Beyond the Mat with your host Mark Cox

Interview with Abigail Couzens #62

Abigail Couzens is a 3x Published Author. She also runs and operates her own Publishing Company where she help others write, tell and publish their stories. Abigail is also the proud owner of an upcoming online Dog Store. She absolutely love and enjoys dogs as her own four-legged Emotional Support Boxer Dog has helped her many nights to deal with emotional trauma of sexual abuse and molestation. It’s not secret. She tells of her story of surviving sexual abuse and molestation in her very first book My Unspoken Truth Now Told. Abigail is also a FB Content Creator where she is using the platform to motivate, educate, encourage and uplift. Be sure to follow her today.
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Interview with Poupée Komenkul #61

Poupée Komenkul has been a licensed realtor and selling homes since 1989. She is currently with Rodeo Realty in Sherman Oaks. She is ranked in the top 1 percent of realtors nationwide. Over the last 30 years she has helped over 1000 families buy and sell their homes. She’s inspired to help others achieve their dream of home ownership! Poupée works as a team with her sister Karen Komenkul.
She is married to Mike and has 2 boys ages 11 Mitchell and Max 16
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Interview with Chris Pike #60

Christopher Pike is the creator and co-owner of JJO40 and Whitewolves Ground Apparel. Chris Pike is a GFTeam BJJ black belt and holds other ranks as well in other disciplines. Chris is also the Instructor at Hammerdown Fight Team a MMA school. Chris has been training martial arts for over 30 years. Chris was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley but now resides in Bakersfield California with his fiance. If your over 40 and doing jiu jitsu go visit Chris's group hereon FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687703051452349
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Interview with Darryl Johnson #59

Coach Darryl Johnson has committed his life to coaching and training others. Earning his 1st Black Belt In 1991 in the art of Taekwondo, he embarked upon a path that has led him to lead thousands of others into the world of self-improvement, and being stronger and healthier versions of themselves.
Moving to California in 1993 to teach martial arts professionally, Coach Johnson has sought to satisfy his never-ending thirst for knowledge by studying many other martial arts including Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga and Muay Thai. He also turned his love of fitness into a professional passion by becoming a certified personal trainer and ensuring that fitness was a part of the self-protection training that he has passionately taught.
Coach Darryl Johnson met Mark Cox in a Krav Maga certification course in 2001 where they have been in contact with ever since through their shared love of Martial Arts
Black Belt Taekwondo – 1991
Began Professional instruction -1993
Opened own school- 1997
Certified Krav Maga instructor- 2001
Certified Muay Thai instructor- 2004
Hall of Fame Krav Maga instructor of the year- 2021
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Interview With Chris Webb #58

New Episode!!
Chris Webb !!!
I stopped making decisions and took personal responsibility to pursue a better life. --Chris Webb
My wife and I are top producers in 12 different countries with our company—Prüvit.
I share my life, humor, sobriety, fitness, business and personal growth experiences through Tiktok, FB and Instagram—providing people with tools, resources, inspiration and helping them reach their goals. I’m not perfect, I’m 100% ME... crushing life and loving every minute of it!
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Beyond the Mat Book Pre Sale #57

Order signed copy today of Beyond the Mat... Lessons I have learned after many years of teaching, coaching, training, and competing..
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Interview with Gio #56

Giovanni Negron-Garcia is the CEO/Owner of GioEffect Life Coaching and Public Speaking, LLC and an International Best-Selling Author. Giovanni is born and humbled in Reading, PA, a city that is defined by crime, poverty, and corruption. Giovanni is a dynamic speaker and bestselling author who speaks upon his journey. Giovanni encountered numerous battles with his mental and physical health. In 2021, Giovanni reached the weight of 366 lbs, which set the course of his life ending by the age of 35. Through discipline and soul searching, Giovanni reclaimed his health and lost over 200lbs in less than a year! Giovanni claims that he had to redefine his passion and purpose, so that he can share his gifts with the world and claim the glory he almost lost. Mr. Negron-Garcia has become an inspiration around the nation, as he displays his message of, "Go.Inspire.Others". Giovanni believes that everyone has a gift to share with the world and that will contribute to their legacy. Mr. Negron-Garcia helps underprivileged professionals achieve their goals and dreams based on their career aspirations
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Interview with Michael Matsuda #55

Michael Matsuda is president and founder of the Martial Arts History Museum. The first and only actual museum of its kind. Founded in 1999, the museum is located in Burbank, CA and this year they celebrate its 23rd year.
Michael is one of the leading authorities on martial arts history in America. He has written about 8 books on the history of the arts.
He is also the producer of 21 biography videos on martial arts pioneers.
Michael is also the director of Dragonfest. An exciting and one of the most popular martial arts conventions on the West Coast.
Michael along with Art Camacho was recently nominated for the Emmy for their tv show, The Camacho Experiment.
Michael has been studying the martial arts since 1967. His specialty is kung fu; Shaolin and Monkey.
He is the 6th generation grandmaster of the art and the only one left in America that knows the whole artform.
Michael was selected as one of the Top 100 Producers of the year and graced the cover of Producer magazine.
He currently teaches kung fu.
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Interview with Raul Marin #54

Raul Marin is an educator, dj, photographer , and aspiring poet and podcaster. He’s a passionate advocate for living with the mamba mentality: to live with the absolute best version of yourself. He will run a marathon this year, and read at least 12 books. He is releasing his first poetry book this June.
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Interview with Gordon Melville #53

Gordon is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Jewil International and a keynote speaker teaching entrepreneurial men to navigate mental awareness & health in a world of judgement and toxic masculinity. I've worked with the likes of Grant Cardone, Tony Robbins and Zig Ziglar developing my own coaching specialization.
When not writing, podcasting or coaching, he can be found focusing on his spiritual health alongside his wife of 30 years and three young sons.
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