Chronic Illness taught me 4 important lessons

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks for watching this one guys. Hard to speak on these things but hopefully it gets to one person who needed to hear it.

[@justinmytwocents3551]

Lots of people with chronic autoimmune problems can do well on a ketogenic diet, might be worth looking into and trying for a few months, more and more successful results out there.

[@inside_fighting]

@ i did the AIP diet which is a super restrictive version of paleo pretty much and it works really well for me

[@efrayimelimelech4271]

You "spoke" to me especially when you addressed the issue of age. Thanks, I was tremendously helped mentally by adopting the philosophy known as "Stoicism" because it, like you, speaks to our internal issues and how they relate to reality. I had just recently subscribed to your channel and your honesty validates my decision! Continue to take gooood care of yourself!!

[@eniggma9353]

nice vid

[@scotliddell7657]

Hey Ilan - I'm an old guy that's been training systema since forever. That's why you are in my feed I guess. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for showing such courage and opening up to share some of your story. I have no doubt that this video will help many, many people. It's so encouraging to see that there are people that genuinely care about other people. Thanks again!

[@chendaforest]

This is the most important video you have ever done Ilan 🙏

[@inside_fighting]

Really appreciate that. :) Thank you.

[@winark3779]

Thanks Ilan for posting. My wife was diagnosed with ALS over 2 years ago, a generally fatal incurable condition. She’s been fighting hard and I have her doing tai chi and weight lifting, unconventional stuff that has her to her neurologist’s surprise actually strengthening(!) (she’s also on newish meds). I sent her your story as encouragement for her to keep going. I love your stuff, it’s a refreshing take from the typical mma mindset. I do choy li fut btw and enjoyed that video. Just wanted to let you know what you’re doing matters and is helping people (as well as entertaining). Be well!

[@inside_fighting]

@@winark3779 sorry to hear about your wife. I really hope the new meds work. Quite amazing to hear she has strengthening. Don’t forget to look after yourself in all this. I’m around if you ever need a random ear from a stranger.

[@winark3779]

@ thanks so much Ilan! That means a lot.

[@muteqx]

Hi Ilan, thanks for this video, it's something close to my heart too. Illnesses, disabilities, injuries, mental health struggles and addictions can be a martial artist's biggest teachers - attackers who can't be escaped from or beaten through force. I know aikido has a bad rep but for me, these personal struggles are where never meeting force directly has really paid off. I can't beat my problems by kicking their ass - I've needed to learn to collaborate with my "attacker" through kindness, because it's my own body and mind, always waiting for me wherever I am. Much of the martial arts world is founded on ideas of being able. I got into martial arts because of not being able - in ways I didn't understand as a teenager but learned about myself through training and practice. Nowadays I'm the dad of a 16 year old daughter who has type 1 diabetes (autoimmune, cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the immune system and stop producing insulin) and I see once again how much my daughter has grown and expanded her capabilities as a human being through carrying and essentially learning how to love (not like) this condition that would kill her if she ignored or resisted it. This is why for me there is so much more to martial arts than just being able to fight or defend yourself. All of us will get ill, injured, older, weaker, senile and die - it's inescapable. These are the true tests of what it means to have a warrior spirit. Finding the strength to carry on even when the situation is dire or likely to be terminal. It sounds corny to say, but I am still alive so far because of this deeper lesson of martial arts - which wasn't the lesson I went looking for but the lesson I was taught by my body. Bless you man for opening up and thanks again for making this video! 🙏

[@inside_fighting]

Beautifully stated and a truly inspiring insight in to the value of martial arts and the need to not resist but to accept which as you said is very aikido like as a philosophy

[@khublieoldschoolgamer5737]

@@muteqx Amen Brother 💗🙏

[@derekthue8026]

Thanks for sharing your story and life lessons

[@MichaelMassie]

I appreciate this vid, and you’re spot on. I’ve had RA for 15 years, and survived a really nasty lung cancer diagnosis last year. Chronic pain will eat your lunch if you let it. Psychoneuroimmunology research tells us that your attitude is everything, because being stressed out will tank your immune system. Negative emotions can increase your pain response as well. If I focus on gratitude and happiness, I feel better. If I let the pain get to me, it becomes a downward spiral, and the pain increases. Same thing with the cancer diagnosis. The docs didn’t even want to remove the tumor, because my chances of survival were so low. They’d rather have given that surgery slot to someone with a greater chance of survival. My background is in healthcare, so I could tell that none of my docs expected me to make it. A year later they started telling me I was the exception to the rule when it came to cancer patients with that diagnosis. I just fought and fought and fought. My life became an obsession with surviving cancer. I lived, by the grace of God. Daily training, same thing. Sure, I hurt. Sure, I can’t train like I used to before I had cancer and lost part of my lung. I still train. You do what you can, and you keep going. That is all.

[@inside_fighting]

Your comment is very inspiring. My cousin recently beat what most doctors said was unbeatable cancer. He inspired me a lot. I’m glad to hear you never stopped fighting and it’s clear you are a warrior.

[@alantinoalantonio]

Thank you for sharing and for offering positive ways to live through adversity and challenges. It is the essence of being a Martial Artist. Thank you and Godspeed, Ilan. Osu!

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you brother 🙏🏼

[@thejughead138]

@@inside_fighting Thank you for your strength and insights. Love & respect, from your Nigerian brother over here in the UK. 🙏

[@lmh4162]

Thank you for sharing your story. When you said, "My identity is not the thing that I do," it really resonated with me. Like you I have an auto immune disease ('ulcerative colitis') as well. It had a big impact of my ability to train. Lucky I was able to over come it but the burden was insane. Please keep sharing more of your experiences. Thank you🙏.

[@inside_fighting]

Colitis is very similar to Crohn’s. I feel your pain brother. Glad you have it under control.

[@dudemannxs]

Thank you for being candid and real. I have been doing martial arts since I was 8 years old. At the age of 58, I had to have a hip replacement due to the wear and tear. I did not know how I was going to come out of it and if I would be able to continue to train. Went through some serious soul searching and adjustments, but can happily say I am back doing what I love 3 years later. Not an easy run, but I definitely learned something about myself in the process and it changed the way I train and teach.

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks for sharing your story as well and glad it worked out well.

[@edwhlam]

My story too. Glad you are ok.

[@quentinj6357]

When i was in my 5 months in Brazilian Jujitsu those days, i had a friend of mine. He did Muay Thai, Boxing and swimming. He ate healthy food. He doesn't smoke and consumed any alcohol. I used to go hiking and running with him. He is a cool and very kind guy. He has fit and ripped body. There was one time we had a running session, i went to his house before sun rise. As his sister open the door i told her i'm waiting outside for him(her brother). Minutes later, his sister told me that his brother woke up for a while but he said he needs to lay down for a while. I waited for half n hour later then things when kinda havoc. He passed away. According doctor's report that his heart stopped for no reason. Anyway. Thank you very much for share this. It is an important thing to know about this experience and information. God Bless.

[@inside_fighting]

Sorry to hear about your friend. Life is precious and can be taken so quickly

[@quentinj6357]

@@inside_fighting 🙏

[@Ninja9JKD]

I've seen hundreds if not thousands for indivdual reports of this since the rollout of mRNA injection, falsely called vaccines. Just sayin! It's horrible, but just in 2021 alone how many athletes who got the covid shots dropped on the field from heart or blood problems?

[@M_K-Bomb]

It was great putting simple and easy quotes on the screen in text. I particularly like the quote "You are not the thing that you do." I've had issues with self-identity and self-worth. I love martial arts, but I'm more into geeking out about it than training. So to explain to people that it's my hobby I feel I would be judged harshly for not being that good. It's a rather awkward thing, but there is no reason I should change if I am still enjoying it and getting some fulfilment.

[@inside_fighting]

What other people think doesn’t matter as long as it’s fulfilling to you. There are people who dedicate their lives to the historical aspects of martial arts. It’s a fascinating world in my opinion and there’s so much to uncover about how ancient civilizations functioned through how they fought.

[@JohnLoogleman]

I didn't know. I too have suffered a chronic CNS disease. When your body fails you it is soul destroying. Thanks for your post brother.

[@overeasymode]

That's willpower. Work everyday. Great story, it's a valuable lesson whether you have a chronic disease or not.

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks man 🙏🏼 giving up is never an option

[@WatchMysh]

Keep sharing the message. I've been through similar stuff and I will totally steal the "hand raised" analogy. There were times I had to squeeze every drop of energy out of my body to be able to go and train. Others just came happily full of energy, I did everything with a handicap. Even as an instructor back then. People usually don't recognize it. Only if they get to know you better. Pushing oneself like that is unbelievably exhausting sometimes. So to keep raising awareness for mental and autoimmmune challenges is very important for all of us. I'm just fighting my way out of a hard setback again. Started with some light training. And I know it won't be the last time. But I'm prepared to pull me out over and over again. Love out, stay strong, all of you - and learn to distinguish when "being strong" just doesn't cut it anymore and other options work a lot better. :)

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks for sharing. You nailed a lot of how i feel in your comment as well. We just always gotta be moving forward.

