Abe Maynard

The Mayn Idea Podcast

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

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Abe Maynard

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#152: Marcelo Garcia - Submitting Cancer, The Power of Community, and The Future of Grappling 29.11.2024 53:46

Marcelo Garcia is a 4x ADCC Champion, 5x Jiu Jitsu Champion, and the 3rd inductee into the ADCC hall of fame. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Marcelo Garcia's Instagram PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#151: Dante Leon - Andy Varela Matchup , ADCC, CJI, Strength Training, and The Undeniable Work Ethic of Team Pedigo 01.10.2024 1:10:02

Dante Leon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and NoGi competitor from Canada. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Dante Leon's Instagram PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn I...

#150: Adele Fornarino - Breaking Limbs, Dominating ADCC, and the Power of Female Grappling 17.09.2024 1:10:34

Adele Fornarino is the 2024 55kg ADCC Champion. She trains out of Atos HQ in San Diego, and Absolute MMA in Melbourne Australia. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Adele Fornarino&#39...

#149: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa - 11x World Masters Champion, Optimal Training Structure, Gi vs. No Gi, ADCC, CJI, and the Future of Jiu Jitsu 10.09.2024 1:10:56

Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa is an 11x World Masters Champion, 14x Pan Ams Champion, Head Coach, and Co-Owner of Double Five Jiu Jitsu. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Rafael For...

#148: Jake O'Driscoll - Aussie Rules 03.09.2024 1:18:42

Jake O'Driscoll is a jiu jitsu black belt under Edilson Moraes, and owner of Essence Jiu Jitus in Perth, Australia. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" BUY A SHOW RASHGUARD: ⁠Limited Supply. No Restock.⁠...

#147: Dr. Drew Courtney - Lowering Injury Risk Without Reducing Activity, and How Drew Put Me Back Together 27.08.2024 1:31:34

Dr. Drew Courtney is a Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Co-Owner of DBC Fitness in Carlsbad, CA. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" BUY A SHOW RASHGUARD: Limited Supply. No Restock. EPISODE L...

#146: Proper Training Footwear, Spinal Stenosis and Herniation Rehab Protocol, Injury Inevitability, and The Power of Hips in Jiu Jitsu 13.08.2024 57:02

Disclaimer: If you have suffered an injury, please consult with your physician, or physical therapist, in advance of adopting any corrective exercise protocol. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides : 20% off w/code "MAYN" ⛷️ The Ski System - Strength and Conditioning Programs for skiers: EPISODE LINKS: My Cervical Health Protocol (blog post w/videos) #89 - Dr. Kickass (Mike...

#145: Priit Mihkelson - Priit's Utopia, Jiu Jitsu Defense, and Myths About Turtle Position 06.08.2024 1:42:24

Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Jiu Jitsu black belt under Matt Thornton at SBG who got his second degree from Chris Haueter, and awarded himself his third degree. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS:...

#144: Brandon Walensky - Universal Tap System, Baiting, Setting Traps, and Fostering True Jiu Jitsu Practitioners 30.07.2024 1:23:45

Brandon Walensky is a second degree jiu jitsu black belt under Clark Gracie and Judo Black belt under Paula Fernando. Owner of Walensky Jiu Jitsu Academy in San Marcos CA SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LIN...

#143: Doctor Kickass - BJJ Injury Risk Reduction, Knee Injuries, Accessories, and the Physical Therapist's Case for Ecological Jiu Jitsu 23.07.2024 1:23:12

Mike Piekarski is a Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and former MMA Fighter. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Mike's Instagram: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3d24563z⁠ W...

#142: Greg Souders - Ecological Dynamics, and the Constraints Led Approach to Jiu Jitsu 16.07.2024 1:47:45

Greg Sounders is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Coach at Standard Jiu Jitsu. Greg uses ecological dynamics to skill acquisition through the constraints led approach. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: ⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn⁠ - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: ⁠https://www.parryathletics.com⁠ - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Greg Souders&...

#141: Jared Wade - 2023's Winningest Blue Belt, 3 Tips For Beginners, Atos, Intelligent Training, and Defining "Hard Work" 09.07.2024 1:10:00

Jared Wade is a jiu jitsu purple belt under Professor Andre Galvao at Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, California. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: ⁠Jared's Instagram PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M...

#140: Morphues M7, Juggernaut BJJ, and Wearable BJJ Tech Review, Pre/Post-Training Nutrition, UFC 303 Reaction, CJI vs. ADCC Opinion 02.07.2024 1:35:51

Disclaimer: Morpheus Training, Juggernaut AI, nor Garmin pay me for placement. These are merely products I'm using and love. They help me level up my training, manage recovery, and perform at my best. To support the show, check out the sponsor below, or donate on the website. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN"...

