Steve Maxwell, one of the top 100 trainers in America with over half a century of experience, returns to The Deen Show to break down the Royce Gracie versus Ken Shamrock trilogy, expose the truth about CrossFit injuries, and share wisdom on nutrition, the pharmaceutical industry, and why living with integrity matters more than chasing the almighty dollar.
Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock: The Breakdown
As the first person certified by the Gracie family to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the US and Royce Gracie’s former conditioning coach, Steve Maxwell provides an insider’s perspective on this legendary rivalry. In the original UFC events, there were virtually no rules: groin shots, elbows to the back of the head, and stomping were all permitted. There were no gloves, which meant ground-and-pound barely existed because you would break your hand on someone’s elbow. Royce proved time and again the devastating effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
“It just shows you the power of Jiu-Jitsu. Royce was born on the mat. Even now, he is not a young guy anymore, but he proved what an amazing fighter he is.” — Steve Maxwell on Royce Gracie
The Pharmaceutical Industry Exposed
- Medical doctors receive approximately four hours of nutrition education in four years of medical school
- The 11 largest drug companies made $711 billion in just 10 years
- Pharma spent upwards of $422,000 per Congressman in 2013 to influence health policy
- Every 19 minutes, someone dies of an accidental overdose, making it the worst epidemic in America
- Doctors treat symptoms with drugs instead of addressing root causes like inflammation through nutrition
Living Light and Living Right
“I have no sponsors. I am not against making money, but I am not going to sell my soul for the almighty dollar. Anything you see on my site are things I actually use myself. I think it is basically a sin to be a hypocrite.” — Steve Maxwell
Steve Maxwell travels the world with nothing more than a small bag, visiting a new country every couple of weeks, living proof that a fulfilling life is not about accumulation but about purpose. As he says, have this world in your hand, not in your heart. This aligns perfectly with the Islamic teaching that the dunya is a means, not an end, and that true wealth lies in contentment with what Allah has provided.