[@37895]

Thank you, beautiful and inspiring words. Nothing compared to you but I’m two and a half years with me/cfs (long covid) and am only now starting my journey back . What you said has rang loud in my psyche. Thanks from the UK

[@inside_fighting]

I’m glad it helped a little. Long covid can be devastating i hear. Stay strong my friend. Good things ahead

[@thebaneking4787]

I have a autoimmune disease to. My mind goes straight to cancer. But my insurance doesn’t want to pay for anything. So I get diagnosed in possibilities just to have nothing done about it. It’s hard. 10:14- I’d love to hear more about this. I believe our minds are powerful. And it can be our worst enemy sometimes. But I think this is a very important topic to discuss. Again I think you should do more videos on this.

[@inside_fighting]

Brother my mind always assumes i have cancer. Just did bloodwork and my mind expects the worst. I’m always working on fighting that instinct. My mind can very much be my worst enemy and it’s a very hard concept to deal with… I’ve accepted i am more than my “base” mind… we have an observer mind that can make decisions beyond our instincts. I see it like my mind being a computer and the person running the computer as the observer if that makes sense. It’s hard to explain

[@johncoats438]

Thank you for sharing. I am an avid martial artist caught in a dark cloud. I stayed home today and your video showed up in my feed. Thank u.

[@inside_fighting]

Hope you are OK brother.

[@mjb7015]

Thanks for sharing. I have a martial arts friend who is going through a long battle with am autoimmune condition that leads to joint inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis, and it has had a huge effect on his training and overall mental health and wellbeing. 😢

[@inside_fighting]

Similar to what i go through it’s called psoriatic arthritis

[@smjmartialarts1438]

Thank you so much for sharing this heartfelt information. You have done so much for so many and we all care and appreciate you so very much more than you’ll ever know. God bless you, my brother.❤️🙏

[@inside_fighting]

God bless 🙏🏼 thank you for watching it

[@419sinbad]

thank you Eli long time follower God bless you and your family. your words today, this morning , is what I needed to hear. not because I'm going thru anything, but my wife has an auto immune disease. what you said about the backpack, wow it gave me a perspective I never thought of.

[@inside_fighting]

God bless my friend and thank you for the kind words. I hope your wife is coping well and you as well as seeing someone you love struggle can be a terrible burden in itself.

[@JunjieJayren]

Thank you for sharing from your personal struggles. Your lessons are especially meaningful in light of your martial arts training

[@Wise-Fool97]

Thank You for this one Coach, this one had me sitting back and contemplating. I've been dealing with TMJ/TMD & Cervical Spine issues for over 7 years now and the analogy you gave of just holding your arm out and the simplest of tasks slowly becoming so difficult and you push through it and push through it. My father escaped communist Cuba and majority of my family are also immigrants and are tough minded as hell, and it took years for them to even understand what was going on and why he's acting different and why we don't see him anymore. I can only imagine the chronic stress and pain from something like an autoimmune disease and then with the loss of your leg and the fear that was thrusted upon you sir. You took it stride and stand as an example to everyone dealing with injuries, illness, or the trepedations of life that weigh upon us all especially for these more complex issues that are only now getting the attention they deserve. Thank you for sharing your insights and wisdom sir.

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you brother. See you tonight for some good training 🫡

[@shiva1x]

Phenomenal video, Brother! One of the best videos on fighting you've ever done!

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks so much. That means a lot

[@Ninja9JKD]

That's awesome that you were able to use your mind and will to bring your body back without surgery! Excellent words of cation on identification with that which is temporary. Thank you Ilan.

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you! It is still not an easy road but trying to stay positive every day 🙏🏼

[@garethlagerwall]

Turns out I have been dealing with a chronic inflammation for years. It got to the point that I had surgery on my hand. Some days was so painful that I couldn't walk. Only recently been diagnosed, and slowly turning things around. Your metaphor of holding your hand out is very accurate - and most people assume you've only just started holding it out, which makes it more frustrating. Looking forward to getting back into martial arts.

[@inside_fighting]

Martial arts will always be there waiting when you are ready to train again :) Sorry to hear about what you are going through. I hope it continues to get better.

[@lucalevorato7577]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am used to be a decent karateka, but 15 years I developed a neurological condition ( lower leg spasticity) that got worse with time. At the present moment I ambulate with a walker, my balance is not so good and kicking is quite impossible. Sometimes I feel kind sad thinking all the things that I was able to do and I cannot do anymore. Getting in a downward spiral is very easy. I doubt myself many times if I still belong to be in a tatami and if quitting will be easier. At the same time, I really understand the spirit of martial arts, like fighting until the very end. My adversary is not not a physical one, but it is inside me, like fear, hopeless and the feeling of quitting. Apologies for the long comment, but your video really touched me inside.

