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Hosted by Tony Jones · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 84 episodes
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Tony Jones hosts Old Man On The Mat, a health show with 84 episodes published.
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Getting older isn't the problem. Giving up is. In this hard-hitting episode of Old Man On The Mat , Tony Jones sits down with Tonya Starman to talk about fitness, nutritio
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu do more than teach self-defense? In this powerful episode of Old Man On The Mat , Tony Jones sits down with Steve Hordinski , founder of Forge of U
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Want to grow your martial arts school without working longer hours? In this episode of Old Man On The Mat , Tony Jones sits down with Michael Spyrou to discuss how AI, aut
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Train Smarter After 40 | Nathan Ng on Injury Recovery, Mobility & Martial Arts Longevity 🔥 The new episode of Old Man On The Mat is LIVE! In this episode, Tony Jones sits
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Old But Not Dead... Just More Dangerous | Shane Close What if getting older actually made you a better martial artist? In this inspiring conversation, Shane Close of Grayb
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" For Brandon Ryan, martial arts isn't about belts, trophies, or proving people wrong. It's about helping others discover what they're truly capable of. Despite living with
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones reconnects with Daniel Nunez of Grapple Cove to discuss the journey of building a community-focused Jiu-Jitsu academy in
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this powerful interview, Tiffany Trixtr shares how she transformed her life from depression into strength through martial arts , dog training, and firearms. From learni
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" On this episode of Old Man On The Mat , we sit down with Damian Bunting—whose journey from military and law enforcement into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shows exactly what it mean
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Strong body means nothing without a strong mindset. Coach Cal on Mental Toughness, Faith & Building Winners | Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu Mindset In this powerful conversation,
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this engaging interview, Nakapan Phungephorn shares his journey through martial arts, from overcoming childhood health challenges to becoming a multi-disciplinary marti
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" Join us as Christopher Ryan shares his inspiring story of overcoming homelessness, addiction, and life challenges to becoming a skilled martial artist, gym owner, and sobr
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this engaging conversation, Tony Jones interviews Kung Fu Kendra, a martial artist and author, who shares her journey into the world of Kung Fu, the philosophy behind W
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode of 'Old Man On The Mat', host Tony Jones dedicates the show to his late mother, who had a deep love for wrestling. He interviews Angel Medina, a profession
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode, Tony Jones interviews Ryan Hurst, co-owner and head coach at GMB Fitness, who shares his extensive journey in martial arts, including his experiences livi
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode of Old Man on the Mat, host Tony Jones engages with Isaac Wilson, a young martial artist from Florida, discussing his journey through various martial arts
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode, Cole Stanley shares his journey in martial arts, starting from his early days in judo to becoming a dojo owner and instructor. He discusses the evolution
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode of Old Man on the Mat, host Tony Jones welcomes Jerry Coleman, a dynamic individual who balances a career as a prosecuting attorney with his passions for p
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this engaging episode of Old Man on the Mat, host Tony Jones speaks with Hollie Avery, a fitness manager and personal trainer from the UK. Hollie shares her inspiring j
"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode, We sit down with DonnaJean Wilde, a Guinness World Record holder for the longest plank and the most push-ups in an hour. Donna shares her inspiring journe
Christopher Ryan
Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer · Paredigm Enterprises
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Hurst
Head Coach and Co-Founder · GMB Fitness
1 appearance on this show
Steve Hordinski
Forge of Unity
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Nunez
Grapple Cove
1 appearance on this show
George Rego
Jukido Ju-Jitsu Academy
1 appearance on this show
Ivan Zarate
Major League Grappling
1 appearance on this show
Kayl Bryant
Kingdom Grappling
1 appearance on this show
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