Ambitions vs. Sacrifices - The Story Of A Former UFC Fighter | Jeff Joslin | TEDxMcMasterU

[@lesleyzaroski6646]

Years ago you taught a 9 year old girl that I worked with. She had a learning disability but she wanted to learn karate. I just remember thinking what an amazing teacher you were and how great you were with her. While watching this I realized that it was at about the same time that you were going through some of the hardest times of your life. I remember how proud she was when she was tested for the first stripe on her belt. Just know that, even when you were struggling, you made a difference in a little girl's life. Unfortunately, she could not continue with karate, and we have lost touch, but I know she will carry those times with her forever. Thank you.

[@cezarborkowski3505]

So honest, so moving... from the heart of a true champion.

[@JBibleStudy]

Mr. Joslin is the true champion both in the ring and outside the ring. I truly admire him.

[@fincallmatter101]

A true hamiltonian legend! Both Your Father And Yourself! A great experience in my life was participating in the Joslins open volunteer opportunities! It was great did it for 3 years! Rick trained my dad, I did some training with Jeff! Truly a humble blessed man Jeff is! Super inspirational Ted Talk love it!

[@geebusfilms]

One thing I remember from your classes was how much you gave to every individual. It really felt like you were giving your all with us at all times. Great Ted Talk, Thanks Jeff.

[@johnrogers7309]

When I first started doing BJJ competing in "Joselins" was THE tournament. I won the over 30 no gi one year and it is STILL the highlight of my BJJ career. Thank you for the amazing memory and sharing your journey. You are truly a legend, and your name to me is synonymous with Canadian Martial Arts.

[@jnewhouseillustration6075]

I had Jeff as a striking coach years ago and he is gifted at teaching those who are fortunate to join Joslin's MMA, great guy. Very attentive at teaching and he knows how to communicate with anyone from beginner novice to advanced fighter.

[@stonercote8]

Jeff wasn't expecting that finish , I'm inspired. Takes a lot of courage to get up on stage and open up the vault. Much respect and know this will help others make change.

[@mohitc843]

You're a Hero Jeff. I still work with your Programs. They were PERFECT. And life is a Swing, goes up and down. Stay in touch Bro.

[@glenbradley1794]

We love you DOUBLE J. You and your pops are living legends. All the love from Hamilton, Ontario.

[@bballcoachallen]

Jeff, that was an amazing talk! At the end of your talk and you mentioned the concussion, then the drinking. I was similar (I'm not sure if I ever talked to you about it when we briefly talked many times in the past). I tore my ACL, MCL, and Meniscus playing in a training camp in the NBA D-League. Instead of alcohol I chose food and gained 130 pounds. I am now in the faze of burning off those 130 (30 gone so far). I am happy to see a fellow Hamiltonian getting to talk on TEDx CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@BlueMonarchPictures]

I love you my friend. Thank you. I have been making music for over 16 years. I got so good at it and tunnel visioned in as you mentioned. Sometimes my aspirations were the things stopping me from being loved the way I needed it. One day I suffered a head injury that wiped out my ability to memorize new information. I had to relearn how to think and operate my mind from such a forget filled place. I just had 2 children a daughter and a son. They make me hold myself accountable for many things now. I love you Jeff. Thank you for sharing that. The moment you had that breakdown from explaining the Tim Hortons drive. I can imagine the one on concession when you mentioned it and that moment was so real I could feel your pain re-experienced again. That thing we created our identity out of came to a stop and forced us to look at other channels of our lives. To bring balance to the rest.

[@chadmorse7318]

True champion in life. Well done Jeff.

[@jenjim1999]

Great talk Jeff! Very inspirational!

[@triciawedderburn5135]

Great listen!! Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewdavis2943]

Jeff is awesome! Very honest...thanks Jeff...great talk

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

I knew Jeff quite well during these years, so I had a front row seat to some of his experiences. Many years have gone by since those days, but I will always remember him as one of the finest individuals I have ever met. I could write a chapter to validate the reasons why people who trained with Jeff hold him in such high regard. He was wise beyond his years and his work ethic was remarkable. He was kind and in tune with each students skill level and needs. Once pleasantries ended and the training session began, he had the ability, if he chose to, to break your soul in one 5 minute roll. I'd anticipate someone may be thinking that I'm embellishing, I'm not. However Jeff Joslin was not interested in breaking your soul, he was interested in cultivating his students to be better versions of themselves than they were before they stepped into his dojo for the first time. Mission accomplished. Lots of people love the Joslins because they have given so much to the community.

[@CanningPetto]

Good stuff Professor.

[@merryberri]

used to go to this guys MMA classes, literally a legend I swear to god.

[@MarthaRivera3]

So good!!

[@linmartialarts]

Amazing!

[@stevequan7205]

Amazing and inspirational story. You're also an amazing coach (yes, I remember you and your athletes at the WAKO events) and now I see why.

[@VegasMoe]

Sometimes GOD puts you on your back to make you look up. Nice to know you took your skills into another area of life to succeed.

[@puntsize]

Who listened to this and immediately went searching for Joslin vs Fitch ? I remember that robbery.

[@anttechnologies7581]

Thanks Jeff. Not just for this -- for making me an animal on the Ice. Kept me safe too! Not from all the head-bumps you can get in Hockey. For the record, I can't imagine you being scared ... Not with Big Rick raising you :P Few Men wilder-than-him. Thank you to the whole Joslin Family : )

[@jezreeldalmieda975]

Jeff deserves a michelin star.

[@jezreeldalmieda975]

i agree

[@familyadventuresinrandomne7750]

Regarding the kosceck fight Jeff had a deep triangle choke locked up and the round ended saving kos from tapping- Jeff would have won that fight if there was 30 more seconds left in that round! Jeff is an incredibly talented fighter and instructor. From Joe clements

[@user2176]

yes, most people don't remember that about that fight, they just remember Jeff lost. The UFC judging at that time was very one-sided in favor of the take down, even if not much was done after the take down. I felt if that was under the old UFC rules, Jeff would have finished JK with that triangle. Same when Mark " the Machine" Hominick fought Jose Aldo in Toronto, that fight ended with Mark on top, I believe in full mount, and Jose seemingly gased out. Hominick took a beating and lost by points, but a real fight or old UFC rules, the guy who toughs it out and ends up on top would win.

[@anitakalra7372]

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