Join host Dave Meyer as he sits down with Sensei Mike Valentine, co-founder of Practical Martial Arts in Northern California. In this deep-dive conversation, Mike shares his unique approach to martial arts—one that goes far beyond punching and kicking. Discover how martial arts can build resilience, character, and real-world strength in kids, teens, and adults alike. Mike draws on decades of experience and a passion for neuroscience to explain how struggle, failure, and the right mindset can...
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Join host Dave Meyer as he sits down with Sensei Mike Valentine, co-founder of Practical Martial Arts in Northern California. In this deep-dive conversation, Mike shares his unique approach to martial arts—one that goes far beyond punching and kicking. Discover how martial arts can build resilience, character, and real-world strength in kids, teens, and adults alike. Mike draws on decades of experience and a passion for neuroscience to explain how struggle, failure, and the right mindset can...
From Bullied Kid to BJJ Legend: The Untold Story of John Will | Ep. 02
The Ageless Warrior Lab
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From Bullied Kid to BJJ Legend: The Untold Story of John Will | Ep. 02
Welcome to Episode 2 of our podcast, featuring an in-depth conversation between host David Meyer and his mentor, the legendary martial artist and instructor John Will. In this episode, John shares his extraordinary journey from being bullied as a child in Australia to becoming one of the most influential figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and martial arts education worldwide. John Will recounts his early days traveling through Southeast Asia, training in diverse martial arts styles, and fou...
The Ageless Warrior Lab
Join host Dave Meyer as he sits down with Sensei Mike Valentine, co-founder of Practical Martial Arts in Northern California. In this deep-dive conversation, Mike shares his unique approach to martial arts—one that goes far beyond punching and kicking. Discover how martial arts can build resilience, character, and real-world strength in kids, teens, and adults alike. Mike draws on decades of experience and a passion for neuroscience to explain how struggle, failure, and the right mindset can...
