Okay, it is time to stop hiding under a rock.

And it is also time for many of us, who are Olympians to speak out.

Look, the very REAL fact of the matter is that many of us were depressed after the Olympics. Some of us got help. Some of us didn’t. Many of us were depressed and just passed it off as “post olympic blues” or “post olympic depression” but the fact of the matter is this — we were depressed.

I remember having a conversation with a psychologist from the Olympic Training Center. One who was VERY helpful and instrumental in my career and success as a competitor. I spoke with him after the Olympics when I was coaching Taraje Williams-Murray in preparation for the 2008 Olympics. I said, “Doc, the USOC does a GREAT job preparing us for competition with all of the services available, but after we’re done competing, I think that is when we really need to see a sports psychologist the most.”

A simple search on google for “Post Olympic Blues”,”Post Olympic Syndrome” or “Olympian commits suicide” will show you that this is a very real problem.

Without trying to sensationalize this thing or make is “fit for tv” we need to just keep it real and really talk about the Olympics, the sacrifices that we make and how it feels to go to the games and come back home, sometimes empty-handed.

I know that the networks love to show these folks who come home with decoration and medals, but the fact of the matter is that most of us leave the Olympics with nothing but the title of Olympian, past surgeries or an impending date with a surgeon, no money, lots of debt, no ticker tape parade, no job and worse yet, friends, family or a National Governing Body that is usually going to critique your behavior.

Not to mention the heat that you get from the social media once your event, match, meet or game is posted online. The things that people say about something that you committed so much too is just downright hurtful and can often send you over the top.

I’m telling you right now, as an Olympian, that the most irritating question that we get is, “Did you win a gold medal?”

People ask this with no intent of disrespect, but it is very disrespectful and hurtful. Its almost as if what you did and the way you represented your country isn’t worth anything if you did not get a medal.

Sometimes I wish people understood our plight. I think Olympians need an “all access” show like what the UFC does or what the cable networks like HBO and Showtime do with boxing. People need to really see what it is like and how much we sacrifice and how little many of us make in terms of money.

Reading that another judoka committed suicide today was extremely hurtful. Elena Ivashchenko committed suicide today because she fell into a depression after her poor performance at the 2012 Games in London. A few years ago it was believed that Austrian Judoka Claudia Heill also committed suicide due to depression. Claudia won a silver medal in 2004 and placed 5th in 2008 (which, in the sport of judo, means she lost the bronze medal match in the finals).

I was explaining the Olympic process to my students at the University of Central Florida this year in their Introduction to Sports Science class. I told them that when you push the envelope for high performance and expectation monumental things can occur. Some of them GREAT and some of them DISASTROUS. But the person is NEVER, ever the same. Never.

I truly believe that more research, care and attention needs to be paid to this issue. I’ve tried to bring it to the forefront along with my friend, former client and Olympic teammate, Taraje Williams-Murray.

I sincerely hope that the family of Ms. Ivaschenko find relief and comfort in some way during this time.

Dedicated to your Improvement,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
BJJ Black Belt
http://www.BeyondTheRings.com (The story behind THE STORY)
http://www.DrRhadiFerguson.com

This is your last chance to grab a copy of the groundbreaking “Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Concepts”
5-DVD training series from the one and only Keenan Cornelius!

Please click here to see if there’s any copies left http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius
We knew they’d sell fast, just not this fast. At last check the 1st batch was almost sold out.

I hope it’s not too late and I apologize in advance if the offer is closed by the time you get there.

Keenan wants you to improve your game and that’s why he decided to make this DVD series to teach these breakout concepts. The techniques and concepts he shows aren’t the run of the mill moves you can just look up for free on YouTube. He breaks down the actual moves and drills he uses and practices.

And now they’re almost gone.

Please click here before it’s too late. http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

If you haven’t already got your copy of Keenan’s “Breakthrough
Jiu Jitsu Concepts” DVD Training Series – you’re seriously missing
out.

