The Mayn Idea Podcast

By Abe Maynard

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Episodes: 144

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Conversations about strength and conditioning, jiu jitsu, combat sports, and human performance.

Episode Date
#132: David Garmo - "Success" in Jiu Jitsu, Why Style Matters, and The Branding Explosion
May 07, 2024
#131: Joel Jameson - The Godfather of Conditioning for MMA and Grappling
Apr 30, 2024
#130: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength For BJJ, Gi vs. NoGi Myths, and How to Manage Intensity for Grappling
Apr 23, 2024
#129: Andrew Tackett - ADCC Reflections, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, Conditioning, Smart Recovery, and Family Dynamics
Apr 16, 2024
#128: Tommy Schultz - Jiu Jitsu, Killers of The Flower Moon, Wildland Fire Fighting, and Being a Dreamer
Apr 09, 2024
#127: Viktor Doria: The Business Side of Grappling, ADCC, IBJJF, Branding, and Athlete Marketing
Apr 02, 2024
#126: Jimmy Pedro - Fostering Greatness, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Grips, and Systemized Martial Arts
Mar 26, 2024
#125: Robert Drysdale - Jiu Jitsu's Real History, Grappling with Age, Black Belts, and Entertainment vs. Function
Mar 19, 2024
#124: Jonathan "JT" Torres - Battle Tested Champion Mindset, Wrestling's Role in Jiu Jitsu, and Peak Performance
Mar 12, 2024
#123: Daniel Strauss - The Perfect Grappler, Feats of Strength, and Mixed Martial Arts Appreciation
Mar 05, 2024
#122: Greg Everett - Constructing Toughness, The Power of DIY, and Olympic Weightlifting for Grapplers
Feb 27, 2024
#121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024
Feb 20, 2024
#120: Dejan Kajic: Defying Age, Winning at 39, Confidence and The Pitfalls of Arrogance
Feb 13, 2024
#119: Nathiely De Jesus: Motherhood, Faith, Jiu Jitsu, Trash Talk, and Tenacity
Feb 06, 2024
#118: Johnny Tama - Heel Hooks, Mental Training, and Working Around Injuries
Jan 23, 2024
#117: Travis Motl - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Doubt, White Belt Problems, and Creative Blocks
Jan 18, 2024
#116: Paul Tokgozoglu - The Gospel of Jiu Jitsu, Christian Fundamentalism, Panic Attacks, and Mental Health
Jan 09, 2024
#115: Phil Daru - Strength Requirements for MMA, BJJ, and How Winners Breathe
Dec 19, 2023
#114: Dr. Matteo Capodaglio - Sports Nutrition: MMA vs. BJJ, Fueling Pro Fighters, and Why Carbs Rule
Dec 12, 2023
#113: George Briones III - Recon Marine Mindset, Olympic Lifting Lessons, and Situational Awareness
Dec 05, 2023
[30MINT] New Years Resolutions Don't Work, Try This...
Nov 30, 2023
#112: Scott Burr - Writing Jiu Jitsu, Originality, and The Fate of Jiu Jitsu
Nov 28, 2023
#111: Sean Supon - Military Decision Making, Brand Building, and Destroying Neck Injuries
Nov 21, 2023
[30MINT] "Core" Exercise PSA, and Back Pain Reduction
Nov 16, 2023
#110: Eddie Kone - Jiu Jitsu, History, Self-Defense, and Code
Nov 15, 2023
[30MINT] The Iron Neck: Real or Fake News?
