This is a conversation with John Ethier, a black belt out of Ontario, Canada. John is a train conductor for the Canadian railroad. He runs a small fitness business and has a passion for Gothic architecture. We also had a great conversation about ADHD, dyslexia, and how to overcome learning disabilities in jiujitsu and in life.
Episode Links:
- John’s Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@ethier2095
- Ethier Fitness Instagram: https://instagram.com/@ethierfitness
- Mamute Martial Arts (Oshwa, Ontario, Canada): https://instagram.com/@mamutemaa
- Platinum BJJ (London, Ontario, Canada): https://instagram.com/@platinum_bjj
- Infinite Jiujitsu (Brantford, Canada): https://instagram.com/@infinumbjj
- Rumble Academy (Brandford, Canada): https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Rumble-Academy-100057419059340/
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:24 The Journey to Black Belt
02:37 From Obesity to MMA Fighter
04:48 What Motivates You to Keep Training?
07:07 How Did Eric Get Into Martial Arts
09:01 Eric Training at Marcelo Garcia
13:29 ADHD, Dyslexia, and Learning Jiujitsu
17:56 BJJ and Confidence
19:20 Life as a Train Driver
22:52 Most Interesting Train Conductor Moment
25:18 Railways and Economic Impact
28:53 Ethier Fitness
32:46 Navigating Injuries and Time Off the Mats
36:08 Finding Purpose Beyond Jiu-Jitsu
38:54 The Importance of Mentorship
40:32 A Love for Gothic Architecture
41:48 The Joy of Building with Legos
43:24 The Value of Patience in Life and Jiu-Jitsu
46:09 Sharing the Gift of Jiu-Jitsu with Others
49:37 Outro
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