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Expect to get the everyday perspective on Franck's upbringing in Cameroon, meeting Sam and starting BJJ for the first time, as a child the labour Franck had to do to survive, coming to the UK to compete in BJJ for the first time, the terrifying difference between the UK and Cameroon, his competition run and much more.

Franck is an 18 year old, competitive BJJ Purple Belt; in 2023 he was the most active competitor on the UK scene. Franck grew up in Cameroon, where he did manual labour as a child to support his family with his school fees. He was orphaned at 13 when his mum unexpectedly passed away, leaving him lost and living with his aunt. When he was 14, the Francis Ngannou Foundation brought Sam Crook and BJJ to his village...

Extra Stuff:
To Support Franck - https://gofund.me/8d43b91d
Sam's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/samcrookbjj/
Franck's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/francktakoudjoubjj/
Shout Out to Scramble for their Support - https://scramblestuff.com

00:00 Upbringing in Cameroon
05:54 Starting Jiu Jitsu
10:03 Selling Rat Meat to Living With Sam
17:05 Starting Legal Adoption
21:31 1st Time in UK & BJJ Comp
28:32 Cameroon vs UK
40:59 UK Competition Run
48:41 Sam’s Leg Break
53:12 Ultimate Goal & Thanks

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #adoption #cameroon #newlife

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on Sam's leg break earlier this year, his pain and emotions at the time, his surgery and recovery, how it effected his ability to coach and mindset about competing, his new opportunity with Flo Martial Arts, his initial thoughts and aspirations, an update on Franck's situation and much more.

Sam Crook is Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth, UK and a 1st Degree Black Belt under Marco Canha (Fightzone / Checkmat). He was the Head BJJ Coach at the Francis Ngannou (Former UFC Heavyweight World Champion) Foundation in Cameroon from 2019-2023, where he was bringing BJJ to underprivileged children and first met his now adopted son, Franck.

Sam and Franck have been incredibly successful and prolific BJJ competitors in the UK since their return to the UK, before Sam suffered his horrific injury in January. Sam's battle to support Franck and keep him in the UK is still ongoing at the time of this release.

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To Support - https://gofund.me/8d43b91d
Sam's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/samcrookbjj/
Franck's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/francktakoudjoubjj/
Shout Out to Scramble for their Support - https://scramblestuff.com

00:00 Leg Break
10:16 Surgery & Aftermath
21:07 Thoughts on Competing
31:58 Coaching or Competing
37:26 Starting at Flo Martial Arts
44:33 Goals for Flo
52:22 Advice to Beginners
57:26 Understand The Why
01:03:41 Current BJJ Standards
01:09:22 Update on Franck’s Immigration
01:13:52 Franck’s BJJ Performance
01:18:16 Will Franck Do MMA?
01:22:50 Support & Thanks

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #legbreak #adoption

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on how BJJ gas evolved and if it is a good or a bad thing, how BJJ and world lack respect nowadays, Xande's reaction to the Craig Jones Invitational, how to develop a winning attitude and body intelligence through discipline and much more.

Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro is one of the greatest of all time a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling practitioners and competitors. Xande’s contribution to the Jiu-Jitsu community goes beyond his knowledge of the martial art and is more significant than the medals and trophies he acquired as a top BJJ athlete to list a few:

- 5x World Heavyweight Champion (IBJJF)
- 2x World Absolute Champion (IBJJF)
- 2x World Submission Wrestling Champion (ADCC)

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Insta - https://www.instagram.com/xanderibeirojj
Website - https://www.sixbladesaustin.com

00:00 Evolution of Jiu Jitsu
08:59 Respect vs Trash Talk
20:57 CJI vs ADCC Reaction
36:12 Position Before Grips
44:43 Develop Your Mind Day by Day
54:01 I Train The Winning Attitude
01:01:08 Beating Goliaths
01:05:45 Create Body Intelligence
01:15:27 6 Blades Jiu Jitsu

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #mindset #kettlebells #champion

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The Everyday Fitness Guys, Paul and Danny discuss sleep hygiene and how to get the best nights sleep, why sleep is important, the difference between rest and recovery; and how to build it into your week.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #health #fitness #movement #fitness #sleep

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Sponsors:

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on which is harder CrossfIT or BJJ, how CrossFit transfers to BJJ, how off the mat conditioning can elevate your grappling, what to prioritise in the gym, advice on motivation and much more.

Jason is the founder and CEO of NCFIT GYMS, TRAIN HARD online training, and the host of the JASON KHALIPA PODCAST. He is a CROSSFIT GAMES CHAMPION, 3X TEAM USA CROSSFIT MEMBER and BJJ Brown Belt.

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Insta - https://www.instagram.com/jasonkhalipa
Website - https://www.jasonkhalipa.com
Train Hard App - https://www.th.fit

00:00 What’s Harder BJJ or CrossFit
08:50 BJJ Competing
15:14 Importance of Off-Mat S&C
24:10 What to Prioritise
31:59 Strength or Mobility
39:31 BJJ Training Partners
44:51 Nutrition & Businesses
50:36 Advice on Motivation

#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #crossfit #worldsfittest #family

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The Everyday Fitness Guys, Paul and Danny discuss energy balance and its impact of fat loss. Also the 3 methods of tipping energy balance in your favour.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #health #fitness #movement

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on males hormones and the role they play, why men are seeing a decline globally, how you can reduce risk factors, what testosterone replacement therapy involves, what you can expect and much more...

Felix has nearly 20 years of healthcare and is very experienced in men's health and hormone replacement therapy. Hormonal deficiency is under recognised and sometimes even misdiagnosed leading to potential negative side effects from medications that are not clinically required/appropriate. Felix is committed to increasing awareness of hormone deficiency and promoting hormonal health through education and critical appraisal of the relevant scientific literature.

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Eden Clinic for Men - https://www.edenclinicformen.com

#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #mensmentalhealth #hormones #trt #menshealth #testosterone

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Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys

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Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop