Sweet Science Of Fighting Podcast

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/   Joe Spisak is a former D1 wrestler for Pennsylvania and University of Virginia having won the state champions, 4x National qualifier, and was ranked top 3 nationally. Joe shares wrestling concepts to apply for your BJJ for takedown success!   Timestamps  0:00 - Joe's Background  2:30 - Common mistakes BJJ players make when wrestling  5:10 - Dominating the hand fight  7:10 - High percentage wrestling techniques for BJJ  14:25 - High percentage techniques when sweating  16:10 - Wrestling for MMA  20:08 - Top takedowns to drill for BJJ   Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joespeezy/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/joespeezy Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/  Dr. Eric Helms is a leading nutrition expert mainly geared toward body composition and strength sports. He has a vast knowledge of nutrition practices for athletes which we dive into!   Timestamps 0:00 - Eric's Background  3:30 - Underlying principles of sound nutrition  6:05 - Macronutrient ratios for combat athletes  22:03 - Tracking only main macro from food  24:15 - Plant vs. animal protein  27:39 - Eating to perform without tracking macros  38:12 - Intermittent fasting and performance  45:57 - One meal a day  52:50 - Carnivore (is it worth it?)  57:14 - How to discern bad nutrition advice   Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/   Dr. Greg Haff is a legend within the strength & conditioning and sports science profession. Just search his name on Google scholar and you'll see the vast number of papers he's authored. He is currently the Professor of Strength & Conditioning at Edith Cowan University. We dive into a range of topics from velocity based training, to cluster sets, PAP, and training from percentages.   Timestamps  0:00 - Greg's Background & current research  10:41 - What is needed for VBT devices to become more accurate?  17:10 - How Greg programs off 1RM  29:10 - Why use Weightlifting derivatives?  37:18 - Weightlifting derivative loading for fighters  38:41 - Everything to know about cluster sets  49:15 - Post-activation potentiation   Greg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_haff/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Matt Solomon is an S&C coach for the Dutch Olympic Team, specializing in parasports such as wheelchair basketball, Paralympic table tennis, cycling, and badminton. We cover everything you need to know about adaptive athlete training for combat sports.   Timestamps  0:00 - Matt's Background  2:25 - What it means to be an adaptive athlete  7:40 - Principles and guidelines for adaptive athlete training  16:08 - Commerical gym training for adaptive athletes  19:45 - Can adaptive athletes be too limited in training?  25:55 - Training non-injured limbs = asymmetry?  33:45 - How to adapt exercises  Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsolomonstrength/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/  Joe Dolcetti is the founder and CEO of @LilaAthletes. He's spent many years working as a strength & conditioning coach for every sport imaginable and is currently an avid amateur boxer. We dive into practical use cases for wearable resistance using the Exogen.  Timestamps  0:00 - Joe's Background  2:55 - What is wearable resistance?  5:53 - How much weight is used?  12:47 - How to use wearable resistance for strikers to improve punching and conditioning  21:28 - Where it fits within a training session?  28:23 - Loading for improved technique  34:53 - Wearable resistance for grappling  42:16 - Adding load to train at a heavier bodyweight  44:39 - Grappling loading guidelines  Lila Website: https://lilateam.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LilaAthletes/videos Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF15": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/

SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/   Gary Hutt is the Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach for GB Boxing. He specializes in preparing boxers for national and international competitions. Further, he has presented at the TED conference on "how technology is crippling physical activity without us realizing."   Timestamps  0:00 - Gary's Background  1:09 - Amateur vs. Pro boxing preparation  9:53 - Maximizing your strengths  12:20 - Ankle stiffness and how to develop it  16:30 - Stimulus vs. adaptation  20:28 - Central vs. peripheral adaptations  23:29 - Where does conditioning fit within a training week when you work full time?  31:01 - General vs. specific conditioning for boxing  46:46 - Training close to competition to peak   Gary's email: gary.hutt@eis2win.co.uk  Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryHuttSC Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/

SSoF App & Community Black Friday Sale! Use code: "SSOF22" for an entire month for $1! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/   John Cronin heads the faculty of Sport & Exercise Science at the Auckland University of Technology. He's authored and co-authored hundreds of research papers and oversees many PhD students. John is heavily involved within the combat sports research landscape having a partnership between AUT and the UFCPI.   Timestamps  0:00 - Final Black Friday Sale  0:36 - John's background  5:32 - Eccentric training: Defining and practical application  9:50 - Importance of the stretch-shortening cycle  16:20 - How to increase eccentric movement velocity for MAXIMUM gains  19:53 - Wearable resistance: What it is and how to implement it  30:43 - Enhance kicking power with wearable resistance?  36:35 - Wearable resistance for enhancing grappling performance?  38:23 - Flywheel training: Why replace traditional strength training with flywheels?  49:47 - Muscle excitation and desensitizing muscle inhibitors   John's Website: https://www.professorjohncronin.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof.john.cronin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-john-cronin/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/ 

SSoF App & Community Black Friday Sale! Use code: "SSOF22" for an entire month for $1! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Josh Fletcher was leading the physical preparation for the Romanian Special Forces to prepare them for selection. He currently works with Formula 2 & 3 drivers and has worked with athletes from many sports, including boxing and wrestling. Sorry about my sound quality. I'm getting a new mic!   Timestamps  0:00 - Black Friday Sale  1:01 - Josh's background  4:25 - How Special Forces train  17:50 - Is Hell Week valuable for combat athletes?  25:44 - What mental aspects has Josh taken from the Special Forces and implemented within sport preparation  37:53 - Physical preparation lessons from the Special Forces   Josh's Practitioner Journal: http://www.yourcareer-blueprint.com/home/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerblueprint/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachblueprint1 Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF10": 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/ 

Join the SSOF Underground Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Nathan Kiely is currently the rehab and speed coach for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He has previously held roles in cricket and other sports. During his time looking after elite athletes, he has come to notice the Knees over Toes method isn't all positive reviews.   Timestamps  0:00 - Nathan's background  2:28 - How "Knees Over Toes" fits within athletic training  9:20 - The underpinning rationale behind "Knees Over Toes"  13:25 - What kind of knee pain will this help?  15:24 - Is there a time to avoid knees over toes completely?  20:05 - Nathan's strength training philosophy for athletic performance  25:20 - How to plan the perfect strength/power session  31:35 - Where "Knees Over Toes" exercises fit in a session  33:10 - Long duration isometrics for tendon health   Nathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathankiely_/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF": 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/ 

Join the SSOF Underground Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/   Nick Garcia is the head strength and conditioning coach and throwing coach at Notre Dame High School in California where he has helped produce champions across a dozen sports since 2003. He is also co-host of the HMMR Podcast.   Timestamps  0:00 - Nick's background  3:28 - Nick's strength training philosophy  6:20 - How Dr. Bondarchuk's system works  10:35 - Can Bondarchuk's system be used for BJJ?  13:48 - Bondarchuk system classifications  18:55 - What kind of athlete benefits from this system?  21:10 - Strength training scheduling & mobility 27:55 - Extra grip training?  31:44 - How training changes when preparing for competition  35:35 - Tips for BJJ longevity  41:48 - Extra conditioning off the mats: worth it?   Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_g_garcia/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF": 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/