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From MMA Warrior to Wellness Coach: Neal Craft's Journey in Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing & Yoga for Life

GregJankowski, TheBalanceProfessor@Gmail.com Season 1 Episode 58

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Neal Craft is a versatile fitness professional, MMA coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, yoga teacher, and personal trainer with over 30 years of martial arts experience. Born in Alabama and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Neal trained in Tang Soo Do, Judo, BJJ, and boxing before becoming a respected coach at Mpower Gym. He holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a 1st-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boasts a 12-2 amateur and 4-5 pro MMA record.

On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor—Neal shares how martial arts and mindfulness transformed his life. From Catholic school to full-time fitness, he opens up about overcoming life’s challenges, training young fighters, and finding balance through yoga and community.

Now coaching kids and adults in BJJ, boxing, and functional fitness, Neal proves that grit, growth, and gratitude are key to living strong.

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🎙️ IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast – Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski, The Balance Professor
Greg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.

Welcome to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, where mentorship, creativity, wellness, and purpose come together to inspire the next generation. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor, this show explores powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and human potential from athlete...

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