A Deep Dive into Jiu Jitsu and Healing with Richard Bresler
Episode description
A Deep Dive into Jiu Jitsu and Holistic Healing with Richard Bresler
In this episode of The Jujitsu Mindset, host Pete Deeley is solo as his regular guest Lucas Rubbo is unavailable. Instead, Pete introduces Professor Richard Bresler, the first US student of Horian Gracie, and author of Worth Defending. Richard shares his extensive experience of Jiu Jitsu, his transition from a fast-food business, and how Jiu Jitsu transformed his life. They discuss the importance of private lessons, the evolving nature of Jiu Jitsu as a self-defense art versus sport. Richard also elaborates on his holistic approach to health, emphasizing nutrition, alternative therapies, and the groundbreaking muscle work by Thomas Greiner. This episode provides a rich insight into Richard Bresler's lifelong commitment to Jiu Jitsu and holistic wellbeing.
00:00 Introduction and Announcements
00:51 Introducing Professor Richard Bresler
01:40 The Evolution of Jiu Jitsu
05:58 Private Lessons vs Group Classes
09:26 Personal Transformation Through Jiu Jitsu
21:53 The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle
27:13 Alternative Healing and Muscle Therapy
31:34 Healing My Mom's Lungs
32:33 Discovering Neurosoma
34:46 A Chance Meeting with a Chiropractor
36:49 Private Lessons and Influences
37:58 The Importance of Muscle Harmony
40:45 Exploring Alternative Therapies
50:34 The Melt Method
52:40 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion