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The Beyond the Mat podcast features martial arts expert and owner of multiple martial arts schools, Mark Cox. In this podcast, Mark shares his wealth of knowledge and experience gained from 40 years in the industry, producing over 700 Black Belts. Beyond the Mat provides valuable life lessons that extend beyond the mat, stemming from Mark’s experience coaching, mentoring, and competing. Mark’s unique perspective on success is balanced with humor and real talk, making it relatable to most individuals. He encourages individuals to pursue growth and shows the importance of grit and grind in achieving success. As a best-selling author and motivational speaker, Mark continues to inspire and empower listeners to navigate positive outcomes and experiences. In addition to Mark Cox’s own expertise, Beyond the Mat also features highly successful guests from all walks of life. Each episode provides listeners with valuable insights and lessons from accomplished individuals who have excelled in their respective fields, including sports, business, entertainment, and more. By sharing their stories and experiences, these guests offer a unique perspective on achieving success both on and off the mat.

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    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

The Beyond the Mat podcast features martial arts expert and owner of multiple martial arts schools, Mark Cox. In this podcast, Mark shares his wealth of knowledge and experience gained from 40 years in the industry, producing over 700 Black Belts. Beyond the Mat provides valuable life lessons that extend beyond the mat, stemming from Mark’s experience coaching, mentoring, and competing. Mark’s unique perspective on success is balanced with humor and real talk, making it relatable to most individuals. He encourages individuals to pursue growth and shows the importance of grit and grind in achieving success. As a best-selling author and motivational speaker, Mark continues to inspire and empower listeners to navigate positive outcomes and experiences. In addition to Mark Cox’s own expertise, Beyond the Mat also features highly successful guests from all walks of life. Each episode provides listeners with valuable insights and lessons from accomplished individuals who have excelled in their respective fields, including sports, business, entertainment, and more. By sharing their stories and experiences, these guests offer a unique perspective on achieving success both on and off the mat.

    "Legacy by Design: Embracing Purpose with Dale Young" #136

    "Legacy by Design: Embracing Purpose with Dale Young" #136

    Dale Young started life after college as an I.T. nerd, but an incident in 1992 led him on a 30 year journey of looking for something bigger and more impactful. Now Dale inspires entrepreneurs and business owners to Embrace their Divine Design, Eternal Purpose, and Unique Calling – which creates peace, direction, fulfillment, and joy. Step Into Your Calling and Craft Your Legacy. Dale is a two-time international #1 bestselling author. Next Level Your Life in January, 2023 was #1 in 31 categories. The Transformational Journey in October, 2023 was #1 in 60 categories. Dale's calling is to inspire calling in others, and then help them find and follow their calling.

    • 49 min
    Let's Talk Motivation with Mark Cox #135

    Let's Talk Motivation with Mark Cox #135

    Spend 30 minutes on motivation with Mark Cox. Mark Cox is an exceptionally accomplished martial artist with a 40-year journey in owning and operating martial arts schools. His expertise has yielded over 700 Black Belts, showcasing his dedication to the martial arts community. Beyond the mat, Mr. Cox imparts invaluable life lessons that extend far beyond martial arts. A forever student, Mr. Cox holds Black Belt Rank including Tang Soo Do (Chuck Norris System), Krav Maga, Hap Ki Do, and a Brown Belt in Sergio Machado Jiu Jitsu (Team 3). These achievements highlight his commitment to personal growth and inspire his students and peers. Additionally, Mr. Cox is a best-selling author and influential motivational speaker. He skillfully empowers others to reach their potential, connecting with people from all walks of life. His teaching philosophy emphasizes grit and determination, believing that dedication and hard work can help anyone overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

    • 31 min
    "Studio Mastery with Junaid Ahmed: From Home Setup to Pro Presence" "134

    "Studio Mastery with Junaid Ahmed: From Home Setup to Pro Presence" "134

    Junaid Ahmed Home Studio Architect Host of Hacks & Hobbies podcast Father of 4 Kiddos I’ve been creating videos for the past 3 decades, on camcorders, point & shoot, DSLR, and Smartphones. In 2020, like the rest of the world, I started working from home which enabled me to bring all my knowledge around video production, setting up stages and scenes for short films into my own home studio. Within months I had my studio set up to create live streaming content, video podcasting, and showing folks how to set up their home studios from the ground up. I now help others in bringing out their amazing personalities and getting camera-ready. The hardest part of building your studio is learning how to talk in front of the camera. Building my home studio has given me an unfair advantage that you might not be thinking about. When folks see me on their screens in a zoom call they immediately feel my level of sophistication. I automatically command authority and attention from my audience. April