[@inside_fighting]

Never give up my friend. I hope you find some relief 🙏🏼 appreciate you sharing your story as well.

[@LatimusChadimus]

Man this is a really valuable video. I started improving my mental health as a teenager because even though I didn't grow up with a father in the household, or any figure in the household, I still pursued mentors until my mom did remarry but he eventually passed away and at that point I was old enough to work full time and take care of the bills for a couple of years. Some people wait until they're 40s or 50s to start worrying about their mental health but this video itself is just a good concept of taking care of yourself as a person, not being attached to your identity but simply being in reality. Things always work out in the end so there's realistically nothing to worry about unless you don't know how to make plans. I hope this video is a big hit and is one of your most popular videos

[@inside_fighting]

@@LatimusChadimus thank you man 🙏🏼 i really appreciate the feedback

[@laruibasar]

Thanks for sharing! Moving forward isn’t easy nor best path, sometimes not even where we go, but stopping should not happen, grabbing a friendly hand always helps.

[@inside_fighting]

It Can make all the difference

[@ave.runcus]

This video's topic came as a bit of a surprise, but not an unwelcome one. I've dealt with mental health issues for pretty much all of my life. What you said is something I've encountered in Stoicism (but is present in other forms of mindfulness): the ideas that our expectations can be poisonous, that what we consider important to us (like being tough and good at fighting) can be taken away, and that a bad day inherently isn't permanent. All time-tested lessons that pop up across cultures. Thanks.

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks for watching. I’m going to get in to stoicism as it seems to have many valuable lessons

[@ave.runcus]

​@@inside_fighting It definitely has some practical exercises that could be useful as a supplement to what you've come to already believe. I'd recommend Massimo Pigliucci's How to Be a Stoic. It's more accessible than reading the texts he draws upon (which themselves are in either Hellenistic Greek or Roman Latin I believe). For me personally, Stoicism is nice because it's not religious in the way a lot of other mindfulness traditions are. Hope you have a good day, Ilan!

[@christophmartin938]

I know a highly skilled management trainer Boris Grundl he is 85 percent disabled. But he says as you, its not what you can do its all about what you really are. Thanks for sharing.

[@inside_fighting]

@@christophmartin938 that’s a great way to put it. Love that quote

[@vyderka]

Thanks a lot, highly appreciated.

[@ArthursAtman]

Important message. Thx Ilan. Currently rebuilding proprioception in my foot, along with compression fractures in my t-spine. Not giving up, but taking MA training and lifting out of my life has dealt a serious blow to my self-image. Will rewatch your video as needed :)

[@inside_fighting]

I’m glad it had some value for you. Stay strong

[@ArthursAtman]

@@inside_fighting would it be ok if I dm or email you? feel like commiserating w/ my story, but feel weird about doing it in public

[@fabchi4597]

Thank you for sharing your precious experience Ilan, this words can now reach the ears of someone who is going through tough times. Sometimes simple words can anchors that keep you alive.🙏🏼

[@jerichoasprec4455]

Mr Srulovicz Thank You for sharing this🙂🙏 As Martial Artists, we often believe (especially our "hot-headed-younger-version-selves"😂) we are impervious to trials and tribulatuons. We go through our training and it humbles us....and we realize things do catch up on us🙏 Good or Bad. But this is the reason we train💪🙂To be able to handle when this world attempts to put us down Be Strong and Spirited Brother in the Martial Arts🥋🙏❤️‍🔥 God Bless You🙂

[@inside_fighting]

God bless you and thank you for the kind words

[@andre-px8rv]

The support system is huge . I have my brother. Def needed to hear this video thanks for sharing this coach!

[@inside_fighting]

It makes a huge difference. Glad to hear you have your brother and thanks for watching the vid

[@tomhelsby9488]

Epic. Thank You so much, "but one is a warrior and he will bring you back alive" Heraclitus. Been a fighter all my life and it is good, so good to hear someone who speaks the truth, from their experience. Thank you again. Thank You a million times. Strength and Endeavour Brother. Strength and Endeavour

[@ronmccracken7358]

Very well done! I appreciate your candidness, sincerity & openness in sharing your story. I cannot overstate how important that message is. I thought highly of you & your channel prior to this, and even more so now! Keep up the great work & the positivity!

[@inside_fighting]

@@ronmccracken7358 really appreciate that. Not always easy to talk about it this stuff but it’s an important convo to have.

[@philipgarrett5009]

You are not alone Ilan! Great message for ourselves and others. Let's all keep going and, as you say reach out x

[@manuelzapata1192]

That's not a cheesy intro That's one of the best intros on youtube Yours and armchair violence His exit music is hilarious It's a parody of piano man.

