EP 300: Jeff Patterson
May 25, 2026
Jeff Patterson is a martial arts instructor with black belt equivalency in 6x different martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Tai Chi. We talked about how practicing the meditative arts helped his boxing, how 20 minutes of meditation per day for 1 year can permanently change your life, breathing tips for climbers, how to regulate your nervous system, and much more. You can learn more about Jeff at theyieldingwarrior.com
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Show Notes:
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Nuggets:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:30 – Jeff’s background in martial arts
00:04:26 – How Tai Chi helped his boxing
00:13:37 – The Meditative Arts
00:16:55 – What climbers can learn from martial arts
00:20:31 – 20 minutes per day for 1 year
00:23:58 – 3 considerations
00:33:35 – Nervous system regulation
00:45:01 – Tangible tips
00:51:06 – Make the commitment
00:52:56 – Comparing martial arts
00:55:33 – Letting go of the mask
00:58:35 – Where to find Jeff
00:59:20 – Final advice