Tazz Knows : Recent Episodes
Sean Lau
Martial arts is an expression of life. It doesn't bring violence, it brings peace. It is not mindless, but mindful. It shouldn't put strain in our lives, but rather bring flow. I will express who I am outside being an MMA Coach, the brother, the business, Professional wrestling fan and human. There are many things I don't know but that's why I'm here to figure it out.
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After 34 years of life and being a fan for 26 of those years, Tazz finally made his pro wrestling debut this past weekend! Hear all about what happened during the show and behind the scenes!
NayNay asks Tazz about his experience as a coach and competitor and the difference in mindsets between the two.
A question about reliability leads to a conversation of what being reliable really means.
The last few months have been all over the place. So NayNay and Tazz are taking some time to reintroduce who they are as individuals, as a podcast and as a gym at Warrior Evolution MMA.
Excuse our technical difficulties with the microphones and listen to an honest and open conversation on the dangers of having a closed mind.
One of the stars of Suplex the Stigma on September 27th joins the podcast as Lula La Reina talks about how she started wrestling and how she overcame tragedy to find her strength to keep going!
Talking about mental health has had a stigma attached to it for way too long! And the founders of You Are More are leading the charge in making sure that stigma doesn't exist anymore.
So I'm excited to introduce the 1st episode of a special series: Suplex the Stigma!
Hear straight from the founders themseleves as we get ready for a show raising money to support the battle against mental health September 27th in Kenosha, WI for SSW and You Are More presents Suplex the Stigma!
Dion Riccardo is the founder of Victory Martial Arts and has been in the martial arts world for 35 years. He specializes in optimizing the self to get the most out of training and life.
Newly crowned Maximus Featherweight MMA Champion joins Tazz and NayNay to discuss overcoming struggles to find his success in and out of the cage!
A recap of Aaron's Muay Thai fight and the events leading up to it. And also so what it means to Tazz to be 5-0 this year.
As beneficial as social media can be for a lot of different reasons, it also has it's downfalls.
Getting an opportunity is just the start. Turning it into something is where the real work begins!
Wyatt joins in on the conversation with Tazz and NayNay about the similarities and differences of pressure vs agression.
Life got busy so here's a quick episode of Tazz answering a student's question. What other questions do you have for Tazz to answer on the podcast?
This one gets deep! Join in on what turns out to be more of a therapy session for Tazz than a podcast episode!
Tazz's voice is still recovering from the excitement of Brandon, Esneidi and Jeremiah's debut MMA fights!
Tazz and NayNay talk about what they learned from the podcast with Coach B and what it meant to Tazz.
Tazz and Coach B, his MMA coach, have been through a lot over the past 14 years. A lot of it was good, but there was some bad too. For the 1st time ever, they sit down and reflect back on all of it.
MMA teaches us lessons beyond the sport and fighting. It teaches us who we are as people and how much we can endure.
From student to fighter to instructor to coach to business owner, Tazz shares how Warrior Evolution was started.
Dealing with injuries is never fun but not dealing with them properly can affect all aspects of life.
Tazz recaps Leo's fight, going to Michigan to meet with Dan Severn, and 3 gold medals at Grappling Industry.
NayNay and Tazz look back to see where Tazz got his coaching style and Philosophies from.
Getting through the difficult beginnings of the sport can lead to more strengths than you might think!
After a successful test week that saw a new purple belt and 2 new brown belts, the topic of self discipline comes up!
Being the best in the world is very different to being the best you that you can be? They require different work and really only one is truly measurable.
Tazz talks about his time taking a break from being a coach to go spar and roll at Top Level MMA.
The biggest episode to date! UFC champion and Hall of Famer, Randy Couture is this week's special guest!
Chavo Guerrero Jr and his family have revolutionized professional wrestling for 85 years. It was an honor to have Chavo on the podcast to hear his mindset on success and longevity. "Chavo Guerrero Jr. is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenures in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Lucha Underground (LU), Ring of Honor (ROH) and Nación Lucha Libre (NLL)."
Tazz recaps a conversation with a former guest as him and NayNay prepare for the next guest!
