The Mayn Idea Podcast

Robert Drysdale is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Leo Veira, and remains the only American competitor to have ever won both the IBJJF and ADCC World Championships. You can see Robert on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which airs this summer, 2023. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Opening Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: https://tinyurl.com/mu4v6rjy PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (3:30) TUF Season 31 (6:00) Jiu Jitsu Origins (9:00) Gracie Contribution (12:50) Rorion Gracie  (19:00) Denial and Fandom (27:32) Importance of Carlson Gracie  (31:30) Robert's Book and Movie  (39:00) The Reality of Combat  (51:00) Pitfalls of Submission-Only Grappling (59:00) Running a Business vs Jiu Jitsu Integrity  (01:06:00) Lapel Guard = Bad for Jiu Jitsu  (01:08:00) ADCC and Future of Jiu Jitsu  (01:18:00) Belt Rank Credibility Problem (01:25:00) What Should IBJJF Change?  SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Will Fuchs is a Mixed Martial Arts Strength and Conditioning Coach at American Top Team, Strength Coach to the winningest fighter in UFC history, Andrei Arlovski, and Co-Founder of HypePerform in Boca Raton, FL. Will is a Certified Functional Strength Coach, and holds a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: American Top Team Coaches Page: https://americantopteam.com/pro-coaches/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (2:15) How To Train an MMA Fighter?  (10:25) In Camp v. Out of Camp Fighter Training (21:52) Managing Competitive Mindsets + Recovery (29:00) 3 Round vs. 5 Round Fight Conditioning (34:00) Jon Jones Comeback (41:37) XPE Sports Performance (52:00) American Top Team's Secret  (56:00) Training Recovery Approach (01:35:00) Will and MMA (01:05:39) Thiago Alves Coaching  (2:09:00) UFC 283 Picks  SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