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks man 😅 I gotta check out the exit music

[@unifedgongfu]

thanks man. your most important video ever. 1. you are a real life hero. 2. you get a bro hug from me, that's for sure.

[@inside_fighting]

Appreciate that very much brother.

[@MYVLMA]

God bless you! It is a very important message to everyone who is struggling and in deep grief, from who opens up as a example and someone people look up to.

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you my friend. I apologize I’ve been busy but I’ll be coming to see you soon

[@MYVLMA]

@ Take your time 👍🏻

[@rynoerasmus7869]

Thanks for sharing this with us! Osu!

[@inside_fighting]

Osu 💪🏽

[@GreenChugach]

Moving topic. Your insight into expectations vs reality is good advice for anyone.

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you very much

[@joshhaffer-bb8lg]

I love you brother. I'm glad it wasn't cancer. All love man! I'm going through s***t and I get it. Keep fighting!

[@inside_fighting]

Sorry you are going through shit. Stay strong brother. Hope you are ok

[@sabasguajardo4017]

Needed to hear this today so thank you! You have the best intro ever by the way 🙏🏼

[@inside_fighting]

Appreciate that. It’s my entry in to the music industry 😅

[@M_Mayhew]

Great video Ilan…. I’m in my sixth decade of life, been highly active and have studied MA for most of it and still do. Jujitsu/Jiujitsu/Judo/ Hapkido/(old school) TKD/ and more.. take a toll on you over time. Our lives and bodies change over time and thus we have to adapt and find new ways to stay in the game. I’m very thankful for my FMA/Silat training over the last five or so years, as it has really kept my joints, muscles, mind, and reaction times sharp. Never stop learning and doing new things to improve yourself. We all appreciate you and your channel - Opening up allows us all to better understand and relate…. Thank you.

[@huansitoaguilar9405]

I appreciate this video cause there's alot of miscommunication about illnesses that are internal and can't be seen and people think you should be able to " walk it off " ( that's what supposed friend told me ) social anxiety disorder is not that easy compounded with childhood trauma and other crap took me almost 10 years to heal , maybe 50 % or more of the progress is do to my martial arts practice ; I almost started to identify myself with the practice rather than see it as my choice of expression in conflict or stress . Thank you , much Respect ; stay up .

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you brother. Social anxiety can be crippling. It’s very hard to find people who understand.

[@JeffreyDuncan-f5j]

Thank you for sharing, Ilan. I have issues that I don't really like talking about. It takes great character to be open about yourself. Your channel is one of my favorite channels. It truly has value. Please continue!

[@DanTheWolfman]

Started getting sick all the time at 15. Super ill end of 2009 fought in Daidojuku Kudo World Championships anyway since no one could figure out. Finally diagnosed w Lupus early 2010. HUGE Pain in my head made me leave Japan get tests 2016..Huge Cyst in skull no one could figure out...Surgeon canceling surgery day before made me lose my dream job Commentating Pancrase Live on UFC Fight Pass they dumped me. Rescheduled month later when different surgeon was higher boss for the month...not cancer idk. I still struggle w losing my identity and day to day life, had shots in my back earlier today for pain. Cheers Ilan. RFK Jr needs to be in Health & stop these 500 chemicals in U.S. food that isn't allowed in other countries, plastics in food, chloride brain dead in water system etc, pesticides

[@inside_fighting]

Hoping RFK gets in to some kind of position of power over health and resets the whole industry.. lupus is a tough disease. Hope you are ok

[@sashaboydcom]

I'm genuinely sorry for what you guys are gonna go through in the next few years

[@Kempojiujitsu7829]

Thank you so much for sharing. Though different I too have suffered from various issues including mental health issues like depression and serious injuries. Without martial arts I wouldn't have overcome these issues. Thank you for your sharing and ur videos. But sheesh don't leave out the theme song.

[@inside_fighting]

Haha I’ll never leave it out again. Glad you have martial arts as a tool my brother. 🙏🏼

[@Kempojiujitsu7829]

@inside_fighting thank you it helps knowing there are real humans out there.🙏

[@Fierydice]

I'm glad you pulled through and were able to share your knowledge with us. This is one of my favorite channels on YT, don't know what it'd be like without you here.

[@Muscleman09]

This is an amazing video and I'm glad you made it

[@inside_fighting]

Really appreciate that

[@ken110654]

🙏 for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@inside_fighting]

Appreciate you watching it 🙏🏼

[@stephenrush4953]

Thanks for sharing, Ilan. I really appreciated your message here, and it's one that I frequently tend to forget. Blessings to you and your family.

