Ryron Gracie is kind of a big deal.
One could even say this week’s Brute Podcast guest has Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his blood, as this legend in the sport also shares ancestry with its original creator, Hélio Gracie (yup, he’s grandfathered in—literally).
Listening to Ryron talk, you can tell he is a calm, collected and self-aware individual—all of which he attributes to his experiences training in the sport of jiu-jitsu. For him, it’s more than a sport. It’s a lifestyle. Listen to this week’s episode for a more in-depth look at his beginnings, from a childhood spent growing up practicing jiu-jitsu in his garage to how he’s developed a set of principles that can be applied to multiple disciplines, life included.
Topics:
11:40 – Childhood
23:10 – Grandfather Hélio/How to deal with stress
33:15 – Disneyland Melon, composure and how to control thoughts/actions
46:45 – Mistakes in jiu-jitsu, myths, learning about yourself
54:30 – Letting go, experiencing
1:01:00 – Key principles of efficiency in jiu-jitsu
1:06:40 – Common mistakes in jiu-jitsu
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Welcome to the awakening of functional bodybuilding.
Marcus Filly, the founder of Revival Strength, joins the Brute Podcast for a second time to take us to ground zero of functional bodybuilding. Marcus began his health and wellness journey while attending med school but soon realized, through all the long readings and lectures, that his intended path in the field was meant for something more.
So he made the decision to say goodbye to med school and find a more fulfilling way to apply his love for health and fitness. Since then, he has competed at the CrossFit Games six times and founded Revival Strength—the leader in functional bodybuilding.
In this episode, Marcus enlightens us on what it means to train for longevity, how to find a sustainable training program year-round and what it truly means to look good and move well. So you can close your books, because this episode is all about the application.
Topics:
15:00 – Ashram and meditation
20:45 – Stepping away from med school
32:00 – Introduction to CrossFit
36:30 – The awakening of functional bodybuilding
51:00 – Looking good and moving well
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The dream team is back, and this time, the Cazayouxs went keto. Adee Cazayoux, CEO of Working Against Gravity, joins her husband and Brute Podcast host, Michael Cazayoux, on this week’s episode to give us a breakdown of their experience on the Ketogenic Diet.
Together they’re sharing a firsthand look at their keto journey in an effort to help those who are back and forth about starting the low-carb diet to make a decision if the transition is right for them.
If you can’t get enough of this duo, be sure to check out these throwback guest appearances with Adee Cazayoux: 6 Steps to Personal Development, Sex, Connection and Desire and How to Stay Lean and Add Muscle.
Topics:
01:00 – Nutrition recap
08:00 – The keto experiment
19:30 – Transitioning to low carb
32:12 – Finding the right diet for you
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info@workingagainstgravity.com
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Just like the progression of any relationship, your ability to advance in gymnastics relies on fundamentals—as in, to show off your expert form, you first need to build a solid foundation.
In true doctor fashion, Head of Brute Gymnastics Dr. Nick Sorrel joins this week’s Brute podcast to dissect the more advanced movements of the sport to help set you up for success. He also jumps into the differences between strength and skill to discuss how each plays a role in improving your performance.
If you’re craving more of Sorrel’s wisdom, you can queue up his other appearances on the Brute Strength podcast: What Is Brute: Fundamentals of Gymnastics, PRing Your Muscle Up, Gymnastics Programming 101.
Topics:
11:10 – The Four Burners Theory
24:00 – 12 Rules of Life
30:10 – Key gymnastics principles
48:40 – Mistakes in training
53:20 – Dissecting the muscle-up
Links:
The Perfect Day Formula – Craig Ballantyne (Free copy)
Books:
Deep Work – Cal Newport
Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport
Atomic Habits – James Clear
The Perfect Day Formula – Craig Ballantyne
12 Rules of Life – Jordan Peterson
Tools of Titans – Tim Ferris
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