In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through martial arts, discussing his laid-back approach to life, the challenges of procrastination, and the evolution of his training from Aikido to Judo and Muay Thai. He reflects on the transformative experience of traveling to Thailand to train in the birthplace of Muay Thai. He also discusses the significance of mentorship, the necessity of showing up, and the value of embracing discomfort for personal growth.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a judo black belt, a 3rd degree jiu-jitsu black belt under Vitor Oliviera, the founder and head instructor at SOS Gym in Florence Kentucky, Nathan Fitch.
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Episode Highlights:
2:26 Take It as It Comes
4:13 Procrastination and Decision Making
8:01 Nathan’s Martial Arts Beginnings
24:13 New Addiction to Muay Thai
29:04 The Growth Mindset
34:32 Making the Move to Thailand
47:18 Psychological Barriers
53:46 Transitioning to Jiu-Jitsu
57:32 Embracing Discomfort for Personal Growth
1:05:32 Dealing with Student Disappointment
