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Proper Alignment in Jiu Jitsu and Life with Professor Craig Sainz

Proper Alignment in Jiu Jitsu and Life with Professor Craig Sainz

Update: 2025-11-08
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In this episode of 'The Jiu-Jitsu Mindset,' host Pete Deeey interviews Professor Craig Sainz, a dedicated chiropractor, business owner, and jiu-jitsu practitioner. Sainz discusses the profound impact jiu-jitsu has had on his personal and professional life, emphasizing the alignment, structure, and strategic thinking the martial art brings. The conversation covers various topics, including the emotional and physical learning curves, the role of competition, and integrating jiu-jitsu with chiropractic care. Sainz also shares memorable stories from his training, the concept of 'calm under chaos,' and the importance of pursuing one's passions. The episode concludes with a fun revelation of Sainz' superhero persona: Professor Dr. Synaptical.

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:37 Guest Introduction: Professor Craig Sainz

01:03 The Impact of Jiu Jitsu on Life and Career

04:25 Energy and Flow in Jiu Jitsu

07:33 The Learning Journey in Jiu Jitsu

11:31 The Role of Competition in Jiu Jitsu

16:13 Memorable Moments and Early Experiences

18:25 The Art, Science, and Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu

19:09 The Complexity of Learning Jiu-Jitsu

20:19 Jiu-Jitsu's Impact on Life and Profession

22:12 Stories of Transformation Through Jiu-Jitsu

26:33 The Gentle Art of Grappling

29:14 Integrating Chiropractic and Jiu-Jitsu

30:38 Building a Purpose-Driven Business

33:33 Final Thoughts and Superhero Names

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Proper Alignment in Jiu Jitsu and Life with Professor Craig Sainz

Proper Alignment in Jiu Jitsu and Life with Professor Craig Sainz

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