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10 days late but I have an excuse!

Every year I issue my future self a challenge, that being "next year, you had better be better", and every year I feel as though I am 10x the person I was the year before.

I spent my 22nd birthday traveling by myself to a city I had never been too, to fight another grown man in front of a crowd (bta). While I *prefer*.to spend my birthdays celebrating with my family and friends, this felt like the perfect encapsulation of this year. I spent this year chasing my dream harder than ever before, fighting in 3 different countries, twice overseas, and going 6 and 1 in this twelve month stretch. I picked up 3 titles, fought the #1 in my weight in the world, and progressed further as an athlete than I ever have. I look forward to seeing where the next 12 months takes me as a fighter, as a coach, and as a teammate. Traveling the world with @vanbuskirknate to kick ass and take names is one of the highlights of my life, and getting to do it while repping @spartanacademy_ is an honor.

On a personal note, I got to celebrate my one year anniversary with my beautiful girlfriend @gianna.inserillo . Thank you for keeping me sane during fight camp, and dealing with me on weight cut weeks. I love you, and I'm so excited to see what we can do this year.

I got to travel more than ever before this year, mostly for fights, but there is nothing better than getting to explore a new country, state, or city. I visited Chicago twice, went to visit some homies in West Palm Beach, made it to Maryland, and also Japan and the Dominican Republic. Where will this year take me?

I have so many pictures of my friends and family, and I spend more time than I should scrolling through them. To everyone that has been a part of my life this year, thank you. Whether we met at a weigh in, or you conceived me, you all shape me into the person I am, and am becoming. I love you all more than you could possibly now.

So to me in 350 something days, I issue the same challenge you were given the same amount of time, by us of the past: come next year, you better be better.

Dam run (6 miles of hell)

Winning my first title!

Repping Team USA for @ascend.world.series… with

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🏆 THE CHAMPIONS OF ASCEND WORLD SERIES 🏆

Champions aren’t crowned by accident. They earn every inch through discipline, sacrifice, and the willingness to step into the fire when others won’t.

Today, we’d like to recognize the athletes who currently sit atop the mountain as Ascend World Series Champions.

👑 Professional World Champions
🌍 World Featherweight Muay Thai Champion — Charlsey Maner
🌍 World Light Heavyweight K-1 Champion — Figuereido Landman

🥊 Amateur United States K-1 Champions
• 125 lbs Featherweight — Aidan Stoughton
• 132 lbs Lightweight — Robert Lee
• 147 lbs Welterweight — Fernando Hernandez
• 173 lbs Light Heavyweight — Vinny Walker
• 209+ lbs Super Heavyweight — Brandon McGee

🥊 Women’s Amateur United States K-1 Champions
• 112 lbs Strawweight — Brianna Kristin

🇺🇸 Amateur United States Muay Thai Champions
• 125 lbs Featherweight — James Fair
• 139 lbs Super Lightweight — Axel Rubalcava
• 147 lbs Welterweight — Cody Day
• 154 lbs Super Welterweight — Keith Tremege

🇺🇸 Women’s Amateur United States Muay Thai Champions
• 125 lbs Featherweight — Danielle Biehl
• 132 lbs Lightweight — Paige Burns

Every one of these athletes has earned the right to wear our titles and represent Ascend World Series at the highest level. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to see them defend their championships and continue building their legacies.

⚠️ Championship Reminder: To keep every division active and competitive, any title that is not defended within one year—and does not have a scheduled title defense—will be vacated due to inactivity. Every champion deserves active challengers, and every contender deserves the opportunity to compete for a championship.

Congratulations to all of our champions. Thank you for representing Ascend World Series with pride, professionalism, and heart.

The target is on your back now. We’ll see you back under the lights soon. 🏆🔥

Ascend World Series 🌎
Rise Above, Ascend Beyond ⏫️

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Some lessons aren't learned overnight.

For Cody Day, the greatest lesson the mat has taught him is simple:

"Trust the process."

Not every training session feels like progress.
Not every setback feels fair.
But growth comes from showing up, putting in the work, and accepting everything the journey asks of you.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't the work—it's trusting that the work is paying off.

What's the greatest lesson the mat has taught you?

🎙️ Full episode with Cody Day is available now on YouTube and Spotify.

#LessonsFromTheMat #CodyDay #MuayThai #MartialArts #TrustTheProcess #FighterMindset #MentalToughness #Discipline #CombatSports #GrowthMindset

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🏆 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🏆

Episode 15 of Lessons From The Mat is live featuring 2x WAKO K-1 Gold Medalist and US Muay Thai Champion, Cody Day.

