Judo, Jiujitsu, and Jams: A Holistic Chat with Courtney McComas

We welcomed Courtney McComas from Evolution Wellness Martial Arts (EWMA) in our latest episode. Courtney shared the origin story of EWMA and explained the distinct differences between Judo and Jiujitsu. She detailed the eclectic class offerings at EWMA, which now include foot stepping, sound healing, and more, aiming to foster both physical prowess and spiritual growth. We delved into philosophical discussions about self-actualization, Courtney's vision for a community garden, and reflections on her personal journey that led to the creation of EWMA.

The episode took an entertaining turn with Courtney discussing her and Curtis's vision for making Palmas a Blue Zone, where health and longevity are prioritized. Playful questions revealed what daily task Courtney would comically replace and imagined her as mayor of a Monopoly-ruled town. Courtney's unique talents, like Mongolian Throat Singing, and her multiple musical abilities were highlighted. The episode concluded with a rapid-fire segment, surprises from her 30th birthday, and a preview of what EWMA has planned for 2025.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:45 Meet Courtney McComas, Evolution Wellness Martial Arts

• 04:35 When did this idea emerge? 

• 06:30 What’s the difference between Judo & Jiujitsu?

• 09:00 Classes offered as of Dec 2024 include foot stepping, sound healing, Judo, Jiujitsu & more

• 12:30 Self-actualizing as humans

• 14:40 Future community garden space

• 16:40 Courtney’s past life

• 20:00 Is it both you & Curtis behind the vision of EWMA?

• 21:00 Mongolian Throat Singing!

• 24:00 Making Palmas a Blue Zone

• 25:15 If you could replace one daily task with a ridiculous alternative, what would it be?

• 26:55 You wake up one morning to find out you’ve become the mayor of a town where every law is based on the rules of Monopoly.

• 29:05 If your life had a theme song that played every time you entered a room, what would it be, and how would you feel if it was something really embarrassing, like "The Chicken Dance"?

• 29:55 What happened to the Palmas band? 

• 31:25 Something unique about Courtney - tune in to find out!

• 32:35 Rapid Fire

• 34:00 Unpacking Rapid Fire

• 36:30 30th Birthday Surprise

• 48:40 How many instruments do you play? 

• 49:10 What to expect from EWMA in 2025

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