Click here for immediate access – http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius
Keenan empties the tool chest with this program.

Keep in mind, this is a 5 DVD SERIES – it’s like getting five private lessons
with one of the best competitors in the world.

What will you learn? Here’s just a small sample …

- Grip Breaks – A Step Most Ignore, But The Best Competitors Don’t (Never seen before)
- Killing The De LA Riva – One Of The Highest Percentage Passes In BJJ – You Must Beat This Sweep If You Are Going To Win At       The Highest Level

- Keenan’s Red Light/Green Light Open Passing System (Will Blow Your Mind – You need to think about this when you pass)

- Berimbolo Defense

- Wristlocks 101

- “Stop Resisting” Submission (Stolen From Watching “Cops” On TV)

- Knee Up Spider Guard (Excellent Counter You Can Get On the Savvy Opponent)

- De La Riva Sweep – On The Arms (Guarantee You Haven’t Seen This)

- And Much, Much More!

This training is guaranteed to take your game to a whole other level!
But please, time is running out – the remaining copies in the first batch
release are going fast.

Reserve your copy now by clicking here http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius
Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Did you get my email yesterday with Keenan Cornelius’ huge
announcement? If not, click the link below.

Click here for instant access http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius
Over the past week Keenan has walked you through some of his
favorite moves. More importantly his 5 DVD training series,

“Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Concepts” is now available to you.

In this video training, Keenan holds nothing back.

It does NOT matter what level of training you’re at right now –
after watching these training videos you will be blown away.

In fact, we’re so confident that you’ll find Keenan’s videos to
be the best you’ve ever seen that we’re offering a 30 Day No
Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee.

Keep in mind that up until the start of 2012 Keenan was just a
struggling competitor. Over the past year he has virtually come
out of nowhere to become one of the most well known Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu Practitioners in the world.

Basically, in just one year’s time, he went from total obscurity to
grappling celebrity.

In “Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Concepts” Keenan shares with you all of
his best stuff. He literally holds NOTHING back.

Click here for instant access http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

The techniques and concepts he shows aren’t the run of the mill moves
you can just look up for free on YouTube. He breaks down the actual moves and drills he uses and practices.

This DVD series isn’t meant to just show techniques, it is meant to give you 5 private lessons with Keenan – and you can’t put a price tag on that.

To get on board with Keenan click this link http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

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One word of warning: there isn’t a limitless supply of copies. This is Batch 1 and we’re not sure when, or if, there will be a second batch. So you MUST take action if you want a copy of this training.

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Hi -

To say I’m super excited is an understatement.

As I told you before, I’ve not only had the pleasure of
watching this young man develop, I’v also served as his
strength and conditioning when he sent out a challenge
to every brown belt BJJer on the planet and beat them all!

Over the past week or so Keenan has showed you a number
of moves that he’s perfected – moves that have been responsible
for him going from average competitor to dominating the purple
and brown belt levels like no one in history.

Today, in this video http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius he has a huge announcement to share.

Last week was just the tip of the iceberg, you do NOT want to miss
this.

Click here for instant access to Keenan’s important message. http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

OK, so over the past week you’ve seen some pretty amazing stuff in 3 FREE videos that Keenan Cornelius has released.

You’ve seen his …

*** Favorite Choke From The Back
*** Omaplata Finish Series
*** Ezekiel Series From Closed Guard

However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg! In his full DVD series he holds NOTHING back – that’s right, every secret Keenan has utilized to go from mediocre competitor to world champ can now be yours.

Keenan’s DVD Series “Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Concepts” goes on sale

**** Tomorrow, May 28th at 12 PM EST ****

He only has a very limited number of copies in the first batch and a second release isn’t scheduled yet.

These are the moves which took him from mediocrity to virtually never losing, and he holds NOTHING back.

Keep an eye out for the email tomorrow telling you when the site is live for you to grab your copy.

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Today you continue your training from the one and only Keenan Cornelius.

This is a cool series you can try and the Ezekiel Choke has become one of Keenan’s favorites to use in competition, even from closed guard.

You don’t even need long arms to do this one. The key is passing the lapel
back and forth between your hands: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION!

Click here to watch the Ezekiel Series From Closed Guard –> http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

This is a terrific move and simpler to pull off than most people would think.

Really focus on passing the lapel without the opponent noticing the pass,
because as Keenan will show you on the video, once the hand goes in you
are probably going to be able to finish the choke – it isn’t one that you can
really fight with the chin.

Click here for instant access to the video –> http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

It’s time again to watch and learn from World Class and World Champion Brazilian Jiujitsu practitioner, Keenan Cornelius!

Today’s PHREE video is packed with content: It’s Keenan’s series for finishing the Omaplata, a move that is rarely finished in high level competition, but its one of my favorites for submitting and gaining “top” position.

In this video he shows 3 variations which have made all the difference for him.

Click here to watch the Omaplata Finish Series http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

As you know, up until 2012 Keenan had a fairly mediocre career – certainly in big tournaments. Since the start of last year however he has rarely lost – amassing a record of 230 wins and 1 loss (which was avenged) as of this writing.

The key has been the emphasis on details and finishing the moves he used to miss.

So please, click the link below for instant access to the Omaplata Finish Series. Click here for instant access http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Hey there…..

If you are a fan of competitive Jiu-Jitsu, you have certainly heard the name
Keenan Cornelius. As a matter of fact he was one of my clients. I served as his strength and conditioning coach along with D’Angelo Kinard who was his primary strength and conditioning coach.  I was specifically hired when he and his former Jiujitsu coach challenged doggone near every brown belt on the planet in a “no time limit” gi and no gi tournament which is not only won, but DOMINATED.

He did NOT win because of me. He was winning before I met him and will continue to do so. I had the PLEASURE of working with him and having him place his trust in me to prepare him for success.

Keenan has won his weight class and the open division at every major IBJJF tournament in 2012 at purple belt and he has become, without question, the most dominant brown belt in history.

He basically doesn’t lose.

The funny thing about Keenan however is that he wasn’t always this dominant.
In fact up until 2012 – his sixth year of competition – he hadn’t won much at all
at the big tournaments.

Then something happened: He started winning those matches he used to lose and hitting those moves he used to miss.  The changes he made in his technique weren’t huge – big doors swing on small hinges.

To be honest with you, Keenan was introduced to new instructional and training systems from a Coach that had experience training world class competitors and training with Olympians. As all competitors do, Keenan has moved on. As a competitor, you learn as much as you can and then you move on and continue your developmental process.

Keenan is doing something now that he was never willing to do before.  He is sharing some of the knowledge, know-how and information that he has learned, developed, and synthesized to become the dominant figure in the sport which he is today.

Today Keenan would like to share with you one specific change that has made all the difference in the world.

You can watch the free video by clicking this link –> http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

In THIS VIDEO Keenan will demonstrate his favorite choke after taking his opponent’s back.  It has upped his submission percentage tremendously and he’ll show it to you right now at no charge.

Click here for instant access –> http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

Thanks,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
2004 Olympian
4-Time National Judo Champion
http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

P.S. Here’s that video link one more time http://www.tinyurl.com/KeenanCornelius

From learning how to grip fight, you learn HOW IMPORTANT sleeve control is and why you must get it.

You also understand that you have to focus on that and disregard anything else that may be happening to you or that may be ailing you.

Watch this lesson that is about gripping but not about gripping while at the same time about gripping

Video here –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNR3nviyTxQ

Enjoy your video here –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7DR5aTrchI

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Please do yourself a favor and get your hands on Underground Grip Fighting Secrets today –> http://www.GripFighting.com

Dedicated to Your Improvement,

Rhadi Ferguson, PhD
Olympian
4-Time National Champion