Training Through Adversity & Life After Sports w/ Ty Horn

In this raw and real conversation, Judd sits down with former Division I football player and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler Ty Horn to talk about rebuilding life after athletics, staying disciplined through chaos, and how strength and mindset training became his way out of rock bottom.

Ty opens up about the dark moments in his life, the lessons learned from football and grappling, and how he balances elite performance with fatherhood and a demanding career. If you’re an athlete, coach, or high-performer working to stay consistent and resilient—this one hits hard.

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🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• What training through adversity really looks like
• The mental side of grappling and high-performance
• How to lead with discipline when life falls apart
• Real-world self-defense fundamentals
• Advice for building strength, structure, and a home gym
• How to stay sharp after sports—and how to come back stronger

⏱️ Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] Why Ty trains like he has no other choice
• [00:05:06] Grappling mindset & controlling chaos
• [00:14:04] Calmness, fatherhood & fighting with focus
• [00:20:05] Strength vs. skill: what actually wins fights
• [00:30:41] Self-defense mindset & situational awareness
• [00:44:23] Rock bottom, identity loss & starting over
• [01:01:36] Discipline, time management & performance structure
• [01:11:48] Training schedule: jiu-jitsu + strength + full-time work
• [01:36:13] Top 5 strength movements for grapplers & athletes
• [01:49:22] Budget-friendly home gym essentials

💬 Memorable Quote

“I train because I don’t have the option not to—it’s part of who I am.”
– Ty Horn

🏷️ Topics Covered:

Strength & Conditioning · Mental Toughness · Life After Sports · Athletic Identity · Leadership · Fatherhood · Discipline · Grappling · Performance Training · Resilience · Self-Defense · Home Gym Setup · Consistency

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