[@inside_fighting]

Blessings to you as well and thanks for the comment

[@mgs721]

Great video, Ilan? Elan?. You're a wise and eloquent dude. Good lessons for all of us, regardless of physical limitations or not.

[@inside_fighting]

It’s Ilan 🙏🏼 i appreciate the kind words. Thank you

[@Kev80ification]

Thank you for sharing brother ❤

[@inside_fighting]

Appreciate the positivity 🙏🏼

[@simkoning4648]

Thanks for this. I've been trying to get back into martial arts, but things keep happening that get in the way. First I snapped my ACL. I recovered from that only to fracture my L5. I (partially) recovered from that only to be diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I got that under control, but the medication made me gain weight. I got on meds that allowed me to lose the weight only to be diagnosed with arthritis. I'm determined not to give up because I love martial arts, but it's hard when the universe seems to keep throwing things in the way seemingly with no end.

[@inside_fighting]

@@simkoning4648 we have a very similar journey it seems. Sorry to hear about it. I also tore both my acls etc. everything takes time but you will get better. Crohns sucks

[@D--man]

Thanks for sharing!

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@georgep.5315]

Your brave and inspiring . I was diagnosed with complex PTSD . Yes and emotions always change , acceptance is important .

[@georgep.5315]

And everybody wants to hear this , at least I do . Buddhist psychological approach to life helps a lot . I heard that narrative in some of the things you were saying .

[@inside_fighting]

@@georgep.5315i ended up suffering from depersonalization and some Buddhist philosophies helped me a lot

[@oldnatty61]

Great message. Good points. Thank you. Reality is individual and created from w/in.

[@inside_fighting]

@@oldnatty61 thank you 🙏🏼

[@oldnatty61]

@@inside_fighting Back at you brother. People need to hear what you said.

[@paulboissiere1278]

I LOVED to hear this. And I needed to. Thank you brother.

[@inside_fighting]

I’m glad you heard it. Means a lot to know it had a positive effect

[@bradharris]

Thanks for the share.

[@bkk_savateur2437]

Great video! Thank you, and God bless you.

[@inside_fighting]

God bless 🙏🏼

[@bkk_savateur2437]

@inside_fighting Actually, all of your videos are great; but this one really stands out. I, and those that I have sent it to, really appreciate this one.

[@gaetanmarcelin9813]

I really needed to hear the 4th lesson you learned and think long about it , thanks for sharing

[@Rome4787]

Thanks for sharing your story and your advice. We start life bright eyed and seemingly invincible. The truth is disability, illness, depression and death eventually touches all of us and the people we care about. Thanks for sharing because, you aren’t alone and anyone else here isn’t alone. There is always someone out there who can relate and share the burden. It might be harder for some people to find their community but it’s out there and you are showing that by posting this. Great message about identity as well. This video is a service to the community.

[@inside_fighting]

Much appreciated. You are right that one of the certainties in life is that we will be touched by pain.

[@jancrate6200]

I needed to watch and listen to this. 2 years ago i had surgery on my spinal cord was 5 of my vertebra was crushed in my neck severely restricting my spinal cord that was getting no spinal fluid there. I like you was told 6 months i would be paraplegic without any use in my arms or legs. Told i could die from the operation. Me and my wife looked the consultant in the eye and said do it. Took me 18 months to recover. I can walk over 5 miles with a 20kg weighted vest. I have gone back with restrictions to my kadichnikov systema training. Yes i am restricted. Am i disabled yes but like you said neuroplascity has taught me another way. Make sure you have good postive people around you. My two martial art instructors would come walking with me even if it was 500yards at first. Never ever fucking give up

[@christophmartin938]

so great how you put it. Its all about life and success. ❤

[@inside_fighting]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 thanks for watching it

[@patrickh9937]

I have psoriasis, too. It's in all my finger and toe nails, and looks like a fungal infection. Very embarrassing, and I won't train barefoot (the toes look worse). That and an old knee injury limit me quite a bit. Good to hear you talk about you're own issues- they sound worse than mine, so it gives me cause for a little more optimism.

[@inside_fighting]

My joint issues developed because of psoriatic arthritis which develops from psoriasis but the pitting in the nails is so common with psoriasis and annoying as hell i agree. Hope you are doing well

[@nci_richard]

ur a very realistic dude its always good to see that like minded people still exist

[@inside_fighting]

Than you man 🙏🏼

[@tenpennygrim5884]

I can't recommend enough to eat an incredibly clean diet to help with this. Nothing with chemicals. Carnivore if you can handle it or keto-vore and stay off processed food. Eat real meats, actual human plant foods (roots, tubers, fruits) and drink water. My psoriasis is vastly improved when I stop eating chemical-rich over-processed foods.