In this conversation, Cody shares the lessons he's learned through victory, defeat, injuries, coaching, and years of dedication to martial arts. We dive into the mindset of a champion, the importance of community, and why trusting the process matters more than any title or belt.

Some of my favorite takeaways:

🥊 "Losing teaches more than winning ever could."
🧠 The mental preparation behind competing at a high level.
🤝 Why community and support are essential for growth.
⚔️ The role of ego in fighting and life.
📈 Why trusting the process is the greatest lesson the mat can teach.

Whether you're a fighter, coach, athlete, or simply chasing a goal, there's something in this episode for you.

🎙️ Episode 15 featuring Cody Day is available now on YouTube and Spotify.

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What's the greatest lesson you've learned from losing?

#LessonsFromTheMat #CodyDay #MuayThai #Kickboxing #MartialArts #CombatSports #WAKO #ChampionMindset #TrustTheProcess #FighterMindset #MartialArtsJourney #Podcast

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GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Cody Day - @codyday7

What does it really take to become a champion?

This week on Lessons From The Mat, I sit down with Cody Day, a two-time WAKO K1 Gold Medalist and US Muay Thai Champion, to discuss the mindset behind success, the lessons learned through failure, and why trusting the process matters more than any medal.

We dive into:
🔥 Why losing can teach more than winning
🔥 The role of ego in a fighter's journey
🔥 Mental preparation before competition
🔥 The importance of community and support
🔥 Finding purpose through martial arts
🔥 The greatest lesson the mat has taught him

One of my favorite quotes from the episode:

"Losing teaches more than winning ever could."

If you're a fighter, coach, athlete, or simply someone pursuing a difficult goal, this conversation is packed with lessons that extend far beyond the ring.

🎙️ New episode drops tomorrow on Lessons From The Mat.

#LessonsFromTheMat #CodyDay #MuayThai #Kickboxing #MartialArts #CombatSports #ChampionsMindset #MentalToughness #TrustTheProcess #PersonalGrowth #FighterMindset #MuayThaiLife #WAKO #Training #MartialArtsJourney

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who did it best? #fyp #trends #mma #bjj #muaythai

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#palmettomtka #palmettomtka #aikensc #satrawoot

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A complete student of the game leaving no stone unturned #fypシ #fitnessmotivation #muythai #ufc328

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The original American Hotel was built in 1871 in Cerro Gordo, once a prosperous silver mining town that played a major role in the early economic development of Los Angeles . This building was a historic social pub for miners and travelers, rumored to host figures like Mark Twain. Located at an elevation of 8,500 feet in the Inyo Mountains, it once stood as the oldest hotel in California east of the Sierra Nevada.

In 2020, almost 150 years later, the hotel burned to the ground caused by faulty, century-old electrical wiring. The town's new owner, @brentunderwood, set out to restore the historical memories that this town once brought to the world. After almost 5 years of demolition and reconstruction, I received a call from my friend @designvsbuild about a challenging installation in an old abandoned mining town in California. I could have never imagined the life experience that would have come into my life after that phone call.

Months later, I packed up my tools and brought two friends out to Cerro Gordo to begin an 8 week chapter of hard work and adventure. Aside from the radical heights and various weather conditions, the logistical challenges involved of getting materials up an 8 mile un-paved service road made this installation difficult. With the support of my friends and the townspeople of Cerro Gordo, we navigated through the challenges and now have the honor of playing a small role in the restoration of a great landmark of American History.

Check out "Ghost Town Living" on YouTube and follow Brent's ambitious pursuits of preserving curiosity in the foundations that made our world what it is today.

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Day 28 of posting 69 songs in 69 days!! Today we have Cody Day’s personal walk out track. Cody Day is a US Muay Thai Champion, X2 US Gold Medalist and he’s so rad we wrote a song for him. @codyday7 #69 #songoftheday #champion #myrtlebeachherewecome #hugecheeks

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2025 Recap 🥊👊🏻
We won a lot.
We learned a lot.
We grew... a lot.

More than victories, we built strong relationships and an even stronger team with lifelong memories.
If you’re looking to add discipline, confidence, and community to your life, come join our family this year.

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What an honor it is to be working with the Ascend USA Welterweight Muay Thai Champion!

Since July of 2024, Cody has trusted us with keeping him healthy while he's prepared for war.

It was surreal watching his focus and determination through all 5 rounds. What a show!

We can't wait to see where opportunity takes you in the future.

Thank you for sharing this victory with us Cody!
YOU are The Athletic Standard.

#muaythai #sportsmassage #TheAthleticStandard #fighter #champion #victory

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