About Bushido – Martial Arts | Health & Fitness | Mental Models
The moral code underpinning Samurai behaviour, attitudes, and lifestyle, the Bushido podcast is a modern spin on an ancient and profound framework.
Hosted by John Lee Quigley, the Bushido podcast explores the fields of health and fitness, martial arts, and mindset.
Through a mixture of authentic conversations with professionals and deep dives into various topics related to the niche, Bushido aims to equip listeners with frameworks that will help them lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
About the host: Founder of B2B marketing company Adaptive Analysis, John Lee Quigley is a lifelong advocate and enthusiast of martial arts and fitness training.
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11. Oliver Anwar – From stocking vending machines to scaling a fitness enterprise
Oliver Anwar is an online fitness and health coach. Oliver primarily coaches entrepreneurs and C-level executives, helping them hone in on their health while continuing to excel in their business activities.
In this episode:
Oliver's origins in corporate London and stocking vending machines before transitioning full-time into the fitness industry
Growing an audience and personal brand online
Providing value online versus playing the 'content' engagement game
Oliver's personal training schedule
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28 Feb 2024
10. Fuad Agoro - Creating content around fitness and travel
Fuad Agoro is a online fitness creator and competitive martial artist.
In this episode:
Why you shouldn’t drink before a fight
The process of growing an audience online
What makes Bali a special place for long-term expats
Bali versus other destination hotspots like Medellín
Necessity to constantly evolve and learn in martial arts
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20 Feb 2024
9. Ophélie Collet – The importance of taking a holistic approach to coaching
Ophélie Collet is a Bali-based fitness coach who advocates for a holistic approach to personal training. In this episode, Ophélie details her experiences as a fitness coach in Bali and outlines some of the principles underpinning her approach to both coaching and learning in the health and fitness world.
In this episode:
Discussing the open and collaborative Canggu fitness and tech entrepreneur community
Detailing the complex process of acquiring health and fitness knowledge and understanding
Breaking down sport and fitness stereotypes and making health activities accessible to everyone
Considering the constant evolution of health and fitness principles
The importance of taking a holistic approach to coaching
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6 Feb 2024
8. William Watts – Should you compete? Finite versus infinite games.
William Watts is a BJJ Black Belt based in Austin, Texas.
This conversation largely surrounds a recent article published by William titled "Why you shouldn't compete": https://www.opennotegrappling.com/p/jiujitsu-infinite-games
In this episode:
Upsides and downsides of the rapid professionalisation of no-gi grappling
When it makes sense to compete and when it doesn’t
Finite Games versus Infinite Games in Grappling and Life
Skill Acquisition in BJJ
ADCC Origin Story
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26 Jan 2024
7. Disrupting BJJ Tradition – Craig Jones Bali MMA Seminar Review.
I recently attended a 2-day seminar by Craig Jones at Bali MMA.
This solo episode reviews some of the high-level concepts and ideas presented at the seminar.
It also gives a rudimentary overview of some of the techniques details.
In this episode:
To innovate and disrupt, you need to go against traditional thinking
BJJ technique is often based on your opponent being happy to concede bottom position
Dynamics change when opponents seek to stand up
Critique of side control and full guard
Reversals and pinning considerations
For more detailed breakdowns of specific techniques, you can check out instructionals by Craig and some of his content on YouTube.
Instructionals
Octopus Guard video
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19 Jan 2024
6. Bali as a growing MMA hub and the power of routine
This is the first solo episode of the podcast. These episodes will provide notes and anecdotal experiences on various topics within the spheres of martial arts, health and fitness, and mindset.
For the inaugural solo episode, I explore Bali as an up and coming hub for MMA and martial arts. Bali and specifically Canggu has been growing from strength to strength with it's MMA scene with gyms like Bali MMA (https://balimma.com/) and Soma Fight Club providing elite level training to professional fighters, amateurs, and hobbyists alike.
In this episode, I review:
The history and development of the fitness and martial arts scene in Bali
Comparison of training expereience in MMA facilities in Bali and Thailand to hobbyists gyms in the West
Quality of life and living experience in Bali
One of the main reasons I recently returned to Bali was to establish a productive routine with training and work. I also explore matters related to this including:
Effect of routine on hormone regulation, willpower, and general mood
Striking a balance between having a good routine and not being overly regimented
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9 Jan 2024
5. Brian "The Pikeman" Moore – MMA evolution, warriors from Irish history, and visualisation
Brian Moore is a professional Bellator MMA fighter who has competed in both the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions.
In this episode:
The importance of continuous learning in martial arts
Visualisation techniques
Implementing a systematic approach in Training
Managing nerves and uncertainty in fight buildup
Warriors from Irish History
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8 Jan 2024
4. Chris Wojcik – B-team training, BJJ skill development, and content writing
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Chris Wojcik is a professional BJJ competitor who trains at B-team in Austin, Texas.
In this episode:
Training at B-team
Optimizing for skill development in BJJ
Training for different rulesets
Rigid versus flexible routine
Off-mat factors that impact performance
Writing and building an audience
Chris's socials:
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9 Dec 2023
3. Anwar Gilbert – Mobility, Breathwork, and Awareness
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Anwar Gilbert is the mobility coach at Bangtao MMA in Phuket.
In this episode, we discuss:
Bangtao MMA Expansion and training experience in the facility
The importance of awareness in movement and training
Managing pain and stiffness in training and mobility
How we learn movement and how compensations develop
Intra abdominal pressure in Breathwork and movement
Anwar Gilbert Instagram: @Itrainforit
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23 Nov 2023
2. Jesse Malmberg – Conceptual frameworks for learning BJJ, and Japanese culture
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Jesse Malmberg is a third dan BJJ black belt and head grappling instructor of Cave MMA in Tokyo, Japan.
In this episode we discuss,
Conceptual frameworks for coaching and learning BJJ
Coaching BJJ for self defense
The importance of takedowns in BJJ
Japan's rich history of martial arts and how they fare in contemporary times
Japanese versus Western culture and Tatemae
You can follow Jess on Instagram @universaljiujitsu
10 Nov 2023
1. Robbie Cassidy – The Mobility Tutor – Carving your own path, building resilience, and training in South America
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Robbie Cassidy is a physiotherapist and mobility coach. He runs the podcast Rebalanced where he discusses a versatile array of topics on mobility, performance, and wellbeing.
In this episode, we cover:
Carving your own path as a health and fitness professional
The impact of technology and social media on career path and attention
Building resilience in the face of challenges
Training martial in Asia and in South America
Latin culture versus Asian culture
Robbie's social media accounts:
Instagram: @themobilitytutor
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