[@inside_fighting]

@@tenpennygrim5884 i do the AIP diet which is close to carnivore and it helps a lot for sure

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

That was so full of wisdom. Great video. Flow more grappling with a Systema cross trainer.

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you. Great idea in the systema. I’ll have to find some people near me though.

[@dotanoob2k]

Fantastic video Ilan, thank you for sharing that! I needed a talk like that right now.

[@inside_fighting]

Thanks brother. I’m glad it resonated

[@downloadqi]

Excellent points & advice. Thank you for being transparent. This will help a lot of people. Regarding the Autoimmune Diseases 2 things-1. Qigong has shown to be very effective & 2. early onset of the disease there is a chance it may be related to ancestral trauma. Many indications the AI disease is rooted in PTSD via genetically transmitted trauma. Something to look into. Peace Health & Blessings

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you very much. I am going to visit a Qigong class soon.

[@joeoleary9010]

I spent last night in the hospital with my heart going crazy. Really makes you take stock. Elon, hope you're doing better with your AU issue. Have you tried the carnivore diet? It worked for Jordan Peterson's daughter who had AU bad.

[@inside_fighting]

oddly enough i know Jordan Peterson. He said wonderful things about the diet as did Mikaela. I do a diet called AIP which is pretty close and works well for me.

[@SoldierDrew]

@Ilhan, have you tried keto or carnivore diet yet? It helps me. This is your best video yet. My identity was defined by being a professional elite Soldier and martial artist. So losing health & abilities due to injuries took a massive toll. Then losing my only son after 14 years crushed me. But my faith in the gospel of Christ Jesus has sustained me thus far. You're in my prayers Ilhan.

[@inside_fighting]

God bless brother and so sorry to hear about your son. I’m glad you have faith to guide you through it. I will pray for you as well

[@timkittle5418]

Thanks for sharing. I have fallen in love with your channel. My wife of 32 years was diagnosed with MS in 2016. At the beginning of 2023, a lump arose in her breast virtually overnight - stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. That led to 16 weeks of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, followed within 3 days of snapping her right ankle into a 90 degree angle and requiring yet another major surgery 2 days later. The chemo further weakened her in her MS, so she is diminished physically. We understand.

[@inside_fighting]

@@timkittle5418 thank you. I’m sorry you are both going through that. My cousin has stage four terminal breast cancer and it’s brutal. There are so many new treatments in that space that there is always hope for her. Something i learned is just how hard caretaking is and what a toll it can take as well. Make you are taking care of yourself as well so that you can continue to help her as you clearly do. Wishing you both the best.

[@christofkoziol4903]

Thx4 sharing this Ilan 🙏 I´m an Osteopath and Naturopath from Germany - had interesting results with detoxification. Thank you - particularly for this episode 💝

[@jrlonergan6773]

This was such an important video. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there to help people. Love you brother keep on keeping on

[@baf303]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bentaylor5665]

Thank you for giving people hope. Could you please Ana fellow by the name of professor David James?He teaches out of brooklyn new york.

[@inside_fighting]

I will look him up

[@Laj-t9k]

Hope you're well, Ilan. Thanks for sharing.

[@lesbubka]

Thanks for sharing your story ❤

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you for watching Les. Hope you are doing well my friend.

[@lesbubka]

@@inside_fightingcan’t complain my friend, always pleasure to watch your clips

[@UROTSUKIDOYI]

Good video. Much appreciated. 👍🏼

[@inside_fighting]

@@UROTSUKIDOYI 🙏🏼

[@lorenzozapaton4031]

It was a nice change of theme with this video. Good to know you have your health in control.

[@B.R.O.T.H.E.R.]

@inside_fighting Listen Brother, this video is amazing!!! A true blessing thank God! Always upload what YOU want and WHEN you want about WHAT you want! This is YOUR channel! I really love ALL your video´s including this one! Keep it up and Godspeed!

[@beedub1630]

Thanks man.

[@Dark-Light_Ascendin]

Its your channel.... create what you want.

[@inside_fighting]

@@Dark-Light_Ascendin 🙏🏼 agreed. Thanks for watching brother

[@Dark-Light_Ascendin]

@inside_fighting too many creators get burnt out because they accept the "niche" game, & their creativity gets stifled. As a fan, make what you want. I'll watch it.

[@inside_fighting]

@@Dark-Light_Ascendin that means a lot and I’ll take your advice

[@Dark-Light_Ascendin]

@@inside_fighting I'm just another you that lives offgrid in the woods w 20 dogs. 😂 I have many interests, which hurts my channel. But, I do me.

