The Adz Lison Method

Ben Powis is the CEO of Surfing England, he along with his team have put English surfing back on the world stage. Ben has made it his mission to source out sponsors, investors and funding streams to facilitate the multifaceted layers of the surfing community in England. In the podcast Ben and Adz discuss surfing and AI, judging, coaching and much more. Ben is an amazing guy, and in the conversatio...

Guy Bridge is one of the UK’s most talented and pioneering watermen — a professional kitesurfer and foil surfer from Exmouth, Devon, known for pushing the limits of wind and wave performance. Raised in a family of world-class kitesurfers, Guy has been carving through the air and sea since his early teens, quickly building a name on the international circuit for his technical precision, fearless ri...

Nick Christy is Jordys Smith's documentarian and surfing film maker, but above all else his friend. Adz and Nick delve into a conversation of what it is like videoing, photographing and documenting one of the World Surf League's best surfers in the last decade. Life with Jordy Smith on tour, some of the best and worst places to film on the Championship Tour. Adz and Nick also chat about Jiujitsu,...

Explore a journey of self-discovery and resilience as Adz delve's into the world of surfing, Jiu Jitsu, and personal growth. From setting up a gym in Exmouth to embracing the challenges of life transitions, this discussion highlights the importance of staying anchored and finding passion. Discover how the power of connection and a simple phone call can make a difference in someone's life. Adz disc...

Chris Burns is black belt under Rickson Gracie. In the podcast Chris discussed his life in Sydney, Australia, his journey into jujitsu, and the importance of mastering martial arts fundamentals. Chris and Adz also discussed the evolution of martial arts training, the relationship between martial arts and social media, and the focus on self-defence principles rather than sport-oriented techniques. ...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as Adz and Damo delve into the world of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges faced by those who dare to build their own paths. From the struggles of setting up a business to the importance of pausing and appreciating achievements, this discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked need for self-reflection and celebration in the pursuit of...

Merry Christmas to you all, this week Adz and Chris delve into a few subject of jiujitsu and grappling. They talk about BJJ belt jealousy, training music, training consistency, YouTube vs Paid Content and there favourite grapplers. Enjoy Baby, HO HO HO.

James Malone is a Former Royal Marine Commando and served 4 years in the Corps. James served on Operation Herrick 9 where half of his section were either killed or injured during the tour. Since leaving James had a varying number of jobs but went back to his calling of film making. He currently is in the final stages of his newest film Once We Were Warriors. This is the films premise: “10 years af...

This week Adz and Steve delve into a cool conversation on why surfers lie about their surfing ability, transitioning from beginner to a competent surfer, why we surf and the benefits.  Adz also describes an experience with a shark attaxk in New Zealand and much much more. Enjoy

Grappling with Chris & Adz focuses on the world of grappling. In this new segment podcast Chris & Adz chat about : Gradings ( the thing your not supposed to talk about in BJJ), Getting new people to train in your gym New students rolling vs coloured belts rolling Training at 100% vs training at 50%   This was a fun podcast to do, so please enjoy, leave a review and comment on our socials,...

We are back, and I have a Co-Host for the surfing episodes in the form of Steve Hayes. Steve has surfed all over the world from Indonesia to Hawaii. The combination of our stories and life experiences will be a platform for some great stories. In this episode we talk about why the podcast has had time off, wipeouts and some war stories. Enjoy.

James Stott is a former Royal Marines Commando. Best know for reaching the finals of Britains Got Talent in 2020 for being a fantastic and entertaining magician. James and Adz delve into how James became interested in magic, became a Royal Marines Commando in the golden age of war fighting for a generation, and how these paths have led him down a more spiritual path with meditation, breath-work an...

TRIGGER WARNINGS Micheal Weetman is the head of a Charitable organisation called Roll to Recovery. RtoR was created to help people deal with alcohol, substance miss use and mental health through the art of Submission grappling. Micheal is also a Army Veteran, Adz and Mike talk in depth of some ways to deal with addiction, mental health whilst pursuing the art of jiujitsu and grappling. They also c...

