Four time Brazilian National Kung Fu Champion, Boxing champion and CrossFit Coach, Cristiano Starling talks with Jeff and Mikki about Youth Training, his project working with Ukrainian youth war refugees, safe spaces, social relevance and the very basis for the development of a community. Cristiano is the energetic, engaging founder and co-owner of Starling Performance in Berlin Germany. "For a kid the only way that you create value is from development!"

Episode Highlights:

1:29 The journey from Brazilian National Champion to Youth Coach

6:10 Life Changing mentors and gratitude

7:42 Creating a safe space for Youth

12:55 How fitness can be like Martial Arts by transmitting the learning of long term goals, discipline, perseverance, resilience and other character traits that transcend the gym.

14:10 Social Value in translated in economic value and social relevance

20:48 A focus on youth beyond "fitness+ fun" with Long term progressive programming and mastery of skill development

23:35 Progression & Development "For a kid the only way you create value is from development!"

25:00 The vision for Starling Performance trust and the effort of a team

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