[@LatimusChadimus]

No worries, I finished your intro out loud after you started it haha

[@inside_fighting]

😂😂😂 thank you for the support

[@natankhishchenko9593]

Thanks for the honesty. We are all aging and getting or will get some sort of illness. The overlap between martial arts and medicine does not get as much social media attention as other topics. I’m a neurologist and long time hobbyist martial artist. I would be fascinated to hear a more detailed description of your illness. I’m sure it was best to leave some things out of the video. You can always email me off-line happy to provide informal professional opinion if it’s of any assistance.

[@Diogolindir]

I suffered from Guillain Barre syndrome last year. Was the scariest experience Ive been through. I focused a lot on my recovery and Im strong again, lifting and jumping ropes. Now I want to start learning Muay Thai. Still have some trauma about that experience but Im using training to counter that feeling

[@Arcknight9202]

Glad things are improving for you. I sort of know how you feel in a way. Allow me to share my own anecdote. I had skin issues most of my adult life(severe dandruff and persistent skin lesions). I never could get any answers about it even from the most learned individuals with fancy papers on their walls and white coats. Eventually, and relatively recently, I self-diagnosed myself with tons of food allergies. I lost tons of weight and my skin issues disappeared. I still run into new allergies, though. If this sounds like you, give yourself a strict diet(I recommend rice, potatoes, and eggs) for a few days and see what happens. I shed a curse of over 20 years.

[@strwman5]

Great video! Didn't actually like the channel at first.Don't know if the content got better or what. You are exactly right. I do things to enhance my quality of life. It isn't "who I am". Change is inevitable. Doesn't matter if you are in a good place or bad.

[@petrmoucka7673]

Big ideas thx a lot

[@ArizonaTengu]

It’s funny how many people think being a strong warrior automatically makes you healthy. I’ve probably never been healthy my entire life. Perseverance is definitely a personality trait I have. My performance as an athlete has changed, sometimes better or sometimes worse, but the objective is always to become a better warrior irrespective of the athletic performance. As for identity, always look towards Christ. The good Lord strengthens His warriors, and all His faithful servants to achieve His will here on earth. Look at Saint Nester of Thessaloniki who defeated the gladiator Lyaeus. Even Saint Sampson, king David, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Prince Alexander of Nevsky, or so many more. We can always turn to the Saints who are friends of Christ in our times of need. Of course, we must never forget that our main objective is to enter the Heavenly Kingdom. This is spiritual warfare. The devil and the demons will attack everyone who draws closer to Him. Endure to the very end as good warriors of Christ.

[@inside_fighting]

God bless you brother

[@davidward1729]

Well spoken

[@nehemiasvasquez8536]

Comment to help foster this!

[@inside_fighting]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@coreyrutherford7231]

Praying for you! Jesus heals and saves!

[@inside_fighting]

God bless thank you

[@christaylor4126]

So I am amazed to suddenly come across a video on auto immune disease. I just found out I have autoimmune hepatitis not confirmed yet but same symptoms you discribed with vomiting blah blah blah….. stomach issues just when I was getting back into martial arts

[@junglejim3433]

Thanks for sharing that. It's always inspiring to see tough guys be honest about their vulnerability. If you haven't already you should connect with Rodney King, of The School of Crazy Monkey.

[@inside_fighting]

I love the crazy monkey system and thank you for reminding me do make a vid on it and hopefully get Rodney King

[@junglejim3433]

@ that would be awesome to see him on your channel, but also, and maybe you already know, he has had his own physical and mental challenges. He writes quite a bit about the negative impacts of hard training, but also the potential benefits of martial arts for personal growth.

[@guyfawkes5012]

damn this exceeded my expectations, very wise and inspiring video 👏

[@whim6287]

I'm still waiting on the neurologist to tell me why my arm randomly goes numb. I'm eager to get back into what I want to do. I'm getting told by every lupus sufferer that I have lupus because of the rash all over my face, and my joints feel and sound like they need replaced a lot. And I am constantly tired and my fuse might as well be a flash. Thanks for the reminder.

[@inside_fighting]

That sounds a bit like lupus if the rash is butterfly shaped. I get the butterfly rash and very swollen joints and numbness and it was psoriatic arthritis

[@whim6287]

@@inside_fighting The rash is just tiny dots, often dry skin. The joints issues are just abuse, I did some rodeo stuff and more than my share of car wrecks on top of martial arts. So far x-rays, MRIs ect show no nerve restriction. The plus side is that strength and dexterity seem to be unaffected by numbness.

[@inside_fighting]

@@whim6287 strength not being impacted is a very good sign. Wising you the best brother. Sounds like your body has been through some abuse.