Motus V With Nick The Tooth

For this episode Tooth sits with one of the greatest jiu jitsu athletes  of all time - Marcus Almeida “Buchecha."  They talk surfing, competition mindset, why compete after continually conquering the mountain?, Kelly Slater, and more, more, more.

For this episode Tooth sits with Alex 'Defer' Kizu, a veteran graffiti and street artist who has taken into his work into fine art galleries around the world. They talk about his involvement with the LA Bomb Squad, the first west coast graffiti crew in the 1980s. Plus jiu jitsu, Bruce Lee, the multiple times Defer has been shot (in the stomach and in the head) and his family's incarceration in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. 

Tooth sits with UFC fighter Chito Vera. Surfer, black belt in jiu jitsu, they talk training at AOJ and the journey from Ecuador to one of the biggest UFC cards of the year

For season 3 opener... Tooth sits with Josh Harmony -- pro skater, painter, musician, and proud owner of bitchin hot sauce brand Don Wapo!!!    

Tooth and Josh Rosenblatt, author of the new book Why We Fight, chat about Josh's time as founding editor of Vice Media's Fightland,  the lure of combat sports, the intersection of literature and combat, etc.     

Tooth sits with hard-charger Kona Oliveira. At only twenty years old Kona has proven himself at heavy wave spots such as Pipeline, Teahupoʻo and Jaws. Plus he's an up and coming MMA fighter featured on the first Hawaiian Bellator card. Join as they talk facing and conquering fears, focus, motivation and so much more. 

Tooth sits with 11 time Muay Thai champion Nathan Corbett. They discuss the sheer brutality of the training and the fights, learning to control fear in the face of insane pressure, moving on and finding the next challenge, and more, more, more!

Tooth sits w/ friend of the podcast Andy Hori and chilling in the garage they talk mushin mind, mindfulness, meditation, psychedelics and the obliteration of the false 'I'.     

Tooth and his wife Taylor sit with online ketosis coach Crystal Reneau. They talk meal planning, carbs, insulin sensitivity, hormonal differences between women and men, portions, intermittent fasting, etc. 

Tooth sits with the founder of one the fastest growing clothing brands in Orange County, Violent Gentlemen, a label built by and for NHL hockey fans. They talk venturing out on your own, starting a brand, and more!

Tooth sits with anti-GMO activist Dustin Barca, who not only ran for mayor of Kauai, said political race serving as the basis for the documentary 'Aloha Aina Warrior,' he's also one of the best surfers in the world as evidenced by his stint on the pro tour, PLUS he's a jiu jitsu player and MMA fighter with an upcoming bout in Bellator on December 15, 2018, in Hawaii. 

For this episode Tooth sits with physical therapist Dr. Mark Kozuki, who works with World Champion surfer Jon Jon Florence, and others. They talk healing chronic injuries via mimicking the movements of a toddler, thus returning the mind/body connection to its most fundamental state. Fascinating stuff. Plus, the importance of meditation in regards to healing.   

For this episode Tooth sits with Johnny Castannha and Chris Long (of the Best Frenemies podcast) plus Jeff Hairstrom to discuss The Last Jedi

Tooth sits with AOJ coach Gustavo Fonseca to dissect his recent world championship win in the black belt Masters division, a goal he's doggedly pursued for five years.    This episode sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com For more info visit Motus V www.motusv.com

Tooth follows up last week's Mushin Mind podcast with a Q&A on the subject with Motus V listener and AOJ blackbelt James Guyton.  They dig into the details on mindfulness, meditation, and paradox of trying to articulate the emptiness of Samadhi.   This episode sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com   For more info visit the Motus V website www.motusv.com  

Tooth sits with fellow meditation practitioner Andy H to discuss the Ancient Samurai concept of the Mushin Mind (Mind No-mind) and how to cultivate that mental/emotional state via meditation so we can call on that Zen paradigm in every sphere of life.   Episode Sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com   For More Info visit Motus V www.motusv.com

This week Tooth sits w legendary grappler Andre Galvao 5x black belt world champion and 4x ADCC champion. They talk growing up in Brazil, training with Fredson Paixao, the dream that inspired him to move to America, opening up his first school in San Diego, and leading the ATOS team from upstart to 1st place in the 2017 World Championships.  This episode sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com For more info visit Motus V www.motusv.com

Tooth sits with Internet Entrepreneur Alex Bonilla to uncover how he lives the life of ease, traveling the world while working here and there. They chat about the rapid changes in our economy and how if people don't make the adjustments now they will find themselves wondering why they missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime!   This episode sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com   For more information go to Motus V www.motusv.com  

Jason Parillo, retired professional boxer and coach to many UFC champions, sits with Tooth in the Motus V Studio and dishes on the upcoming mega-fight featuring Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather.  This episode sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com Check out the Motus V site www.motusv.com

Tooth sits with Motus V listener/jiu jitsu fan/AOJ coach Jeff Hairstrom and they reflect on the savage two weeks of the 2017 World Championships & the Royal tournament held at Studio 540 PLUS a discussion of upcoming topics for the podcast This episode sponsored by Kimera Koffee www.kimerakoffee.com For more info visit Motus V www.motusv.com