The Mayn Idea Podcast
Conversations about strength and conditioning, jiu jitsu, combat sports, and human performance.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 32min
#122: Greg Everett - Constructing Toughness, The Power of DIY, and Olympic Weightlifting for Grapplers
Greg Everett is a renowned Olympic Weightlifting coach, author, and athlete. He founded Catalyst Athletics, a prominent resource for weightlifting training and education. Greg authored Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches, as well as, Tough: Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment.
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(0:00) Intro
(5:46) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
(13:00) Sell Out Catalyst?
(28:46) Why Doing What You Love is Work
(36:00) Toughness vs. "Grinding"
(40:00) What Still Surprises Greg About Weightlifting
(48:00) Donny Shankle, Longevity, and Relevance
(56:00) Jiu Jitsu: Strength Training and Olympic Lifting
(1:10:00) Strength Training for Tactical Games
(1:21:00) Toughness and Gender
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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 34min
#121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024
Vagner Rocha is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, professional grappler, and former professional MMA fighter. He owns Vagner Rocha Martial Arts in Hollywood, FL.
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(0:00) Intro
(5:15) Accepting the Challenge to Fight Luke Griffith
(16:30) Value of with Bigger Opponents
(23:00) Toughness vs. Skill Development
(44:20) Dealing with Losses and Improving
(1:04:38) ADCC 2024 and Rulesets
(1:11:25) Karate Combat Submission Grappling
(1:18:00) Does Gi Jiu Jitsu Matter?
(1:23:00) PEDs, Testosterone Replacement, and Blood Work
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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 10min
#120: Dejan Kajic: Defying Age, Winning at 39, Confidence and The Pitfalls of Arrogance
Dejan Kajic is a Professional MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Former BFL Champion, and Owner of Universal MMA in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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(0:00) Intro
(2:19) Samurai MMA Victory Recap
(8:30) Mindset Maintenance
(13:55) Defying Age, Confidence, Arrogance
(16:00) Ice Baths, Winter River Plunges, and Cold Showers
(25:00) The Magic of Firas Zahabi
(32:54) Judges Decisions and Samurai MMA
(37:00) Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling Engines
(42:20) Being Busy vs. Productive
(46:00) PEDs and Testosterone Replacement Therapy
(58:00) How to Identify MMA Talent
(1:07:00) Perfect Cup of Coffee
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Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 18min
#119: Nathiely De Jesus: Motherhood, Faith, Jiu Jitsu, Trash Talk, and Tenacity
Nathiely De Jesus is a jiu jitsu black belt and multiple time IBJJF World Champion in Gi and NoGi. She will go down in history as one of the most decorated female grapplers the sport has seen.
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(0:00) Intro
(4:50) Female Idols
(6:24) Jiu Jitsu, Women, and Brazil
(18:00) Identifying Potential in Young Athletes
(32:20) Navigating Motherhood and Training
(48:50) The Role of Social Media in Jiu Jitsu
(58:40) The Influence of Faith on Nathiely's Life
(01:03:00) Gi vs. NoGi
(01:11:58) Lasso Guard
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 29min
#118: Johnny Tama - Heel Hooks, Mental Training, and Working Around Injuries
Johnny Tama is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, ADCC competitor, and 2019 IBJJF World NoGi Champion from Ecuador.
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(1:02) The First Fight
(7:43) Humility at Black Belt
(10:02) Johnny's Fight Style
(18:00) When to Decline Rolls
(24:00) Value of Mental Coaching
(30:00) Lifetime Jiu Jitsu Injuries
(38:00) Heel Hooks, and Ankle Locks
(53:00) Best Age for Jiu Jitsu, Emotion, and Ego
(1:00:00) Required Gi/NoGi Uniforms?
(1:08:00) Best Rule Set in Jiu Jitsu
(1:14:00) Cardio for Jiu Jitsu
(1:25:00) Fighting/Declining Bouts with Teammates
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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 29min
#117: Travis Motl - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Doubt, White Belt Problems, and Creative Blocks
Travis Motl, retired Navy veteran and Jiu Jitsu blue belt, discusses overcoming entrepreneurial doubt, white belt problems, creative blocks, the rise of Jiu Jitsu, Navy experiences, letting go of firefighting dreams, managing claustrophobia, and Twitch streaming.
Jan 9, 2024 • 59min
#116: Paul Tokgozoglu - The Gospel of Jiu Jitsu, Christian Fundamentalism, Panic Attacks, and Mental Health
Paul Tokgozoglu is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Academy Owner, and Host of the Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast.
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Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:11) Childhood Under Christian Fundamentalism
(17:00) Leaving the Church, Fear, and Consequence
(26:00) Autism Diagnosis and Panic Attacks
(39:00) Jiu Jitsu in the Military
(48:00) Genesis: The Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast
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Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 9min
#115: Phil Daru - Strength Requirements for MMA, BJJ, and How Winners Breathe
Renowned strength and conditioning coach Phil Daru discusses core principles for improving athletic ability, approaches to recovery for grappling, building punch power and endurance, the impact of psychological and tactical stress, and his future and growth mindset. He also explores the importance of breath control and anxiety management for fighters, while emphasizing the significance of taking risks and pursuing passions.
Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 36min
#114: Dr. Matteo Capodaglio - Sports Nutrition: MMA vs. BJJ, Fueling Pro Fighters, and Why Carbs Rule
Dr. Matteo Capodaglio, a Sports Nutritionist and Doctor of Pharmacy, discusses nutrition for combat sport athletes like Marvin Vettori, Dante Leon, and Arman Tsarukyan. They cover topics such as European vs. American nutrition, energy balance, nutrition for jiu-jitsu, weight cuts, sociocultural views on nutrition, and the best supplements for MMA and BJJ. The podcast also delves into the speaker's personal journey into the world of MMA and the role of supplements in sports performance. Plus, they have a fun conversation about the best pasta shape.
Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 22min
#113: George Briones III - Recon Marine Mindset, Olympic Lifting Lessons, and Situational Awareness
George Briones III is a former Recon Marine, Owner of GB3 Athletics, Ultra Runner, and Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
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GB3 Athletics: https://www.gb3athletics.com/
George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbriones_3/
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:18) War Lessons vs. Jiu Jitsu Lessons
(5:00) Training Expectation vs. Active Duty Reconnaissance
(15:00) Physical Demands of War on the Soldier
(29:00) George's Training Secret
(38:53) Olympic Weight Lifting
(55:00) Hand to Hand Combat?
(1:03:00) Situational Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
(1:15:00) Peace
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