** Welcome Jon Murphy Thread ** - Page 3

KneeOnBelly · 07-03-2008, 07:33 PM

thanks for sharing your time with us Jon. wishing you all the best for a great fight prep and hope everything goes smoothly in training. WARRRRRRR Jon Murphy!!!!!!

drop by again to hang out!

jarwillie · 07-03-2008, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by KneeOnBelly

we are not gay, but we can admit when a man is handsome.

It always takes a handsome man to be able to admit to see another handsome man.

I wasn't thinking Clay Guida. But I bet if John puts on a viking helmet and wielded an axe. He would be one of the most intimidating vikings to date.

jarwillie · 07-03-2008, 11:32 PM

John, how long have you been a Christian, and what type of church do you attend?

Also, check out the Purple Door Festival it's in Lewisberry PA. It's a Christian festival with good music and other activities. I live here in Ohio, and just never had the chance to go. The dates are August 15th-16th.

Kind of like the Alive festival here in Ohio, but I guess it supposed to be bigger.

Do you listen to much christian music? There is a good christian ****l scene if you are into that heavy of music.

Captain Smoker · 07-04-2008, 03:08 AM

Welcome to the superior dog!

El Duderino · 07-04-2008, 12:15 PM

Hi ans welcome Jon!!!

El Duderino · 07-04-2008, 12:17 PM

Welcome Jon!

Gibbyhobud · 07-04-2008, 12:55 PM

Welcome, fella!

GOMT · 07-04-2008, 08:37 PM

we all look forward to hearing your insights about the sport and any training advice or techniques you would be willing to share

welcome john

Jon Murphy · 07-06-2008, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by Sheikh Zubeer

Thanks for taking some time !

Have a great work-out , and if you have time later, we'd be interested in how you structure your diet and manage cutting !

Thanks -

Well Sheikh, I really don't cut that much. My last two fights I fought around the 260 mark. I was in great shape for both of them, but it's still a bit heavy for me in the aspect that I'm not as quick or explosive as say 245.

That being said, the diet that I follow is called the Warrior Diet. It was developed by a guy named Ori Hofmekler. It's based on an Undereating phase, during which throughout the day you eat/drink raw fruits and vegetables and their juices, and an Overeating phase in the evening where you body has been prepped, through the controlled fasting of the day, to consume/digest properly large amounts of food.

Now that's just the basics. I (as should any athlete) do a modified version in which I consume small protein/carb meals throughout the day and hi-protein/hi-carb (low glycemic such as oats barley, etc.) recovery meals post-workouts.

The diet itself is quite simple, and let me re-iterate, it's really not a diet, it's a lifestyle. There is so much to get into, but if you're really interested, check out Ori's site here - Warrior Diet.

Ori's also a huge advocate of intense physical training/strength and conditioning. He's an associate and friend of Pavel Tsouline from Dragon Door who's probably the most world renowned kettlebell instructor.

Jon Murphy · 07-06-2008, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by KneeOnBelly

I understand what you're saying about it being about intent. It has to be a delicate balance in a sport where aggression is one of the winning components.

it's interesting though--a lot of very spiritual people feel a burning fire inside and a motivation that is much bigger than themselves. i think there has to be a strong warrior mentality in the spiritual path, don't you? hmmm.....maybe we can continue this conversation in the spirituality thread

oh man, i checked out some pictures of your pooch! that has GOT to be one of the most adorable pups i've ever seen--the one where he's sleeping with his tongue out is soooo cute!!

What's up KOB? I'll answer your question here since it's the basis of my faith/belief. The burning fire/motivation that you speak of is my sole reason for life. I've been seeking something my entire life and fighting is just part of the path that I am on. I know God has a greater purpose for me. I've known this through the worst of times and the best. I've always felt Him there, leading me, even when I chose to turn a blind eye to Him.

That fire guides me not only through my career, but through everyday life. Since turning it all over, I wake up every morning now, not dreading/loathing my days as I had when I was caught up in booze and drugs, but alive, awake, and excited to take on the day and all that it brings. I'm unafraid to live as I know that, even in death, He's got me.