Nov 09, 2023
#109: Dante Leon - Jiu Jitsu Strength vs. Skill vs. Athleticism, ADCC, and Legacy
Nov 07, 2023
[30MINT] How To Maintain Fitness While Traveling
Nov 02, 2023
#107: Ben Kunzle - Paralyzing Jiu Jitsu Incident, Optimism, Hope, and Strength Training
Oct 31, 2023
[30MINT] Motivation: A Synonym For Bulls***
Oct 26, 2023
#107: Rafael Lovato Jr - Self Determination, Purpose, and the Value of Camaraderie
Oct 24, 2023
[30MINT] Top 3 Recovery Tools Under $100
Oct 19, 2023
#106: George Hribar - Building Parry Athletics, Jiu Jitsu, Olympic Weight Lifting, and Why Style Matters
Oct 17, 2023
[30MINT] My Morning Routine
Oct 12, 2023
#105: Casey Parlett - Professional Muay Thai, Athletic Performance Without PEDs, and Recovery
Oct 10, 2023
[30MINT] Training Frequency, Intensity, and Recovery for Jiu Jitsu
Oct 05, 2023
#104: Jordan Sullivan - Training Nutrition, Weight Cuts, Caffein, and Diet Fads
Oct 03, 2023
[30MINT] Why Kettlebells are Essential for Grappling
Sep 28, 2023
#103: Margherita Montes - From Heroin Addiction to Jiu Jitsu World Champion
Sep 26, 2023
[30MINT] Why Sleep Matters for Performance, and How I Changed My Bad Habits
Sep 21, 2023
#102: Jessa Khan - IBJJF World Champion, AOJ, and Almost Quitting Jiu Jitsu
Sep 19, 2023
[30MINT] My Strength Program, Balancing Jiu Jitsu, and Training Secrets
Sep 14, 2023
#101: Pat Divilly - Trauma, Trajectory, and Why Forcing Solutions Leads to Failure
Sep 12, 2023
[30MINT] Depressing Injuries and Navigating Proper Recovery
Sep 07, 2023
#100: Amanda Bruse - Overcoming Eating Disorders, Atos Jiu Jitsu Mindset, Food, Strength Training, and Tapering for ADCC
Sep 05, 2023
#99: Alberto Gallazzi - Situational Awareness, Physical Preparedness, and Grappling in Real Life Scenarios
Aug 29, 2023
#98: Toker Él Cholo (Michael Placencia) - Cholo MMA, Hollywood, and Mental Resilience
Aug 22, 2023
#97: Dr. Ziad Dahdul - Blood Flow Restriction, Jiu Jitsu Longevity, and Rebuilding Cole Abate
Aug 15, 2023
#96: Cameron Shayne - Jiu Jitsu Movement Principles, Budokon, Flow Rolling, and Debating Sport Jiu Jitsu
Aug 02, 2023
#95: Dr. Jonathan Amato - Neck Care for Grappling, Jiu Jitsu Injuries, and Sports Rehab: Competitor vs. Hobbyist
Jul 25, 2023
#94: Gideon Krausz and Dr. Adrian Robinson - Stem Cell Therapy for Grapplers, Acupotomy, and FDA Limitations
Jul 18, 2023
#93: Amanda Alequin - ONE Submission Grappling, Male vs. Female Training Partners, and Promotion Over Friendship
Jul 11, 2023
#92: Chris Haueter - Think Street, Train the Sport, Practice the Art, and the Infinite Expansion of the Universe
Jul 05, 2023
#91: Jasmine Rocha - WNO Predictions, Training Your Jiu Jitsu Mind, and Rear Naked Chokes
Jun 27, 2023
#90: Chris "Bones" Burns - Real Jiu Jitsu, Training With Rickson, Violence, and Self-Defense
Jun 20, 2023
#89: Mike Piekarski, DPT - Common Jiu Jitsu Injuries, Rehab Tactics, Mobility, Stability, Strength, and Neck Care
Jun 13, 2023
#88: Chris "The Heat" Van Heerden - Growth Through Sparring, Death, and Fighting for World Championships
Jun 06, 2023
#87: Daniel Strauss - "Unconventional" Strength, Grip Development, Chess, Mythology, and Performance Enhancing Denim
May 30, 2023
#86: Francisco "Sinistro" Iturralde - Ego and Jiu Jitsu, Seeking Discomfort, and Jiu Jitsu Longevity
May 23, 2023
