In this episode, I speak with Beaufort Fire Fighter and Endurance athlete, Ross Vezin. Ross acts as chief administrator for the Beaufort Fire Department, and has been serving as a fire fighter since he was 18 years old. Along with the sacrifice that fire fighters have to make, we also discuss how fitness is an integral part in every firefighter's life in order for them to save lives and fight fires. We also discussed Ross's love for endurance sports like Triathalons and Ultra-marathons which Ross has been quite successful with as a competitor.

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In this episode, I talk with a member of The Foundry, Tim Shea, who is a super strong dude and a terrific powerlifter. We discuss what it takes to get ready for a powerlifting meet, what the lifts of an event include and what the event itself is like. Competing is really open for anyone that would like to get into powerlifting including women and men and even children. We also discuss coaching for powerlifting and what makes it different from Strong Man and other types of weightlifting.

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In this episode, I sit down with my former coach and long-time friend Will McCullough! Will opened McCullough Submission Fighting in 1997 after getting out of the Marine Corps. I joined his gym in October of 2021 and it changed my life forever. In this episode, we talk about our experiences on the mat, the mentality of a martial arts coach and the difference in self-defense and a structured competition. We also discuss some of Will's additional accomplishments including his time on the SC State Athletic Commission and his real estate business. I hope you enjoy the episode and that you will subscribe for more episodes. Be sure to like it and share it if you think someone else will appreciate the conversation.

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In this episode, I am joined by United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant MacKenzie Carter who discussed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). For those interested in joining the Marine Corps, this is a great discussion to hear how the program works and how it can help with hand to hand combat and as a way to move forward in your Marine Corps career. MacKenzie also trains in our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program at The Foundry and we discuss how supplemental training is beneficial for all Marines looking to boost what they learn from the MCMAP program. We hope you enjoy this episode! Our goal is to put out a weekly episode featuring guests from The Foundry and other areas including staff and trainers, athletes, and other guests. Please subscribe to see our next episode as we release it. #USMC #UnitedStatesMarineCorps #MCMAP #martialarts #brazilianjiujitsu #selfdefense #marines #usmarines #marinecorpsmartialarts

In this episode, I sit down with TaeKwonDo black belt Kaitlyn Carey and we talk about her background in several styles of martial arts but mostly about her teaching of TKD at The Foundry. Kaitlyn discussed a typical class with me, how the tournaments are run and the various benefits of learning traditional martial arts. Our goal is to put out a weekly episode featuring guests from The Foundry and other areas including staff and trainers, athletes, and other guests. Please subscribe to see our next episode as we release it. #TKD #taekwondo #teachmartialarts #martialarts #koreanmartialarts #karate #traditionalmartialarts #learntaekwondo #mma #sparring

In this episode of The Foundry Podcast, I speak with aerial fitness coach Carissa Doig, who is an active athlete, performer, competitor and coach of many aerial arts. Carissa is a MS survivor but doesn't let that keep her from doing what she loves. Circus fitness includes the lyra or hoop, silks, hammocks, pole, dance trapeze and fly-pole. We discuss the different types of training, the benefits for children and adults and debunk misconceptions. Our goal is to put out a weekly episode featuring guests from The Foundry and other areas including staff and trainers, athletes, and other guests. Please subscribe to see our next episode as we release it.

In this episode, I sit down and talk with a legend in the martial arts community, Dean Lister, who is well known for his multiple times winning world titles in ADCC, IBJJF and other international grappling events. Dean and I discuss a number of topics including the grappling mindset, what martial arts are essential for self-defense, what types of competitions he enjoys and training suggestions.

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In this episode of The Foundry Podcast, I talk with Lead Gymnastics Coach at The Foundry, Maddy Roth. Maddy is a great gymnastics coach with many years of coaching experience. We discuss the benefits and sacrifices that come with being a high level gymnast as well as our approach to ensure skills improvement as well as fostering a supportive program for all of our athletes. If you have a child looking to get into gymnastics, consider finding a program that takes time teaching fundamentals and offers a strong foundation for all of the members of the team. If you are located in Beaufort SC or nearby, come visit us and drop in for a class or meet with our coaches. View our schedule: https://www.thefoundryfitness.com/gym... Our goal is to put out a weekly episode featuring guests from The Foundry and other areas including staff and trainers, athletes, and other guests. Please subscribe to see our next episode as we release it.