The Ageless Warrior Lab

In this gripping episode of Ageless Warrior Lab, BJJ Black Belt and Dirty Dozen member Dave Meyer takes you on a journey through the heart of Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath, sharing powerful stories of animal rescue, courage, and the raw reality of fear. Discover how martial arts wisdom and real-life crisis experiences reveal the difference between fear and danger, and learn practical strategies to...

EP.Join David Meyer and John Will as they sit down with the legendary Rigan Machado—one of the most influential figures in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a key member of the iconic Machado and Gracie families. In this in-depth interview, Rigan shares his journey from growing up in a house full of future BJJ champions, to dominating competitions in Brazil, pioneering Jiu Jitsu in the United States, and wo...

Unlock the secrets to true confidence with Dave Meyer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and martial arts champion. In this episode, Dave shares powerful stories from the mat, including lessons from legends like Gene LeBelle and the Machado brothers, and reveals the real difference between confidence, underconfidence, and overconfidence. Discover practical tools to build lasting confidence, avoid the...

Step into a transformative conversation between BJJ Black Belt David Meyer and world-renowned author and spiritual teacher Dan Millman, best known for "Way of the Peaceful Warrior." In this episode of the Ageless Warrior Lab, discover how martial arts, mindfulness, and self-awareness can unlock your true potential—no matter your age or background. Dan Millman shares his journey from worl...

What if the secret to winning—on the mat, in business, and in life—wasn’t about overpowering your opponent, but about understanding them better than they understand themselves? In this episode, BJJ World Champion and entrepreneur David Meyer shares the life-changing lesson he learned from a crushing defeat at the World Championships in Rio. Discover how the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can he...

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of transforming adversity into opportunity. Join us as we follow a journey from the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rio, through nonprofit challenges, to the heart of animal rescue during Hurricane Katrina. Discover how setbacks, injuries, and unexpected obstacles can become the very fuel for growth, resilience, and success. You’ll hear personal stories of...

Welcome to Episode 2 of our podcast, featuring an in-depth conversation between host Dave Meyer and his mentor, the legendary martial artist  instructor Professor John Will. John is one of the first non-Brazilians to be awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu making  him a member of the BJJ Dirty Dozen (a term he coined), and he is one of the first non-Brazilians to ever be awarded the prestig...

Welcome to the Ageless Warrior Lab! In this episode, BJJ Black Belt and Dirty Dozen member Dave Meyer reveals the secrets to getting better, faster—on the mats, in business, and in life. Drawing on decades of martial arts experience, Dave shares three powerful rules that separate those who dabble from those who dominate. Whether you're a Brazilian Jiujitsu practitioner, an entrepreneur, or an...

Welcome to the Ageless Warrior Lab podcast! In this debut episode, I share my personal journey from a childhood in Los Angeles studying martial arts, to becoming a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and my unexpected path into animal welfare and tech entrepreneurship.  You'll hear stories about training with legends, building a global nonprofit, and the life lessons I've learned alon...