    • 56 min
    Youtube Scam Exposed with RH Riyad #133

    Youtube Scam Exposed with RH Riyad #133

    Do you have a YouTube channel and want serious growth? Did someone reach out to you and say they can get you X number of subscribers and Y number of Views in Z number of days? Do you know how to check your Channel analytics but don't know why a lot of things are actually there and how to take advantage of those stats? If you answer Yes to one of the three questions, this podcast episode is for you. I have been growing YouTube channels for our clients since 2020. In this journey, I saw a lot of channel owners go for the easy subscriber trap which has a lifelong bad impact on their channel and they don't know about it! If they knew how to read YouTube analytics properly, why should've instantly recognize those traps. Yes, YouTube analytics is much more than just checking your views, watchtime and subscriber count. It gives you more information such as: 1. Either a bot subscribes to your channel or a real human. 2. Why views are so high but watch time is low. 3. Where your viewers are coming from 4. What are their best interests and what kind of video you should create next. 5. Which part of your videos was the most engaging so that you can pick that and create more content on that. 6. And more. Growing your YouTube channel is more than just creating valuable content and uploading. A common example I always provide to my clients is, You have a promotional poster and you hide it in your house, who is going to see that? You need to put it out so that people can see and learn more about your offer. YouTube goes the same way, you have great value in your videos and you uploaded your video without optimizing the videos for search results. Your audience is not going to watch it and will be missing out on viewers, subscribers, watch-time and growth. In our special podcast episode. I will be talking all about it. Join us to become your own YouTube expert!

    • 1 hr 1 min
    "Marvin King's Wellness Wisdom: Kung Fu to Kettlebells" #132

    "Marvin King's Wellness Wisdom: Kung Fu to Kettlebells" #132

    Coach Marvin King RKC, NCSF, CPT, USCTF Marvin is a 2-time published author, Martial Arts Hall of Famer, and Wellness Coach who has been teaching Kung Fu and fitness for over 40 years. His business, the Bowie Kettlebell Club Health and Wellness Center is located at 16701 Melford Blvd, Suite 400, Bowie, Md. 20715. He is the founder of the Bowie Kettlebell Health and Wellness System (BKHWS). A specialized wellness program that has been successful in the restoration of lost movement in participants for over 20 years. He’s a Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor (RKC), a Therapeutic Taiji (Qigong) Trainer with the United States Collegiate Taijichuan Federation (USCTF), a Certified Personal Training (CPT) with the National Council of Strength and Fitness (NCSF), a Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Black Belt practitioner, and National Shaolin Kung Fu (Taolu) Grand Champion. In 2020 Marvin received the AFKA Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement award for 50 years of martial arts excellence and during the Covid pandemic he was selected to teach his unique program of Qigong and Joint Mobility virtually to martial artists in over 40 countries. For 4 years Marvin was nominated by his peers to receive the Who's Who in Martial Arts award and selected to serve on the board of the American Martial Arts Alliance (AMAA). In 2021 Coach King received the President Of the United States AmeriCorps Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service. Marvin's collaborative and easy going teaching style is excellent for communicating the programs effectiveness to corporations, groups, and individuals. Participants quickly discover that the BKHWS movement patterns are simple to maintain, improve muscle balance, reduced stress, and contribute to the bodies well being, by managing weight and slowing the aging process.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    "Dr. Oliver Reid: Crafting Success Across Continents" #131

    "Dr. Oliver Reid: Crafting Success Across Continents" #131

    We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Oliver T. Reid to our podcast, a dynamic figure whose work spans across multiple domains including motivational speaking, entrepreneurship, and authorship. Dr. Reid is not only a revered pastor and teacher but also an esteemed minister known for his impactful contributions in various communities. As a multi-bestselling, award-winning author and speaker, he has harnessed his expertise to serve as a writing coach and ghostwriter, helping countless individuals bring their stories and ideas to life. Dr. Reid is renowned for his innovative 4 Step M.I.L.K. Writing System, a unique methodology designed to assist entrepreneurs, speakers, and coaches in crafting their books swiftly and effectively. His teachings and training programs have reached audiences on four continents, empowering professionals across the globe to enhance their communication and leadership skills. In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Reid is also an actor and philanthropist, dedicating a significant portion of his time and resources to charitable causes. His multifaceted career and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others make him a fascinating guest, and we look forward to diving into his insights and experiences.

    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

KW08282022 ,

Mark has a great show here!

Mark has a great show! He really does well with making his guests stand out. I love hearing more about his story as he goes through each interview. Mark is great! I highly recommend this podcast! Don’t miss it!

chappy175 ,

Real Talk

Great interview with SFC Ryan Davis. It was a powerful message that reset perspective in life.

Coach Marvin King ,

Coach Marvin King Episode #75

Mark asked great questions and provided a first rate interview! The time spent with Mark during this interview was interesting and fun. Thank you Mark for highlighting my book, my skills, and my accomplishments. I'm looking forward to part two. Marvin King

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