Sweet Science Of Fighting Podcast

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Dan was responsible for designing and implementing speed, strength, conditioning, and mobility training programs for athletes in men’s lacrosse, alpine ski, volleyball, tennis, swimming, basketball, Football, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports. As a high school coach Dan has won 8 Sectional Titles in Track and Football and has coached numerous professional athletes, Olympians, and some of the most high-profile Hockey and Lacrosse players in the world. Fichter has traveled the country lecturing to numerous NFL, MLB, NHL, on speed training, strength training, and nervous system development and how to pull these elements into a comprehensive package. At the High School level Dan teaches fundamental postural and force absorption techniques and how it easily translates into sporting prowess and bulletproofing against injuries. He is known for his innovative and effective training methods based on neurology. Timestamps 0:00 - Dan's background 1:17 - Overview of neurology for performance 4:38 - Eye saccades 11:43 - Eye saccades in action (watch video) 14:26 - Injury case study 20:11 - Infinity walks 29:10 - Moving one side to reduce pain on the other 31:52 - Demo (watch video) 34:52 - Collision training 40:09 - Where to start Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/wannagetfast/ Website: https://wannagetfast.org/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck⁠ ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ ⁠ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/ ⁠ For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/⁠ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/⁠ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/⁠ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/⁠ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/⁠ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/⁠ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: ⁠https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground  Will's Membership: https://willtackett.com/  SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard  William Tackett is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor and instructor. He is a black belt under Rodrigo Cabral. He is known for his successful competitive career, winning multiple major titles in BJJ, such as the IBJJF World Championships and the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Trials. In addition to his competitive achievements, Tackett also coaches out of Brazilian Fight Factory where he teaches and coaches up-and-coming BJJ athletes. He is considered one of the top BJJ competitors of his generation. Timestamps  0:00 - Tackett's background & journey to black belt  12:10 - Competitive achievements  30:58 - Typical training week during fight camp  37:50 - How training changes closer to competition  Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground   SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard   Ashley Jones is a strength and conditioning coach veteran. He's worked in EVERY major rugby competition with teams including the Wallabies, All Blacks, and Crusaders.   Timestamps  0:00 - Ash's background  2:55 - How Ash created and places athletes in training categories  8:50 - How Ash fits double day sessions around the sport  12:15 - Implementing primers  18:04 - How do Ash's metabolic circuits look?  22:30 - How sessions are progressed over cycles  26:50 - Changing exercises often?  29:25 - Specialty bars  32:25 - Physiological vs Work Capacity approach to conditioning  39:50 - Conditioning for the explosive fighter   Ash's Monthly Column: https://www.elitefts.com/author/ashley-jones/  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290399828311192   Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Nick Fury prepared the stock of USA MMA athletes who recently competed at the IMMAF World Championships in Serbia. He is a BJJ brown belt and runs his own S&C practice called Flow Performance Coaching.   Timestamps 0:00 - Nick's background  1:35 - The Ultimate Fighter in his house?  3:27 - IMMAF world's tournaments structure  5:00 - How do you qualify for IMMAF Worlds?  8:34 - S&C training philosophy for developmental MMA athletes  11:20 - Typical training week  13:19 - Nitty gritty programming  16:40 - How conditioning was programmed  21:32 - Mobility programming  23:30 - Nick's own training  24:38 - Breath work for fighters  29:15 - Example breath work sequences  34:23 - Where to learn more about breathing  35:45 - What if you can't breathe well through your nose?   Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowperformancecoaching/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community (incl James Weight Cut Course): https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground-james-morehen/  SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard  Dr. James Morehen is a performance nutritionist working with a range of athletes and teams. Specifically, he's supported Rocky Fielding for 5 years with his nutrition and weight cut and is currently working with Chris Billiam Smith fighting for the world title.   