#85: Dustin Isaac Brown - Yoga For Jiu Jitsu, BJJ Breathing, and Why Jiu Jitsu Reveals Your True Character
May 16, 2023
#84: Dr. Heather Linden - Grappling Injuries, Recovery Tactics, and Training Fads
May 09, 2023
#83: Vagner Rocha - IBJJF Suspension, ADCC, Online Criticism, Fatherhood, Steroids, and Legacy
May 02, 2023
#82: Hunter Xavier Ewald - A Jiu Jitsu Life, Creating Good People, and The Waioli Fight Club
Apr 25, 2023
#81: Lance Palmer - When Jiu Jitsu Works in MMA, Leaving PFL, and Work Ethic Mindset
Apr 18, 2023
#80: Dejan Kajic - Why Jiu Jitsu Exposes True Character, Happiness vs. Respect, and Bosnia
Apr 11, 2023
#79: Jason Khalipa - Fittest Man on Earth, Jiu Jitsu Strength vs. Skill, and How Jiu Jitsu Classes Should Change
Apr 01, 2023
#78: Maria Jose Favela - Mexican Fighting Spirit, Creating Self-Confidence, and Overcoming Injury
Mar 28, 2023
#77: Vanessa English - Women's Grappling, Mental and Physical Competition Prep, and "Knackered" vs. "Naked"
Mar 21, 2023
#76: David Garmo - Competition Training, Japan, Interior Design, Heel Hooks, and Pour-Over Coffee
Mar 14, 2023
#75: Dani Olafson - Ultra Marathons, Jiu Jitsu for Self-Confidence, and Online Trolls
Mar 07, 2023
#74: Robert Drysdale - Real Jiu Jitsu History, Submissions That Work, and Changes Jiu Jitsu Needs
Feb 28, 2023
#73: Will Fuchs - American Top Team's Secret, MMA Exercise Selection, and How Movsar, Arlovski, and Jedrzejczyk Strength Train
Feb 21, 2023
#72: James Tomlinson - Bulletproof For BJJ, Jiu Jitsu Longevity, and Future of ADCC
Feb 14, 2023
#71: Dominic Serna (Dom Dom) - Sobriety, Addiction, Declining Business Opportunities, and Creative Entrepreneurship
Feb 08, 2023
#70: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength Training for Jiu Jitsu, Special Strength vs. Specificity, and What Matters Most for Grapplers
Jan 31, 2023
#69: Victor Estima - Balancing Ego in Jiu Jitsu, Battling Your Own Identity, and The Estima Lock
Jan 24, 2023
#68: Travis Stevens - Judo, Peak Athleticism vs. Performance, and the Habit of Winning
Jan 17, 2023
#67: Benjamin Chen - Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Corporate Entrepreneurship, and Cold Therapy's War on Aging
Jan 10, 2023
#66: Abe Maynard (solocast) - Purple Belt Promotion, What Belts Represent, Strength vs. Skill, and How to Kickstart 2023
Dec 27, 2022
#65: Alex Gonzalez - Surviving Cancer, Chemotherapy Process, Hope vs. Expectations, Jiu Jitsu and Gratitude.
Dec 20, 2022
#64: Abe Maynard (solocast) - New Direction of the Show, My Jiu Jitsu Origin, My Supplement Stack, and Five Must-Do Strength Exercises for Jiu Jitsu
Dec 15, 2022
#63: Dr. Julie Evans - The Future of K-12 Learning, The Role of the Teacher, and The Uncertain Horizon of Digital Learning
Dec 06, 2022
#62: Charlie Vinch - Bilateral Hip Replacement, Owning a Jiu Jitsu Academy, Walking Away from MMA, and Jeet Kune Do
Nov 29, 2022
#61: Clinton Terry - Blindness and Grappling, Tough Love Childhood, Jiu Jitsu, Online Trolls, and Academy Ownership
Nov 22, 2022
#60: Amy Campo - Lessons from ADCC, Useful Ego, Strength Training for Jiu Jitsu, and Gi vs. No Gi
Nov 15, 2022
#59: Geoff Rose - ELDOAs, How to Eliminate Back Pain, and Morning Routines for Reducing Neck Pain
Nov 08, 2022
#58: Rob McDojoLife - Exposing Cons in the Martial Arts Community, How to Keep Martial Arts Legitimate, and the Danger of Cult-Like Behavior.
