Ultimate Self-Defense Championship Patreon page: www.patreon.com/USDC USDC Discord chat: discord.gg/aZW8rejePn These are the recommendations I was given for my Long Covid that helped me: - coenzyme Q10 - 500mg resveratrol - alpha lipoic acid - acetyl l carnitine supplements to prevent illness, because of weakened immunsystem: - vitamin c 1g - omega 3 (1g epa) - zinc 40mg - NAC 600mg activities: - focus on good and a lot of sleep - long walks to restore mitochondrial function - ice baths before training - infra redlight (helps every cell it hits to produce 18x more energy, no limit) I also take vitamin D+K2, Iron and probiotics. Fun fact: the intro of this video was filmed at the end. You can see the difference in my energy levels, as during the main filming I still had energy left, but at the end (when filming the intro) I was already spent 😅
Those are excellent supplements for anti-viral as well as anti-aging. No doubt people give you all sorts of unsolicited advice, why would I be different, lol. I would add the amino acid L-Lysine. It is a proven anti-viral. It works by limiting the virus' ability to use your cells to replicate. There is no proof, as yet, that it works with c0vid but at the minimum it can help with secondary infections. Another supplement I would add is Quercetin. Quercetin helps the zinc actually get in the cells.
Yo Rokas, hope you're doing better, don't stress yourself too much, health is number 1 priority, we'll all keep supporting you in all ways possible, take care your fans are all still here! 🙏💪
I donated an irresponsible amount of money (lol, yolo) to USDC2 so I I got an email saying that I can watch the first 2 episodes on patreon if I want, but I'd prefer to wait until they get released on the main channel because it will feel more like the hype for the first season where everyone was waiting a week for each new episode and there was a huge frenzy when the episode finally got released. It's just more fun to watch with knowing thousands of other people are seeing it and looking down at the comments sections full of thousands of comments saying that this is one of the best things on youtube.
I definitely see what you mean! It's fun to watch it together with a massive audience and share the experiences. Also thank you very much for your contribution 🙏 Without the crowdfunders season 2 wouldn't have happened
I just watched the first episode of the USDC2 - WOOOOOWWWWW! That's absolutely killing amazing work!!!! So intense, unbelievable. I recommend it to everybody here on this channel - it's much better than the USDC1, even I truly loved the first season. Man, that's really inspiring what you did! I don't have words. I'm here on this channel for years, and your transformation during your journey is a God level one. Thank you!
Hey man, I just wanted to say that I've been dealing with crushing fatigue and sleepiness for over a year at this point and I've been continiously told that there is nothing wrong with me, that I'm just lazy/unmotivated, depressed, that I need to exercise more and stuff, even though I was by no means inactive before. Your story is a very unfortunate yet eye-opening example of how even people who are active can suffer from fatigue and how doctors (at least in my experience) quickly jump to the conclusion that if you're tired, you're just lazy, since "we're all tired". You're clearly an extremely resilient and hard-working person and yet even you have been struck down with fatigue and brain fog. It took me over a year to finally convince my GP to refer me to a neurologist to test for sleep disorders after having to bash my head against a wall trying to explain to everyone that it really isn't my fault that I'm so tired and sleepy. I just want to say that I wish you the best of luck. Fatigue and brain fog are very misunderstood and underestimated by many people, including medical professionals. But this is not to say that this isn't real. Take care Rokas, take as much time as you need to recover.
I also got Long Covid with the main symptom being chronic fatigue. For me a big part of managing it is budgeting my energy usage, which it sounds like you’re also doing. I’m glad you’re feeling better than before. Whenever USDC2 is done I’ll be watching it, but don’t push yourself too hard.
@@benjaminyoung9694 Long Covid is more prevalent in vaccinated people by a sheer numbers measure for two main reasons: there are four times as many vaccinated people, and in order to get Long Covid you have to first survive Covid-19. When you look at the actual rates rather than number of cases, the vaccine drastically reduces the chance of developing of Long Covid. Of course, don’t tell that to the anti-vax idiots and conspiracy theorists 🤫
@@benjaminyoung9694 The vaccine reduces rates of Long Covid by about 30% (there are more vaccinated people with Long Covid because there are four times as many vaccinated people total, and also to get LC you first have to survive Covid)
Rokas, thank you for sharing your experience with Long COVID. I and many others believe we are in the middle of a "mass disabling" event. Please try to avoid further infections as much as you can. Take very good care.
