Since the dawn of time there has existed an elite warrior class. Those with the courage and the will to achieve victory have always set themselves apart. Today, these warriors can be found not only on the modern battlefield, but also in the sports arena, in the boardroom, and in the classroom. Join Doctor Mike Simpson, former Special Forces Operator and highly regarded expert on both combat trauma and combat sports medicine as he takes you inside the Mind of The Warrior. Doctor Mike Simpson, former Special Forces Operator, Airborne Ranger, and battle-proven warrior with over three decades of military experience. Mike has made it his mission to save lives both on and off the battlefield. From Law enforcement officers and first responders, to Combat Veterans and Martial Arts masters, the Mind Of The Warrior podcast explores every aspect of what it means to be a warrior-athlete.
https://drmikesimpson.com
Bonus Episode: Fight Promoter Nael Chavez BOHMMA Pre-fight Show
Doc interviews Central Texas MMA promoter Nael Chavez of Belts of Honorius to tell his story and talk about the upcoming fights on August 8th.
Nael Chavez was born and raised in Mexico. As a child he experienced many tragic challenges, at the age of 12 he was homeless & undocumented in the US. His story is one of Courage and Tenacity. He is a Husband, Parent, Youth at Risk Expert, Public Speaker, Author, Army Veteran, Reverend Methodist Church SC (former), Athlete, Fighter, Coach, Founder of Enlightened Warriors youth at risk program, Founder of United Kidney Advocates, Judge for many youth events, was a candidate for At-large Position 9 on the Austin School Board in Texas, Licensed Promoter with the state of Texas, Foster parent with the State of Texas, Missionary Liaison for children in the ending stage and Grief Counselor in Mexico, Response and Recovery volunteer for disaster zones. In 1994 during the Zapatista Uprising, he got to meet his best friend and wife of now 20 years.
Webpage: http://www.naelchavez.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachnaelchavez
Enlightened Warriors: http://www.enlightenedwarriors.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedWarriors
BOH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmateurMmabeltsOfHonoriousEnlightenedWarriors
BOH Twitter: @Belts_Honorius
Austin Roller Rink: http://www.austinrollerrink.com
Serving over 3 decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as an Emergency Medicine Physician assigned to Special Operations, Mike Simpson is well acquainted with what it truly means to be a warrior. As a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician, and a practicing fight doctor, Mike works extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical medicine and combat sports medicine, he is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor. Now, as host of the Mind Of The Warrior podcast, Mike shares his knowledge, and that of his guests, in an effort to spread to warrior ethos to the general public.
Website: http://www.hoplonmedical.com
Email: hoplonmedical@gmail.com
Twitter: @MMA_Doctor