Nov 01, 2022
#57: Marcos "Parrumpa" Da Matta - Managing Egos, Transitioning From BJJ to MMA, How to Use Fear to Stay Sharp, and The Future of Grappling
Oct 25, 2022
#56: Kerrod Gray - Getting Robbed at Gunpoint, Mindset and Psychology of Golf, the Power of Habits, and Strength Training for Golf
Oct 18, 2022
#55: Dan Daly - Strength Training for Swimmers and Triathletes, Open Water Swimming, Nutrition Requirements For Swimmers, and Leaving Equinox
Oct 11, 2022
#54: Hudson Maynard - Athletic at 57, 2x Ironman Finisher, DEKA Fit World Qualification, and How To Build Mental Fortitude
Oct 04, 2022
#53: Richard Bresler - Becoming Rorion Gracie's First Student, Jiu Jitsu in America, UFC 1, and the True Purpose of Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Sep 27, 2022
#52: Jeven Dovey - The Creator Economy, YouTube Growth Strategies, Online Trolls, Censorship, and Metrics That Matter
Sep 20, 2022
#51: Brendan Pape - Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in America, How To Scale Your Business, and When To Hire Leadership
Sep 13, 2022
#50: Jill Coleman - Building A 7 Figure Online Business, Infidelity, and Knowing When To Quit Your Job
Sep 06, 2022
#49: Richard Diaz - Running Mechanics, Anaerobic Optimization, and V02 Max Application
Aug 30, 2022
#48: Steven Giblin - BUDS, Hell Week, Special Forces, PTSD, and the mindset of the Navy SEAL
Aug 23, 2022
#47: Cindi Thompson - AI Climate Technology, Climate Change, Severe Weather, and the Future
Aug 16, 2022
#46: David Ruiz - Origins of Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts Philosophy, and How Jiu Jitsu Grew in America
Aug 09, 2022
#45: Wes Kitts - 2020 Tokyo Games, Olympic Weightlifting, Supplements, and Breaking American Records
Aug 02, 2022
#44: Kira Jones-Matousek - Productivity, Challenges of Entrepreneurship, and Building a Brand
Jul 26, 2022
#43: Blue Benadum - Elite Marathon Running, Performance-Based Training, and Running Mechanics
Jul 19, 2022
#42: Aleksandar Jevtic - Trusting Artificial Intelligence, Our Future, and AI Ethics
Jul 12, 2022
#41: Alex Pasternack - Growing a Cannabis Brand, Federal Regulations, Critical Partnerships, and Licensing
Jul 05, 2022
#40: Steve Kozola - Pro Bellator Career, Teachings of Martial Arts, and Walking Away From Professional Fighting
Jun 28, 2022
#39: Trevor Mertens - BUMP Co-Founder, Growing a Coffee Brand, and the Art of Customer Service
Jun 21, 2022
#38: Chris Geissler - Corporate AI Integration, The Effect of Data Analytics on Society, and Singularity
Jun 14, 2022
#37: Dr. Jennifer Martin - How To Improve Sleep, Sleep Science, and Metrics For Sleep Habit Management
Jun 07, 2022
#36: Andy Torbet - Extreme Underwater Cave Diving, Stunt Doubling For James Bond, and Deathwishes vs. Curiosity
May 31, 2022
Episode 35: Solocast
May 23, 2022
Episode 34: Mac Mollohan
May 17, 2022
Episode 33: Gabe Kennedy
May 10, 2022
Episode 32: Max Hanson
May 03, 2022
Episode 31: Nick Martini
Apr 26, 2022
Episode 30: Julie Megler
Apr 19, 2022
Episode 29: Chloé Levray + Aliyah Abdullah
Apr 12, 2022
Episode 28: David Jackson
Apr 05, 2022
Episode 27: Terrance McKinney
Mar 29, 2022
Episode 26: Isaac Harvey
Mar 22, 2022
Episode 25: David Harris
Mar 15, 2022
Episode 24: Robert Mack
Mar 08, 2022
Episode 23: Scott Denning
Mar 01, 2022
Episode 22: Judy Turchin
Feb 21, 2022
Episode 21: James Fahselt
Feb 15, 2022
Episode 20: Hudson Maynard
Feb 08, 2022
Episode 019: Todd Anderson
Feb 01, 2022
Episode 018: Jason Kasper
Jan 25, 2022
Episode 017: Eddie Ifft
Jan 18, 2022
Episode 016: Matt Berenc
Jan 11, 2022
Episode 015: Courtney Byers
Jan 04, 2022
Episode 014: Will Buck
Dec 28, 2021
Episode 013: Ashley Bowman
Dec 21, 2021
Episode 012: Derek Teel
Dec 14, 2021
Episode 011: Chas Allen
Dec 07, 2021
Episode 010: JT Zen
Nov 30, 2021
Episode 009: Rena Gower
Nov 23, 2021
Episode 008: Rachel Mariotti
Nov 16, 2021
Episode 007: Josh Clay
Nov 09, 2021
Episode 003: Mike Karpenko
Nov 04, 2021
Episode 006: Kirk Matthews
Nov 02, 2021
Episode 005: Garret Jones
Oct 25, 2021
Episode 004: The Broke Agent
Oct 22, 2021
Episode 002: Nate Shemtov
Oct 05, 2021
Episode 001: Abe Maynard
Sep 28, 2021