142 episodes
The Mayn Idea Podcast Abe Maynard
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Conversations about strength and conditioning, jiu jitsu, combat sports, and human performance.
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#130: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength For BJJ, Gi vs. NoGi Myths, and How to Manage Intensity for Grappling
Chad Wesley Smith is the Owner of Juggernaut Training Systems, Juggernaut AI, and the Juggernaut BJJ App. He is a 2x National Champion Shot Putter, and former Professional Power Lifter
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Juggernaut BJJ App (what I use to train)
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(3:06) Expected Strength Training Results
(9:35) Differences in BJJ Athlete Training Programs
(14:35) The Peak of Chad's Athletic Career
(20:15) Strength: Maximal, Explosive, Isometric, and Endurance
(33:23) Gi vs. NoGi Strength Demands
(44:59) When to Pivot Goals
(47:35) Toughness, Rest, Recovery, and Laziness
(57:00) Strength vs. Size and Weight Classes
(1:03:00) Nutrition for Jiu Jitsu, and Strength
(1:06:55) Steroids, PEDs, and Who's Using?
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#129: Andrew Tackett - ADCC Reflections, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, Conditioning, Smart Recovery, and Family Dynamics
Andrew Tackett is a jiu jitsu black belt and nogi competitor under Rodrigo Cabral. He recently won ADCC West Coast Trials and punched his ticket for the ADCC Finals in August.
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Andrew Tackett Instagram
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) ADCC Trials Criticism and Improvements
(5:00) Competition Anxiety
(6:27) Andrew's First Jiu Jitsu Experiences
(8:45) The Power and Challenges of Family in Sport
(10:11) PARRY Athletics **ad**
(14:40) Being Graceful in Life and Brutal on the Mats
(21:40) Short Notice Fights - Tommy Langakers
(33:40) Faith, Controlling Evangelism, and Beliefs
(52:40) Training Intensity, and Maximizing Recovery
(1:00:40) ADCC 2024 and Beyond
(1:08:40) Gi Jiu Jitsu
(1:14:40) Andy Varella Matchup
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#128: Tommy Schultz - Jiu Jitsu, Killers of The Flower Moon, Wildland Fire Fighting, and Being a Dreamer
Tommy Schultz is an actor, jiu jitsu competitor, and academy owner from Ada, Oklahoma. He recently starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Killers of the Flower Moon.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Tommy Schultz Instagram:
Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:45) Getting Cast in a Martin Scorsese Film
(14:00) Blackie Thompson: Becoming Diabolical
(17:24) PARRY Athletics Advertisement (Support The Show)
(22:25) Humility, Fame, and Staying Grounded
(30:00) Wildland Fire Fighting
(37:02) Experience on the Movie Set
(42:53) First Time Seeing Yourself on Screen
(46:00) Jiu Jitsu Nerves vs. Acting Nerves
(51:00) Martial Arts and Acting Prowess
(55:00) Camaraderie in Jiu Jitsu
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#127: Viktor Doria: The Business Side of Grappling, ADCC, IBJJF, Branding, and Athlete Marketing
Viktor Doria was awarded his jiu jitsu black belt in 1999 by Sergio "Balao" Sauza. He now operates Viktor Doria Athlete Management where he helps a growing number of athletes with individual branding, contract negotiation, and promotion.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Viktor Doria Instagram
PODCAST INFO:
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:30) Starting Jiu Jitsu and Getting Humbled
(10:24) Parry Athletics Advertisement
(16:36) Viktor's Change in Attitude
(19:53) Is Jiu Jitsu Changing for the Better?
(22:25) Breaking News: Vagner vs. Meregali - 5/10/2024
(26:56) Vagner Rocha and Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
(30:00) Steroids, PEDs, Testosterone, Jiu Jitsu, and Doping
(49:50) Aging in Jiu Jitsu, and Consistency
(1:00:44) The Business of Jiu Jitsu
(1:19:00) Branding and Exposure Advice for Grapplers
(1:30:00) BTS: Vagner Rocha vs. Luke Griffith
(1:39:00) Value of a Talent Manager
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#126: Jimmy Pedro - Fostering Greatness, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Grips, and Systemized Martial Arts
Jimmy Pedro is an American Judoka, 4x Olympian, 2x Olympic Bronze Medalist, and World Judo Champion. Please support this show by checking out the sponsors.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Jimmy Pedro's Instagram
American Judo's Instagram
American Judo Systems
PODCAST INFO:
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:17) Jimmy Pedro Definition of Judo
(11:37) Value of Intentional Warm-Ups
(19:45) Maintaining Intensity and Safety in Training
(22:58) Olympian Mindset and Alpha Female Dominance
(25:00) Becoming Elite With Few Training Partners
(35:00) Medalling in the Olympics
(45:25) Olympic Medals, Validation, and Legacy
(48:04) American Judo's Challenge at Paris 2024
(53:00) Team USA Funding Issues, Promotion, and Financiers
(56:00) Judo
(1:02:57) Getting Smashed, Jiu Jitsu, and Judos Clear Role
(1:07:15) Grips: Application, Systemization, and Utilization
(1:15:36) Kayla Harrison: UFC, Olympics, and Weight Cuts
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#125: Robert Drysdale - Jiu Jitsu's Real History, Grappling with Age, Black Belts, and Entertainment vs. Function
Robert Drysdale is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Founder of Zenith Jiu Jitsu. He is the author of Opening Closed Guard, and The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN"
EPISODE LINKS:
Robert's Instagram
Opening Closed Guard
The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
PODCAST INFO:
Mayn Idea Podcast Website
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:40) Parry Athletics Advertisement
(07:16) The Flaw of Hero Worship and the Importance of Merit
(13:07) Helio Gracie
(17:27) Royce Gracie
(19:53) Myth of Creation and Importance of Idols
(29:15) Entertainment's Role in the Growth of Jiu Jitsu
(38:13) The Black Belt Problem
(42:57) Grappling with Age, Identity, and Ability
(54:00) The Credit Card Analogy
(1:06:00) Robert's Controversial Promotion Criteria
(1:12:09) Robert's Jiu Jitsu Mount Rushmore
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