"mass disabling" is a nice way to talk about something much more sinister. DO NOT take the injections there is not a lot more i can say without censorship.
It's good to see you again Rokas. No true fan begrudges you for doing what you need to to get better, we appreciate the work you put into your videos and your channel.
It's nice to see you, Rokas! Best of luck with everything. I am sure USDC Season 2 will be amazing, and I'll be there to watch when it's released. Please keep taking care of yourself, and thank you for the update!
Do take it easy! covid hits people differently, so do what you need to recover! On another note...I didn't realize that you DID NOT use an editor. Dang, and bravo!
Glad you're feeling better. So sorry that it's having lasting effects. I too would prefer all the episodes edited and ready before them being released. I admit that I was disappointed the week that there wasn't a release but you explained why and that you were doing your best. Kudos for putting it together in the first place. I found some great people to follow on RU-vid thanks to your first season.
Wishing you all the best during this difficult time - I'm glad you have started to recover through what, I believe, may be a long process. Haven't had a chance to get out the first episode yet but looking forward to it. Will try and catch it properly when I hit the weekend. Will look into the patreon when I get a chance too.
Hey Rokas, your experience is very similar to mine. Been low on energy for a long time too but finally slowly getting back into martial arts, even if it means I'll feel sick the next day. Can't wait to see the end product and get well soon!
Hi Rokas, I went from running 5ks to not being able to run 50ms. Totally floored me and I lost my photographic memory. I still get words confused.I sincerely wish you all the very best. I’ve had it for a few years and it knocked me sideways. But I am slowly improving with supplements too. All my very best.
It took me two years to feel free of long covid, and still, I'm not the same anymore as I used to be. The worst part was my brain, I was unable to process or understand things clearly for a while. Your advantage is that you are much younger and you will have a lot of time to come back to "normal".
Glad you are feeling better each day! Happy that you have people around you that directly supported you through all this Much luck with the patreon! Can't wait to see it all!
Boost your defense! Battling COVID and cancer at the same time taught me one tip: Amp up on Vitamin D (D3 + K2 combo). It's a game-changer. Don't just take my word, check your levels of D with a blood test. Trust me, it made a big difference. Stay strong.
I've had COVID three times, every time it takes me a month longer to regain my ability to run 5k. And that's not even considered long covid. My neighbour had to change careers because of it. Please take care of yourself! My son and me watch a bit of season one every Friday after Ju Jitsu class. We will wait for season 2, and 3 and 4... And 7... We need you as honest and good as you can be. A bit less content now is a fit and sharp Rokas for years to come.
I picked Covid up on a cruise ship a few months ago (no I'm not rich, it was a deal!). Docked in Rotterdam and a friend of mine went into Amsterdam to check out all the knocking shops. I was stuck in the room shivering and looking out the window all day at a guy in a crane going up and down a high rise cleaning the windows, and some old woman came out on to her balcony every two hours to smoke a cigarette. Best holiday ever....... Also suffered with the brain fog and a strange almost spinning sensation for quite some time after. It takes a while but you'll get there. Looking forward to seeing you back on your game Rokas, all the best.
I can just confirm, 1st episode of USDC II is very, very good! Rokas is doing his best even in such a bad situation, I know a few people who had long Covid and it's not a joke, it takes time to recover. But let's be optimistic, things are getting better😊
Glad you're doing a bit better Rokas, but still, please take it easy and do not push yourself!! I'm 2 years in to long covid and have had two severe relapses from doing too much. If you want someone to talk to about pacing and rest mindset, drop me a message, I'm happy to share my experiences and offer some support.
Got sick two or three times over the last few years. First time really lingered. Energy is still kinda shit, but I am working on it. No jab. Used to train every day. Now if I train hard I need a week to recover! Keep moving forward. All the best!
