12: Alex Nichols - Kinstretch, Bullying, and passing on knowledge to our kids so they can find amazing careers.

Guardian 2.0 Podcast

On this episode Guardian's Ben Kovacs shares updates regarding the Oakland and Baltimore expansion.  He tackles questions about how Guardian will grow its impact in both cities, and how the two cities will share their resources while ensuring donors in both cities are able to ensure that they are maximizing their impacts in their local communities.

12: Alex Nichols - Kinstretch, Bullying, and passing on knowledge to our kids so they can find amazing careers.

Meet Alex Nichols. A 29 year old gentle soul that embodies everything that is good about martial arts. Constantly thinking of others, a great training partner, and all-around special human being that enriches the lives of those around him.   After being bullied in school growing up in Berkeley, California, Alex found mental strength through beginning wrestling and judo before eventually finding jiu jitsu. He talks about his journey that has led him to finding his calling today in the study of movement and helping his clients live the healthiest lives possible.   Hear his story here: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast [http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast]   Check out the Guardian website at: http://www.guardiangym.org/ [http://www.guardiangym.org/]   Or get in touch on social media at; Twitter: https://twitter.com/guardiangym [https://twitter.com/guardiangym] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2]

11: Xander Gets A second Chance At An Education And Finds A Place To Be At Guardian

Welcome Xander a 17 year old who holds a unique perspective of attending college from a younger age than usual. His parents separated when he was 7 leading to a tough upbringing. Raised by his mum, living with his 2 younger siblings in a financially struggling home, he hopes to not repeat the mistakes he has seen already. Xander shares that he can't imagine not attending Guardian, that it's given him a new sense of pride, confidence and a feeling of having a second home. Hear his story here: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast [http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast]   Check out the Guardian website at: http://www.guardiangym.org/ [http://www.guardiangym.org/]   Or get in touch on social media at; Twitter: https://twitter.com/guardiangym [https://twitter.com/guardiangym] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2]

10: Isaac Goes From Struggling With ADHD To Becoming A Focused Creative Learner

Say hi to Isaac, he's been coming to the gym for a while, he’s from a sporty family that is originally from Mexico but has lived here in Oakland for 10 years. He suffers from Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD.     Isaac shares how Guardian has allowed him to focus more in class, brought him out of his shell and given him an ability to interact with others more easily. Even how Guardian helped bring out his creative side as he looks to apply to Barnard Art College.   Hear his story here: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast [http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast]   Check out the Guardian website at: http://www.guardiangym.org/ [http://www.guardiangym.org/]   Or get in touch on social media at; Twitter: https://twitter.com/guardiangym [https://twitter.com/guardiangym] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2]

9: King Nas - Overcoming Complicated Surgery To A Summer Internship at Guardian

Who's the king, who's the king? - Nas! Please welcome one of our first students, a kid who's overcome so much for his age, like; moving from Yemen to the US, receiving multiple transplants and surviving surgery complications.   Nas shares how he feels he's been given a new chance of life that now drives and motivates him to pass all he's learned onto others around him. Also inspiring him to take an internship program studying strength, mobility and kinesiology under our very own Alex Nichols.   Hear his story here: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast [http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast]   Check out the Guardian website at: http://www.guardiangym.org/ [http://www.guardiangym.org/]   Or get in touch on social media at; Twitter: https://twitter.com/guardiangym [https://twitter.com/guardiangym] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/ [https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/] Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2 [https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2]