Gentle Art Of War

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By: TJ Woodham and Miles Fortner

Gentle Art Of War discusses the foundations for physical and mental health which lead to a happier and fulfilling life. This is through interviewing Jiu Jitsu professors, health care providers and fitness professionals.

#25 - Know Your Healthcare Providers
#5
04/23/2024

Research your healthcare providers and know their background


#24 - Turkey Season
#4
04/03/2024

Turkey Time


#23 - Bee Better - Nootropics Incoming
#4
03/06/2024

Today we talk about the incoming of Bee Better!


#22 - Potential Injuries - Understanding The Healthcare System
#3
02/20/2024

Today we talk about getting established as a new patient at a clinic of your choosing to avoid waiting if you get injured.


#21 - Defense Wins Championships
#2
01/24/2024

Beware of your offensive tactics - Have a backup plan.


#20 - 2024: Reloaded
#1
01/10/2024

We kick off the 2024 season with a fresh start


#19 - Walkout FC 20 Cody, WY
#19
11/23/2023

We talk the Cody, WY fights from last weekend.


#18 - Elk Season
#18
11/23/2023

We talkin hunting and life updates


#17 - Dr. Aaron Proefrock, PT, DPT, CSCS
#17
07/11/2023

Today we talk with Dr. Aaron Proefrock:

Dr. Aaron Proefrock is one of the many talented physical therapists at Rehab solutions in Gillette, WY and he works primarily with orthopedic and sports injuries including concussion management.

He is originally from Buffalo, New York, but moved out West in hopes of finding a place to work during the great pandemic of 2020. After searching for jobs in the region, he found Rehab Solutions to be the most patient-centered clinic he visited and the rest is history. Aaron is currently pursing further education in sports medicine, orthopedic rehab...


#16 - Smorgasbord with TJ and Miles
#16
07/11/2023

Today we talk about a smorgasbord of things. Enjoy!


#15 - Professor Matt Jubera and Doctor Professor Evan Katz
#15
05/20/2023

Professor Matt Jubera is a multiple time World Champion and Pan American Champion. He is the first person that Xande Ribeiro (7-time world champion) put a black belt around and is Saulo Ribeiro’s 4th American black belt. Saulo and Xande Ribeiro are two of the top competitors of all time and known for their coaching skills after authoring the best selling book Jiu-Jitsu University. Professor Matt’s competition accolades, lineage of instructors and passion for teaching make Jubera Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu the best place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Colorado.

Lineage: Helio Gracie→Royler Gracie→Saulo/Xande Ribeiro<...


#14 - Professors Robert Wunderlich and David Wenig
#14
05/08/2023

PROFESSOR ROBERT WUNDERLICH   Professor Wunderlich began his BJJ career at Colorado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in October of 2004 under the tutelage of Professor Dave Ruiz. Professor Ruiz was one to the first Americans to be included in the instructors program at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California in the early 1990’s. The Gracie Family, the founders of BJJ, took professor Ruiz under their wing and passed on information vital to teaching BJJ properly.   Professor Wunderlich trained as much as he could for several years (up to 13 times per week) until he found out he was accepted to Graduate School at the University of W...


#13 - Professor Mike Sian
#13
04/24/2023

Mike Sian is a Retired Special Agent, BJJ Black Belt, Full Contact Karate 3rd Degree Black belt, Shooting Instructor and Medic. Today we have him on the podcast to share his life insights in martial arts, life lessions/experiences and his philosophy on training.

We also welcome Chad Trebby for his first appearance on the podcast today. Chad served in the US air force - responsible for law enforcement operations, resource protection and and air base defense. He then took a position a patrol officer for the Gillette Police Department (Wyoming). While with the GPD served as...


#12 - Stress Inoculation and Shoulder/Knee Injury Recovery/Prevention
#12
04/21/2023

Today we talk about how stress in our lives make us better and how you can prevent/recover from a shoulder and knee injury:

Links/Resources:

Shoulder Rehab - Buchberger-12: https://activehealthalaska.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Shoulder-Strengthening-Buchberger-12.pdf

 

Knee Rehab - Knees over toes guy (Ben Patrick):

https://www.youtube.com/c/thekneesovertoesguy

Instagram: @kneesovertoesguy

 


#11 - What is a Dojo?
#11
03/30/2023

Today we discuss what a Dojo is and its deeper meaning.


#10 - BEE BETTER Live Tasting and Stories Of Application
#10
03/21/2023

Today we do a live tasting of our newest Brain Refresher drink "Bee Better" to give our first impressions. We also talk about stories that apply to this drink and why other drinks may not be the best option. There are also some other funny stories and expriences shared on this one! We had a great time on this episode. We hope you enjoy!


#9 - School Bullying, Muscle Whisperer and Grappling Industries
#9
03/16/2023

Today we talk about:

The political climate regarding school bullying.

Miles' performance after using Muscle Whisperer

Grappling Industries tournament recap from last weekend.


#8 - Bee Better Brain Refresher, NEW NOOTROPIC DRINK!
#8
03/08/2023

TJ talks about our brand new brain refresher drink, BEE BETTER, (nootropic drink) that we specifically formulated for brain health, endurance, recovery and full body wellbeing. He discusses every single ingredient in the beverage and what each one of the ingredients does for your health. You will see the message behind BEE BETTER is worth more than the physical drink itself. What have you done today to BEE BETTER?


#7 - Where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be found in daily life
#7
03/02/2023

Today we talk about how Jiu Jitsu relates to your everyday movements and function that you may not even be aware of. We talk technique and a specific illegal technique. New art is up on the wall at WPBJJ and some miscellaneous goofiness.


#6 - What is a purple belt?
#6
02/21/2023

Today we talk about about the meaning of what being a purple belt is. We talk the different layers behind other belt levels and promotions.


#5 - Training With Permanent Disabilities and Grappling Industries Tournament Recap
#5
02/15/2023

Today we talk about training even with permanent diabilities and the things you CAN do if you have such conditions. We also recap the outcomes of Western Plains BJJ at Grappling Industries last weekend in Helena, Montana.


#4 - Longevity of BJJ Training and Injury Prevention
#4
02/11/2023

EP 4 we talk about how to train with an injury and how to prevent certain injuries from worsening. We also talk about the type of shape you should be in before doing Jiu Jitsu and why this may not be the be all, end all.


#3 - BJJ Beginnings, Miles' BJJ Experiences and Upcoming BEE Better Energy Drink
#3
01/30/2023

We talk on TJs experience of BJJ thus far, Miles shares some great stories of BJJ in the real world and we discuss our upcoming No Guilt Energy Drink BEE Better.


#2 - Professor Francisco Gonzalez
#2
01/23/2023

Francisco Gonzalez is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico.

From Professor Francisco:

I’ve always been involved in contact and extreme sports, mostly playing football and skateboarding during high school and college and listening to punk reggae music. Constantly watching boxing matches, kick boxing and MMA fights. After leaving college and not able to play football anymore, I tried different ways to exercise. I tried boxing, kick boxing, Muay Thai. Everything was good with Muay Thai, until one of my closer friends invited me to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I...


#1 - Fundamentals, Stories and Discovering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
#1
01/11/2023

The first episode of Gentle Art Of War discusses the foundations for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), stories of the past in which BJJ was used in real life situations and what someone can expect if they are just getting into BJJ. This episode features T.J. Woodham and Miles Fortner as the main hosts.