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The Ageless Warrior Lab
Dave Meyer | Host, Ageless Warrior Lab podcast | President & Co-founder of Food System Innovations and Humane American Animal Foundation
Join BJJ coral belt, Gang of Eight and Dirty Dozen member Dave Meyer as we draw wisdom from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the martial arts and explore how it applies to your life, success in business, and your long-term health.
Dave Meyer is a pioneering American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, and accomplished non-profit founder and Philanthropist. He is an…
Episodes
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Mario Sperry: Fighting With Your Opponent Instead of Against Them | EP 59
In this interview, Professor Mario "Zen Machine" Sperry joins Dave to discuss what it takes to become a champion — and keep training long after competition…
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Business Jiu Jitsu: CEO Jordan Edward's Strategy for Winning | EP 58
In this interview, Dave Meyer sits down with Jordan Edwards, CEO of Mixology Clothing Company, partner in Chart Organization, and author of Business Jiu Jitsu…
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Bernardo Faria on Building BJJ Fanatics, Business and Longevity | EP 57
In this interview, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu multiple time world champion Bernardo Faria joins Dave to discuss the origins of BJJ Fanatics, the business of online…
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Ben Kovacs on FloGrappling, Guardian Gym, & free training for kids in need EP | 56
In this interview, Ben Kovacs, founder of the nonprofit Guardian Gym and General Manager of FloGrappling, talks with Dave about using Jiu-Jitsu to change kids'…
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René Dreifuss: Self Defense First, Studying Data and Training Champions | EP 55
In this interview, I sit down with René Dreifuss. René is the founder of Radical MMA in New York. He has been training since 1975, fought in the city's early…
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Robert Strong: How Magicians Hack Your Brain | EP 54
In this interview, David sits down with comedy magician, author and keynote speaker Robert Strong for a wide-ranging conversation on the neuroscience of…
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Randy Couture: From Army to UFC Champion to Hollywood Star | EP 53
Description: In this interview, UFC legend Randy "The Natural" Couture sits down to unpack a career defined by improbable timing. A former U.S. Army sergeant…
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Eddie Bravo: Developing 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu & Where His Creative Style Comes From | EP 52
In this interview, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo sits down with longtime training partner and friend David Meyer to share the story behind one of…
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Felicia Oh: Started BJJ at 33, Became a Black Belt Under TWO Legends | EP 51
In this interview, BJJ black belt Felicia Oh sits down to share her remarkable journey from starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 33 to becoming a black belt…
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Ryron Gracie - The Philosophy Behind Gracie Jiu-Jitsu | EP 50
In this conversation with Ryron Gracie — grandson of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie and son of UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie, Ryron breaks down the true philosophy of…
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The Longevity Blueprint - Part 2: Diet, Ego & the Truth About Longevity in BJJ | EP 49
In this episode, Dave shares the second half of his two-part series on longevity in sports, focusing on his final two "secret laws." He calls out the…
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The Longevity Blueprint: 4 Laws to Keep You Training - Part 1 | EP 48
In this deep dive on how to stay strong, flexible, and injury-free as you age, I discuss the four essential laws for longevity in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and…
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15 BJJ Principles to Outsmart, Outmaneuver, & Outlast Anyone | Ep 47
I've spent 36 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — competing, winning world titles (and losing them), and learning from every moment on the mat. In this episode, I'm…
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Rorion Gracie: The Man Who Brought BJJ to America and Started the UFC | EP 46
In this in‑depth interview with Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu grandmaster Professor Rorion Gracie, eldest son of Hélio Gracie and co‑creator of the UFC, we explore the…
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Big John McCarthy: The Man Who Decides When Fights Are Over | EP 45
Big John McCarthy is one of the most influential figures in MMA history — not as a fighter, but as the man who helped write the rules that shaped the sport. In…
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GSP: Overcome Fear and Become an MMA Champion | EP44
GSP reveals he hated fighting — so why did he become the greatest MMA fighter of all time? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Georges St-Pierre breaks down…
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Martial Arts, War Zones & Telling a Legend's Story | Peter Maguire EP 43
IIn this episode, I sit down with Peter Maguire — historian, war crimes investigator, Rickson Gracie black belt, and the co-author of two books with Rickson…
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Robert Drysdale: Hard Training Builds Real Fighters | EP 42
Host Dave Meyer sits down with Professor Robert Drysdale — IBJJF Black Belt Heavyweight World Champion (2005), ADCC Absolute Champion (2007), undefeated MMA…
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How I Used Strategy To Achieve Big Goals | Ep 41
In this episode, I break down what strategy really is—and how it can help you go after goals that look like a long shot from where you are right now. Back in…
