Champ Talk & Mixed Martial Arts with Branden Hudson

In episode 3 of Fix Your Gym, Adam Niffen interviews Branden Hudson, owner of SBY MMA and Fitness in Salisbury, Maryland. Branden shares his journey of starting off as someone looking to lose weight and eventually getting into Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in his thirties. The conversation highlights the intense workouts that drew Branden to the sport and his passion for serving the fitness industry and community.

Tune in to hear how Branden serves the fitness industry and community with his gym.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:42] Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

[00:04:19] A Struggling Town and Drugs.

[00:06:23] Living Dual Lives while Fighting.

[00:09:28] The Spiritual Aspect of Martial Arts.

[00:13:06] The Balance of Good and Evil.

[00:17:53] Owning the Roles of your Species.

[00:19:27] Self-Defense and Societal Fears.

[00:24:30] MMA Gym Expansion.

[00:26:19] Success Leaves Clues.

In this episode, Adam Niffen and his guest, Branden Hudson, delve into the significance of maintaining control and integrity when faced with aggravating situations. They highlight how martial arts can teach individuals emotional control and the ability to remain composed even when provoked. This ability to stay calm and collected in the face of provocation is seen as a crucial aspect of character and integrity development.

In addition, Adam and Branden emphasize the significance of reconnecting with nature and the benefits it brings. They argue that being in the outdoors can help us develop character and integrity as human beings. While acknowledging that society may be moving away from this connection to nature, they also believe that there is still a group of people who value and uphold traditional ways of thinking.

QUOTES

• “There were so many different phases that I had to really overcome and work through and layers I had to had to do the work with where I realized that I wasn't necessarily in control and I wasn't necessarily the one running the show. ” - Branden Hudson
• “I think that everybody has. a capability of doing evil and everybody has capability of doing good. And I think we have to nurture both of those sides.” - Branden Hudson
• “The root word of discipline is disciple.” - Adam Niffen
• "You have to be prepared to be able to protect your family." - Adam Niffen
• "But I do think that we have a duty to our species, and as a man, I need to step into that duty and be a man in all ways. I need to be hardened. I need to be responsible. I need to be a leader. I need to be soft. I need to be understanding. I need to be all these things, man. " - Branden Hudson

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Adam Niffen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-niffen-6baba7170/

Branden Hudson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbymmaandfitness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Branden-Hudson-100009946059940/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-hudson-a425326a/

WEBSITE

Stride Fitness Solutions: https://stridefitnesssolutions.com/

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