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Don’t Age Gracefully: Stay Dangerous | Rick on Martial Arts & Self-Defense

2026-09-1554:05

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" 🥋 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker. Martial arts expert Rick joins Tony Jones to talk about real-world self-defense, emotional preparedness, martial arts training, and how to stay capable and effective as you age. Rick also shares insights from his new book, Don’t Age Gracefully. 🔥 Watch this clip and get ready for the full conversation! 📅 FULL EPISODE DROPS TUESDAY! 🎥 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iTunes &...

TAP IN APP: Revolutionizing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training & Community / Drew Wills

2026-09-0101:14:29

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Is This the Future of BJJ? The Tap In App Explained 🥋 Could technology change the way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms grow and connect with their students? Drew Wills joins Tony Jones to talk about Tap In, a specialized app designed for the BJJ community. Tap In focuses on gym discovery, training tracking, student retention, community building, and martial arts school growth—bringing technology and Jiu-Jitsu together in a completely different wa...

STOP MAKING EXCUSES! Get Fit at Any Age | Tonya Starman

2026-08-1801:11:11

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Getting older isn't the problem. Giving up is. In this hard-hitting episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones sits down with Tonya Starman to talk about fitness, nutrition, supplements, mindset, motivation, portion control, and taking responsibility for your health at any age. This isn't about chasing quick fixes or waiting for Monday. It's about showing up, making better choices, staying consistent, and refusing to let age become an excuse. &n...

How Jiu-Jitsu Saved His Life & Inspired A Movement / Steven Hordinkski

2026-08-0401:22:25

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" 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 discipline, and mindset helped him overcome adversity and dedicate his life to supporting other men. Steve shares his journey from military service to becoming a successful Jiu-Jitsu instructor, entrepreneur, and leader focused on men'...

Michael Spyrou / The Martial Arts School Growth System Every Academy Owner Needs to See | AI, Marketing & Automation

2026-07-2156:57

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" 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 the way martial arts schools attract students, improve retention, and build thriving communities. If you're a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, karate school owner, taekwondo coach, MMA gym owner, or martial arts entrepreneur,...

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