Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
RHADI FERGUSON, PHD, M.A.T., B.S.M.E.AUTHOR – TEACHER – MENTOR - COACH
Dr. Rhadi Ferguson is a Bahamian-American, a 2004 Olympian in the sport of Judo, an author, speaker, former mixed martial arts professional fighter and an award winning judo coach. He is professionally called “The Intellectual Warrior” due to his academic approach as a strategist and tactician. He further staples down this moniker by having served as an Adjunct Professor in the sports science department of the University of Central Florida and also as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Currently Dr. Ferguson serves as an editorial reviewer for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research as well as the Theories and Applications International Edition Journal.
Dr. Ferguson has been featured on major networks such as Yahoo!, NBC, ESPN and in print media such as UFC Fit Magazine, Ultimate Grappling Magazine and he is a writer for the professional blog ProMMANow.com which is syndicated by the USA Today. Dr. Ferguson has also been published in peer reviewed journals and his motivational speaking and coaching advice can be easily found on his internet show “Coffee With Rhadi” which is a spinoff from his book “Coffee with Rhadi: Herculean Conversations with an Olympian (and some other things that you think about from time to time...)” which can be found with the rest of his publications on www.Amazon.com
After growing up in Miami, Florida and experiencing the Goombay Festivals in Coconut Grove during his youth, Dr. Ferguson got bit by the "Carnival" bug in 2011 at Miami Carnival and has been hooked ever since. Since then he has been a regular at Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago and many other carnivals such as Miami, Tampa, Palm Beach, and Orlando. Dr. Ferguson believes in attending the "big" carnival as well as the small ones, as the small ones provide a great training ground for the newbies and neophytes to carnival.
In 2014, Dr. Ferguson wrote one of the best selling books on preparing for carnival called "The Ultimate Road Ready Guide: PACE! What Every Carnival Veteran And Carnival Virgins Must." Dr. Ferguson today has been heralded as "The Carnival Doctor" by TriniJungleJuice and by many others around the world by his ability to prepare for carnival and create the best experience possible for masqueraders and revelers.
In 2013 Dr. Ferguson was selected as 1 of the top 100 Mixed Martial Arts trainers in the world by UFC Fit Magazine. In 2006 he was awarded the USA Judo Coach of the Year Award and that same year he was nominated for the top sports science award issued by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the Doc Councilman Award. Dr. Ferguson also served as the Athlete Advisory Council representative for USA Judo and the USOC.
Dr. Ferguson has also served as the Head Coach for the Bahamas Judo Federation where he has coached at the World Judo Championships, the Cadet World Championships and had the privilege of developing the first Olympian in the sport of Judo in the Bahamas during his time as Head Coach.
Professionally, Dr. Ferguson holds a black belt in Judo. He also holds a 2nd Degree black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu which is a background that very few martial artists can proclaim. Dr. Ferguson also holds a doctorate and masters degree in area of education and currently runs, teaches and operates his own dojo in Tampa, Florida where he coaches, teaches and mentors practitioners at the grassroots level of the art and sport who have been successful on the state and national levels.
At the end of the day, Dr. Ferguson likes to say that he is “…just a coach and a mentor – nothing more, nothing less.” But the truth is, he is a highly sought out and recognized High Performance Enhancement Specialist centered in education, business, carnival and sport. Utilizing his proven background as an Olympian and lecturing motivator to course corrects systems, create, modify and engineer curriculum initiatives and construct strategic framework toward improving performance and elevating desired outcomes.
Dr. Ferguson resides in Tampa, Florida with his wife of 12 years, Traci Ferguson, MD and their two children. Their son Rufus (8) and daughter Rhadi Isabelle (4).
Articles by this Author
Carnival Tip #12 - The 7 Things You Need To Know About Costume Pickup
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 17-Nov-14
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If you are a virgin, let me explain this to you. You will be informed when and where you can pick up your costume in Trinidad. At that time, you will have to get transportation and retrieve your costume, put it in your room and then continue on with your plans.
This can take as little as 30 minutes or as much as a few hours.
There are all types of problems that occur at costume pickup but for the most part, things run smoothly.
The Carnival Doctor of TriniJungleJuice Interviews Jouvert Mike
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 13-Nov-14
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The Carnival Doctor had the opportunity to interview the man known in some circles as "Carnival Mike" but better known as "Jouvert Mike."
Jouvert Mike is an interesting Carnival Veteran with an even more intriguing take on carnival, life and most importantly, Jouvert. Listen to the ...
