Episode #900
Joseph Valtellini
Books mentioned
The Book of Five Rings
Mentioned by Joseph Valtellini · at 02:34:09
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Joseph Valtellini, a former world kickboxing champion and current Glory Kickboxing commentator, joins Joe Rogan to discuss fighting strategy, coaching, and his transition out of competition. They explore kickboxing rules and history, technique, fighter styles, major matchups, strength training, recovery, injury prevention, overtraining, and the mental discipline behind combat sports.
What they talked about
- Glory kickboxing event preview
- Kickboxing vs MMA appeal
- Low kick technique and effectiveness
- Fighting style and coaching evolution
- CBD oil and concussion recovery
- Sparring philosophy and overtraining
- Importance of footwork and wrestling in MMA
- Cryotherapy and sauna health benefits
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