SUMMARY
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Matt Thomas and they discuss state change management and its application in martial arts. State change management involves identifying and optimizing different states to achieve desired outcomes. They explore the use of breath work to manage states and prime the body for peak performance. Matt demonstrates the Fire Breath technique, which involves hyper ventilation-style breathing to psych up before a match. He also explains the Calm Down breath technique, which focuses on exhaling longer than inhaling to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. These techniques can be used in both training and competition to enhance performance. This conversation explores the connection between the body and mind and the impact of breathwork on performance in chess boxing and other activities. The guest, Matt, shares various breathing techniques for relaxation and peak performance, such as box breathing and the 4-7-8 breath. He explains how breathwork can help control the body's response to stress and improve focus and decision-making. The conversation also delves into the mental shift required in chess boxing and the importance of harmony and triumph in winning. Matt discusses the F.I.G.H.T. acronym for peak performance and the potential applications of breathwork in different situations. Lastly, he shares his efforts to grow the sport of chess boxing and offers resources for those interested in learning more about breathwork and state change management.
TAKEAWAYS
*Breathwork can have a significant impact on performance by controlling the body's response to stress and improving focus and decision-making.
*Different breathing techniques, such as box breathing and the 4-7-8 breath, can be used for relaxation and peak performance in various situations.
*In chess boxing, breathwork helps shift the brain's focus from spontaneous cognition to idea evaluation, improving performance in both chess and boxing.
*Harmony and triumph, rather than just winning, are important aspects of peak performance.
*Breathwork can be applied in different areas of life, such as difficult conversations or important presentations, to achieve desired states and outcomes.
*The sport of chess boxing is growing, and there are opportunities to participate in alternate formats, such as point sparring or non-contact versions.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:15 State Change Management
04:21 Tony Robbins and State Change
06:18 Breathing Techniques for State Change
12:34 Fire Breath Technique
20:05 Using Breath Work in Competition
23:14 The Effects of Breath Work
25:00 Calm Down Breath Technique
27:43 The Connection Between Body and Mind
28:48 Breathing Techniques for Relaxation
29:18 Different Breathing Techniques
31:32 The Benefits of Box Breathing
32:02 Using Breathwork in Boxing
33:23 The Mental Shift in Chess Boxing
34:25 Controlling Breath for Peak Performance
36:23 Breathwork for Different Personalities
38:17 The Importance of Harmony in Winning
39:39 The Impact of Mistakes on Performance
41:05 The F.I.G.H.T. Acronym for Peak Performance
44:17 Applying Breathwork in Various Situations
48:21 The Ripple Effect of Breathwork
50:57 Growing the Sport of Chess Boxing
53:41 Alternate Formats of Chess Boxing
56:20 The Value of Breathwork in Martial Arts
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In this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about a special Martial Journal Announcement with Justin Lee Ford.
Martial Journal Announcement - Episode 601 We have an offer that you can’t refuse. Well, sort of. Martial Journal and whistlekick Martial Arts Radio have something up their sleeves and it’s going to interest you both listeners and readers of Martial Arts content. In this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about a special Martial Journal Announcement with Justin Lee Ford. Listen to find out more!
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Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show from whistlekick):
1. "The biggest adversary in our life is ourselves. We are what we are, in a sense, because of the dominating thoughts we allow to gather in our head. All concepts of self-improvement, all actions and paths we take, relate solely to our abstract image of ourselves. Life is limited only by how we really see ourselves and feel about our being. A great deal of pure self-knowledge and inner understanding allows us to lay an all-important foundation for the structure of our life from which we can perceive and take the right avenues." ~ Bruce Lee
2. "Let nature take its course and your tools will strike at the right moment." ~ Bruce Lee
3. "Remember no man is really defeated unless he is discouraged." ~ Bruce Lee
4. "We are told that talent creates opportunity, yet it is desire that creates talent." ~ Bruce Lee
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In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students?
Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students - Episode 583
Every martial arts student is so different that school owners cannot tell how they are going to use their skills outside of class. Say, for example, the events in the hit series, Cobra Kai. If you are a martial arts school owner, do you need to have the knowledge of how your students use their skills? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students? Listen to learn more!
Show Notes
We mentioned Episode 514 featuring Cobra Kai’s Jon Hurwitz
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Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show from whistlekick):
Willie Nelson is famous for his country music. He is also a taekwondo practitioner.
1. "I take it not only a day at a time, but a moment at a time, and keep it at that pace. If you can be happy right now, then you’ll always be happy, because it’s always in the now" ~ Willie Nelson
2. "God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere." ~ Willie Nelson
3. "We are the same. There is no difference anywhere in the world. People are people. They laugh, cry, feel, and love, and music seems to be the commons denomination that brings us all together. Music cuts through all boundaries and goes right to the soul." ~ Willie Nelson
4. "I think it is just terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved winning seven Tour de France races while on drugs......When I was on drugs I couldn't even find my bike." ~ Willie Nelson
5. Regarding Martial arts, Do you think there is a difference between, a coach, an instructor or a teacher?
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Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show):
The Joke For Funday Friday
Let's look at some quotes from another famous actor/martial artist for black history month Wesley Snipes...
1. "I've been trying to keep the private life private. Not being savvy or trained on how to do good interviews like a politician, I thought it was wiser to follow my mother's advice: If you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all."-Wesley Snipes
2. "Nobody wants to get locked up, although 'locked up' is a matter of perspective. There can be people who are out who are in prison mentally and emotionally and worse off than those who are behind bars."-Wesley Snipes
3. "I've reduced a lot of the stress in my life. I've gotten rid of a lot of things. The light was turned on and a lot of the cockroaches started spinning. I swept them out the door. And sometimes you just have to throw things out because they carry a certain energy."-Wesley Snipes
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