Luke Rinehart is a Frederick native and the owner & head instructor at Clinch Academy. Since beginning his training in 1983 at the age of 5 Luke has earned Black Belts in Tang Soo Do, Self-Defense Tactics & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Luke has also  intensely studied Kenpo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai as well as other grappling arts outside of BJJ.  Join us as we explore Luke’s life as a martial artist and owner/instructor at Clinch Academy in Frederick, MD.

EPISODE LINKS:

Luke Rinehart

• Web http://www.clinchacademy.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/clinchacademy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClinchAcademy/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohMDU_KeEf-r2yS_nYNixA/videos
• Wellspring Coaching: https://wellspringcoachingservices.com/

PODCAST INFO:

• Full video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DnFZmITV1mPYGEodt3PIA
• Podcast website: https://thethorhour.podbean.com
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thor-hour/id1608003989
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pgRxS7PVmC1Utunsx1DOr
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OUTLINE:

0:00:00 - Start

0:06:05 - Luke gets his start at age 5

0:07:32 - Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

0:10:39 - Jiu-Jitsu for Self Defense vs Sport

0:16:17 - Luke’s intense training with his Dad

0:19:31 - Being a highly skilled teenage black belt

0:25:18 - Lukes experience with challengers from other styles

0:27:46 - Social life as a young black belt

0:29:40 - Luke’s unique path to mastering BJJ

0:37:07 - Luke competes to test his BJJ skills

0:37:46 - Benefits and Drawbacks of Luke’s Path

0:46:25 - Luke competes against Grappling Hall of Famer Pablo Popovitch

0:48:39 - Luke’s Training for Competitions

0:57:40 - Luke’s transition to teaching

1:01:26 - Why create an academy?

1:03:59 - Reasons why people come to Clinch and why they stay

1:08:18 - What is Clinch Academy’s philosophy?

1:13:38 - Teaching practitioners vs competitors

1:17:14 - The Camaraderie of Jiu-Jitsu

1:24:23 - Gi or no gi?

1:27:21 - What one thing would you change about UFC?

1:32:47 - What has been the impact of UFC?

1:34:42 - Teaching, training, and mentoring current UFC fighters

1:38:18 - The Clinch Community. Young, old, male, female.

1:41:33 - How has learning martial arts impacted you as a husband and father?

1:48:02 - Bringing Clinch Academy thru the Pandemic

1:50:36 - Life with family in Frederick.

1:52:26 - Have any of the kids submitted you?

1:55:34 - Favorite restaurant?