In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we speak with Carl Thomas, a world record holder, extreme athlete, and owner of Team Energize, one of the UK's top tournament fighting teams. Carl shares insights from his esteemed career in martial arts, achievements with Team Energize, and personal challenges, including running ten marathons in ten days and pulling a 1.25-ton plane for a marathon distance.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Interview Start
01:42 Success of Team Energize in Competitions
03:28 The Role of Parents and Support Networks
08:40 Carl's Martial Arts Journey and Family Connection
12:02 Starting a Martial Arts School
15:49 The Importance of Good Coaching
23:15 Recognition and Respect in Martial Arts
30:03 Frustrations with Fight Tactics
31:58 Endurance Challenges and World Records
32:38 The 10 Marathons in 10 Days Challenge
37:27 Cycling Challenge Across the UK
42:15 Guinness World Record: Marathon Pulling a Plane
52:13 Future Plans and Aspirations

The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.

Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.

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