In this episode Josh, Harry & Dan talk about; Strength training with sandbags, MMA, grappling in the UFC, Dans approach for recovering from injuries and more. 

Show outline: 
1:18 Sandbag training

5:23 - Dan's back injury & how it led to him lifting sandbags 

9:45 - Round back & knees over toes 

11:40 - Different numbers from barbell to sandbags 

14:57 - Do you actually need to focus more for sandbag training?

15:49 - Problem with mindless repetition 

17:29 - Dan’s sandbag instructional 

21:05 - Unconventional strength training in Jui Jitsu 

23:15 - Different styles of sandbags 

24:42 - Dan’s collection of sandbags 

29:24 - High rep vs low rep with sandbags

33.14 - Standard week of training for Dan

34:45 - Story of the Iron Pimp

40.27 - Importance of a good vibe in a gym 

42:19 - Up and coming MMA fighters in Cage Warriors 

46:25 - What current UFC fighter would give Dan the best grappling match

49:49 - Difference between MMA grappling and BJJ 

51:59 - Best foundation for MMA

55.54 - Physicality in MMA 

56:54 - Would Dan ever fight MMA

1:01:40 - What could rival the UFC 

1:05:50 - Underground fights in London

1:08:05 - UFC Welterweight talk

1:09:12 - Who’s the best Jui Jitsu practitioner in MMA? 
 
1:12:52 - Will we ever see Gordon Ryan in UFC

1:16:38 - How has Dan approached recovery on his latest injury 

1:25:50 - The importance of feeling pain 

1:27:18 - Importance of not making unconscious decisions with your health

1:31:30 - Online haters 

1:33:50 - How negative comments can outweigh positive ones

1:36:10 - Whats the future for Dan?

1:42:40 - The motivation you get when your off with injury 

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