Adam Smith is changing the world. Sure, he's an incredible competitor stacking up tons of tournament wins before the age of 40, but what's really cool about Adam is what you'll learn in this episode. He has a unique ability to capture the attention of 3-6-year-olds with a smart learning environment; he trains from sun up to sun down, he knows what it's like to come back from hip replacement surgery (and WIN); and with an unfair advantage in life, he built all he has, on his own, and with the utmost love and respect for martial arts. Check out his non-profit Give Back Tournaments. A lifelong Martial Arts competitor and teacher, Adam has won many traditional Martial Arts tournaments. After moving on to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts, Adam “Smash” Smith has earned a strong reputation as a high-level competitor and an expert-level teacher. Adam holds a Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate (Ed Parkers system), and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Jiu-Jitsu Master Marcelo Allonso Novais). Now, Adam has three of his own Martial Arts Academies (SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) spokanevalleybjj.com/smash-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/home and plans to continue to build a strong team dedicated to changing lives. With more than 250 current students and thousands of former students, “Smash” is known for his ability to teach anyone, starting as young as three years old. Adam has taught special needs students for over 15 years and has well-known expertise in working with a variety of people with different disabilities. At 18 years old, Adam moved into a fire station where he became a certified firefighter and emergency medical technician (a certification he has held for 12+ years) while gaining firsthand experience saving lives and property in the Spokane area. After growing up as a poor and underprivileged athlete himself, Adam started a non-profit (Give Back Tournaments) and hosts Jiu-Jitsu tournaments to raise funds that pay for athletic endeavors for underprivileged student-athletes. This past year, Adam had double hip replacements three months apart but is back training and working to win world titles. Full Show Notes Here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/coachadam SMASH Brazilian JiuJitsu - https://sites.google.com/spokanevalleybjj.com/smash-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/about/professor-adam-smash-smith During our discussion, you'll discover: -Who is Adam Smith?...05:55 -Where did the nickname "Smash" come from?...08:40 -Adam's double hip replacement...10:49 -A day in the life of a coach/professional athlete...18:07 -How Adam recovered from the hip replacement...22:44 -Adam's nutrition protocols...26:02 -The adversity and hardship that Adam had to go through early on in life to get to where he is now...29:59 -Adam's work with children and special needs students...41:07 -Teaching methodologies for kids...50:32 -The Big Bus learning concept...1:03:20 -Where does Adam see himself in the next few years? ...1:05:13 -When is your next fight?...1:06:46 Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Ben Greenfield Social Media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield Youtube handle: @BenGreenfieldLife #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #adamsmith #bengreenfield