Fitness Trainer Tim Maddox joins us to discuss his holistic approach to self-defense and living, and the interplay between prepping for self-defense and moving in nature. The best preparation is getting our natural human ecology right.

In this episode, we discuss:
-breathing, mindfulness, self-control, environmental awareness, and staying active-minded and mentally present;
-how injuries show that our muscles and systems are connected and show where they fit in the chain;
-how injuries can bring out errors in our thinking, some that go back a few steps from the injury, some that go back to philosophic basics;
-how practices we learn by moving in nature help us in self-defense situations;
-how cold exposure and other stresses prepare us to deal with emergencies;
-the practice and philosophy of being integrated rational animals -- we are not made of separated mind and body or isolated parts.


About Tim: Tim is a MovNat Level II certified trainer and continuing learning workshop enthusiast. He enjoys ultra running and mindful movement practices.

He is here: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com/instructors/
Contact: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com/contact/

Contact Michael:
1. [email protected]
2. http://www.goldams.com
3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gold-2883921/
4. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152144714995033/

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Show notes:
1. WHOLEistic SELF-Defense: https://wholeisticselfdefense.com

2. Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Kelly Starrett and Glen Cordoza: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837/

3. Kelly Starrett's The Ready State: https://thereadystate.com

4. Justin Everman's Academy of Combative Warrior Arts: https://www.combativewarriorarts.com

5. Wim Hof
a. https://www.wimhofmethod.com
b. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHTM1FYxeC4F7xDsBVltGg

6. American marathoner racing African Bushman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Ej2Qxv0W8

7. Me and Wasps:
a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSo_ysQEHDA
b. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNUZeZ-sieA
c. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jUH8mW2ng

8. MovNat
a. The Website of MovNat: https://www.movnat.com
b. MovNat's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MovNat
c. MovNat training at Wildfitness in Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4nmu6mZd4s
d. Some intermediate-level MovNat workouts outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91s9A4XgvuU
e. Erwin LeCorre's article The History of Physics Fitness: https://www.movnat.com/history-of-fitness/
f. The Practice of Natural Movement book by Erwan LeCorre: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Natural-Movement-Reclaim-Freedom/dp/162860283X/
g. MovNat Movement Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0XEBKYNfU&list=PLC5sbdn5ESCRN_VeYcEimsilu7IXiLmP_
h. MovNat videos showing 100+ movements done with good technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVdaMhrNhzQ&list=PLC5sbdn5ESCSKU66Fbp6stQFPLaNQ8rib
i. Find a MovNat Trainer near you: https://www.movnat.com/find-a-trainer/


Related info:
1. The Barefoot Running Book: The Art and Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Running by Jason Robillard: https://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Running-Book-Science-Minimalist/dp/0452298458

2. Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally by Kelly Starrett and TJ Murphy: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Run-Unlocking-Potential-Naturally/dp/1628600098/



Bio and picture courtesy Tim Maddox.