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#14 Steven Sahyoun, Izaak Michell's S and C Coach, How To Improve Your Performance On The Mats

Charles sits down with Australian strength coach Steven Sahyoun to talk about how to improve your performance in the weights room to translate to the mats.


00:00 - 02:00 - Introduction, Who is Steven Sayoun

02:00 - 10:45 - Izaak Michell ADCC matches and how his strength and conditioning program looks

11:00 - 12:00 - Building work capacity that translates to the mats - direct and indirect training methods 

12:00 - 15:24 - What most BJJ hobbyists need to perform on the mats

15:25 - 25:30 - Mobility musts for BJJ athletes and hobbyists and why its important 

25:30 - 34:35 - How weights training may or may not impact BJJ training whilst managing training intensity 

34:35 - 38:50 -MMA and UFC 

38:50 - 41:00 - Gymnastics and Wrestling 

41:00 - 46:30 - Training considerations for older athletes, physical and mental benefits from Jiu Jitsu 

46:30 - 48:30 - BJJ tactics and pacing

48:30 - 51:30 - Stevens's experience with BJJ & wrestling and how that’s shaped his coaching 

51:30 - 1:00:30 - Neck Training and Plyometrics 

1:00:30 - 1:01:13 - Where to find more of Steven

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