In episode 4 we interviewed former Olympic wrester and All-American, Kyle Cerminara. Kyle now trains jiu-jitsu under John Danaher and is wrestling coach to ADCC champion Gordon Ryan. 

Kyle has a ton of experience training athletes for the highest level of competition including wrestlers, jiu-jitsu athletes, and MMA fighters. He is the current head wrestling coach at Long Island MMA and has a wealth of knowledge on preparing the body for combat.

In this episode we talk about:

• The interesting take on S&C for jiu-jitsu he received from John Danaher
• The relationship of strength and conditioning to technique in combat sports.
• The most important physical quality for the grappler.
• Matching training to the energy needs of competition.
• His favorite exercise tool for combat conditioning. 
• Comparing the training needs of wrestling vs jiu-jitsu.
• How he trains now that he’s a hobbyist and no longer a competitor.
• Recovery methods he used at the Olympic Training Center.
• His experience of training at the Olympic Training Center.
• The Insane “Railroad” Olympic Training Workout he did regularly at high altitude.
• His favorite supplements for combat sports.
• His best piece of advice for the grappler.

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