Pat Langdon Dark is a Professional Surfer. Originating from Porthcawl in Wales, Pat rips, currently on the Great Britain Surf team, Pat speaks to Adz from a surf camp in Portugal.  Adz and Pat talk about Kelly Slaters retirement, surf coaching, WQS, Olympics and a plethora of other subjects. Enjoy.

Adam Norris is a North Devon based photographer/videographer. Over the last few years he has grown in popularity and creating some amazing surf footage that is moody, moving and inspiring. In the podcast Adz and Adam talk about his journey into ocean photography, his gear he uses and how he has been able to film some of the most iconic surfers the UK like Reuben Ash, Josh Ash, Stanley Norman, Will...

Sam Chidwick is a Podiatrist, BJJ Purple Belt, Surfer and the owner of Warrior Grips, as sock designed to reduce the risk of ankle and foot injuries in a plethora of sports. Ads and Sam discuss injuries in surfing and BJJ and q host of other subjects.   Enjoy.   Warrior Grips Link HERE

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, the marine biologist who coined the term “Blue Mind.” His groundbreaking research has uncovered a variation of ways in which our connection to water profoundly impacts our well-being and cognitive abilities. Through his book “Blue Mind : How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do" Dr Nichols...

Liz McConaghy is from a small town in County Down Noethan Ireland, spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was also the only female crewman’ on the Chinook wing for four years. Liz became the longest serving female chinook crew member and during her career deployed to Afghanistan ten times. Liz is...

Anthony Mullally is a breathwork practitioner. A former Professional Rugby League player now retired, found breathwork as a performance enhancing and wellness tool he utilised during his career. He now teaches breathwork to Professional Surfers, Pro Grapplers, Olympians and Corporations. His no nonsense approach to wellness makes Ant very unique and inclusive to everyone. Ant and Adz delve into ho...

Dan Bassett is a unique guy, a former Royal Navy serviceman, old school Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Close Protection Officer and Owner of Mr Bassets Grapplers Soap. In the podcast Dan and Adz chat about how Dan used to take MMA fights after limited training as he "just used to like a scrap". A little on life and philosophy and how he started a business in Grappling Soap. This was a fun one to do a...

Leigh Remedios is a pioneer of grappling and MMA in the UK. He started training martial arts back in the early 1990's and fought his first MMA pro fight circa 1997. He is the epitome of a modern day grappling guru.  He now teaches, trains and competes on numerous events still, also being asked to teach at seminars all over the world. Leigh and I delve into the intricacies of grappling, gym affilia...

Nick Tiscoe is a Brazilan Jiujitsu Black Belt under Maricio Gomes and Kevin Capel, he runs his own academy in Newquay, Cornwall North Shore Jiujitsu. Newquay is renowned for being the surfing mecca here in the UK and is an apt place for Nick to live and have his academy located.  I say this as Nick was also a Professional free surfer and is still chasing waves today. In this conversation Adz and n...

One of the most influential Martial Artists of the past two decades, John Will’s accomplishments within the industry are prolific. In the seventies and early eighties he trained extensively throughout Indonesia, Thailand, India and Japan. He was a multi-style Black Belt back when such things just did not happen. In the 80’s he founded Blitz, Australia’s Leading Martial Arts Magazine, which has sin...

Beau Bromham is talking to Adz this week. Beau is a North Devon, UK surfing performance coach that is working as part of the English Surf Team to develop young groms to smash it on the big stage of surf competition. Beau is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt under Yama Jiujitsu.   Beau is a former British Surf Team member and competitor himself, along as being a RNLI Beach Lifeguard. In the podca...

Sidmouth UK Surfers Liam Morgan and Will Foster run a mindfulness podcast called The Mindful Surfer Podcast. In the podcast Adz, Liam and Will approach the subjects of surfing mindfulness, getting stoked of rubbish waves, line-up vibes, equipment and some other weird and wonderful tangents. Let those eardrums get massaged and soothed by some bumbling lyrical gangstery !