So you think you can fight?

If you’ve never played guitar, do you think it would be wise to challenge a guitar player to a guitar dual? If you’ve never written a line of code, do you think you could code better than a coder who works for Google?  What about a coder who works for a local business?  What about … Continue reading So you think you can fight?

Experiments with Alcohol

The Challenge Every year, starting the day after my birthday, I like to set a challenge for myself. This year I took a two month fast from alcohol. I’m not a heavy drinker, but I am a regular drinker. It’s hard not to be when you play in a country band. Busch Light is often … Continue reading Experiments with Alcohol

GMBA 27 – Self-Defense for the Mind -Five Mental Principles of Jiu Jitsu that can Benefit Anyone

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Elite Sports Ultra Light Gi Review

The fine folks over at Elite Sports and Born Tough Apparel reached out to Mick and me a few weeks back to let us know they were fans of the podcast and thought we might be a good fit for their products.   This weekend I received an OD Green Gi in the mail that they … Continue reading Elite Sports Ultra Light Gi Review

GMBA 23 – Clinging to the Dream – Jeff Hoggan on Beating the Odds, Playing in the NHL, and Leading Professional Athletes

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GMBA 19 – Unbreakable Lessons – Thom Shea on training Navy SEALs, learning from failure and becoming Unbreakable

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GMBA 18 – Notorious Roots – Owen Roddy on Training Conor McGregor, Growing up in Ballymun and Seeking out Discomfort.

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GMBA 14 – Mental Toughness – Leffy Gaston talks needles in his eyes, being banned for life from K-State University, and how to appreciate what you have.

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GMBA 9 – Jiu Jitsu for Life – Scott Thompson on training with Rickson Gracie, the early days of Jiu Jitsu, and how Jiu Jitsu is like life

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