#139: Chris Burns - Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Conformity, Guns, Knives, and Self Defense 25.06.2024 1:25:37

Chris Burns is a jiu jitsu black belt under Master Rickson Gracie. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Chris Burns' Instagram PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#138: Samir Chantre - CJI vs. ADCC Breakdown, Belt Rankings, and Why the Gi Lives Forever 18.06.2024 2:03:58

Samir Chantre is a jiu jitsu black belt and manager to some of grappling's biggest stars. He is also the co-founder of Ares Jiu Jitsu. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Samir Chantre's Instagram PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mayn Idea Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#137: David Zavik - Food Sensitivity Testing, Blood Panels, and Reducing Indigestion for Sports Performance 10.06.2024 1:22:28

David Zavik is the CEO of Immuno Labs. Immuno Labs offers food and environmental sensitivity testing for patients with chronic health conditions to identify undiagnosed underlying causes due to allergies and sensitives. Food sensitivity testing is a growing sector in human optimization, helping athletes to better understand what foods allow them to perform at their best. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Na...

#136: Gabriel Sousa [Audio Only] - Leaving the Favela, ONE 167, and the Mindset to Accomplish Anything 04.06.2024 54:46

Gabriel Sousa is a jiu jitsu black belt, 2022 ADCC silver medalist, and ONE Submission Grappling competitor. He faces Mikey Musumeci at ONE 167 on June 8th in Bangkok, Thailand. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Ga...

#135: Joshua Settlage - Best Strength Training Structure for BJJ, BJJ Wearable Technology, Nasal Breathing, and Athletic Performance 28.05.2024 1:32:04

Joshua Settlage is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, jiu jitsu practitioner, former wrestler, and creator of The Strength Matrix program, which helps grapplers reduce the risk of injury and elevate their game on the mats. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathle...

#134: Sergio Hernandez - Street Tested Jiu Jitsu, Originality, Graffiti, and the Value of Apprenticeship 21.05.2024 1:14:44

Sergio Hernandez is the owner of Pops Tattoo Shop in City Heights San Diego. He is a jiu jitsu black belt under Baret Yoshida, and has competed in the boxing ring, mma octagon, and on the jiu jitsu mats against some of the sports greatest competitors. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://...

#133: Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero - Jiu Jitsu Lineage, Finding Chito Vera, Judo, and BJJ Stand Up 14.05.2024 1:09:54

Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero is a jiu jitsu black belt and professor from Ecuador. He is a staple in the Alliance Jiu Jitsu family. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Fernando's Instagram PODCAST INFO: ⁠...

#132: David Garmo - "Success" in Jiu Jitsu, Why Style Matters, and The Branding Explosion 07.05.2024 1:38:47

David Garmo is a jiu jitsu black belt, ADCC Competitor, and owner of Assembly Jiu Jitsu in Detroit, Michigan. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: David's Instagram Assembly Jiu Jitsu PODCAST INFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#131: Joel Jameson - The Godfather of Conditioning for MMA and Grappling 30.04.2024 1:09:56

Joel Jamieson is the Founder of Morpheus Training Systems , and 8 Weeks Out , as well as a best-selling author. He is a celebrated conditioning specialist who has designed conditioning programs for some of the UFC's biggest names, including one of the bantamweight division's most dominant fighters of all time, Demetrious Johnson. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://...

#130: Chad Wesley Smith - Strength For BJJ, Gi vs. NoGi Myths, and How to Manage Intensity for Grappling 23.04.2024 1:16:41

Chad Wesley Smith is the Owner of Juggernaut Training Systems, Juggernaut AI, and the Juggernaut BJJ App. He is a 2x National Champion Shot Putter, and former Professional Power Lifter SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LI...

#129: Andrew Tackett - ADCC Reflections, Fear, Faith, Anxiety, Conditioning, Smart Recovery, and Family Dynamics 16.04.2024 1:20:58

Andrew Tackett is a jiu jitsu black belt and nogi competitor under Rodrigo Cabral. He recently won ADCC West Coast Trials and punched his ticket for the ADCC Finals in August. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN" EPISODE LINKS: Andr...

#128: Tommy Schultz - Jiu Jitsu, Killers of The Flower Moon, Wildland Fire Fighting, and Being a Dreamer 09.04.2024 58:04

Tommy Schultz is an actor, jiu jitsu competitor, and academy owner from Ada, Oklahoma. He recently starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Killers of the Flower Moon. SHOW SPONSORS: 💪 BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mayn - 20% off w/code "MAYN" 🩳 PARRY Athletics: https://www.parryathletics.com - 15% off w code "MAYN&...