Charles sits down with Australian strength coach Steven Sahyoun to talk about how to improve your performance in the weights room to translate to the mats.

00:00 - 02:00 - Introduction, Who is Steven Sayoun

02:00 - 10:45 - Izaak Michell ADCC matches and how his strength and conditioning program looks

11:00 - 12:00 - Building work capacity that translates to the mats - direct and indirect training methods 

12:00 - 15:24 - What most BJJ hobbyists need to perform on the mats

15:25 - 25:30 - Mobility musts for BJJ athletes and hobbyists and why its important 

25:30 - 34:35 - How weights training may or may not impact BJJ training whilst managing training intensity 

34:35 - 38:50 -MMA and UFC 

38:50 - 41:00 - Gymnastics and Wrestling 

41:00 - 46:30 - Training considerations for older athletes, physical and mental benefits from Jiu Jitsu 

46:30 - 48:30 - BJJ tactics and pacing

48:30 - 51:30 - Stevens's experience with BJJ & wrestling and how that’s shaped his coaching 

51:30 - 1:00:30 - Neck Training and Plyometrics 

1:00:30 - 1:01:13 - Where to find more of Steven

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