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Latest Episodes
How Jiu-Jitsu Saved His Life & Inspired A Movement / Steven Hordinkski
Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu do more than teach self-defense?In this powerful episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones sits down with Steve Hordinski, founder of Forge of Unity, to discuss how martial arts, military disc...
Michael Spyrou / The Martial Arts School Growth System Every Academy Owner Needs to See | AI, Marketing & Automation
Want to grow your martial arts school without working longer hours?In this episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones sits down with Michael Spyrou to discuss how AI, automation, and proven business systems are transforming ...
Train Smarter. Recover Better. Keep Fighting. | Nathan Ng
Train Smarter After 40 | Nathan Ng on Injury Recovery, Mobility & Martial Arts Longevity🔥 The new episode of Old Man On The Mat is LIVE!In this episode, Tony Jones sits down with Nathan Ng to explore what it real...
Why You're NEVER Too Old for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Shane Close | Graybeard Grapplers
Old But Not Dead... Just More Dangerous | Shane CloseWhat if getting older actually made you a better martial artist?In this inspiring conversation, Shane Close of Graybeard Grapplers shares why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn't ju...
The Adaptive Martial Arts Revolution: Brandon Ryan's Inspiring Journey
For Brandon Ryan, martial arts isn't about belts, trophies, or proving people wrong.It's about helping others discover what they're truly capable of.Despite living with cerebral palsy, Brandon found his purpose in teaching, inspir...