Resting effects of COVID ain't no joke. Comes from both COVID itself and even from the shot. For me, Omicron kicked back my asthma that was gone since 7th grade and had me on inhalers for couple months. I feel you, wish you swift recovery, and take as much time for yourself. Although I am beyond thrilled to go on yet another epic adventure with USDC, you deserve rest and sound recovery. It sucks not being able to do what you love because of your body failing (I too share your pain at the moment), but recovery is just as important task and requires all the efforts you can give. Hearty meals, great sleep, ample love. Keep it going till you're ready to fly in the gym, and never say enough! We're a supportive community, and we martial artists are patient bunch so don't stress! Love from Korea, hope you feel the support. ***some s3 ideas to share to keep your thoughts stimulated; maybe couple weapons (knife, sword, sling, bow, etc.) experts and/or veterans? Just a thought ;)
@@anthonygerber8261 The effects are only from the shot. You only get a cold or flu if you were lucky enough to not have the shot. 'C' is nonsense otherwise.
From my personal experience, everyone I know that got the shot (Pfizer) and didn't get super sick from Covid are feeling just fine, even people with a history of allergies. I, on the other hand, got a very bad Covid infection and ended up with long Covid. If I am not mistaken, that's what you see happening with populational data as well. Chances are taking shots is still safer than not doing it. As for me, after two long years I still don't feel like myself. Brain fog is getting slowly better, as well as my energy levels, but it feels like I am going to end up in a sub-optimal plateau. Long Covid is no joke. I wish the best of luck to all of you out there that are going through the same! Let's follow Rokas' example and never give up. Stay weel y'all!
Thank you for this video! I have had long covid sense 2020, while better, I have never felt the same! But, I am much older than you, so hopefully you will recover faster! But, there is not enough attention given to this sickness that changed millions of people's lives! Every bit of attention helps! I have been a fan of your channel for a while! I think any attention to this problem is great! People think you look okay, but you are not! Best of Luck on your recovery and keep up the Great work!
Bro. Thanks for all the content you make. I will always enjoy and watch whenever you deside to release anything. Having someone make content to watch is a privaledge and im just grateful you do. So thank you for that. But truthfully at the end of the day i just wish you and your family all the best even if you decide to go off youtube and never make anything again. Ill just be happy that at some point you blessed us with your story and hard work.
Much love to you, Rokas! I've learned from a major bout with the worst depression of my life is that if you don't help yourself first, you can't help anyone else. "Help" being used loosely here, as that can mean give, entertain, teach, etc. etc. Sometimes it sounds/feels selfish, but when it gets that serious it's actually the opposite. I loved USDC season 1, the editing was phenomenal (you're seriously a pro at that) so I, being poor, have only my dreams. I spread my dreams at your feet. Tread softly, lest you---wait a sec...I'll rephrase that. Being poor, I have no problems waiting until September for all of season 2. Which is odd coming from someone as impatient as me. Prayers for your health, and I hope Gabby is doing well too!
From a perspective of a real fan, I only care about the content and we trust you bro. Take it easy, you are doing a really brave project which hardly can be repeated. Take it easy and enjoy, this is not only the content on the internet but also the ones remembered in the history.
That freakin sucks! Glad you're feeling better. You did such an amazing job with season one that I'm really looking forward to season two. So thank you for this patreon opportunity. I'm heading there now.
There’s another RU-vidr, big RU-vidr, “PhysicsGirl” - and she got long covid, really badly- it ostensibly ended her whole RU-vid career, so I’m glad you’re alright- shits scary
I have been having very severe health issues for 4 years now and it really hurts my mental and i cant practice so i understand I hope u focus on your health and get well soon
uploading the show once a week when it is done seems fine binge watching is unhalthy and having a few days between episodes is good for the channel becouse it gets the discussion goeing within the comunity
I dont know if all of NA had to sign the waiver before getting the jab, but it was real clear that it "could" cause a life time of deadly medical issues.
Fully understandable that USDC Season 2 can't come out in April (still sad though - on the other hand, I'm now more hyped than ever ^^ ) All the best on you journey of getting well again ;) EDIT: which supplements are you taking?
