control yourself with dr andreo spina Ep. 2. FRS And BJJ: A Conversation With IBJJF Blackbelt And MMA OG Joel Gerson
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May 25, 2020 Joel Gerson, a trailblazer in Canadian MMA with over 30 years of experience, teams up with Mark Brunswick, the Director of Operations for Functional Range Systems. They discuss the evolution of judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting growing training philosophies and importance of self-defense. The duo delves into the mental game of pain tolerance, sharing insights on performance and flexibility in grappling. They challenge traditional warm-up routines and the relationship between strength training and jiu-jitsu skills. This episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring martial artists!
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Body Control
- Train body control before attempting to control others in Jiu-Jitsu.
- Gymnastics can build the necessary body awareness.
Muay Thai Training
- Muay Thai's emphasis on repetition, especially in striking, develops tissue resilience.
- This focus on bag work gives them an edge over other martial arts.
Bag Work Intensity
- Treat bag work as max effort work to train force load management.
- Vary training between max effort and dynamic work, prioritizing what your body needs.