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Daniel Strauss AKA The Raspberry Ape - S8E2

1 h 11 min · 5 mei 2026
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The Training Hub [https://www.figuringthingsout.com/hub] Ape Academy [https://www.apeacademyonline.com/about-dan-strauss] This conversation covers Dan's transition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) from early childhood inactivity, the emotional investment in training, his approach to teaching and learning, MMA aspirations, and his competitive career in BJJ. The conversation delves into the impact of competitiveness on performance, the dynamics of goal setting and intrinsic motivation, as well as the multifaceted nature of grip training and its relevance in various sports, highlighting the depth and complexity of grip strength as a training system. Chapters * 00:00 Aspirations and Career in BJJ * 38:30 Competitiveness and Performance * 49:42 Goal Setting and Intrinsic Motivation * 59:37 Training and Conditioning

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aflevering Daniel Strauss AKA The Raspberry Ape - S8E2 artwork

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