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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
01:03 - Matt’s life story.
03:04 - An introduction to the Mittmaster system.
04:04 - Matt’s opinion on the most functional martial art styles.
05:30 - Martial arts that suit Matt best.
06:02 - The most practical form of self defence and situational awareness.
07:55 - The big lessons Matt learned from mentors during his life journey.
12:11 - Can you train yourself to endure pain?
14:33 - Dealing with the ego of high level martial artists.
17:57 - Advice for people who are in a performance plateau.
20:58 - A beginners mindset and what to expect in martial arts/combative situations.
25:09 - Matt’s perspective on confidence and fear.
36:45 - How Matt prepared for fights.
39:25 - Matt’s experience of training with Erik Paulson.
40:27 - How to sustain training into old age.
46:04 - Matt’s reflections on his fighting days.
47:15 - Stoic philosophy and Taoism.
48:53 - Fighting as an art.
49:42 - Flow state.
51:01 - Matt’s exposure to meditation and breathwork.
53:00 - Gaz’s fun fact about Wanderlei Silva.
54:26 - Training a fighter is hard work!
55.36 - What makes a good coach?
56:58 - The Ghost Elusive Combat System.
01:01:36 - Brain damage in combat sports and the risk of wearing gloves.
01:06:40 - The dynamics of a powerful punch.
01:10:45 - The importance of “aliveness” in testing the functionality of a martial art.
01:15:00 - Group attack scenarios, awareness, avoidance and the use of martial arts.
01:20:23 - Business advice for martial arts instructors.
01:28:04 - Books Matt revisits the most.
01:32:31 - Matt’s final words and where to find him.
01:33:53 - The odds of us being alive are unimaginable - There is no excuse not to be passionate!