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Martial arts, Aliveness and Modern Police Jiu Jitsu Training: Adam Treanor | EP 40
Adam Treanor is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable voices at the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and law enforcement. Adam is 25-year veteran of…
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Eric Ries: Building Companies That Promote Prosperity With a Purpose | EP 39
Eric Ries created the Lean Startup Method — principles that mirror martial arts: don't overcommit, test first, adapt. We discuss why success breeds failure…
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Justin Flores on Connecting Judo, Wrestling & Jiujitsu | EP 38
Justin Flores is a coach's coach — a University of Nebraska wrestler, elite judoka, and lifelong grappler who has spent decades blending judo, wrestling, and…
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Lachlan Giles on Leg Locks, Heel Hooks & ADCC | Interview with The Giant Killer | Ep 37
In this episode, we sit down with Lachlan Giles — ADCC veteran, leg lock specialist, physiotherapist, and head coach at Absolute MMA St Kilda in Melbourne…
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Erik Paulson: First American Shooto World Champion & MMA Pioneer | Combat Submission Wrestling Ep 36
In this episode, I sit down with Erik Paulson, a true pioneer of mixed martial arts and one of the first Americans to compete professionally in Japan's Shooto…
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Toughness: How to Get Mentally and Physically Tougher | Ep 35
In this episode, I break down what toughness really means—the ability to not give up or give in to something difficult while continuing to function…
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Rikki Rocket: Poison's Drummer on Martial Arts and Music | Ep 34
I sit down with Rikki Rockett, founding drummer of Poison (50+ million albums sold) and fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renato Magno at…
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Burton Richardson - Combat Wisdom & Training Philosophy - Ep 33
Burton Richardson is a Black Belt Hall of Fame martial artist with over four decades of training. He's an instructor under Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do and…
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Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry: Star Trek, Martial Arts & Finding Your Own Path | Ep 32
In this episode, I sit down with Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment. Rod is an executive…
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Cesar Gracie on the Early Days of BJJ, the Diaz Brothers & Coaching UFC Champions | Ep 31
In this episode, I sit down with Cesar Gracie, one of the most influential figures in bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the United States. Cesar is the grandson…
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Real Street Self Defense | What Many Martial Arts Don't Prepare You For | Ep.30
What really works in what's called "the street"? After decades of martial arts training, I can tell you this: most people who think they're prepared for a real…
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Caio Terra on BJJ Technique, Training Smart & Building Champions | Ep. 29
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Caio Terra, a BJJ black belt and one of the most accomplished competitors and coaches in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
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How to Avoid BJJ Injuries & Train for Decades | Injury Prevention for Grapplers | Ep. 28
After 30+ years as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I recently received my coral belt (7th degree). People keep asking me the same question: How have I…
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David Mitchell on No-Gi BJJ, Ankle Locks & Balancing a Career with Elite Competition | Ep. 27
In this episode, I sit down with David Mitchell, a BJJ black belt and one of the most dangerous submission artists in Masters competition today. David is…
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Professor John Will: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Evolution, Real Self-Defense, and Building Safety Nets | EP. 26
In this episode, I sit down with Professor John Will, one of Australia's most legendary martial artists and the person who brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the…
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Frank Shamrock: From Prison to UFC Champion, The Mindset That Built a Legend | Ep. 25
Frank Shamrock joins Dave Meyer for a deep, honest conversation about martial arts, MMA, mindset, and the life experiences that shaped one of the most…
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Krissa Hjartar: Mastering Leg Attacks, Training with Men & Building Confidence| Ep. 24
In this episode, I sit down with Coach Krissa Hjartar, a 5-time Icelandic National Judo Champion, IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, and American National Champion in…
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The Ego Trap: What 35 Years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Taught Me About Success | Ep. 23
Many years ago, I sat across from a martial arts "master" who claimed his punch could burst someone's aorta. That moment taught me everything I needed to know…
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Adapt and Prevail: The #1 Skill That Can Help You Win When There's No Win in Sight. | Ep. 22
Many people don't fail because they're mentally weak, they fail because they're mentally rigid. In this episode, I explore one of the most powerful skills I've…
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Bob Bass: 2nd US BJJ Black Belt, Stories of the Gracie & Machado Early Days | Dirty Dozen | Ep. 21
🥋 In this episode, Dave Meyer sits down with Professor Bob Bass—the SECOND non-Brazilian to ever receive a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (1995) making him…
