227-Training Over 40 – Martial Arts, Recovery, and Real Talk w: Carlos Del Valle & Claude Lawson

Welcome to the first episode of our new Training Over 40 series! I sat down with Carlos Del Valle, a multi-discipline black belt and Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Claude Lawson, a black belt in both Kajukenbo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to talk about what it really takes to train as a martial artist past your 40s and 50s. Both of these guys are in their 50s, and they still train hard — but smart. We break down the real challenges that come up as we get older: How to balance training with family, work, and recovery What changes in your body (and how to listen to it) The importance of sleep, nutrition, and realistic expectations How to keep your ego in check and still grow in martial arts Injury prevention and bouncing back when you're not 20 anymore Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or just thinking ahead, this episode is packed with wisdom and experience from martial artists who live this life every day.