Beyond the Mat with your host Mark Cox

Q n A with Mr. Cox (Motivational) Episode 32

Questions with Mr. Cox on fitness, diet, 75 hard and mindset. Looking for a good motivational talk hop on and enjoy. Mindset on losing weight, just real motivational talk.
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Interview with Ashley Sage Episode 31

My mom used to say "The best thing I ever did for you was put you in the church and then Martial arts." I think God every day for her making both of those decisions for me at such a young age. I gave my life to Christ in 2008 and I've been on that journey with him ever since. I started Martial Arts when I was six years old, it was one of the only things I really wanted for my birthday. I asked my mom and she said as soon as I turn six that she would take me to trial class. I did my first class at the YMCA. I started in TKD and after looking I finally found Chatsworth Karate. I'm currently fourth-degree black belt under Mark Cox. The rest of my martial arts career started after I found Chatsworth Karate. Immediately after I tested for my first-degree black belt I decided to start my journey in Krav Maga. I'm currently a blue belt working my way to brown. I've been doing BJJ for about 10 years and I'm currently a purple belt under Sergio Machado. I've been training and dog brother Martial Arts for the last five or six years. I'm currently a red tag instructor under Marc Denny "Punong Guro Crafty Dog". I also filed in the gatherings or dog brothers tribe, I am currently and in the most polite way called a "".
I started fighting in 2018 and I've been doing it ever since. I love with and take care of my autistic and mentally retarded sister Cassie, And my other sister Susanna is currently in school in Texas working on finishing college.
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Discussing Jocko’s Book Discipline equals Freedom with Mark Cox Episode 30

What is the connection between discipline and freedom? What are your discipline practices and strategies?
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Interview with Kas Spirits Episode 29

Kas Spirits born June 18, 1987. Kas lived in different parts of western NY but mainly lived in Buffalo NY where he began his studies in the martial arts. Starting as a child. Kas went to different schools to learn as he moved around. At the age of 18 he was sent abroad to learn culture and arts. That is the time he met his first teacher named Mr.Sato who studied in Shotokan and Muay Thai boxing, Kas spent a great deal of time developing his understanding of the arts in a deeper way. Mr. Sato taught the fundamentals of being true to yourself and following the right style that fits. Never letting go of principles and developing. He earned a black belt from Mr.Sato. From there Kas traveled to China to continue his studies where he learned Qi Gong and how to apply this for a healthy body and soul. Upon returning to America he met Fumio Demura , they built a good relationship over time. Mr. Demura is seen as a mentor and family member to Kas , Mr. Demura was able to help Kas develop a better view and thought pattern of the knowledge he learned abroad. Kas learned vital principles from Mr. Demura. Kas will pursue the 100 Round Kumite in the benefit of charity and growth purposes not only for himself but for the people that join the event.
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Interview with Ronny Camacho Episode 28

Ronny is my personal trainer and very close friend (family) this will be a life changing talk with this awesome trainer and God fearing man..
Celebrity Trainer, Contest Prep & Nutritional Consultant, Life Coach
Fitness has been a constant factor in my life starting with soccer and martial arts as a child, and football, baseball, basketball and boxing as I became older. As an adult, I started working out with weights to get stronger on the ground since a lot of people started doing Jiu Jitsu and I wanted to have an edge. I watched my first bodybuilding show in college while attending University of Hawaii (Shawn Ray was guest posing) and I was hooked immediately. I did everything I could to learn from the old timers who I felt knew their stuff and read everything I could get my hands on. I moved to LA in 1999 to pursue bodybuilding since it was the Mecca. A few of my achievements are the 2003 Tournament of Champions overall title, the 2004 Mr. California title which cemented me as one of the best bodybuilders not just in the state but in the nation. I now educate and train the foundations of transforming the body, such as nutrition, weight training, body mechanics and mental preparation to all individuals regardless of age, gender or fitness level. I am also one of the head coaches at Physique Inc., which specializes in contest preparation and getting individuals ready to compete in Fitness shows.
My training philosophy is that everything starts with the mind and then transfers to the body which I implement daily not just with my clients, but with myself and my family. The most rewarding part of what I do is seeing how individuals develop not just physically but also mentally.
One of my most important and rewarding roles has been as a Life Coach, Youth Outreach Specialist and Motivational Speaker. Through my over 20 years in the industry I have learned that it is as much mental as it is physical to attain success. I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of motivating individuals to change their lives regardless of how bad they think their situation is. I thrive on helping the underdog or someone in difficult situations. Speaking at schools is definitely one of my favorite things to do so I can try to impact and give the next generation the motivation to go after their dreams whatever they may be. I am working on a t-shirt line that focuses on motivation, hard work and positivity that will be out very soon.
I take pride in being accessible to my clients for whatever their needs may be, especially staying on the right path during the tough times in and out of the gym. I believe that education on proper exercise techniques and healthy lifestyles accompanied by positive support is a winning combination. Helping you achieve your goals by being there throughout the journey is what drives me.
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Interview with Nathan Carlen Episode 27

