The Blood Flow Restriction Podcast Blood Flow Restriction for Jiu Jitsu Athletes with Joshua Settlage
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On today’s episode we welcome Joshua Settlage. Josh is a strength coach with a directed focus in the combat sport arena (and more specifically, with jiu jitsu athletes).
He’s a jiu jitsu competitor himself and someone who has years of experience building stronger, more capable athletes on the mat.
During his time in academia, he spent considerable time diving into the physiological demands of Jiu Jitsu - a topic we touch on in this episode.
Some additional highlights from our discussion include:
- The role size and strength play in dominating opponents in jiu jitsu
- How to manage resistance training without compromising performance on the mat
- The specific benefits of BFR in the sport of jiu jitsu
- How Josh applies BFR with his athletes
To connect with Joshua, you can find him on Instagram here.
Contact: steven@saga.fitness
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