We all have them from time to time. But should we listen to them? My answer is "Yes!" Listen to find out why!
We don't have anyone to blame but ourselves when we don't reach our goals. Hear more about it!
As Tazz looks back on his 14 years of training, he shares some of the biggest lessons he's learned while training.
Tazz and NayNay talk about his last training session with his wrestling coach and what lessons he got out of it.
Where does Tazz get his way of thinking, training, and overall character? If you've been listening for a while, you might have guessed it already!
Tazz has been living this life for 32 years. Of those 32 years, he's watched pro wrestling for 24 years. Of those 32 years, he's been training MMA for almost 14 years.Now it's all finally coming together.
Knowing yourself and being honest with your goals is almost as hard as the dog biting Tazz and NayNay during this episode!
Be careful what you wish for! Tazz finally got himself a dog and this is how it went for the 1st few days!
Some things are hard to say and hard to hear, but are necessary to succeed. This episode is all of that!
Tazz and NayNay discuss the difficulty of sometimes not feeling guilty to choose what's right for you despite what others may feel about it.
We all have fears. But do we really know what fear is? We have to identify what it really is if we want to truly overcome it.
After spending a day of training with UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn, Tazz reflects on his biggest takeaway.
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A listener's question of accountability leads to a conversation about pushing yourself hard the right way!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
From a listener's request, Tazz and NayNay talk about the legacy that he wants to leave behind.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
Life has walls and plateaus. The only way to grow is by going through them!
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We can either run from a problem or fight it. The choice is completely up to us.
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Tazz had some hard truths to think about when reflecting on his journey. But those hard truths helped put things in perspective.
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This is a special episode of Tazz Knows where Tazz and NayNay watch and discuss his rounds over the years. If you would like to see the rounds that they're talking about, feel free to catch this episode on YouTube as well! Don't forget to subscribe to the Tazz Knows YouTube channel after you watch!
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We all have goals, but sometimes we sabotage ourselves from achieving them.
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The podcast is back with Tazz explaining the small break he took from the podcast and what he's learned the past 2 weeks.
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There are many different types of pain. They all hurt, but they're not all bad. Some pain shows us how strong we can be.
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Journeys have a lot of twists and turns but they all lead to where you're supposed to be.
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Tazz and NayNay talk about what tough training means to them and how it shaped them to be who they are today.
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Have you ever stopped to think what is our natural reaction to something vs a learned behavior? This week's episode is meant to provoke thought and dig deeper into who we really are as people.
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It was a rough fight night. NayNay and Tazz talk about what happened at Matador Fighter Challenge 2 with Aaron and Leo.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
There's a lesson in everything. It's just not always clear as you're going through it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
How I get through the tough times.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
Staying motivated is hard but it's even harder if we're doing things for the wrong reasons. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
A trip down memory lane as Tazz celebrates 13 Years of training MMA!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
We're back! We're back after a short break to discuss this past weekend's tournament where our women's comp team displayed heart, talent and skill!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
It's been a rough month. But who's to blame for it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tazzknows/support
Tazz and NayNay talk about what is needed mentally, emotionally and physically for competition.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
We've all gone through things that make us second guess our goals. But what gets us through that? What definitely doesn't get us through that are excuses!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Tazz has been going over some of his old sparring videos which have sparked some thoughts and digging in how he feels about getting older.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
We all go through them but we all respond differently to them. Here's how Tazz turned his struggles into success.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Sometimes we are so focused on the end goal that we miss out on a lot of the steps to get there. Don't forget to enjoy the journey!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Knowledge can be a gift and a curse. And so is ignorance. The choice is ours in what we do with those things.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
A podcast 17 years in the making! Coach Kress sits down and shares his knowledge and experience as a competitor and a coach! You don't want to miss this one!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
It's impossible to be motivated or inspired everyday. This is a perfect example of that!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Tazz and NayNay recap a crazy week filled with a lot of excitement!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Knowing these 3 things can help you find success in a fight: yourself, your opponent, and your environment. Knowing these things can also help you find success in everyday life. Tazz and NayNay look into how to identify these 3 things.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
During this time where everyone is setting New Year's Resolutions, Tazz and NayNay talk about goal-setting and understanding how to make them.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Sometimes the way we plan things out don't exactly go how we want them to. But that doesn't mean we should stop fighting for our goals!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
We all go through it. So we don't have to go through it alone. Tazz discusses how he beat his most recent fight with self-doubt.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Tazz discusses the importance of self accountability and he found it for himself.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
We all make decisions everyday. Some are big decisions and others are smaller. But making some of those decisions can be difficult. This is how Tazz makes his decisions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tazzknows/support
Someone once told Tazz he was lucky to have found his career choice at the age of 19. This episode covers how Tazz feels about that and why he doesn't agree with that statement.
