Aljamain Sterling Wins, White House Shooting, and Pickleball | The Simple Man Podcast Ep 167

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED! In this episode, Sal sits down with Nicky Ryan to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to professional grappler, from meeting John Danaher and joining the DDS to making his name at ADCC. Plus, Nicky opens up about learning to wrestle, overcoming injuries, and his aspirations for a return to competition. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: The Simple Man Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Damien Anderson: @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez: @nickyrod247 Ethan Crelinsten: @ethan.crelinsten Nicky Ryan: @nickyryanbjj Ally Wolski: @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts: @simplemanmartialarts Pronoia: @pronoiabjj OUR PARTNERS: Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN Iron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10 Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN WANT TO BUY OUR MERCH? Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more! Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USA Carne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/ LEARN FROM US: https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialarts TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:54 The Very Beginning 09:01 Meeting Danaher 12:09 The Making of a Prodigy 15:51 Episode Break 16:51 YouTube Viral in 2015 18:41 Joe Rogan & DDS 20:09 Winning Trials 20:51 Losing to Ethan 22:28 Learning to Wrestle 24:31 Growing Up with Gordon 26:17 Injury Lore 32:38 Returning to Competition 35:57 Advice to Up & Coming Grapplers 37:03 The IBJJF Hate 39:16 Dealing with Nerves 40:58 Damien is a Dad! 41:47 See Ya Next Time

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the boys recap an insane weekend for Simple Man, taking home $20K at the JASPR Invitational, Corbin LaPorte winning the MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix and James Ortiz punching his ticket to the PGF Draft.Plus, they dive into the latest UFC updates and everything going on in the world of combat sports!Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastDamien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:00:10 JASPR Recap - Quarters & Semis00:16:40 Episode Break00:17:40 JASPR Recap - Finals00:27:39 MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix00:30:04 PGF Qualifiers00:34:01 Competing Against Each Other00:34:59 UFC This Past Weekend00:44:15 Dana White Contender Series00:52:07 Gamdom00:56:23 UFC Updates00:59:39 Elton at WWE01:03:19 Anime for the Youth01:05:58 Remembering the Womb

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Nicky Ryan and Nicky Rod sit down with MMA coach Elton Wells to dive into the technical side of fighting. The guys break down different techniques, approaches to training, and the systems that shape how they think about MMA and grappling.Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastElton Wells @ambushcoachDamien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Elton Could Kick Damien’s Ass00:01:58 Athletes & Coaches00:03:15 Studying John Danaher00:05:11 Coaching Ideologies00:06:44 The ARC00:10:56 Coaching Aspirations00:14:17 Episode Break00:15:14 Evolution of Jiu Jitsu00:23:25 Gavin Corbe at ADCC00:26:29 Results vs Approach00:27:18 Dominant Striking Art00:31:15 Attachment to Culture in Sport00:33:21 Juji Gatame00:36:59 The Best Muay Thai Athletes00:39:55 Elton’s Background00:44:49 Grappling for MMA00:47:40 What if MMA Came First?00:50:49 UFC BJJ Bowl00:59:29 Kneeing Grounded Opponent01:01:20 Rules Meetings01:06:17 Most Exciting Ruleset01:15:51 NickyRod vs Himself for the Belt01:18:11 NickyRod Seminar & Camping01:20:57 See You Next Time!

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the boys break down the latest UFC BJJ action, including Nicky Rod vs. Mason Fowler and the infamous draw. Nicky Ryan also gives his insight into Ethan Crelinsten vs. Renato Canuto ahead of their matchup tomorrow. They also dive into last week’s insane UFC 332 card, No-Gi Pans, Polaris, and Jay Rod’s newest weapon: the inverted Darce.Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastArchie Hare @archiehare_bjj1Damien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Manliest Jobs00:04:05 The Infamous Draw00:07:58 Ethan vs Renato Predictions00:14:45 Joe Pyfer vs Bo Nickal00:16:23 Episode Break00:17:25 Nose Blood00:19:22 Retiring & Weight Classes00:25:45 Fighting with Hands Down00:30:26 UFC 33200:41:49 Scariest Thing We Saw in the UFC00:51:49 Baby SOON!00:52:58 Arman KO00:54:55 NoGi Pans & Polaris01:06:35 Jayrod's Darce01:10:07 Old Man - Technician vs Athlete01:20:55 Nickyrod's Time or Money?01:21:38 Seriously, Buy His Jerky.

Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@[email protected]@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANIron Neck:https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN10Simple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Time Stamps:00:00:00 Welcome to the Watch Party00:01:25 Dan Ige vs David Martinez00:15:13 MVP Got Cut00:18:29 Episode Break00:19:27 NickyRod’s Very Own Dictionary00:20:48 Curtis Blaydes vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta00:23:12 Conspiracy Theories00:35:58 We Just Got Word00:37:02 Tommy McMillen vs Marwan Rahiki00:58:15 Brandon Moreno vs Joseph Morales01:11:24 Again or Agaayne01:13:20 The Fire Lord Cannot Redirect Lightning01:14:34 Fatal Error01:16:57 Jean Silva vs Jose Miguel Delgado01:18:37 Austin Arrives01:21:20 Mica Galvao01:22:03 R3 Silva vs Delgado01:23:02 Archie’s Uber Trip01:24:53 Back to the Fight01:28:52 UFC Noche You Heard It Hear Last01:29:13 Austin Loves His Passport01:29:51 Alex Jones01:31:30 Leave an Emoji01:32:22 Jewish New Year