Haris's Socials:
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/haris__btc/?hl=en
BTC IG: https://www.instagram.com/btc.sukhumvit/?hl=en
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Description:
In this episode of the Grapple Asia Podcast, we speak with Haris Matsakas, a strength coach and co-owner of Bangkok Training Center (BTC) in Thailand.
The gym culture is one of uplifting each other and as a coach his biggest piece of advice for coaches is "focus on the people."
Haris shares his journey from Greece to Bangkok, his transition from competitive powerlifting to Jiu-Jitsu and his insights on training, nutrition, and competition. He discusses the importance of mobility, injury prevention, and the mental aspect of competition.
Haris also offers practical advice for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners on strength, conditioning and injury management with keeping Jiu-Jitsu at the forefront.
Thank you Haris for your time and wisdom.
People first. Timestamps
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0:00 Introduction & Sponsor Acknowledgements
1:33 Guest Intro: Haris Matsakas
1:58 Haris's Journey from Greece to Bangkok
3:15 Early Fitness & Martial Arts Background
4:36 Transition to Powerlifting & Coaching
8:17 Discovering & Starting Jiu-Jitsu
12:20 First Jiu-Jitsu Competition Experience
17:12 Comparing Powerlifting & Jiu-Jitsu Training
27:36 Training Regimens & Recommendations
33:22 Strength Cycle Duration
34:31 Foundational Exercises for Jiu-Jitsu
35:51 Common Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu
37:06 Training Gaps in High-Level Athletes
38:28 Nutritional Advice for Athletes
40:03 Essential Supplements for Jiu-Jitsu
41:35 Skill Acquisition in Jiu-Jitsu
44:10 Advice for Aspiring Coaches
45:09 Personal Reflections & Client Experiences
48:59 Challenges & Regrets in Coaching
50:07 Red Flags in Strength Coaching
51:32 Social Media Misconceptions
53:21 Favorite Jiu-Jitsu Techniques
56:58 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Here are the ways to work with us here at Grapple Asia: ===========================
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