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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the Ageless Warrior Lab podcast!In this debut episode, I share my personal journey from a childhood in Los Angeles studying martial arts, to becoming a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and my unexpected path into animal welfare and tech entrepreneurship. You'll hear stories about training with legends, building a global nonprofit, and the life lessons I've learned along the way. Whether you're passionate about martial arts, personal growth, or making a difference in the world, this podcast is for you. Join me as we explore how the principles of martial arts can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.Subscribe for inspiring stories, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Ageless Warrior mindset. Let me know in the comments what topics you'd like to hear about next!This episode was presented & directed by David Meyer, produced by Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.**Chapters:**1. **Introduction & Podcast Purpose** (00:00)2. **Martial Arts Beginnings** (01:00)3. **Training, Teaching, and Meeting Legends** (02:00)4. **Competing and Achievements in BJJ** (03:00)5. **From Martial Arts to Animal Welfare** (04:00)6. **Building Adopt-a-Pet.com & Tech Journey** (05:00)7. **Hurricane Katrina Rescue & Celebrity Involvement** (06:00)8. **Philanthropy, Books, and Global Impact** (07:00)9. **Lessons Learned & What’s Next** (08:00)**Links mentioned in this episode:*** Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A* “Training for Competition: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission” Grappling by Davd Meyer https://a.co/d/531zuUz* Dan Millman, author of “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” and many other books. https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/ https://a.co/d/1ziTUZg* Sound City recording studio https://soundcity.la/* Hurricane Katrina pet rescue https://www.facebook.com/Adoptapetcom/posts/-can-you-feel-the-love-in-this-photo-heres-a-tbt-photo-of-adopt-a-petcom-founder/10151723850438239/* Adopt-a-Pet.com https://www.adoptapet.com/* Drew Barrymore “The Save-a-Pet Show” Adopt-a-Pet.com (then called 1-800-Save-a-Pet.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj-xPkSmbgM* The Total Dog Manual https://a.co/d/gqfyY1rGet in touch! This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and music kindly provided by Robel Borja.
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