Joey Diaz & Alberto Gallazzi

Date: 2017-03-06 | Duration: 2h 19m

Category: Health & Medicine, Combat Sports

Episode Overview

Movement specialist and tactical fitness coach Galazzi joins Joe for an intellectually rich conversation spanning breathwork, martial arts history, and the mental game of peak performance. Introduced through Joey Diaz, Galazzi worked wonders on Joe's shoulder issues through unconventional movement protocols. They discuss Steven Pressfield's 'The War of Art' and overcoming resistance, box breathing technique (four seconds in, hold four, release four, hold four) for returning from high-intensity states, ESI tactical training programs, and the history of full-contact karate in Italy in the 1980s featuring Ben 'The Jet' Arquidias. The conversation covers Tyron Woodley's potential, the psychological weight of UFC title fights, and how vitamins and nutrition support performance on the road. Galazzi runs TagFeet Academy, with locations in Europe and the US.

About Alberto Gallazzi

Alberto Gallazzi is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, recognized for his innovative training methods that blend traditional strength techniques with cutting-edge sports science. With over a decade of experience, he has worked with elite athletes across various sports, helping them achieve peak performance and resilience. Gallazzi is particularly known for his holistic approach to fitness, emphasizing not just physical strength but also mental toughness and recovery. His insights into athletic training and performance optimization have made him a sought-after expert, and his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience highlights his passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

About Joey Diaz

Joey Diaz is a stand-up comedian and podcaster known for his unfiltered, storytelling-heavy comedy style that draws from his turbulent past. He's built a career sharing wild anecdotes about his life, including his struggles with the criminal justice system and substance abuse during his younger years in Boulder, Colorado. His appeal lies in his ability to blend humor with genuine reflection on his past mistakes while discussing everything from combat sports to current events with candid, no-holds-barred commentary.

Key Moments

– Movement Coaching and Shoulder Rehabilitation
– Box Breathing and Breathwork
– The War of Art and Overcoming Resistance
– Full-Contact Karate History
– ESI Tactical Training
0:00:00 – Reading 'The War of Art' — catching the resistance
0:00:38 – Mr. Galazzi introduced via Joey Diaz — fixed Joe's shoulders
0:29:56 – Box breathing — four seconds in, hold, release, hold
0:45:24 – ESI training — high-altitude driving and shooting
1:15:38 – Full-contact karate in Italy in 1982 — Ben the Jet
2:15:26 – TagFeet Academy — available in Europe and the US

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 And we're live. Yeah. What are you doing over there, Joey? Just looking at your book. I've been reading that book lately and it's messing with my head. Which one? I even talked about it on the podcast, The War of Art. Oh, yeah. It's the shit. About resistance. So now I catch myself. Every time I want to do something, I catch myself. I've been practicing to look at the resistance levels Starting point is 00:00:28 that comes up. Like different things I need to do. I want to see what excuse I give myself. Yeah, yeah. It's a normal thing, right? Normal. Mr. Galazzi. Hey, how are you? Starting point is 00:00:38 How are you, brother? Very nice to meet you, man. My pleasure. Thanks for coming on here, man. I hear fantastic things about you from Joey, from other people. So Joey insisted. He's like, you've got to get this coming on here, man. I hear fantastic things about you from Joey, from other people. So Joey insisted. He's like, you've got to get this guy in here, dog. Starting point is 00:00:49 He's a fucking wizard. What he did for my shoulders. What did he do for your shoulders? You know, I've been going to Alberto. And Alberto is the man in Burbank for tactical fitness. Right. They do it in the mornings and the afternoon, but the one kid, Coach Robert, Starting point is 00:01:09 he would just, after class, he would say, Joey, are you going to go home or do you want to do this for a little while? And at first, the first two weeks, the movements were difficult, but then, you know, level one stuff, man. Any age could do it if I could do it. Just laying on the back, lifting your hips, and spinning over on your toes and doing it back. And at first, I couldn't even... Look, Joe. Starting point is 00:01:30 I couldn't move my elbows like that. Nothing. My shoulders, my wrists. And I kept staying for the 30-minute thing. Five exercises, three minutes apiece. That's it. No drama. You could be big, heavy. It's all stuff I could do. Starting point i...

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