiu-Jitsu
(01:13:14) Gi, No Gi, and Evolution
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 23min
#143: Doctor Kickass - BJJ Injury Risk Reduction, Knee Injuries, Accessories, and the Physical Therapist's Case for Ecological Jiu Jitsu
Mike Piekarski is a Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and former MMA Fighter.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Mike's Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3d24563z
Work With Mike: https://tinyurl.com/2jscyjy8
Mike's PT Course "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete"
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(08:24) Constraint-Based Learning and Injury Prevention
(35:14) How to Reduce the Risk of Injury
(42:35) Most Common BJJ Injuries
(1:00:00) Deceleration and Jump Training
(1:06:00) The Psychological Component to Injury Rehab
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