Miriam Nakamoto

Date: 2018-11-28 | Duration: 2h 16m

Episode Overview

Miriam Nakamoto joins the JRE MMA Show to share her journey as a world-class Muay Thai and MMA fighter, offering deep insights into the physical and mental challenges of combat sports. She discusses the toll injuries have taken on her body, including multiple knee surgeries and the grueling recovery processes involving costly treatments like direct ibuprofen shots. Miriam also reflects on the evolution of fighting styles, contrasting traditional Muay Thai techniques with the demands of MMA, emphasizing the importance of footwork, range of motion, and adapting striking methods for different combat environments. The conversation delves into the psychological aspects of fighting, where Miriam reveals the fierce competitive drive and “switch” that flips when she steps into the ring. She candidly recounts moments of vulnerability, the struggle to maintain motivation, and the emotional complexity behind the pursuit of championships. Additionally, she touches on the broader MMA landscape, critiquing glove designs related to eye pokes and sharing thoughts on notable fighters and fights, highlighting the technical nuances that separate elite competitors. The episode closes with reflections on training philosophies, the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu leg locks, and the ongoing quest to balance physical resilience with mental toughness in a demanding sport.

About Miriam Nakamoto

Miriam Nakamoto is a celebrated World Champion in both Muay Thai and MMA, renowned for her fierce fighting style and exceptional skill inside the ring. With an impressive record that includes multiple championship titles, she has made a significant impact in combat sports, earning respect from fans and fellow athletes alike. Beyond her accolades, Miriam is known for her inspiring journey as a female fighter in a predominantly male-dominated arena, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. Her appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience not only highlights her athletic prowess but also sheds light on her philosophy of discipline and resilience, making her an intriguing figure both in and out of the ring.

Key Moments

– Mixed Martial Arts
– Muay Thai
– Knee Injuries
– Pain Management
– Fight Strategy
– Boxing Techniques
– Jiu-Jitsu Leg Locks
– Fight Psychology
– Athlete Recovery
– Fight Training
– Fight Injuries
– Fight Footwork
– Fight Appeal Process
– Fight Nutrition
– Fight Conditioning
– Fight History
– Fight Equipment
– Fight Coaching
– Fight Mental Health
0:00:22 – Discussion on snack business and mass production
0:02:10 – Knee injection experience and pain relief
0:03:38 – Improved knee range of motion after treatment
0:05:47 – Rob Kamen's work with kickboxers
0:08:08 – Critique of Muay Thai punching technique
0:09:37 – Comparison of Conor McGregor's stance
0:12:27 – Miriam Nakamoto's fighting commitment and violence
0:14:40 – Early wrestling experiences and adapting to ground fighting
0:18:24 – Eye poke injuries and glove design discussion
0:20:04 – Comparison of Pride gloves to modern gloves
0:23:21 – Importance of footwork in fighting
0:26:23 – Admiration for Petrosian's fighting style
0:29:17 – Discussion on never being knocked out
0:32:13 – Being a UFC fighter and striving to be champion
0:33:15 – Analyzing subtle boxing and movement flaws
0:41:30 – Number of fights in Invicta and fight experience
0:50:15 – Pain tolerance and injury in Muay Thai
0:54:06 – Mental challenges of killing versus dying in fighting
0:58:58 – Feeling like a champion after active fighting
1:06:17 – Revolution of leg lock techniques in jiu-jitsu
1:10:05 – Helping people with neck injuries
1:24:16 – Differences between Muay Thai and other striking styles
1:39:45 – Impact of fighters like Holly Holm on women's MMA
1:45:57 – Arm injury and refusal to tap in fight
1:48:15 – Transition to teaching and helping others
1:51:18 – Microdosing and mental focus during conversation
1:57:39 – Post-fight interviews and fighter mindset
2:00:08 – Discussion about Miriam Nakamoto's career
2:03:31 – Commentary on neck strength and anatomy
2:08:16 – Challenges of relationships with fighters
2:10:49 – Building mental toughness for fighting
2:12:44 – Concerns about breaking hands in fights
2:13:02 – Closing remarks and farewell

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Here we go. Starting point is 00:00:16 Is this good? Starting point is 00:00:22 I'm sad that you can't sell these snacks everywhere because I know you're working on making these mass produced, but they're fucking fantastic. Yeah. Good to see you. It's so good to see you. I'm sad that you can't sell these snacks everywhere because I know you're working on making these mass produced, but they're fucking fantastic. Starting point is 00:00:36 Yeah. Starting point is 00:00:47 Yeah. Starting point is 00:01:01 Yeah, no. Starting point is 00:01:11 Oh. Starting point is 00:01:27 Knees, when you do like that with your... Starting point is 00:01:54 So, yeah. Starting point is 00:02:10 Yeah. It was like a gooey fluid. Yeah, it was like orthovisc what is that did not help no that was a waste of money that was yeah it was like a like a gooey fluid yeah it was like like padding oh is that what the idea is but what was what was really nice was i got a straight shot of ibuprofen in there Starting point is 00:02:45 i just got one super shot well he was right he basically runs almost a marathon a day yeah that's Starting point is 00:03:38 Something's going on, you need... What I noticed when he shot that into my knee, within the next week, over the course of a couple days, I noticed that I had greater range of motion. Starting point is 00:04:03 Yeah. Starting point is 00:04:32 I think it was like $200 or $220 a shot, and I got three of them. Starting point is 00:04:53 I mean, some of them have brain damage for sure, Starting point is 00:05:06 Rob's foot looked like Starting point is 00:05:18 and elbows Starting point is 00:05:32 He's fucking brilliant. Starting point is 00:05:47 And he was working with a lot of kickboxers, Starting point is 00:06:12 right you know at the time i was just too i wasn't at that level well you know what the difference is Starting point is 00:06:51 Rob Kamen. It's Starting point is 00:07:15 which is really interesting if you know ...

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