Carnival Tip #11 - Here's The Surefire Way To Get Kicked Out Of Your Crew
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 12-Nov-14
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I wanted to share something with you that is critical and that is important, especially for Carnival Virgins.
More often than not, when you are new to carnival, a carnival veteran has to take you "under their wing" so to speak and show you the ropes. This is a very arduous process, but you will never know it until you take a virgin under your wing yourself. Some never do and some do pay it forward. Whatever the case, somebody has to show you the ropes and undoubtedly, introduce you to "the crew" or "their crew" of carnival veterans and experts.
This is a risky move for the carnival veteran and.....
A Carnival Virgin Asks, "What Band Should I Play In?"
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 11-Nov-14
- Prescription from The Carnival Doctor
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Recently, I received an email message through the TriniJungleJuice Facebook page and the email read:"The Carnival Doctor, I've read some of your tips and things on the TJJ site and facebook page and wanted to know if you can give my friends and I some assistance. It's our first time going to TNT and we want to know what band we should play in?"
Here's what I told them:
Destra Garcia drops her new 2015 Release "Ooh La La Lay"
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 10-Nov-14
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Destra Garcia releases his new 2015 Song "Ooh La La Lay"
Machel Montano Drops His Second 2015 Song "Endless Wuk"
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 10-Nov-14
- Soca/Calypso
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Hot on the heels of his resounding hit "Remedy", Machel Montano the reigning Power Soca Monarch of Trinidad and Tobago is ready with his second release for the upcoming season. This new single is all about giving Carnival bodies "Endless Wuk", and as the world knows when it comes to maintaining staying power and ...
Kerwin Du Bois "Magnetic". Dig It or Ditch It?
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 10-Nov-14
- Dig It or Ditch It?
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Kerwin Du Bois releases his new 2015 Song "Magnetic" Dig It... or Ditch It?
Carnival Tip #10 - Make Your Fete List Now
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 03-Nov-14
- Prescription from The Carnival Doctor
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Greetings:
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I did and am so glad that it is November. The chief reason being, because we are now only 3 months out from Trinidad Carnival in 2015.
With that being said, there are many things which have to be done so that you stay on "pace."
In that past few days, I've given you 9 tips that you can follow so that your carnival experience can be as rich as possible. I've also interview two carnival veterans with more to come. And I've also provided a quality explanation about what makes a carnival veteran.
Now I would like to give you some information that you may utilize if you are a carnival virgin or pass along to your crew if you are a carnival expert. And that piece of advice is to:
MAKE YOUR FETE LIST NOW!!!!!!!!
It is November.
Now is the time for you to make your fete list.
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What is a fete list?
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The Carnival Doctor Explains The Subtle Differences Among A Carnival Virgin, A Carnival Veteran, and A Carnival Expert
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 31-Oct-14
- Prescription from The Carnival Doctor
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Recently I interviewed the, one and only, Angela Panama about Carnival and her worldwide carnival experiences.
If you do not know Angela Panama or have never met her, let me tell you this -- she is NOT a Carnival Veteran, she is a Carnival Expert. I wanted to interview her so that you can see how serious she is about carnival and how she prepares.
After interviewing Angela a few of my fans got in touch with me about how she prepares and about some of the things mentioned in my book which can help them get ready for carnival.
To my surprise, my BIGGEST FAN even made a post on her facebook page asking some questions about my provocative and informative interview with Angela Panama. If you haven't seen the interview click here --> The Carnival Doctor Interviews Angela Panama!
What most people wanted to know are the following:
1. What makes one a carnival veteran?
2. What makes one a carnival expert?
3. What does it mean to have carnival experience?
4. How will I know that I'm an expert?
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5. Who do you consider the experts to be?
So in this issuance by The Carnival Doctor, I tried to answer your question.
The Carnival Doctor of TriniJungleJuice Interviews The One And Only Angela Panama
- By Dr. Rhadi Ferguson aka The Carnival Doctor
- Published 30-Oct-14
- Prescription from The Carnival Doctor
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===========================This Message Has Been Brought To You By
www.TheUltimateRoadReadyGuide.com
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Recently I interviewed the, one and only, Angela Panama about Carnival and her worldwide carnival experiences.
If you do not know Angela Panama or have never met her, let me tell you this -- she is NOT a Carnival Veteran, she is a Carnival Expert. I wanted to interview her so that you can see how serious she is about carnival and how she prepares.
I would like to tell you about it but I don't want to spoil it for you.
I will just tell you this -- Angela prepares for the road by running two times a week and putting rum in her water bottle during her run. She is SERIOUS!!!
Check out her interview below:
