This week on Rise and Grind we are reflecting on why we do what we do and our involvement in martial arts. As you watch our show you will being to reflect and think about your purpose, passion and how it should align with the life you live and the outcomes you desire.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth as well the people around you.

E025: Why do you do what you do?

This week on rise and grind, with it being the holiday season, we will be discussing how to take care of yourself, and others (especially those “teammates” we’ve talked about)! 

Join us as we explore ways to live with our values and show care and attention to those who need it, even through tough times.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E024 - Living with Integrity and Nurturing Relationships

What if I told you that there are 5 new curse words that we seem to keep coming across in our daily lives and while maybe they aren’t offensive, they are holding you back.

By listening in, you are going to hear these words you should use with great consideration as they may be what is stopping you from growing!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth as well the people around you.

E023: The 5 New Curse Words

Last week we discussed the powers of Negative reinforcement, this week we will be talking about the powers and DANGERS of positive reinforcement. Understanding these concepts known as " operant conditioning" can help make an impact on yours as well as your children's lives. Join us as we explore this topic.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E022: Positive Reinforcement

Very often these two phrases get tossed around, but do we understand what each really means and can we use them the help ourselves and our team succeed? Today we will be discussing how to be a good accountability partner and how to reinforce desirable behaviors.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth as well the people around you.

E021: Understanding Reinforcement: The powers of negative and the dangers of positive

Mental strength is something you see in all experienced Martial Artists. We also know it is a very important quality to have achieve success, even through adverse situations, as efficiently as possible. How can you build your mental strength?

By listening today, I hope you walk away with a few ideas to build your own mental strength!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E020: Cultivating Mental Strength

This week on Rise & Grind we are discussing a VERY important character trait, one thought to be behind every major success, known as “grit”. Do you have it? How do you cultivate it? Tune is as we explore expert opinions, and our own stories on the subject!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth as well the people around you.

E019: Grit

We are talking about keeping our emotions under our control and how to maintain forward progress even when met with unexpected challenges or tragedy. Please join us as we explore how to keep our thoughts as such they serve us rather than hurt us!

I know those of you that tune in will be that much more prepared to face hurdles and maintain control of your life and goals!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E018: Mental Strength: Regulating Emotions

Rise & Grind is making a comeback! This is episode 017 and the official return from our Hiatus. 

It happens to everyone, but you will have a solid habit in place, and things come up, life happens…

This we we are talking about how to get on track with your healthy habits, and better plan for the future so you are ready to overcome obstacles that previous have taken you off course. 

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth as well the people around you.

E017: Return from the Hiatus, Restarting Broken Habits

In a previous episode of Rise & Grind we talked about stepping outside of your comfort zone to get to the next level. Today we are talking about what is after that, laying it all out on the line! How often do you put yourself out there to find out what you need next? 

By taking a moment and listening to this episode, hearing out stories, I know you will start to think about what you personally need to do to get to the next version of you!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

E016: Laying It On The Line

I recently re-heard a Nickelback song from 2008 and it got me thinking. I never thought I’d be caught dead listening to Nickelback, but their lyrics in this song are powerful. They sing, “If today was your last day, and tomorrow was too late, could you say "goodbye" to yesterday?” It really got me thinking...

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E015: If today was your last day

Last week on Rise and Grind we talked about purpose and how to find it. This week we are talking about how you can align your passion, your purpose and your vision to create something special. 

Perry has a special guest as well, Keith Shimon, Neutral Ground parent and fellow life changer at Body Activation in Mequon. By watching and listening about his passion, purpose and vision around living well and I know you will also find your path to the next level!

E014: Purpose, Passion, Vision (With Special Guest, Keith Shimon)

Today on Rise and Grind we are talking about finding your purpose. I was lucky to find my purpose fairly early in adulthood and I know many people lead their lives for a long time without finding theirs, but maybe it’s because they aren’t looking in the right places.

I know by watching today’s episode, you will come out with a few strategies, start testing the waters, and taking that next step towards a better life and a new level of you. I know you can play a greater game than you already are, and I’d love to be a part of it.

E013: Finding Purpose

The Problem is You. Have you been working towards your goals but just not getting there? Let’s take a step back to see if the problem is you, and how we can help fix that!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth as well the people around you.

E012: The Problem is You

White Belt is the first belt you get in martial arts. They have an open mind and are a sponge to the content they learn. Learn with us the importance and how you can apply this mindset in your life at the right time to get the most out of unfamiliar situations or new endeavors. 

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E011: White Belt Mindset

Having a team on your side is one of our top hacks to becoming the best version of yourself.

Hear us talk about Pokemon and how that relates!
How does your team differ from your Friends and Family?
How do you identify someone who you want to be on your team and how do you get them on it?

Listen today to get some great advice on achieving that next level.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E010: Creating Your Team

How often do you do something that takes you out of your comfort zone and why would you even do such a thing!? 

I know by watching today’s Rise and Grind episode, you will have a shifted perspective on taking a chance, and you will find yourself doing this more in the future to level up in your life!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E009: Take a Chance! (Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone)

🔑Consistency is KEY🔑. A phrase we say often around our academy. What does it mean and what is the true power of consistency?

This week we are talking about it and how it is something that you need to keep in mind. How can you stay consistent? Tune in and hear our thoughts!

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

E008: The Power of Consistency

What happens when you fail? It is bound to happen. This week on Rise and Grind we are discussing the importance of failure, yes I said importance.

While you sit there and watch or listen to our show, I know you will pick up on several ways to make failure work for you, allowing you to live and learn, to reach the next level in your own life. Discover ways that we have personally failed and turned it into something positive.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character development, communication as well as topics relating to family and children.

We look forward to working with you and helping you with your own growth

E007: Facing Failure

We are talking about keeping motivated and pushing through tough challenges on today’s Rise & Grind Episode!

Between life, work, learning, competing, we all hit bumps along the way. How do you get over those bumps and how quickly you can impacts you in many ways. Challenges can be a “make it or break it” situation with your goal, and they will come up! Listen in NOW to take action and learn from us on how we stay motivated through our lives.

Rise and Grind is a filmed live on the Neutral Ground Grafton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/neutralground. We are live Saturday at 8:15am on our facebook page. Also, check out our Podcast version on any of your favorite Podcast apps.

Perry is the owner and Head Instructor of Neutral Ground Martial Arts. Talon is the Children's Martial Arts Program Director. 

Together we talk about ways to grow as an individual. We touch on many topics such as personal development and growth, goal setting, mindset, health and nutrition, character devel