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Dec 2024
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142: How Wrestling and MMA Shape Resilie...

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Caleb is a 2x California State Placer, 4x High School All-American, Division 1 College Wrestler at Oregon State, Professional MMA fighter and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. With over 15 years of coaching experience,  Caleb finds his purpose in training young athletes to become top competitors on the mat and in life. 

In this episode of The Brave Co Podcast, I sit down with my cousin Caleb, an inspiring coach, former MMA fighter, and wrestling advocate, to discuss his journey through sports, fatherhood, and building a meaningful legacy. Caleb shares stories from his wrestling roots, his transition to MMA, and the life lessons he's gained along the way.

From his early days of state-level wrestling to training with some of the best MMA fighters in the world, Caleb opens up about the highs and lows of competitive sports, overcoming failures, and finding purpose in coaching and mentoring the next generation. We also dive into the founding of his nonprofit, Danger to Dreams Foundation, which supports young athletes in achieving their goals.

Whether you're a parent looking to empower your kids, a sports enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration to run toward your own challenges, this conversation will encourage you to embrace hard work and resilience. Don't miss Caleb's insights on cultivating grit, the importance of mentorship, and the value of stepping into the unknown.

Connect with Caleb: https://www.runtodanger.com/instructors

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We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

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