

#115: Phil Daru - Strength Requirements for MMA, BJJ, and How Winners Breathe
Dec 19, 2023
Renowned strength and conditioning coach Phil Daru discusses core principles for improving athletic ability, approaches to recovery for grappling, building punch power and endurance, the impact of psychological and tactical stress, and his future and growth mindset. He also explores the importance of breath control and anxiety management for fighters, while emphasizing the significance of taking risks and pursuing passions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Strength Requirements, Performance Training, and Skill Development in Combat Sports
01:52 • 3min
Calculating Weight for Deadlifts and Assessing Athletes in Combat Sports
05:10 • 6min
Training Athletes with Limited Time and Outside Demands
10:52 • 4min
The Importance of Training Barefoot and Neglected Areas of the Body
15:19 • 2min
The Use of Olympic Lifting Shoes in Combat Sports Training
17:27 • 11min
The Importance of Recovery Modalities
28:16 • 22min
Breath Control and Anxiety Management for Fighters
50:26 • 16min
Taking Risks and Pursuing Passions
01:06:55 • 2min