Andrew McGahon recapping a Mixed Martial Arts event I attended last night was not on the trajectory of plans for this particular podcast but here we are. Perched in the back row of the cheap(est) seats in the venue armed with a red and black pen and a notebook I took my mate from Dundalk for a trip to see Cage Warriors. We missed the last 3 fights of the night unfortunately so didn't get to include them in this particular breakdown but there was some very good stories and results to come out from that particular event last night including some information about the night that changed the safety standards for the sport 9 years ago in 2016 and how important that has been since then. Got to also see, in action the benefit or the realisation of having that crucial family and parental support network as you go through the earlier years of training the sport begin to show fruit when the athletes reach the professional stage, something that is absolutely crucial for younger athletes to have. Regular BJJ content will resume next week, to any new listener who's dropping in. You're very welcome, consider checking through the back catalogue of episodes I have uploaded here.
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The Brazilian JiuJitsu - Professional Wrestling Pipeline + Listener Questions
It’s WrestleMania Weekend, and the WWE is now part of one of the most valuable sports entities on the planet—TKO Group. This powerhouse also includes the UFC under its umbrella, along with a soon-to-be-launched boxing league.Dana White has announced a major investment into the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it’s not a stretch to suggest that Fight Pass Invitational and the UFC brand could become the premier platform for No-Gi submission grappling in the coming years.How much could this kind of exposure fundamentally change the way top athletes behave and market themselves, as the sport shifts from niche to something with a broader audience?We tackle a lot of interesting questions this week, including one listener wondering if the Irish Open isn't quite as big of a deal as it used to be.
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What Do You Actually Want?
It's a fairly simple question for episode 30 this week. It could be about any one thing, or many things. Just realise that depending on who asks you this particular question, including yourself there's a chance that the answering is going to be different. I think it's important that moving forward, if someone asks me that question the answer should be the same across the board no matter who is asking.
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The Story Behind My Favourite Photo – NoGi Europeans 2022
Earlier this week, I posted a photo that got a lot of interaction and feedback. It was taken moments after the NoGi European final in 2022 in Rome. I've been sitting on this photo for a couple of years, and when I was deciding what to feature in this week’s episode, I figured it was time to share it.Thanks to keeping notes of my training throughout that year, I was able to look back at my tournament results, how I felt leading up to that tournament, and how I felt afterward.Looking back now, I'm grateful not only for having the photos from the event but also for the written thoughts I captured—especially considering how my perspective shifted over time.In this episode, I'll walk you through my thoughts from that time and even read some of my unhinged, chicken-scratch notes—gotta love the perks of being left-handed!
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Staying on Task When the Rest of the World Is Falling Apart
This week has been a little bit mental, on many fronts.But I have to say I think the reaction to everything is even more mental. I've had the blinkers on for a couple of years now, and I really think you should consider it as well, for the sake of yourself.
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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