A series of Podcasts by Andrew McGahon largely linked to the sport of Brazilian JiuJitsu, with the scope of expanding off into something else in the future. For...
The Great Open Mat U-Turn: Honest Assessments and Your Mastermind
27 is a very dangerous number, so please keep the thoughts and prayers coming for consistently above-average performance over the next week, as we hope to make it to 28.I might have taken a bit of a turn on the open mats. I still love them, but maybe I don’t need to see them as much, if you know what I mean. We’re not on a "Ross and Rachel" break or anything, but I do think there’s a time and place. Let’s discuss that.There’s nothing like an honest evaluation of where you’re going wrong in certain areas and what you need to work on to fix them.And stay tuned as I blow the lid off the potential benefits for mentorship coaches on Instagram who claim they’ll help you become the best version of yourself. The secret is exposed in this episode. Instead of paying them, you could donate to this podcast!
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Struck by a Meteor: Starting with Beginners or Mixed Classes & Sauna Etiquette
I really hope it doesn't become a trend to start episodes with facts about the date in question, but after hearing what we discussed in this week’s episode, you’ll probably agree with me.I've seen people start jiu-jitsu by jumping straight into mixed-level classes, and I've also seen people start beginner courses and not finish them. If you're listening with the intention of starting soon, this episode might offer some useful tips on how to navigate that starting point.As sauna week approaches here in the Northeast, we’re getting excited! We had to discuss some do's and don'ts of using the sauna, as well as dive into the bizarre world of the Cursed Sauna World Championships.
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"Post Training Clarity" + Regional Irish MMA Chat
After a week off, I'm back in the hot seat with a wonderful episode discussing the now trademarked 'Post-Training Clarity' effect that many of us experience throughout the week — a feeling we should never take for granted.I was also commentating on a local MMA show last weekend, IUR FC. I've been part of every show since it started and love seeing how it has come together and grown. It also made me realize how many people are now pursuing careers in fighting. Reflecting back on some of the older events I attended 13, 14, or 15 years ago, it’s fascinating to see where things are now compared to where they were then.
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The Lost Valentines Episode, "Superfights" + Sub Culture Review
Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and I’m happy to say that I decided to pull the plug on what would have been an overall boring and potentially troublesome episode. We have to keep in mind the huge, impending sponsorship deals that don’t yet exist in the podcasting world—but we’ll keep dreaming, all the same.In this episode, I’ll walk you through how we ended up with a Sunday release, share some thoughts on the term “superfight” in a jiu-jitsu context, and review last week’s excellent Sub Culture event. Plus, I’ll offer some insights into what the future might hold for a Belfast-based jiu-jitsu event.
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Unifying Ability of JiuJitsu? Sub Culture Debut + A Week of Anniversaries.
There’s been some great feedback from the last episode or two, and I just wanted to double down on a couple of points—especially the ones about how terrible you all are at jiu-jitsu. Please enjoy and send messages accordingly.There’s also a thought process about the unifying element of jiu-jitsu that genuinely brings so many people together. It started to make me think I was organizing a cult of some form—maybe I am. Let’s see how it unfolds.I’ll also have a little chat about subculture this weekend in Belfast, and the 4th and 7th of February are two important dates for me, so I’ll round off the podcast with that.
A series of Podcasts by Andrew McGahon largely linked to the sport of Brazilian JiuJitsu, with the scope of expanding off into something else in the future. For those in the world who have slightly higher aspirations than normal, but seemingly lack the cutting-edge attributes of the high performers, Consistently Above Average is tongue in cheek for those currently happy in the 51-70% range. Wondering what life might be like in the higher bracket.
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