 Start off the New Year clean Going back to basics The great refresher Simplicity Something to gain Disguising repetition A competitive year Just after my birthday The means to what I want to do better Avoid confusion by substituting or replacing Adding gradually. Do not rush Benchmarking A caviate but what I’ve learned Age and time will always be against you The value is in the process and the maintenance plan Use your training in everything Making use of your time Give your training to the brand new year Enjoy the process SUBSCRIBE If these podcasts benefitted you in any way, please subscribe. It lets me know I'm helping others. CONNECT Website: http://www.ervinquintin.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guroespadaInstagram: https://www.instagram/guroespada TRAIN WITH ME Impact website: https://www.impact-athletes.com

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How to Take on the New Year | S2E1

Evolving to the next level. Thoughts on returning. Thanks for the support! How am I going about it Thank you to my students for the continued support Still on the same mission The next evolution. Season 2 SUBSCRIBE If these podcasts benefitted you in any way, please subscribe. It lets me know I'm helping others. CONNECT Website: http://www.ervinquintin.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guroespadaInstagram: https://www.instagram/guroespada TRAIN WITH ME Impact website: http://www.impact-athletes.com

Season 2 Prelude | S2E0

In this episode, I decided to take a break from dressing up an intro or outro. Instead, focus on how simple works and that being natural is ideal. All training has to offer Value of letting go Context of the first experience Value of process Wisdom's currency Less worry. More development Test of being comfortable Preparedness Train now Just practice SUBSCRIBE If these podcasts benefitted you in any way, please subscribe. It lets me know I'm helping others. CONNECT Website: http://www.ervinquintin.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guroespadaInstagram: https://www.instagram/guroespada TRAIN WITH ME Impact website: http://www.impact-athletes.com

EP 29 - One Thing I'd Say to a First Time Competitor

 How are you doing? Balancing energy avoiding burn out Motivation when energy is low How do we maintain consistency The setup When do you want to prepare Rules that we follow The rules most likely to be broken Dependable and already setup Remembering your agreement How to enhance your setup SUBSCRIBE If these podcasts benefitted you in any way, please subscribe. It lets me know I'm helping others. CONNECT Website: http://www.ervinquintin.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guroespadaInstagram: https://www.instagram/guroespada TRAIN WITH ME Impact website: http://www.impact-athletes.com

EP 28 - Don't Break Your Rules

 Happy New Year 2019 Emphasizing getting it done Slow to smooth then smooth to fast Allowing muscle memory to gain strength Where going fast comes from Making coffee and multitasking Its all in the details Transitioning from learning mode to application mode Properly using priority Mistakes happen when you rush Take off to a whole new level 

EP 27 - Rushing Versus Going Fast

Finances is a sensitive subject and being open to discuss it is even more sensitive. In this episode, I open myself up to sharing my opinions and perspective with the danger of being criticized. My hope is that the message is received and not taken as being told what to do. Let’s talk discipline Quick look at class structure Consistency over intensity Financial discipline awareness Practicing technique details Ranking system a parallel idea The act of self discipline Translating the opponent Awareness in levels of preparation Disciplining your freedom Emotions at the time of struggle Overlay your training Structure and boundaries Protecting time and finding agreements Planning goals Training purposes Separation and consolidation SUBSCRIBE If these podcasts benefitted you in any way, please subscribe. It lets me know I'm helping others. CONNECT Website: http://www.ervinquintin.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guroespadaInstagram: https://www.instagram/guroespada TRAIN WITH ME Impact website: http://www.impact-athletes.com

EP 26 - Using Martial Arts Discipline in Finances and Relationships

So to give a time reference and not to confuse anyone about this clip I’m mixing into this episode, this is right after finishing up with fight practice which is held right after advanced class. I considered not using it, but I think it would benefit anyone that is going through some doubt. Catch your breath Keep your head on straight Practice fighting in fight practice Keep open mindedness When you get frustrated, thats the training Bring you into the fight The most vulnerable part of training Don't walk into the fight outnumbered Remember you opted in SUBSCRIBE If these podcasts benefitted you in any way, please subscribe. It lets me know I'm helping others. CONNECT Website: http://www.ervinquintin.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guroespadaInstagram: https://www.instagram/guroespada TRAIN WITH ME Impact website: http://www.impact-athletes.com

EP 25 - Fight Practice Don't Fight Yourself

 Intimidated? Is it me? The effects of integrity How to hold to your word Accountability partner What the coach is for What amateur levels are for Put yourself out there You can find me in Virginia Beach at Impact Martial Arts Academy doing what I love to do.  