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Join Tazz on his commute to the gym. Driving has become a time that Tazz takes on his thoughts with some refections. So with NayNay being sick, he decided to bring his listeners for this drive.
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Tazz has been known to read people pretty well. All of that comes from his experiences and the things he's gone through.
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A deep conversation about a topic that came up a few times throughout the week for Tazz. What's the difference between not liking someone and not knowing someone?
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Tazz and NayNay recap the Dan Severn seminar until a spooky interruption throws them off for a little bit!
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Confidence has always been one of the toughest opponents for Tazz. But he would get help in this fight with some unlikely people.
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Tazz and NayNay talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this past weekend's grappling tournament, which include one of Tazz's long-time students returning to competition after 8 years as well as what it feels like to have competitions canceled.
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Just a quick update on what's been going on the past few weeks and what's on deck for the next few weeks.
Tazz went back to sparring for the 1st time in months. It wasn't easy nor was it his best night of sparring, but the big lesson was that he didn't stop.
Tazz opens up about his recent struggles with stress and anxiety. We all go through it but we don't have to go through it alone. Every talk about it can help in ways you never know.
Tazz and NayNay talk about their experiences when they start the sport. Tazz discusses the hard sparring rounds he used to do and how and why he handles sparring differently now.
August 30th, 2013 marked Tazz's MMA debut. That fight or what happened after wasn't in his plans but what happened happened. Hear the start of his fighting journey and how he ended up where he is today.
Tazz is inspired by NayNay's recent YouTube videos and explores what he would tell the younger version of himself.
Tazz talks about the long journey to get where the class is now and NayNay talks about her experience as being a coach for the first time.
We all get tired. But how often we get tired can tell us something about what we need to recover and prevent long term effects.
Tazz and NayNay took to Nashville of the weekend to explore, hear stories from the Undertaker and of course: whiskey!
Tazz and NayNay discuss times that they've lost, but kept going. And how controlling emotions can help get through those times where quitting seems like the only option.
Sometimes we have the right Intentions, but the goals aren't met. Sometimes it's because of our actions and sometimes it's because of the perception of our actions from other people.
The people we look up to can have a big role in the type of person we become. Tazz and NayNay talk about the importance of influences but also how to not lose yourself in those influences.
Tazz has always said that his only regret wasn't wrestling all 4 years in high school. He has also said that he didn't quit wrestling, he just retired early. Those 2 ideas are kind of contradicting. NayNay asks the tough questions to finally get Tazz to accept how he really feels about his past wrestling days.
A conversation that ends with a big epiphany for Tazz! Pushing the pace and putting pressure in his match with Cesar helped Tazz stay in. But the pressure he puts on himself cripples him sometimes. https://instagram.com/tazzmma_fitness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tazz and NayNay recap Saturday's in-house event, Warrior Rising. From all the behind the scenes craziness to the heart all the students gave to put on great performances to what's next for Tazz after getting a taste of being back in front of people fighting.
Tazz is sick. Tazz doesn't feel like talking. But Tazz gets through it and actually has a good conversation (after some interruptions) about what makes the mind of Tazz run!
Tazz recalls the ups and downs of life as a fighter, coach and business owners. He also talks about some of the downs for the first time publicly. And hear what's next for him!
Hear a conversation between Tazz and NayNay that was sparked by some questions from his students. A variety of conversations are covered from stories to motivation to what keeps Tazz going.
