Surf Mastery - Surfing Tips and Wisdom for Lifelong Surfers 32 Hot To Get Better a Surfing With Meditation - Matt Griggs
Do you ever paddle into a wave knowing exactly what you should do—only to repeat the same bad habit again?
In this deep and transformative episode, Michael Frampton reunites with high-performance coach Matt Griggs to unpack why technical knowledge alone isn't enough to evolve your surfing. Together, they explore how stress, mental distraction, and unconscious habits block progress—and why learning to quiet the mind is the missing piece.
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Discover how Kili meditation rewires your awareness to respond better under pressure.
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Learn why most surfers plateau and how to finally break the cycle of "terminal mediocrity."
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Uncover how a relaxed mind can unlock more connection, flow, and power in both surfing and life.
Tap play now to learn how calming your mind can radically elevate your surfing—and every other area of your life.
Key Points
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Surfing is a metaphor for life, requiring presence and awareness to connect with the wave and avoid defaulting to habits.
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Meditation helps develop greater awareness, allowing one to stay present and focused rather than getting caught up in thoughts or distractions.
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Relaxing mental energy and letting go of excessive tension or stress is crucial for accessing the best technique and performance.
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Self-awareness is the foundation for personal development, as all troubles stem from a lack of understanding oneself.
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False beliefs and negative thought patterns can create self-imposed limitations and blocks to growth.
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Continuously running experiments and seeking new experiences is essential for refining skills and breaking out of mediocrity.
For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced.