Barbells and Black Belts

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Dr. Kyle Wagner. Dr. Wagner is a PhD professor of Psychology (University of Minnesota Twin Cities) and instructs at the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH where he is the Chair of the Doctor of Education in the School Psychology Program. Dr. Kyle Wagner - University of Findlay:https://www.findlay.edu/search/faculty-st...

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Veteran and professional powerlifter, Nicole Potteiger! Nicole is a veteran of the US Army and now works for the Hancock County Veterans Affairs office. Our show topics include: Nicole's military background and work experience Nicole's powerlifting career and how the military has shaped her Struggles that Nicole...

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Dr. Larry Funke. Dr. Funke is a PhD professor of Engineering (University of Notre Dame) and instructs at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH.Dr. Lawrence Funke - Ohio Northern University:https://www.onu.edu/directory/larry-funke This show is dedicated to understanding the differences in why certain people join Jiu-Jitsu...

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Professor Gabriel Sanchez from Second Nature BJJ in Port Clinton, OH. Gabe is a 2nd degree black in Jiu-Jitsu and an academy owner as well. Gabe has been a life-long grappler, as a youth wrestler and later finding submission wrestling, Judo, and eventually Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This show is dedicated to the difference we...

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Professor Todd Williams from Monroe, Michigan. Todd is a former professional runner, winning multiple World Championship and competing in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic games. Professor Williams is also a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Luis Palhares) and he and his wife, Lindsey, run their academy...

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with retired United States Army veteran, General Michael Ferriter. General Ferriter served as commanding general of the United States Army Installation Management Command/U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management from 2011 until 2014. During his military career, which began in 1979, he has participated i...

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts host Tyler Beckley sits down with guest John Bowman from Bowman Throws! John is a 5-time All-American in collegiate Track & Field (Hurdles, Discus, and Hammer), a YouTube coach and creator with over 50,000 subscribers. He also runs a very successful online coaching resource through Patreon - Bowman Throws! Topics on the podcast include: John's ba...

In this episode of Barbells and Black Belts host Tyler Beckley sits down to talk with Olympian and BJJ black belt Todd Williams! Todd ran in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He's also the head instructor and owner of Monroe Jiu-Jitsu in Monroe, Michigan! Topics from their discussion include:- Todd's background in running and how it led him to BJJ- Mindset fo...

In this episode of Barbells and Blackbelts host Tyler Beckley sits down to talk with long-time MMA coach, business owner, and former professional fighter Gary Young. Topics from their discussion include: -MMA vs. BJJ cultures, training, and how things have changed over the years -Injuries in various sports including MMA, BJJ, football, and boxing -Opinions on bare knuckle fighting -The long road t...

In our very first episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley chats with Dr. Kyle Wagner (PhD of Psychology) from the University of Findlay about coaching, learning, and the mental side of BJJ.