228-Martial Arts Over 40 – Coaching, MMA Hype & Why Doing Everything Right Still Isn’t Enough

In this episode of the Training Over 40 series on Social Gello with Angelo, I talk with Ron Baker, a Kajukenbo black belt and coach in his 60s, about how much martial arts — and life — have changed. We go deep on: What it means to be a coach over 40 in the social media era The disconnect between old-school instructors and new-school fighters How MMA changed the game and why that matters for coaches The psychological toll of watching younger generations chase goals you never had access to And the harsh truth: Even if you do everything right, things can still go sideways. We talk about Ben Askren, a world-class fighter who lived clean, trained smart — and still needed a double lung transplant, even turning to a YouTuber for help covering costs This episode is about more than training. It’s about staying grounded, adapting to a new era, and keeping your art — and your mindset — alive. 🎙️ Old-school knowledge for the modern martial artist. 👇 Let us know what your experience has been like training or coaching past 40.