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 ✅Subscribe to whistlekick Martial Arts Radio on the following platforms: ?Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mVnZmf ?Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yHVdHQ ?Google: https://bit.ly/3kLSpo8 ✅You can find whistlekick on all social media platforms using the handle @whistlekick or visit our website at https://www.whistlekick.com or https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ilb5bxI_Bw

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