Old Man On The Mat
by Tony Jones
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Mobility Drills Every Older Grappler Needs Right Now / Will Safford
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 92 episodes
- Mobility Drills Every Older Grappler Needs Right Now / Will Safford · 1 h 3 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" 🥋🔥 OVER 40? YOUR BJJ JOURNEY DOESN'T HAVE TO END BECAUSE OF PAIN! Chronic back pain, stiff joints, and limited mobility can make…
- YOU CAN'T OUT-TRAIN EVERYTHING! / JR ORTIZ MACROLIFE NATURALS · 45 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" As we get older, nutrition becomes an important part of supporting our training, recovery, and long-term health. JR Ortiz of…
- Stay Ready. Real-world self-defense. Resilience. Adaptability: Datu Tim Hartman on Martial Arts & Self-Defense · 1 h 18 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Stay Ready. Real-world self-defense. Resilience. Adaptability: Datu Tim Hartman on Martial Arts & Self-Defense Datu Tim Hartman…
- From Bullying to MMA Fighter: Sarah Oriza on Women’s Self-Defense 🔥 · 1 h 2 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Bullied as a Kid… Now She Teaches Women to Fight Back 🔥 | Sarah Orisa Sarah Oriza went from being bullied as a kid to becoming a…
- He Wasn’t Supposed to Make It… Then Everything Changed | Midwest Kong 🔥 · 1 h 4 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" From a troubled youth to martial artist, community leader, and men’s mental health advocate, Midwest Kong shares how adversity…
- Don’t Age Gracefully: Stay Dangerous | Rick on Martial Arts & Self-Defense · 54 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" 🥋 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker. Martial arts expert Rick joins Tony Jones to talk about real-world self-defense…
- TAP IN APP: Revolutionizing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training & Community / Drew Wills · 1 h 14 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Is This the Future of BJJ? The Tap In App Explained 🥋 Could technology change the way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms grow and connect…
- STOP MAKING EXCUSES! Get Fit at Any Age | Tonya Starman · 1 h 11 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Getting older isn't the problem. Giving up is. In this hard-hitting episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones sits down with…
- How Jiu-Jitsu Saved His Life & Inspired A Movement / Steven Hordinkski · 1 h 22 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu do more than teach self-defense? In this powerful episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones sits down…
- Michael Spyrou / The Martial Arts School Growth System Every Academy Owner Needs to See | AI, Marketing & Automation · 57 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Want to grow your martial arts school without working longer hours? In this episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones sits down…
- Train Smarter. Recover Better. Keep Fighting. | Nathan Ng · 1 h 22 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Train Smarter After 40 | Nathan Ng on Injury Recovery, Mobility & Martial Arts Longevity 🔥 The new episode of Old Man On The Mat…
- Why You're NEVER Too Old for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Shane Close | Graybeard Grapplers · 1 h 1 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Old But Not Dead... Just More Dangerous | Shane Close What if getting older actually made you a better martial artist? In this…
- The Adaptive Martial Arts Revolution: Brandon Ryan's Inspiring Journey · 51 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" For Brandon Ryan, martial arts isn't about belts, trophies, or proving people wrong. It's about helping others discover what…
- From Garage Mats to a Thriving Jiu-Jitsu Community | Daniel Nunez & Grapple Cove · 45 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones reconnects with Daniel Nunez of Grapple Cove to discuss the journey of building…
- From Depression to Dominance: Tiffany Trixtr's Journey of Empowerment · 60 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this powerful interview, Tiffany Trixtr shares how she transformed her life from depression into strength through martial…
- He started Jiu-Jitsu AFTER 40… and it changed everything / Damian Bunting · 1 h 6 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" On this episode of Old Man On The Mat, we sit down with Damian Bunting—whose journey from military and law enforcement into…
- Coach Cal on Mental Toughness, Faith & Building Winners | Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu Mindset · 1 h 24 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Strong body means nothing without a strong mindset. Coach Cal on Mental Toughness, Faith & Building Winners | Wrestling & Jiu…
- From Obese Kid to Martial Arts Master: Nakapan Phungephorn's Journey · 1 h 2 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this engaging interview, Nakapan Phungephorn shares his journey through martial arts, from overcoming childhood health…
- From Alcoholic to Self-Defense Coach: Christopher Ryan · 55 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Join us as Christopher Ryan shares his inspiring story of overcoming homelessness, addiction, and life challenges to becoming a…
- Kung Fu Kendra: A Journey of Resilience · 45 min"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this engaging conversation, Tony Jones interviews Kung Fu Kendra, a martial artist and author, who shares her journey into the…
