The Grapplers Perspective

#93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World


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We talk through a world champion’s pivot from powerlifting to jiu-jitsu, why coaching culture at Kingsway changed everything, and how smarter stand-up, pinning, and true strength finally showed up on competition day. We share a clear plan for lifting, cardio, and plyos that keeps you improving without burning out.

• ADCC Trials win, what improved, and why confidence clicked
• Kingsway and ROKA coaching structure, daily feedback, and partner quality
• Austin move, visas, lifestyle trade-offs, and training rhythm
• Powerlifting career highlights, identity, and the emptiness after winning
• Strength’s real role in grappling performance and longevity
• Practical S&C: two-day lift split, one cardio, simple patterns
• Rep ranges, sets, plyos, and keeping compliance over years
• UK training roots, cross-training, and competition plans

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