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The Psychology of Competition: Why Winning Shouldn't Be Your Goal | BJJ & Life Lessons | Ep. 20
Are you thinking about entering your first competition? Or struggling with competition anxiety? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of…
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Melissa Will: Pioneer of Women's BJJ on 36 Years of Training & Building Inclusive Gyms | Ep. 19
In this BJJ Bonus episode, I sit down with Melissa Will—one of the true pioneers of women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With nearly 36 years on the mats, Melissa has…
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Mission Days: The powerful tool to keep your work and life on course | Ep. 18
Are you living on autopilot? Most people never take real time alone to examine their lives—until a crisis forces them to. But what if you could proactively…
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Rick Williams, SWAT Cop & BJJ Pioneer: "Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life Dozens of Times" | Ep. 17
Join us for an in-depth interview with Rick Williams—one of the original “Dirty Dozen” American black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, retired police officer, and…
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Don’t Die With Your Potential Intact: Dave Meyer’s Guide to a Meaningful Life | Ep. 16
In this inspiring episode, Dave Meyer—author, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—shares his powerful journey from martial arts…
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Chris Haueter on the Origins of BJJ, the Dirty Dozen & the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu | Ep. 15
Join host David Meyer as he sits down with Chris Haueter, one of the legendary "Dirty Dozen"—the first non-Brazilian black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)…
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From Black Belt to Venture Capital: Arvind Gupta on Mastery, Startups & Martial Arts | Ep. 14
Join us for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with Arvind Gupta—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, venture capitalist, biotech pioneer, and lifelong…
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The Clock Is Ticking: Make Every Moment Count | Ep. 13
In this episode, we dive deep into the reality that time is our most precious, and limited, resource. Drawing from personal stories, life-changing…
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Building Resilience Through Martial Arts: Lessons from Sensei Mike Valentine | Ep. 12
Join host Dave Meyer as he sits down with Sensei Mike Valentine, co-founder of Practical Martial Arts in Northern California. In this deep-dive conversation…
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Functional Strength & Longevity: The Ultimate Guide for Athletes Over 40 | Ep. 11
Unlock the secrets to lifelong strength and fitness with BJJ Black Belt Dave Meyer in this episode of the Ageless Warrior Lab! At 63, Dave shares his personal…
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Weaponized Curiosity: Jeremy Corbell on UFOs, Martial Arts, and Life Lessons | Ep. 10
Join host Dave Meyer for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with Jeremy Corbell—martial artist, artist, documentary filmmaker, and one of the leading…
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Mastering Anxiety: Practical Tips for Competitors, Athletes, and Everyday Life | Ep. 9
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of anxiety—what it is, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to overcome it. Drawing from personal…
The Ageless Warrior LabFacing Fear: Lessons from a Hurricane Rescue & Martial Arts Mastery | Ep. 8
In this gripping episode of Ageless Warrior Lab, BJJ Black Belt and Dirty Dozen member Dave Meyer takes you on a journey through the heart of Hurricane…
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Rigan Machado: The Untold Story of a Jiu Jitsu Legend – Family, Films & Hollywood | Ep. 7
EP.Join David Meyer and John Will as they sit down with the legendary Rigan Machado—one of the most influential figures in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a key member…
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The Truth About Confidence: Why Most People Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 6
Unlock the secrets to true confidence with Dave Meyer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and martial arts champion. In this episode, Dave shares powerful stories…
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Ageless Wisdom: Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Mastery with Dan Millman | Ep. 5
Step into a transformative conversation between BJJ Black Belt David Meyer and world-renowned author and spiritual teacher Dan Millman, best known for "Way of…
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The Secret to Winning Every Negotiation: Lessons from the Mat | Ep. 4
What if the secret to winning—on the mat, in business, and in life—wasn’t about overpowering your opponent, but about understanding them better than they…
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Transforming Pain Into Power: The Alchemy of Outcomes. | Ep. 03
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of transforming adversity into opportunity. Join us as we follow a journey from the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in…
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From Bullied Kid to BJJ Legend: The Untold Story of John Will | Ep. 02
Welcome to Episode 2 of our podcast, featuring an in-depth conversation between host Dave Meyer and his mentor, the legendary martial artist instructor…
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3 Rules to Get Better, Faster: Secrets from a BJJ Black Belt | Ep 01
Welcome to the Ageless Warrior Lab! In this episode, BJJ Black Belt and Dirty Dozen member Dave Meyer reveals the secrets to getting better, faster—on the…
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How Martial Arts Shaped My Life & Mission | Introduction
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…