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April 30, 2025 55 mins
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the founder of Ashman Athletics, Thomas Ashman! He discussed founding The Dragonslayer workout routine, attending the Hunter exams, and his thoughts on One Piece 🐲 00:00 Introduction to the Hunter Exams and Thomas Ashmann 02:45 Experiences and Challenges in the Hunter Exams 05:57 The Structure of the Hunter Exams 09:03 Finals and Competition Dynamics 12:03 Training and Preparation for the Hunter Exams 15:05 The Dragon Slayer Training Method 17:55 Martial Arts Journey and Inspirations 21:00 Nutrition and Cheat Meals 30:37 Anime Inspirations and Swole Characters 31:54 The Impact of Baki and Martial Arts Manga 33:02 Swordsman Showdown: Epic Battles and Comparisons 40:18 Crafting Swords: The Art of Replicas 41:04 One Piece: Shifting Narratives and Spoilers 45:03 Real-World Allegories in One Piece 49:14 Favorite Arcs and Character Development
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