Nathan Carlen was born in 1978 and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. He started martial arts in an after school program in the fourth grade and has never left it. He began training with Grand Master Mark Cox in 1989 and currently holds a 7th Dan in American Tang Soo Do under him. In 1996 GMC made Nathan Head Instructor for America’s best and he is proud to still serve in that role still as well on the Board of Directors for the American Krav Maga Federation.
Nathan is a lifelong student of the martial arts and has been blessed with amazing teachers and training partners in multiple systems including Krav Maga Shotokan, BJJ, Kali, Silat, Hapkido, Aikido, Sambo and several others.
He has been a teacher and coach in the Los Angeles Community College District since 2004 and credits his success there with students directly to how the martial arts have taken him from being an insecure child to something else.
He currently lives in Chatsworth with his loving wife and daughter. Training is the priority after them.
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Interview with Nole Lilley Episode 26

Nole Lilley will be joining me tomorrow, we will be in house unless he gets called out in the FD. Looking forward to this one, he host the podcast, The Fire You Carry He is my Nephew Cody Mooney brother in law.
Nole currently lives in the mountains of Southern California, with his wife Heather and their 3 children. Nole and Heather have been married for 18 years. He has worked as a fireman with L.A. County Fire for the past 12 years. Prior to that, he served as a United States Army Ranger, deploying multiple times into Iraq and Afghanistan. Nole and Heather have experienced the death of two of their sons and their journey through that loss has shaped much of the people they have become today. Nole has also dealt with post-traumatic stress related to the loss of his sons and his time serving as a Ranger. As a fireman, Nole has continued to live and work in a world where exposure to trauma can be a very regular occurrence. From this experience, Nole felt called to start a podcast where he could share his experiences with others who are working through difficult times in life and also share the struggles and triumphs of other men that he admires.
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Interview with Michael Cox Episode 25

Michael Cox is a 6th degree black belt in American Tang Soo Do. He is the head instructor at his dads martial arts studio. When he is not at the studio he spends a lot of his free time at the beach with his wife and dog bear. Michael has fought in the cage, he has lost over 100lbs, he changed his life and now spends his time changing others life.
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Interview with Jason Flame Episode 24

Father, husband, son, teacher, coach, mentor, martial artist and professional wrestler.
Jason Flame, owner of Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga in Moorpark, CA, started his martial arts training in 1985 and opened his first school in 1996. He is a 7th Degree Black Belt in American Tang Soo Do and also holds Black Belts in Krav Maga, Ketsugo Ju Jitsu & Combat Hapkido. He has served as a martial arts business consultant since 2010. Jason is an active member of his community and serves on the Board of Directors for several local organizations and community events. As an active community member, he attributes the success of his business to understanding the importance of giving back to those in his community.
Jason was born and raised in the Conejo Valley, moved to Moorpark in 1993 and currently resides with his wife, Jackie and two children, Madyson and Mason.
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Interview with Greg Mills Episode 23

Greg Mills currently runs a Krav Maga school in Gainesville, Virginia. Starting at 4 years old in California, Greg has trained Shoto Khan, American Tang Soo Do under Grand Master Dennis Ichikawa , Jeet Kune Do and Sambo under Slava Vilshtein, and Krav Maga under Mark Cox. Often taking from his experiences of a misspent youth to connect with his younger students and his real life violence to give context to his adult students, Greg strives to continue in his growth and better serve his students. Having been involved with the Borderline shooting in Thousand Oaks, California in 2018, he finds purpose in equipping others to defend themselves.
Self confessed nerd, dog lover, Christian and patriot, Greg enjoys sharing his passions in all walks of life.
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