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The Grapplers Perspective

#62- Espen Mathiesen - How To Succeed in Competition With One Of Europes Top Grapplers

Mar 11, 2025
01:19:30

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more. 

Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the top grappling competitors in Europe while going through the ranks of BJJ in the IBJJF circuit, where Espen conquered medals in important tournaments such as the World, Pan American, and Euros.

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Insta - https://www.instagram.com/espenmathiesen
His Academy - https://www.instagram.com/mavericksjj

00:00 What is Ecological Training
06:50 Eco vs Other Methods
20:07 Training BJJ in Norway
29:29 Training Split
39:13 No Gi and Climbing 
47:07 Approach to Competition
53:18 Competition Prep
01:01:30 Gi vs NoGi
01:06:08 Steroids
01:13:48 Future Plans

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