Timestamps  0:00 - James's background  5:00 - Males vs. females sports nutrition  9:29 - Multiple carb feedings before a fight  12:43 - Getting fatter every time you cut weight?  23:20 - Minimizing fat gain after weight cutting  31:22 - Refueling after weigh-in  39:28 - What and how to eat leading into a fight  42:06 - Short turnaround between weigh-in and fight strategies  James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morehenperformance/  Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Dean Amasinger is the Techincal Director at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai. He runs the entire schedule for their academy fighters from S&C to the technical structure.  Timestamps 0:00 - Dean's background  5:30 - Individual training for fighters  11:36 - Full time academy fighters vs. professional UFC fighters training  18:31 - Specific vs. non-specific conditioning  23:58 - Shark tanks  26:22 - Medium/high/low weeks  29:28 - Asia vs. USA athletes  33:39 - Dean's go to MMA exercises  37:00 - Example training weeks  46:34 - Language barriers   Dean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanamasinger/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard   Peter Miller is a combat sports nutrition specialist and certified chef. He works with a range of professional fighters among various MMA and boxing organizations. Timestamps  0:00 - Peter's background  1:00 - Hydration testing to deter weight cutting, does it work?  8:22 - Can the weight cutting issue be solved?  14:32 - How to evaluate a sports drink and why Prime isn't ideal  19:05 - When you do or don't need electrolytes  22:48 - How to fuel when injured  29:25 - Nutrition tips on a budget  34:11 - Ideal meal composition without tracking  37:51 - The problem with meal delivery services   Peter's Website: https://www.conditionnutrition.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/condition.nutrition/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck   Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF1023": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/  Vern Gambetta has been coaching for 54 years! He's worked in almost every sport imaginable from track & field for the Olympics, the White Sox and Chicago Bulls, USA soccer, and even rugby and rugby league.  Timestamps  0:00 - Vern's background  4:10 - 7 vs. 10 & 14 day microcycles  14:37 - How to define quality practice  18:50 - Leaving the energy system model behind  41:20 - Rhythm in sport and manipulating it   Vern's Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgambetta Website: https://thegainnetwork.com Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck XMartial Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/xmartial ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Geoffry Chiu is a strength & conditioning coach specializing in combat sports. He's worked with many top-level Muay Thai fighters and boxers. His training philosophy is what interests me most, where he aims to bridge the gap between skill development and traditional strength & conditioning.   Timestamps  0:00 - Geoffrey's background  4:41 - Geoffrey's training philosophy  10:50 - How much is too much boxing before using non-specific conditioning?  13:00 - How Geoffrey structures the training week  15:40 - Strength/power training philosophy  17:06 - Robustness circuits  20:20 - Example week structure  23:46 - Examples from teams in Thailand  26:13 - Why Thailand trains the way they do  27:15 - Training when peaking  31:10 - MMA striking and grappling transitions  33:10 - Wearable resistance  36:40 - DB shadowboxing  44:00 - Specific training for grapplers   Geoffrey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcptraining/ Website: https://gcperformancetraining.com/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck XMartial Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/xmartial ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/  Chris Miah is a professional MMA fighter and strength & conditioning coach. As he has a foot in both camps, we dive into everything about professional MMA and training structures.  Timestamps  0:00 - Chris' Background  2:45 - Was studying while fighting worth it?  4:30 - Could Chris live off fight winnings?  7:00 - How to go from amateur to professional  9:50 - Does Chris do his own S&C?  14:01 - Training mistakes Chris made as a pro fighter  18:52 - What a typical strength/power session looks like  23:15 - Don't just follow your favorite fighter  24:30 - Consistency in the gym  27:20 - Special strength training exercises for MMA  30:44 - Medicine ball exercises with no wall  31:45 - S&C before and after sparring  38:00 - Death to the "start S&C when you have a fight" mentality  40:30 - Specific conditioning modalities  44:00 - Training the transition between grappling and striking  46:00 - Should you start at an MMA gym or specific martial arts?   Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiahmma/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF1023": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao XMartial Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/xmartial ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/