Sweet Science Of Fighting Podcast

James Langford spent 4 years leading the Great Britain Taekwondo Olympic Team. Since then, he has recently moved to MMA at the Manchester Top Team helping amateur and professional fighters reach their peak come fight night.   Timestamps  0:00 - James' background  5:45 - Physical determinants of Taekwondo performance  13:22 - How to determine what a Taekwondo athlete needs  18:12 - Balancing S&C with technical Taekwondo  21:00 - S&C after sparring?  23:00 - Microdosing 26:08 - Balancing plyometrics with Taekwondo training  32:43 - Conditioning for professional & amateur Taekwondo athletes  41:25 - Best high/low week structure for MMA   49:30 - Where to fit strength & conditioning for amateur MMA James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlperformancecoach/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ 

Jordan Sullivan, known as "The Fight Dietitian" currently works with many of the top UFC fighters from Australia and New Zealand including Israel Adesanya, Brad Riddell, Kai-Kara France, Dan Hooker, Alex Volkanovski to name a few.   Timestamps  0:00 - Jordan's Background  2:47 - Biggest weight cut mistakes  6:08 - How a weight cut should run 8:00 - How to measure if you are training capacity or power  12:43 - How to calculate the start of a weight cut  17:24 - Why keto doesn't work  21:12 - Water loading (how it works and how to do it correctly)  31:06 - What to eat and drink after weigh in  34:08 - How to use HRV to influence your training  38:38 - Short duration weigh in strategies  44:30 - Cutting weight for female fighters: how it differs  48:14 - Every day nutrition for a fighter   Jordan's Website: https://thefightdietitian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ 

Tim Kettenring is the owner of Valhalla Performance and has worked at every level within high school and college sport. He's also worked with military personal preparing them for combat.   Timestamps  0:00 - Tim's background  2:40 - Why aerobic conditioning is so important  5:56 - Aerobic power vs capacity  8:00 - How to measure if you are training capacity or power  11:38 - Training to increase the number of mitochondria  18:33 - Example aerobic capacity and power workouts  22:36 - Example zone 3,4,5 workouts and how they fit in a training week  30:00 - Why HRV?  34:08 - How to use HRV to influence your training  39:37 - When to not use HRV  41:19 - When to ignore HRV  43:34 - Mental health for the fighter   Tim's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValhallaPerform Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

Meer Awny is the head coach and owner of Ethos Performance in Sydney, Australia. He has a stable of amateur to elite fighters, including Tyson Pedro and Tai Tuivasa, who are both UFC athletes.   Timestamps  0:00 - Meer's background  2:40 - Meer's training philosophy for combat sports  12:29 - Best physical performance tests for combat sports  19:45 - Tests amateur fighters can use with no equipment or budget  24:53 - Biggest mistakes amateur fighters make with training  32:08 - The ideal training schedule for an amateur fighter  37:51 - Case study for more conditioning  43:13 - Specifc and non-specific conditioning examples  49:35 - Best exercises for combat sports   Meer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meer_awny/  Ethos Performance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethos_performance_au/  Ethos Performance: https://www.ethosperformance.com.au/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Online course bundle: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ultimate-fight-course-bundle/  James de Lacey is the owner of Sweet Science of Fighting. He holds a Master's degree in Sport & Exercise Science, published academic research in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, and works in professional/international level sport worldwide.  Timestamps  0:00 - Quick intro  1:48 - S&C on different days or with combat training?  9:12 - Strengthening the legs for BJJ & Judo + cardio  12:53 - Getting stronger while cutting weight  17:10 - High/low training model & scheduling training  27:00 - Tips for S&C for combat sports Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

The Combat Therapist is leading the charge in debunking the myths surrounding rehab as he went through a horrible experience during his sporting career. Timestamps  0:00 - What's wrong with the current approach to rehab  12:00 - Should you ice an injury?  15:02 - Does ultrasound work?  17:20 - Does foam rolling work?  20:15 - Should you static stretch?  22:57 - Do tight muscles cause pain?  25:23 - Pain science  32:18 - Functional patterns & GOATA?  41:00 - Tips for recovery  48:25 - Does joint cracking work?  52:47 - How to stay "loose"   Combat Therapist's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CombatTherapist Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

Martin Bingisser is the National Hammer Throw coach for Switzerland, was an 11x Swiss Champion in the Hammer Throw. He trained under the legendary Anatoliy Bondarchuk who wrote the classic periodization texts "Transfer of Training."   Timestamps  0:00 - Martin's Background  2:18 - What is periodization and the different types  9:49 - Bondarchuk's programming, exercise selection & periodization methods  16:04 - Why it works so well? 24:38 - Breaking down exercise classification  31:19 - Maximum strength training  36:24 - Residual training effects   Martin's Website: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

Dr. Max Kerr specializes in the unique area of dental sleep medicine. This area of dentistry covers how the structure of the jaw, teeth, and mouth affect breathing, sleep, and overall health.   Timestamps  0:00 - Max's Background  3:20 - How to know if you have sleep-disordered breathing?  9:38 - What to do about sleep-disordered breathing  20:58 - Is neck size a problem for sleep?  23:45 - Fixing the nose for better breathing and sleep  29:37 - Can you train the jaw for better breathing and sleep?  35:36 - Preventing teeth grinding when sleeping  36:24 - Supplements for sleep  46:47 - Unique sleep tips   Max's Website: https://www.maxkerrdds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormaxk/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

Colm Woulfe has competed at World's Strongest Man twice (2016 and 2017) and has won New Zealand's Strongest Man 3x (2012-2014). He also holds a Master of Sport & Exercise Degree from AUT in NZ with a thesis on strongman training. Timestamps  0:00 - Colm's background  1:50 - Should you run a Strongman program for MMA?  7:19 - Colm's experience combining Strongman and MMA  8:45 - Strongman Exercises For MMA & BJJ  31:12 - Front loaded carries  37:00 - How many times a week to use supplemental Strongman training?  44:50 - Strongman circuits for conditioning   Colm's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewolfmancolmwoulfe/   Rogue Sandbag: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/rogue-sandbag Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck   Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

Gavin Pratt is the recently appointed Director of Physical Performance at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. Previously, he held the position of Manager of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC PI in Shanghai.  Timestamps 0:00 - Gavin's background  1:23 - Punching power research  5:06 - Neck training  11:28 - Strength training for MMA  22:20 - Scheduling an MMA training week  35:48 - Conditioning for MMA  49:48 - Heart rate monitoring  51:48 - Nasal only breathing during conditioning   Gavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gav_pratt/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcpfit  Website: http://www.gcpfitness.com.au/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY10": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: 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 - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! 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/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/