this is just a great video, just this day i finally broke the shackles of being socially isolated for the last 10 years and i finally get to join a fight club. Thanks for uploading this
@johnburns29402 жыл бұрын
Well done my friend. Seems like your interest and commitment have a long and induring shelf life. Welcome back 💜👊
@andreasbjork92442 жыл бұрын
God bless you 🙏 go out there! It’s good for you! I spent 4 years at home, isolated! But I took the step to my hometown BJJ gym. Best I ever did 💯
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”
@GeoffreyABruce2 жыл бұрын
This video helped me see how lucky I am to be at my gym. Walked in the other day for a Muay Thai class and my (female) classmate congratulated me on getting the job I had applied for, then everyone proceeded to give me a first bump. I've spoken to my coach about my psychiatric meds, mental health history, and general life issues. I'm usually not very social and looking to hang these days, but I often find myself hanging back to chat with classmates and nerd out about MMA. They might not all know this, but those coaches and training partners are making a world of a difference to my life.
@C0d0ps Жыл бұрын
I have chronic depression since age 13-25 and Asperger’s and I 💯% agree with you. - These smaller social circles like martial arts helps me out a lot, to not feeling alone. - I train mma (1.5y) and bjj (beginner with gi).
@Ash__Adler2 жыл бұрын
Cool interview, thanks for posting 🙂 As a (very 😅) neurodivergent person, it can be very difficult to deal with when so much of the world as a whole would rather just not acknowledge that people like me exist. Specific to martial arts training, I've been fortunate to find a gym with a kru who's able to strike a good balance of being supportive and protective of us while still pushing everyone to be more than they thought they could, and the environment as a whole is mostly free of toxic machismo. There have been occasional days that I've had to take off because of mental struggles, and I definitely appreciate that nobody's given me any hassles for it.
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Ash -- that's great that you found a gym and kru that you feel safe and comfortable around. 🙏👍
@ShermanThanks2 жыл бұрын
Joined a jujitsu gym a year ago and after 6 months my body weight was down and my confidence was sky high… this is a great sport for anyone dealing with issues, the people are great, I have was always intimidated that I was going to get beat up but these people that are advanced 6 months from you are sometimes there for the same reason and will take the time to make you feel comfortable while rolling. Love my gym at western plains jujitsu in Gillette, WY
@johnburns29402 жыл бұрын
You da man Shane. Thank you for broaching the subject of mental health. 👊💜
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John 🙏
@BeanieFit2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and all your amazing content. I train MMA to fight depression.
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
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@julianb54132 жыл бұрын
Positive reinforcement is so important for training and coaching
@twentyonetortas59212 жыл бұрын
This video is great and I’m glad how toxicity and abusive traits in some martial arts places are being addressed instead of it being treated like it’s normal and fine. I’ve seen some examples of healthy masculinity so I know it’s possible to be manly without being toxic and a jerk about it. Is there a checklist or criteria for knowing a martial arts place isn’t toxic and abusive? How can you tell if a martial arts place is fine and not just a martial arts version of toxic gym class where everyone yells and is red towards you for being bad at something with no constructive feedback and advice? How do you know the more experienced people there will help you instead of looking down on you for being new, like how seniors look down on freshmen (as if those seniors weren’t also freshmen back then smh)? Never liked that thinking and behavior and I don’t see anything that excuses and warrants it. I mean they started around the same place these newbies are in so why act like you’re too good for them instead of helping them grow? And if these newbies bother them that much why put your effort and attention towards them instead of doing your own thing y’know? And what about sexism too? Knew of this one girl who was the only one in her martial arts place when she was a kid with the rest of the students being guys so most of them looked down on her or were worried about her. She was paired up against a taller older boy with a brown belt while her belt was one of the earlier stages so he was smug and you can tell he underestimated her before they began. The only reason why she was fine with all that was because as soon as it began, she knocked that guy out with a few fast hits and won so no one tried to view her as less the weakest for being the only girl there. Good for her but how do you know if a place would be chill even if there are more guys than girls or vice versa and not like that place? Because idk if I’d be like that girl and be able to knock out whoever’s underestimating me like she did. Also I kinda cry easily so any way to get rid of that? It’s harder to breathe and I don’t want my nostrils blocked and struggle breathing when doing certain martial arts moves. I also learned that some parents and people will pretend to be friendly when guests are around and it’s very convincing only for their true colors to be the opposite and only revealed if there was a recording of their true behavior. So in case they act friendly to people looking around, how do you know they’re legit decent and not just putting a friendly front in hopes of getting more sales?
@jplb962 жыл бұрын
Ain't nobody reading all that.
@Ash__Adler2 жыл бұрын
There aren't easy answers, but what I found helped me find a good place was using the trial class to pay more attention to how everyone else interacted with each other, rather than focusing on what was being taught (since, I mean, I was new, so I was supposed to suck anyway 🙃). As Erin mentioned in the interview, it's also a good sign to see some diversity in the class (not just in terms of gender, but also age, physical condition, or whatever else). Maybe even better if you'd feel comfortable talking with the other students to get a clearer idea of what the place is like, but that's definitely beyond what I'd be able to do my first time in a room full of strangers 😅
@Ash__Adler2 жыл бұрын
@@jplb96 I did 🙃
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Great response from Ash here - utilize free trials and read reviews online. You can also look into their social media accounts to see what kind of content they’re sharing, and what their general vibe is with their voice. As for crying, just remember it’s okay to cry. I’ve seen people work through drills while crying, and I’ve seen people excuse themselves off of the mats to give themselves the time that they need. The more comfortable you become with an environment, usually the less frequent it becomes. Hope this helps! Thanks for the detailed post.
@shrapmagnet2 жыл бұрын
I am lucky to train at a great dojo that works with everyone from beginners and higher level amateurs in BJJ, kick boxing, and MMA and even one who has recently gone pro. Unless a dojo is exclusively training pros, they are doing a dis-service to anyone who tries it and leaves fast after bad experiences early in their journey. I say this as someone who spent over 20 years in some pretty hardcore jobs in the military.
@janitor11652 жыл бұрын
I love this video, thank you.
@shrapmagnet2 жыл бұрын
Shane, Erin, and Vince- thanks for making this video. I think it will help a lot of people. Also, did you know that 22 Veterans commit suicide every day?
@ultimatesurvivor46832 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thanks for posting this.
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the positive feedback 🙏
@GrasshopperandtheBear2 жыл бұрын
💯👍Love Erin Herle ✊🏻🙏
@gaston90082 жыл бұрын
I think mma helps me really well with mental help and eases my rage and negative thoughts
@C0d0ps Жыл бұрын
I 💯% agree, I have chronic depression from age 13-25 and Asperger’s. Martial arts really helps out controlling my emotions. - If you ever have a bad day at work or in life, you can relax with some rolling in bjj, or ping-pong sparring for Striking.
@guyincognito65302 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to find an upload you made where you claimed that you altered the way you throw punches. any help would be appreciated.
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TdnHZql9ONqq8
@guyincognito65302 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@kmiller04022 жыл бұрын
Great Video……Working Thru Your Problems On The Matt…..Much Respect….Stay Strong
@muhdamsyar48002 жыл бұрын
You guys know how to prevent shin splinter?
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Stretch the front of your shins by reaching one leg back behind you and pressing the top of your foot against the ground, while in a standing position for 30 seconds. Then do the other leg. Here's more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooHFiIeEopx3orc We've also got a more in depth article on this topic on fighttips.com 👍
@serafimciobanu3021 Жыл бұрын
What mental state should you have when you enter the ring (octagon) to be as effective as possible? A relaxed, calm, attentive state like the one you have during and after meditation? Doesn't it contradict the Adrenaline that the fighter needs in order not to feel the pain of the blows and to have his mind and senses as sharp as possible? They seem like two opposite states. You can't be both calm, detached, with a low heartbeat and at the same time have adrenaline in your blood, can you? So what is the optimal state of mind?
@benjaelee2 жыл бұрын
Bottom comment is based 👇
@UmarEdwards2 жыл бұрын
Second
@Saber232 жыл бұрын
And the organization is pretty cool but I disagree with some of their so called “values”
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Okay. Would you like to talk about which of their values you disagree with?
@Saber232 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but I’m kind of sick the word “stigma” what freaking stigma? Mental health is literally one of the most talked about topics in North America there’s dozens of hotlines, there’s councillors and therapists almost anywhere, all the schools mention mental health all the time both public and private and this isn’t something new either I can give you instructional films from the 1950s that mention the importance of good mental health, maybe I’m misunderstanding what you mean but I just don’t see any stigma
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you live in a pretty progressive area. Where I'm from in Philadelphia, it is not openly talked about and still very stigmatized -- especially in MMA gyms.
@Saber232 жыл бұрын
@@fighttips Shane brother for the love of God please don’t EVER say “progressive” with positive connotations to me ever again I’ll spare you the details but believe me it’s the opposite of the good thing they make it out to be
@gaston90082 жыл бұрын
I agree there isn’t a stigma at all in the west about mental health but really all of these counselors don’t make the issue any better as mental health gets worse every year despite having supposedly the best mental health support in the world
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Is it not important to make "progress" in martial arts? I would suggest not letting "them" take away an entire word from your vocabulary, which can and should hold positive meaning.
@fighttips2 жыл бұрын
Yes Gaston, I agree that even the West coast is ahead of the East coast here in the states. Bringing awareness is the first step, and with a positive outlook, encouragement, and support, we can take more action steps to make forward progress together.