Brother, no matter how hard it is for you. You will have to get an editor, just overlook his work, until he learns to do exactly what you expect him to do. Just go for it. You need an editor, you just have to. For your channel benefit and yours. ❤
Hope you get better Rokas. Long covid is real I knew a woman that had it. Take care of yourself and your wife. Hope you can strengthen back again. Use the time off and be selective on where you put the energy :) good on you for making a patreon :)
I had some Gnarly effects from covid and also had/have long covid. I feel it the brain fog/ cognitive destruction was absolutely HORRID. A big thing supported by literature is LISS for cardio having a positive impact on lung health and mwntal clarity.
Here a fellow ex-practitioner of Kenjutsu and Tae-kwon-Do. (I'm one couch potato these days). Rokas, I have binged the Martial Arts journey, and the USDC season 1. Your content is amazing, and more so your character. USDC Really needs to be a thing. It's probably the best martial arts "show" I've seen in my life. What I love most about it is being able to watch pressure tests in real life scenarios. I wish Netlifx or Amazon could sponsor such an event. Take it easy on your health and get enough rest! We are not 20s anymore XD
Hey glad you are starting to feel better! Ive said it before and ill say it again im just happy that the USDC2 actually happened and will eventually be out. The timeline doesnt matter to much to me. Hope you keep improving on your health, and also feliver a product that you love and are happy with. 🤙🏾
Hey, Rokas! As a mental health professional, I can't help but notice that you've been doing alot these years. Most of your videos involve almost giving up, struggles, doubt , high stress, etc. Have you thought about burnout? Not as a substitute for Long Covid, but as something that may be allowing that to happen, or at least impede your recovery. How's your mental health? (not to be answered, but just food for thought) :D Cheers and love from Brazil. Wish you a full recovery
I'm curious if you got vaccinated for covid before you caught it. I assume so since you travel internationally, but just curious if it was worth taking a vaccine and then still catching the virus
I'm glad you found things that work for you! supplements when sick aren't a bad idea, as you may be over-utilizing certain nutritional resources in the fight, and your ability to extract those from regular food may be compromised (or they may not be present in sufficient amounts in food)!
When I have the finances man, I am coming for your Patreon ASAP. You deserve to protect your creative freedom on this project because it is so amazing already. You deserve to keep doing what you love and is working before considering making changes to your approach if you don't think it would help!! I'm so glad you are recovering well; health is a primary concern. For real stay strong on your vision for the show, real fans aren't gonna shame you for being this awesome. Large audiences are hard to manage; I'd say be clear about communication but unafraid to establish boundaries like in any relationship. Don't be put off by a supporter threatening to not support you bc they want to exercise some sort of control; clearly, they weren't the right investor because they didn't believe in the vision you pitched. Thems the breaks, but Patreon/crowdfunding shouldn't ultimately restrict your ability to create how you want to. Your artistic project is not a publicly traded company (perhaps my opinion), and you should absolutely hear out your supporters concerns but yeah, just be clear about communication of what support means and provide a way to hear concerns out and respond to them. Be firm about how you're doing things if you need, don't be wrathful, and just don't lose sleep about people who can't agree to disagree with ya if it comes up~ Seriously going to be showing your show to as many of my friends as I can. Love it my guy.
hope u get better even more soon!, and also you should release when ever you can, we just like them coming out, dotn care about people hating on when they come or dont
I’ve had COVID twice. The first time I was knocked out for 2 weeks in the manner you described. Couldn’t do anything but sit on the couch and exist and then take a nap because even that was exhausting (it was a terrible time to have a new puppy, let me tell you). A year later I got it again but bounced back in 48 hours…almost…for about 5 months I lost all energy to do anything besides work and chores every now and again. Take your time and don’t be hard on yourself for not being able to do as much as you used to. Recovering from illness is work too.
It sounds like you've had a nightmare run of health, and long Covid-19 is no joke. My fingers are crossed that you are on the mend and able to look after yourself 🤞
I have suspected myself having long covid before but now I am sure of it. Even easy tasks seemed an insurmountable burden to me. Just yesterday I managed to accomplish everything I planned but still felt down. Your video boosted my morale. Hope you will recover. I am aware that amateur MMA fights are a pure competition unlike professional ones which contain elements of show. Still if given a chance to use entry song, I think "Kariai pagonys" will suit you well.
