Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 2 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews High level jiu-jitsu coach, Jeff Serafin(@serafinbjj).

In this episode Josh gets to dissect the routine and coaching habits of Serafin BJJ Head Coach, Jeff Serafin. Jeff dives deep on common pitfalls among athletes, how to train to have fun, and why you probably should be resting more.

PLUS Jeff’s perspective on Chris Wojcik’s training before ADCC West Coast Trials

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Timestamps:

Intro 1m

Training methods 4m

Shift in last ten years 15m

Favorite rules as a fan 17m

Prep for trials 25m

How to help a students confidence 27m

Chris v Kody 29m

The reaction of press 30m

New facility 33m

Branding of facility 35m

Favorite seminars/teachers 37m

What do you value most in recovery, rest 39m

Tips on sleep 43m

Rest days 44m

What do you value most in building an athlete 46m

Hidden gems(gyms) in jiu-jitsu 49m

Advice for someone who doesn't have the right crew 53m

Best advice 56m

Tips on making BJJ fun 57m

Balancing focus 59m

Last words 1:01 m