EP 24 - Why Would You Be Scared to Talk to Someone You Respect

In this episode, I welcome back Carlos David Oliveira back to the podcast to share his story on how he got into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how it became his lifestyle. Knowing about limitations Starting out in Capoeira Giving up martial arts for surfing The surf gang and a first encounter UFC and the VHS tape Finding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its initial costs Trading the surf board for lessons First gi getting destroyed When the money ran out The agreement Cleaning your feet and the second gi Mom Teaching as a white belt and being tested by others From nothing to something Struggling and making the decision to become a professional The invitation to come to the United States Learning English and trying to teach in English Moving to Richmond Realizing the responsibility to represent Honor and respect Seeing BJJ culture changing in the modern day Trash talking and bad attitudes Poor character turning potential students off A message for those that want to start but haven’t yet Carlos David Oliveira Website: www.evolutionfightteam.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlosdavid.oliveira  

EP 23 - Carlos David Oliveira on How BJJ Became a Lifestyle

 What is the OODA loop? The formula of class and how sparring fits into the OODA loop Moving our training from the conscious world to the subconscious world Seeing your options, decide on them then act Be first How to use your trusted training partners How to embrace bad consequences Be a scientist when it comes to decisions Bridge the time between deciding and acting; making the time shorter How are you taking the consequences on the decisions you make in sparring Are you coachable although you have skill Flowing with whatever happens The answer through perseverance Leveraging help properly Are you frequently sparring to improve your capabilities? Getting stronger at one detail at a time The potency of competition What did you do that was good and what could you improve on? Train with improvement in mind Be open to the unfavorable 

EP 22 - How to Improve Decision Making Skills with the OODA Loop

 Shadow boxing The hardest thing to do in martial arts Making yourself happy What you wanted to do in the first place Criticisms Make your choice Don’t work harder, work... Getting through the wall Giving yourself patience Bling! If I can do it, you can do it 

EP 21 - What is the Right Way

 Difficulty and challenges of training A new difficult question; almost an unfair question The acceptable answer for an instructor A memory of Crossfit Building technique then take the challenge Getting to practice perseverance Earning it not having it given Believing you can do it Parents train too Tip for parents on what we can tell children Eyedroppers Winning by inches, not by the mile Respecting and appreciating beginners allowing themselves to win Changing perspectives Working out some more Self accountability Pullups for failure Not waiting for failure, go for it If you’re going to control our own lives, control the failures too Go after it and know you’re in control of it  

EP 20 - Its Supposed to be Hard

 Introduction to Roberto Traven How do you keep motivated all these years? Training is part of life The different motivation sources Bringing back students that may have lost motivation Balance and support for his son Thoughts on YouTube Importance of having a strong foundation Basics and progression Keeping motivation Advice Final thoughts on self motivation Roberto Traven BJJ HQ: https://www.facebook.com/Team-Roberto-Traven-Headquarters-366739296750895/ Special thanks to Phoenix Fitness and Martial Arts for letting me setup shop in their office to have the interview after the seminar!

EP 19 - Roberto Traven on Self Motivation and Strong Foundations

I’ve got another episode for you. You’ll have to excuse me because I made a pretty bad technical error when setting up the recording. What was the mistake? The track that held my voice got dropped somehow. For the most part, I asked questions to get thoughts shared and I’d say a very good majority of the episode is in tact though. You’ll catch the edits in the middle as to keep the flow going without causing too much confusion. So thanks for sticking with it and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. I want everyone to meet, if you haven’t already met him , Andrew Smith of Revolution BJJ in Richmond VA. When we first were introduced, we started talking about competitions and how he went from being an extremely active competitor to evolving his martial arts practice. Listen in on how that happened. Getting started in grappling and the pathway to competition From Wrestling to Judo to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginning to favor BJJ competition The need of immersion Challenges faced on wanting to compete Segue away from competing The evolution into coaching * Edit 1: I asked how a martial arts class environment affects the student Thoughts on the scaling of training Leadership for students * Edit 2: Student spectrum from fitness oriented, the artist and, what I like to call the head rippers The art through innovation and stoicism * Edit 3: How to balance the “head rippers” * Edit 4: Similar question about the learner that wants to unlock the aggression needed for competition Focus and effectiveness. Being a rock. Being water The long game student Calling out the imbalanced behavior * Final Edit: The yin and yang of BJJ. Both sides giving the contrast needed on choosing the lifestyle Final thoughts of BJJ philosophy Contact Andrew Smith andrew@revolutionbjj.com Revolution BJJ  

EP 18 - Andrew Smith on Evolving from Competition

After a return trip from Des Moines Iowa, it was time to translate some experiences and how it translates from our training to the real world Getting setup Warming up to fight Round 1 strategy What happens after round 1 A pet peeve Round 2 endurance Reminders of their plan, not mine Undestanding the fear of fatigue Round 3 finishing strong How to use lessons learned Good students listen to their coach Translations Setting up for the work day Properly warm up in the morning Round 1 of the work day How to use the first break The end of the work day Using the second break What is round 3 Using your training to ask questions Knowing if you fought well  

EP 17 - Round 1...Fight!

Coming to you from Virginia Beach, this podcast is for martial artists who want to make the most out of their training. Making it more than just a martial art practice but to make it a complete lifestyle. It is for those that look to sharpen and discipline the mind inside and outside the school.

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