Warrior Evolution MMA's 2nd in-house event is Saturday June 18th. Hear how the event started and how it's evolving. Also in this episode, fun stories about the 3 judges Coach Kress, Anthony "The Bull" Buoniconti and UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn.
Tazz and NayNay share their thoughts on UFC 274. Conversations turn to trips down memory lane to when Tazz has found himself in situations as a coach that needed him to rally the fighter back into the fight. And some funny stories of Tazz getting choked out...
We've all heard about climbing the "ladder of success." But sucess isn't a ladder. It's a rollercoaster. And so is life. Tazz and NayNay and jump on that ride to explore what it means for them.
Things get emotional when NayNay asks Tazz the tough questions about emotions, family life and the impact that the Undertaker's career had on him.
Tazz and NayNay go over what happened over the weekend at the grappling tournament. Tazz talks about his experience as a former wrestler and now as a coach and how he can relate to the competitors and his coaches.
Professional wrestling and WWE played a huge part in Tazz's childhood. And over the weekend Tazz got live his childhood one last time and thank those that hold so many childhood memories.
Tazz talks about his experience meeting his favorite fighter, Randy Couture. This sparks a conversation about the importance of first impressions.
Getting your body is ready only half the battle. Those that get the mind ready too are the ones that WIN the battle.
Another weekend of competition! This time in the world of grappling. Cesar and Logan stepped onto the mats for competition and came out with 2nd place medals. Hear about the tournament itself, the preparation for it and what's next!
Respect is the last thing that internet trolls have. But we can't stoop down to their level. Tazz has always been big on respect but it was tested by a few people last week. Hear all about in this episode!
We've all gone through things that stick with us. But how those things affect us is what we need to be careful about. Traumas that don't turn into lessons haunt us forever. Those that do turn into lessons can keep us safe from repeating those traumas.
Believe it or not, Tazz had some anger issues in his life. In this episode, he talks about what they are and what he's done to handle his anger.
Believe it or not, Tazz has a life outside of MMA. This week, NayNay and Tazz talk about what life outside of the gym looks like and what Tazz does to unwind from running the business and training camps!
Thank you, Frankie, for the great questions! Tazz takes another trip down memory lane as he relives his journey from white belt to black belt! If you have any questions or topics for Tazz and NayNay, send them in! IG: @tazzmma_fitness
People like to say they live a certain lifestyle, but do they really know what that means? It takes more than just doing something everyday to make it a lifestyle. Mindset has a huge part of it as well. Tazz talks about the evolution of his lifestyle in this week's episode.
Fight season is upon us! It can be easy to get discouraged after taking a beating during sparring. But the important thing is to learn from those beatings to become a better fighter! Tazz talks about his experience going through his own training camps and putting his fighters through their training camps.
Happy New Year! It's the season of resolutions but how many people actually keep them? Here's a listen of NayNay and Tazz having a conversation to spark some thoughts for the new year!
On the 10 year anniversary of being in that building, Warrior Evolution MMA is moving up in the world! Tazz and NayNay take one more trip down memory lane, thanking everyone along the way for helping in making the gym what it is today. Stick around to the end to hear Tazz get a little emotional!
Weight goals are different for everybody but are just as difficult for everybody. Tazz discusses his difficulties gaining weight and some of the lifestyle changes to help him get to his goals and stay healthy.
We are moving up in the world! After nearly 10 years where we are, the gym is moving one floor up. Tazz and NayNay go down memory lane once again to talk a little bit about the history of the gym. Listen to the end to hear Tazz get a little emotional!
Anyone who has trained in combat sports will know all the feelings and emotions that come with sparring. Tazz discusses the fears he felt when he started, the anger during the tough days and how he realized staying calm is the answer to true growth through sparring.
After a week absence, we are back! Kind of... We're back this week with just an update as to why we have been missing in action for the last 2 weeks. We'll be back to normal next week!
Tazz has been training MMA for 11 and a half years. One if his students recently asked how he did that. This is the story about how! It's not always easy, but it's always worth it!
Tazz goes back in time and tells some stories of testing for his white, blue, purple, brown and black belts. Training is a lifestyle. And that's a lesson that even Tazz took his time to learn!
