On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Veteran and professional powerlifter, Nicole Potteiger! Nicole is a veteran of the US Army and now works for the Hancock County Veterans Affairs office.Our show topics include:

• Nicole's military background and work experience
• Nicole's powerlifting career and how the military has shaped her
• Struggles that Nicole and Tyler both try to recognize and overcome
• Early problems that Nicole has had with powerlifting and moving past them
• Lessons and value from powerlifting that wasn't physical strength gains or muscle
• Lessons learned from professional meets and competing on bigger stages
• Veteran affairs and helping people within our communities

Follow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym:‪@findlaybjj‬ ‪@findlaybarbell‬ Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Nicole Potteiger on Social Media:

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On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Dr. Larry Funke. Dr. Funke is a PhD professor of Engineering (University of Notre Dame) and instructs at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH.Dr. Lawrence Funke - Ohio Northern University:https://www.onu.edu/directory/larry-funke This show is dedicated to understanding the differences in why certain people join Jiu-Jitsu, and things that make them stay for the long haul. Topics include:- Larry's professional background and educational experience- Different athletic backgrounds influencing the WHY with Jiu-Jitsu- Differences in the training room with people who are different- Early problems that Larry had with Jiu-Jitsu and overcoming them- Growing beyond physical goals in Jiu-Jitsu- Lessons learned on the mats from a PhD professor's perspective- Understanding what we are training forFollow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym: @findlaybjj   @findlaybarbell  Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Dr. Larry Funke on Social Media:instagram.com/funke.larry Get more information on Ohio Northern University:onu.edu​

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Professor Gabriel Sanchez from Second Nature BJJ in Port Clinton, OH. Gabe is a 2nd degree black in Jiu-Jitsu and an academy owner as well. Gabe has been a life-long grappler, as a youth wrestler and later finding submission wrestling, Judo, and eventually Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.This show is dedicated to the difference we see both technically and also culturally within the two different communities. Topics include:- Gabe and Tyler's background as BJJ instructors/practitioners- Defining no-gi Jiu-Jitsu and the difference from BJJ- Differences in the training room with each sport- Subjective differences we see within the communities of each- Controversial move sets with each (rule differences, foot locks, etc)- Opinions on training each for increasing grappling skills in MMA- Understanding what we are training for with eachFollow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym: @findlaybjj   @findlaybarbell  Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Gabriel and Second Nature BJJ:instagram.com/secondnaturebjj9 ​

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Professor Todd Williams from Monroe, Michigan. Todd is a former professional runner, winning multiple World Championship and competing in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic games. Professor Williams is also a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Luis Palhares) and he and his wife, Lindsey, run their academy, Monroe Jiu-Jitsu.Todd is also the founder of the RunSafer program and has traveled the nation in hundreds of locations teaching self-defense to runners. Both on the mats and on the track, Professor Williams/Coach Todd has years of experience competing, traveling, and working with athletes from various backgrounds.Our entire show is dedicated to one central topic - BULLYING - and includes:- Todd and Tyler's background as BJJ instructors/practitioners- Definition of bullying, and its prevalence in schools today- Different types of bullying (who is most affected/targeted, and why?)- Impact of bullying on our youth- Building confidence in children to stand up against bullying- How can schools and parents work together with BJJ communities to make an impact against bullying?Follow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym: @findlaybjj   @findlaybarbell  Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Monroe Jiu-Jitsu and Todd:instagram.com/monroejiujitsu_michigan ​

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with retired United States Army veteran, General Michael Ferriter. General Ferriter served as commanding general of the United States Army Installation Management Command/U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management from 2011 until 2014. During his military career, which began in 1979, he has participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, and served three tours of duty in Iraq. On June 19, 2018, he was named president and CEO of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio.General Ferriter is widely considered the godfather of the modern Army Combative system and was pivotal to bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into our military. The General also holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in BJJ.Topics on the podcast include:

• General Ferriter's career and what led him to BJJ
• The modern Army combative system
• How BJJ can help our military and how it can continue to help veterans
• Understanding techniques, managing emotions, and how BJJ helps maintain control
• BJJ filling a need for multiple things (exercise, self-defense, community, socializing)
• Leadership and how to help not only yourself, but the people around us and our community
• Reaching out to friends, family, and the ones who might need us

For resources to help our veterans:https://nationalvmm.org/events-progra...Follow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym:‪@findlaybjj‬ ‪@findlaybarbell‬ Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Gracie Ohio on Instagram:instagram.com/gracieohioFind out more about the National Veteran's Memorial and Museum:https://nationalvmm.org/

On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts host Tyler Beckley sits down with guest John Bowman from Bowman Throws! John is a 5-time All-American in collegiate Track & Field (Hurdles, Discus, and Hammer), a YouTube coach and creator with over 50,000 subscribers. He also runs a very successful online coaching resource through Patreon - Bowman Throws!

Topics on the podcast include:

• John's background athletically and his time spent in college
• Training and learning outside of the United States
• Competing outside of the United States
• Cultural differences in coaching styles and views on competition
• John's thoughts on finding your passion and not letting ego get in the way
• How to find resources for yourself on what you want to do
• Understanding that sacrifices always need to be made to achieve your goals
• Staying on track with your goals and learning to expand to new avenues

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@findlaybjj‬ ‪@findlaybarbell‬

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@johnbowmandiscus‬

In this episode of Barbells and Black Belts host Tyler Beckley sits down to talk with Olympian and BJJ black belt Todd Williams! Todd ran in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He's also the head instructor and owner of Monroe Jiu-Jitsu in Monroe, Michigan!Topics from their discussion include:- Todd's background in running and how it led him to BJJ- Mindset for athletes who want to compete or just try to get better each day- Expectations of performance being based on input and hard work- How the fundamentals are always the most important thing- Tracking your rounds and workouts- Seminars and learning lessons from the greats (and lessons from a few not-so-greats)Follow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find out more about workout, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjj

In this episode of Barbells and Blackbelts host Tyler Beckley sits down to talk with long-time MMA coach, business owner, and former professional fighter Gary Young.

Topics from their discussion include:

-MMA vs. BJJ cultures, training, and how things have changed over the years

-Injuries in various sports including MMA, BJJ, football, and boxing

-Opinions on bare knuckle fighting

-The long road to being a professional fighter and athlete

-Old fight stories and their Mt. Rushmore of pro wrestling!

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In our very first episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley chats with Dr. Kyle Wagner (PhD of Psychology) from the University of Findlay about coaching, learning, and the mental side of BJJ.