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In this episode I catch up with long term friend and old sparring partner, Joe Sherriff. Joe is a pro boxer 14-1 and currently lives in my Marbella, Spain.  We discuss life as an amateur and how Joe got into boxing following a career threatening injury in Royal Marines training, which ultimately resulted in his medical discharge.  We also discuss Joe’s decision to move into the professional ranks and what life is like as a professional boxer. Joe is currently working on a new boxing gym, studio and fight camp based in Marbella, which is due to open in the next month.  Apologies, there is a slight lag between the questions and answers due to a connection issue. However, the content of the podcast is still fantastic and enjoyable therefore, well worth a listen if you are a budding amateur boxer.  Enjoy

In this episode I catch up with an old friend Spencer Price, about his Gym clothing brand 365 Strength, his frustrating journey of misdiagnosis and battle with low testosterone since the young age of 38. Spencers open and honest account of how he dealt with the situation of being constantly dismissed and told by GP's that he had depression, and how he turned the situation around to develop a social media page to promote men's health and discuss TRT more openly.

In this episode of the podcast I jump across the Irish sea to chat everything Jui Jitsu with head coach of The Jui Jitsu Brotherhood-Belfast, Cole Porter. We discussed his own journey and the rise of BJJ in Northern Ireland, or as Cole would say “Our wee country”. We also delve into the various aspects of the belt system, stresses and frustrations and experiences he has had as a coach in the current COVID-19 environment. We also explore how BJJ is breaking down social & cultural barriers in Northern Ireland and the benefits of BJJ for men’s mental health, and important role it can play in developing confidence in younger athletes. Enjoy!

In today's episode, which I'll admit is not our usual run of the mill guest, despite his nickname in the professional snooker circuit. I chat with and discuss the sports mindset with Michael Holt, a professional snooker player. Michael is an old friend and he's been a consummate professional in the snooker world from an early age. We discussed the strategies he uses to remain focused when competing, controlling the fight or flight systems, avoiding negative thoughts, letting go and dealing with loss at the highest professional level of snooker. Enjoy!

In this episode I catch up with an old friend and work colleague Sean Cole. Sean is a former Royal Navy veteran who completed 24 years’ service achieving the highly specialised position as a physical training instructor, progressing to an exercise remedial instructor (ERI). After Sean completed his full service, he then opened up his own gym in Portsmouth (SC Vital Fitness), where a new journey and a whole new plethora of learning and coaching experiences presented itself.  This, for Sean is where the real education began. Some of the best lessons we can learn, are by doing and Sean discusses these openly in this episode. Enjoy!

In todays podcast episode I have a great chat with Dale Hardiman, a former Royal Marine, former MMA fighter and currently practicing Osteopath and clinical director of Hardiman Performance. Dales journey is a fascinating story over his transition from an Elite forces’ operator to becoming an Elite fighter with the BAMMA promotion. Dale is now running an Elite Osteopathic and Sports injury clinic out of Luton. Enjoy Should you wish to book an appointment with Hardiman Performance: https://hardimanperformance.com/

In today's episode I talk with Navan’s very own and only BJJ black belt coach and Professor. Keith Cooper from Coopers MMA. This one gets a bit political!!! However, we do discuss topics such as the early day training in the shed with Coach John Kavanagh, mental health, importance of training, finding your own path and sticking at it. The journey of a BJJ black belt. The stresses, strains, and rewards of running a Dojo, Gym, MMA club and the high relevance and importance of providing a positive role model for the younger generation. Enjoy!

In this episode, I chat with Professor David Iverson of Gracie Barra Tamworth about the start of BJJ in Birmingham under Braulio Estima. Career ending injuries, alcohol and substance misuse. The toll of working in social care and being able to move on and forwards. We also talk about pre-competition nerves and game plans.

In this episode I talked with my very first BJJ coach, James Dixon. James is a Gracie Barra black belt under Braulio Estima (Episode 11).  James is now also the head coach for Jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling and no Gi-grappling at Lions Gym in Coventry. We have a good catch up and chat all thing grappling, MMA, injury management and weight cutting in camps plus much more.

Todays podcast is a “NO HOLDS BARRED”, honest and frank discussion with Catch Wrestling champion, 2nd Degree BJJ black belt (under Eric Paulson) Chris Crossan. We discuss everything from troubled childhoods to religion, living and training in Brazil, Catch as Catch Can Wrestling, Axe attacks, gang attacks, pro wrestling, substance abuse and much, much more. Enjoy!