@MartialArtsJourney, brother, I've been through long Covid for years now so I can completely empathise with you. It impacted my life so much, it's fair to say it ruined it to some extent. Big hugs and fingers crossed for you. I connected to you and subscribed to your channel as I was an Aikido practitioner myself and I really support your journey as it's close to my heart. And now, I felt like there is another thing that we have in common, although long Covid is not the nicest thing to share. All the best for you. Waiting for new videos, but don't strain yourself :)
Take care of yourself and don't worry what anyone says. You know your body. I recommend lots of sunshine to help out with vitamin D. In winter time it's very easy to get low.
People being dismissive about how other people are feeling is probably the worst thing that can happen to someone especially if its people close to you. I hope you are getting better and I am sorry you had to go through the experience of people being dismissive about it. I hope you can get back to your usual energy level eventually!
So sorry to hear you got long covid with the chronic fatigue. I have one friend who caught it right at the start of the pandemic in London where she was at the time. She experienced the same symptoms you describe. Still does 4 years post-pandemic. It's heartbreaking when you see what it does to people. My friend was previously an athlete and training hard (was a decent competitor) but after catching long Covid basically meant the end of her career. So sorry to hear you got it man. I am aware that there are places that are trying to do alternative treatments (i.e. in Germany) to try and tackle long Covid but don't take my word for it, do your research. Curious: What supplements have you/are currently using to tackle your symptoms? I sincerely hope you don't just feel better but do become better. Always been a fan of you.
Thank you 🙏 These are the recommendations I was given: - coenzyme Q10 - 500mg resveratrol - alpha lipoic acid - acetyl l carnitine supplements to prevent illness, because of weakened immunsystem: - vitamin c 1g - omega 3 (1g epa) - zinc 40mg - NAC 600mg activities: - focus on good and a lot of sleep - long walks to restore mitochondrial function - ice baths before training - infra redlight (helps every cell it hits to produce 18x more energy, no limit) I also take vitamin D+K2, Iron and probiotics.
covid lung is no joke man... my gf had that and it was over a year before she was back up to normal, and like your friends and family she didn't believe she had a lingering issue
I'm really glad you're doing better, Rokas. Hang in there! And speaking as someone who was there, I have to give a huge shout out to Gabi. Without her, who knows how it would've turned out? Dave 🖖🏻
Im 95% sure it's long Covid, what will you do? Have a lot a vitamins, drink much water, eat a LOT of healthy foods, sleep more than 8h a day, maybe 10h a day if your body asks for it. And this is the way i got rid of the symptoms of long covid.
Hello Rokas, thank you for your Covid19 sharing. I an similar experience. Me and my family first Covid19 infection in early 2022. None of my colleagues & my wife believe me when I say I cannot think properly & make decisions properly. There so much uncertainty and worries going over my head. Being a first time dad to my son. I feel I fail him even today. And my senior think I am just giving excuses tat I feel very tired and cannot deliver many projects in time. But I still need to work and earn a living for my family sake. So I kept my head down and keep my ego in check. My family got a second infection in April 2023. And my wife start to understand what I mean by the Long Covid I felt back in 2022. My senior at work got her 1st Covid19 infections in 2024. The same happened to my wife's employers. Now hopefully they will understand the challenges we face. So I feel you of this 'Pain'. Hang on there and don't give in. There are people who depends on you. So do not keep ur head down for too long. Get up and get going! PS: I am interested of the supplements tat you were introduced to help with your long Covid journey of recovery. Please share. Thank you.
Dealt with a cronic disease for 10 years and i feel the pain of having pain but doctors telling you your ok. Luckaly i had a very supportive family and now im through it.. So just stay strong, after 8 years i diddnt really know annything else so you do kind of get used to it. Dont worry about the time thing, i sort of just forget about this and then i remember it at a randome time. I might forget about this and remmeber it a year from now 😂 Really excited for it though!!!
The moment you said you were still feeling terrible, no energy, and brain fog, I thought, “Sounds like Long COVID.” How your doctors missed that possibility is mind boggling honestly. Hopefully more research can be done into it so remedies can be found. Luckily it seems that it does go away after a few months and most symptoms are gone after a year.
