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From a troubled youth to martial artist, community leader, and men’s mental health advocate, Midwest Kong shares how adversity helped shape the man he became.

This conversation is about confidence, character, resilience, mental health, martial arts, and finding purpose.

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🥋 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker.

Martial arts expert Rick joins Tony Jones to talk about real-world self-defense, emotional preparedness, martial arts training, and how to stay capable and effective as you age.

Rick also shares insights from his new book, Don’t Age Gracefully.

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Is This the Future of BJJ? The Tap In App Explained

🥋 Could technology change the way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms grow and connect with their students?

Drew Wills joins Tony Jones to talk about Tap In, a specialized app designed for the BJJ community.

Tap In focuses on gym discovery, training tracking, student retention, community building, and martial arts school growth—bringing technology and Jiu-Jitsu together in a completely different way.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest background
02:13 Drew's journey into martial arts
652:46:36 Transition from basketball to martial arts
994:26:36 First experiences in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1316:39:56 Challenges of training and gym environment
2022:13:16 The importance of community and welcoming gyms
2669:26:36 The idea behind Tap In app
3341:39:56 How Tap In helps with gym discovery and scheduling
3997:13:16 Features of the Tap In app and future plans
5008:19:56 Impact of technology on martial arts training
5655:33:16 Additional features and community feedback
6305:33:16 Future vision and closing thoughts

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