Support means different things to different people. NayNay asks the tough questions of how Tazz sees support in the different ways that people have helped him.
Get to know Tazz before he was Tazz from someone who was there through it all. Samantha has been one of Tazz's best friends for over 15 years. Hear all the laughs, the wisdom and some emotional moments as Tazz goes down memory lane!
After almost 2 years, the Tazz family got back together this weekend! The pandemic took its toll on certain relationships but we got back together for a good cause! Just because there were differences in opinions doesn't mean we can't be there for each other. Obviously, that's not the case for everyone so we talk about ways to identify those good relationships.
Confidence means something different to everybody. But what's important is for everyone to build it. In this episode, Tazz and NayNay talk about what confidence means to them and how to get it.
We don't always agree with other people's opinions but that doesn't mean we should shun them. Understanding their point can help strengthen your own beliefs.
Relationships are the bonds and interactions with other people. But to build strong relationships with others, we need to have a strong relationship with ourself first. In this episode, Tazz and NayNay talk about how martial arts can affect those relationships.
Tazz and NayNay talk about Chuy's MMA debut this past weekend and how he displayed excellent fighter instincts for a first timer. It's true what they say, "how you train is how you fight!"
It's fight week! This week, NayNay talks about her experience of fight week as a fighter and Tazz gives the perspective from a coach's point of view. Thanks for listening!
Tazz shares his experience of getting back into flow after a vacation and the self-reflections he's been going through in and out of the gym. Stress is everywhere but he talks about he handles that while balancing life and business.
Tazz and NayNay talk about the podcast with Dan Severn, their trip to Las Vegas and some things that Tazz discovered about himself on the trip!
Amateur wrestling champion. Judo and Sambo champion. NWA heavyweight champion. WWE Superstar. UFC champion. There is no mistake that Dan Severn has earned his nickname of The Beast!
With decades of experience and over 100 professional MMA wins, it was an honor to have The Beast come in for a grappling seminar at my gym!
After the second time he came in, I had the pleasure of sitting and talking with Mr. Severn where we discuss the mindset to be able to accomplish all the things he has and still does. Watch and listen to see how this man is a legend in and out of the cage!
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Pro wrestling has been such a huge part of my life. Find out which wrestler inspired Tazz and which wrestler still brings tears to my eyes. And hear the embarrassing stories that go along with meeting my favorite wrestlers.
John Falzone talks about his drive to continue with MMA. He has been loyal to the sport for over 5 years and has been around before I started my business and my early stages as a coach. He has developed a stronger mindset through process and diligence. John is a Purple Belt in JeetKuneDo MMA under Warrior Evolution MMA and has competed in a grappling tournament. His discipline in the sport is carried on in his personal life as a Martial Artist and leader.
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NayNay and Tazz go back in time to when Tazz started his MMA journey. Hear how he got started, why he got started and how his friends and family reacted to the start of the journey!
Andres started training with us over a year and a half ago that stuck through the lock down and came back to training when things opened back up. That may not seem like such a big deal for some, but Andres was someone that tried out a couple of different gyms before finding Warrior Evolution MMA. Hear his story of not only how he found us, but why he stuck it out with us.
Thank you, Andres, for sitting down and talking with me. And thank you to everyone else for listening!
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NayNay and Tazz look back at his time as a wrestler in high school. Tazz explains how all the hardships and insecurities that came with wrestling started his path to where he is today.
After a good training session, Lily and I sat down to have a conversation about discipline, accountability and her growth on and off the mats. She was looking for a boxing gym when she stumbled across our gym. MMA went from something she wasn't sure what it was to now making it a lifestyle. And the communication she learned through the sport is starting to translate to her everyday life.
Enjoy and thank for listening! Follow us on social media to keep up with our evolutions!
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Brian has grown by leaps and bounds in his first 6 months training MMA. Not only on the mats, but off the mats as well. He already had a strong mindset coming in, MMA just gave him another way to express himself. He understands the commitment it takes to better himself. However, that commitment can take its toll on our personal relationships. Finding the balance between who we are and who we want to be is the key to finding our true self.
Here is just a small portion of Brian's evolution.