Men of Movement - In Person Retreat, Nov. 10-12th mikesalemi.io/menofmovementretreat The Path To Inspired Action - Virtual Program , Starts Oct. 2nd mikesalemi.io/thepathtoinspiredaction Welcome to The Path podcast. In today's episode, I'm joined by Arash Soofiani, a highly accomplished black belt in judo, jiu-jitsu practioner, and strength and conditioning coach. Arash shares his unique perspective on training, performance, and embracing discomfort, drawing from his extensive background in martial arts and fitness. He also shares insights on how to support the next generation in training smarter for longevity while embracing discomfort in a productive and intentional way. We speak on the Bulgarian bag as a functional training tool, exploring its ability to simulate the mental and physical demands of combat sports. Arash describes the importance of efficient movement and staying sharp under fatigue, drawing parallels between grappling and Bulgarian bag training. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:29 Bulgarian Bag Certification 05:13 Biggest Takeaway From Yesterday's Training 13:01 Arash's Early Experiences To Become A Warrior 18:31 Implementing Challenges To Kids At Early Stages 24:16 Blending Between Testing & Longevity 35:11 Knowing As A Coach When To Push Your Students 43:26 Coaching Someone Who Has Had Physical Contact vs Non Physical Contact 54:05 Final Comments Mike Salemi www.Mikesalemi.io Instagram: @Mike.Salemi Arash Soofiani www.powerathletehq.com Instagram: @arash_soofiani