James Tomlinson is a Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under Lachlan Giles, and Co-Host of the Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast. He has written two Jiu Jitsu children's books as well as created JiuGo Play, an interactive Jiu Jitsu card game.  SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: James' Instagram: @jt_tenacity Bulletproof For BJJ Instagram: @bulletproofforbjj Jame's Children's Book: https://jiugoplay.com Jame's Jiu Jitsu Card Game, JiuGo Play: https://jiugoplay.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (3:00) Barefoot Strength Training (12:00) Strength and Flexibility for BJJ (15:00) Competing in Brazil  (22:00) Game Plans for Competition (24:00) Jiu Jitsu Destiny?  (29:00) James' Jiu Jitsu Origin Story: "Wolfy" (41:00) Being a Psychopath (51:00) Why Do We Keep Training?  (54:00) Craig Jones  (01:11:00) Tap Bro!  (01:19:00) Low Consistency > Quitting  (01:25:00) Will UFC Buy ADCC?  (01:38:28) UFC vs. Pride  (01:40:00) Connor McGregor (01:47:00) James' Tainan Dalpra Conspiracy  SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Dominic Serna is an Entrepreneur, Hair Stylist, Business Owner, and Social Media Personality in Beverly Hills, CA. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Dom Dom Hair Website: https://domdomhair.com/ Dom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdomhair/?hl=en Dom's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domdomhair?lang=en PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (2:00) How To Know You’re Being Yourself (6:17) Childhood Responsibility, Respect, and Being A Menace (10:18) Not So Dream Career (13:16) Beginnings of Substance Abuse (18:45) The Car Accident (26:00) "I'm Going To Lose Everything" (37:00) Career Growth + Simultaneous Sobriety (48:23) Morning Routine and Non-Religious Prayer (54:37) Declining Business: Stay True To Yourself (1:03:00) Dominic Starts Cutting Hair (1:19:00) What Should I Charge? (1:27:14) Opening A Salon (1:36:00) New Love and Relationships (1:45:00) Mind, Body, Soul Routine SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Chad Wesley Smith is a Jiu Jitsu purple belt, Founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, Juggernaut AI App, and the Juggernaut BJJ App. He has personally developed strength and conditioning programs for Otavio Sousa, Romulo Barral, Felipe Pena, Neiman Gracie, and Phillipe Della Monica. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Juggernaut BJJ App Code: "MAYN" = 10% Off For Life!    Juggernaut BJJ App: https://www.juggernautbjj.app/  Juggernaut AI: https://www.juggernautai.app/  Juggernaut Training Systems: https://www.jtsstrength.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (2:09) What Is An Expert?  (5:00) Why Social Media Doesn't = Credibility  (7:40) Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting  (12:50) What Is Strongman? (14:40) Weight Training & Staying Healthy For BJJ (19:00) Juggernaut AI  (30:00) Business of Selling Information  (34:00) Strength Training For Jiu Jitsu  (39:00) Specificity vs. Special Strength  (43:07) Managing Output For BJJ Hobbyists/Practitioners  (51:00) David vs. Goliath in Jiu Jitsu  (54:00) Getting Humbled  SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Victor Estima is the Gracie Barra European Regional Director,  who was personally selected by Master Carlson Gracie Junior. Victor has achieved great results such as World NoGi Champion, European Champion, and Pan American Champion. He is also credited with creating The Estima Lock, a brutal foot lock that has been battle-tested many times on the world stage.  SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Gracie Barra Portugal: http://gbbracodeprata.pt/ GB Wear: https://gbwear.co.uk/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (2:15) What Does Jiu Jitsu Mean? (15:54) Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu (19:09) The Flow State + Connection (25:27) Longevity (28:00) Jiu Jitsu Life vs. Jiu Jitsu Hobby (42:00) Clarity After Competition (Who Am I?) (48:00) Ego Management: Pro’s and Con’s (58:00) Gordon Ryan (1:06:54) 2022 ADCC Experience (1:15:00) Creation of The Estima Lock (1:20:00) Jiu Jitsu + Creativity (1:32:00) How To Continue Learning? SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Travis Stevens is an American Judoka, 3x Olympian and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist in the 81kg Division. He holds Black Belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: American Judo Systems: https://www.americanjudo.com/ Travis' Instagram: @judosilencer PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Channel Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oPHVELwbFm7pFVhHSsWdQ YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (01:49) What Does Judo Mean To You?  (09:26) Seeing Opportunity in Grappling  (12:15) Winning Mentality  (23:30) Exhaustion, Instinct, and Strategy  (29:00) Building Longevity (35:15) Managing Ego in Training  (40:00) "Winning as a Habit" (54:00) When Mindset Backfires  (1:08:00) 2024 Olympic Plan Fallout  (1:22:00) Future of Judo in America  (1:30:00) Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu (1:38:00) The Risk of Street Fights (1:40:00) Risk vs. Reward in Pro MMA (1:47:00) Cutting Weight SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Benjamin Chen is a leader in business and technology management. He has led due diligence in over 30 acquisitions and helped raise over $500 million in investment capital. Mr. Chen has worked as an external entrepreneur in residence for both JP Morgan and Mission Ventures, and acted as an advisor on new business models in technology for GE Capital.  Mr. Chen holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and recently Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Mr. Chen's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminchen88/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maynidea Podcast Website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://youtu.be/5BO5OTBsizM YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maynideapodcastclips OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (3:00) Tae Kwon Do in Los Angeles  (10:00) Searching for Self  (15:00) "The Art Of War"  (25:00) Acceptance vs. Control in Jiu Jitsu  (28:00) Loss of a Loved One  (39:00) Lessons in Sales  (47:20) Jiu Jitsu in Business Meetings  (52:00) Winning Sony's Business (57:00) Does Jiu Jitsu Make You a Better Human?  (1:07:00) Prioritizing Jiu Jitsu and Aging  (1:13:00) Cold Therapy, Cold Immersion, and Tibetan Breathing  SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Abe Maynard is a Personal Trainer, Founder of The Ski System, Podcast Host, and Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt under Nic Stefan at Gracie Humaitá in Carlsbad, CA. SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: USANA Health Pak 100: https://3192954.usana.com/s/dtuHT3 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (2:43) Mental Note  (6:01) The Meaning of Each Belt  (16:10) The Shark Tank  (21:00) Gi vs. No-Gi Strength Training (33:00) Strength vs. Skill in Jiu Jitsu  (38:00) Annual Jiu Jitsu Reflection (39:45) New Year, New Mindset SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile

Alex Gonzalez is a Cuban-American scientist and cancer survivor located in North County San Diego. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 11 years old, battled cancer for approximately two years, and ultimately beat it. Alex has a Masters Degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, San Marcos. He is a Jiu Jitsu white belt under Nic Stefan at Gracie Humaita, Carlsbad.  SHOW SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs. EPISODE LINKS: Hodgkin's Lymphoma Information: https://amp.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkin-lymphoma.html Make-A-Wish (where Alex volunteered): https://wish.org/ocie National Alopecia Areata Foundation: https://www.naaf.org Alex's Research: https://juliejamesonlab.weebly.com/people.html PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: (0:00) Intro (03:52) Initial Diagnosis  (13:00) Chemotherapy, Hope, and Expectations (28:00) Mindset to Beat Cancer  (38:00) Symptoms and Identification  (48:00) Working in Food Science  (55:00) Veganism and Alopecia  (01:10:00) Persistent Mindset and Jiu Jitsu  SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/abemaynard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile