#197 – Eddie Arrazola: Utilizing Martial Arts to foster Masculinity, Personal Growth & Excellence
Release Date: 07/24/2025
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Lawrence starts by explaining how he found his business niche and the lessons learned from working with successful developers. He gets granular on his geographical areas of focus and on understanding risks when developing product that will set the top comparable in a neighborhood. Lawrence provides a great take on his top Chicago neighborhoods for upside and reasoning for why he is bullish. Throughout this episode, Lawrence emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding your market and getting in the game to achieve success!
info_outlineEddie Arrazola started his martial arts journey at the tender age of 5, and today is the owner and head trainer of Lobos Boxing, a competitive Jiujitsu athlete and someone who remains passionate about using Boxing as a vehicle of self-development for his students.
0.00: Eddie’s background in martial arts
4.00: Importance of a good team around you (and difficulties of extreme fame)
12.00: The importance of the journey and the struggle
21.00: Eddies mission to use Boxing as a tool to develop centered masculinity
27.00: The goal of visualization so you can be present in high pressure moments
32.00: Martial Arts as a “Rite of Passage”
37.00: Raising boys in todays environment
42.00: Getting your kids into jiujitsu
45.00: How to find a great coach (teacher)
49.00: How Eddie visualized his gym before he had it
54.00: The pursuit of excellence through martial arts
“My favorite quote from the stoic philosophy is “Amor Fati”, which means, love your fate.”
Eddie on IG: @eddiearrazola
https://www.lobosboxingclub.com/
Until next time, love and good vibes.
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