In episode #6 of the Unknown Strength Podcast, Mac sits down with Poliquin Group instructor Yas Parr to discuss all things related to strength and conditioning for fight athletes.

In a first for the Unknown Strength Podcast, we put a call-out to all members of our social media networks for questions which Yas and I could discuss in detail during this interview. The questions and the answers will surely not disappoint!

For all coaches and athletes alike, this interview will shed a whole lot of light on where S&C for fight athletes is going wrong in this day and age - as well as celebrating some of the more successful moments in the last couple of decades for our industry.

Learn more about Coach Yas Parr via his website: http://coachyasparr.com/

Contact him via email: [email protected]

And be on the lookout for his upcoming book, "Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports"

In episode #6 of the Unknown Strength Podcast, Mac sits down with Poliquin Group instructor Yas Parr to discuss all things related to strength and conditioning for fight athletes.

In a first for the Unknown Strength Podcast, we put a call-out to all members of our social media networks for questions which Yas and I could discuss in detail during this interview. The questions and the answers will surely not disappoint!

For all coaches and athletes alike, this interview will shed a whole lot of light on where S&C for fight athletes is going wrong in this day and age - as well as celebrating some of the more successful moments in the last couple of decades for our industry.

Learn more about Coach Yas Parr via his website: http://coachyasparr.com/

Contact him via email: [email protected]

And be on the lookout for his upcoming book, "Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports"

In episode #05, Brenton and Mac sit down with one of Australia's most charismatic BJJ and strength coaching personalities, James "JT Tenacity" Tomlinson. Jt is is a highly accomplished BJJ Brown belt, having competed at the highest levels in the sport and trained under some of the most renowned BJJ professors on the planet. He is also a respected personal trainer/strength & conditioning coach in the Melbourne scene.

During our interview, JT shares his background in the martial arts, his experiences rising the ranks in the early days of BJJ in Australia, as well as some of his adventures living and training in Brazil. What we found super-interesting was JT's unique insight into BJJ/training lifestyle and culture in Brazil and the major differences between his experiences in Brazil and the rest of the world.

We had heaps of fun in this interview, and if you love BJJ, you will love this interview too! For more info about JT, check him out via the following:

http://www.jttenacity.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thetenacity/

https://www.instagram.com/jt_tenacity/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Grapplefitness

In episode #05, Brenton and Mac sit down with one of Australia's most charismatic BJJ and strength coaching personalities, James "JT Tenacity" Tomlinson. Jt is is a highly accomplished BJJ Brown belt, having competed at the highest levels in the sport and trained under some of the most renowned BJJ professors on the planet. He is also a respected personal trainer/strength & conditioning coach in the Melbourne scene.

During our interview, JT shares his background in the martial arts, his experiences rising the ranks in the early days of BJJ in Australia, as well as some of his adventures living and training in Brazil. What we found super-interesting was JT's unique insight into BJJ/training lifestyle and culture in Brazil and the major differences between his experiences in Brazil and the rest of the world.

We had heaps of fun in this interview, and if you love BJJ, you will love this interview too! For more info about JT, check him out via the following:

http://www.jttenacity.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thetenacity/

https://www.instagram.com/jt_tenacity/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Grapplefitness

In episode #4 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, we were honoured to sit down with one of Australia's most respected Martial Artists, MMA officials, Sports Psychologists and Authors, Coach Christopher Shen. Coach Chris shares with us his unique background in the martial arts and his perspective on the evolution of the different martial arts disciplines here in Australia.

Having represented Australia at the highest levels as an elite Wrestler, we explore some of Coach Chris' experiences in the Wrestling world, and the founding of his very own elite Australian Wrestling team, Team Takedown.

Most interestingly for competitive fight athletes, we dive deep into Coach Chris' vast knowledge and experience in dealing with competition psychology in elite athletes and sporting teams. Coach Chris has served as Sports Psychologist for many National representative sporting teams and elite athletes - his insights and strategies for competition mentality shared in this interview are absolutely astounding!

If you are a competitive fight athlete of any discipline, don't miss this episode! Coach Chris is a fountain of wisdom when it comes to enhancing your competition mentality, and building strategies to overcome the mental barriers which hold you back from realising your peak competition performance!

Be on the lookout for Coach Chris' forthcoming book, "Wrestling with Resilience: A Handbook for Developing Resilience and Mental Toughness" available at:

http://a.co/cBug0mH

In episode #4 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, we were honoured to sit down with one of Australia's most respected Martial Artists, MMA officials, Sports Psychologists and Authors, Coach Christopher Shen. Coach Chris shares with us his unique background in the martial arts and his perspective on the evolution of the different martial arts disciplines here in Australia.

Having represented Australia at the highest levels as an elite Wrestler, we explore some of Coach Chris' experiences in the Wrestling world, and the founding of his very own elite Australian Wrestling team, Team Takedown.

Most interestingly for competitive fight athletes, we dive deep into Coach Chris' vast knowledge and experience in dealing with competition psychology in elite athletes and sporting teams. Coach Chris has served as Sports Psychologist for many National representative sporting teams and elite athletes - his insights and strategies for competition mentality shared in this interview are absolutely astounding!

If you are a competitive fight athlete of any discipline, don't miss this episode! Coach Chris is a fountain of wisdom when it comes to enhancing your competition mentality, and building strategies to overcome the mental barriers which hold you back from realising your peak competition performance!

Be on the lookout for Coach Chris' forthcoming book, "Wrestling with Resilience: A Handbook for Developing Resilience and Mental Toughness" available at:

http://a.co/cBug0mH

This interview with Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight from Muscle Nerds was so EPIC, we had to split into two parts. In part 2 of the interview, Luke and Zoe share with us their background, and plenty of in-depth insights into optimal training, movement culture, stress management and nutrition as it relates to fight athletes.

Keep your notepad handy and prepare to listen back over this interview a few times to take it all in - we delve into a seemingly endless stream of practical information and tips for both fighters and coaches. Luke & Zoe's collective knowledge and experience in the strength, health & performance field will surely astound you!

Visit www.musclenerds.tv to find out more about what Luke & Zoe do, and check out their upcoming Muscle Nerds workshops at www.musclenerds.tv/upcoming-workshop-schedule/

This interview with Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight from Muscle Nerds was so EPIC, we had to split into two parts. In part 2 of the interview, Luke and Zoe share with us their background, and plenty of in-depth insights into optimal training, movement culture, stress management and nutrition as it relates to fight athletes.

Keep your notepad handy and prepare to listen back over this interview a few times to take it all in - we delve into a seemingly endless stream of practical information and tips for both fighters and coaches. Luke & Zoe's collective knowledge and experience in the strength, health & performance field will surely astound you!

Visit www.musclenerds.tv to find out more about what Luke & Zoe do, and check out their upcoming Muscle Nerds workshops at www.musclenerds.tv/upcoming-workshop-schedule/

This interview with Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight from Muscle Nerds was so EPIC, we had to split into two parts. In part 1 of the interview, Luke and Zoe share with us their background, and plenty of in-depth insights into optimal training, stress management and nutrition as it relates to fight athletes.

Keep your notepad handy and prepare to listen back over this interview a few times to take it all in - we delve into a seemingly endless stream of practical information and tips for both fighters and coaches. Luke & Zoe's collective knowledge and experience in the strength, health & performance field will surely astound you!

Visit www.musclenerds.tv to find out more about what Luke & Zoe do, and check out their upcoming Muscle Nerds workshops at www.musclenerds.tv/upcoming-workshop-schedule/

Prepare yourself for part 2 of the interview - watch this space!

This interview with Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight from Muscle Nerds was so EPIC, we had to split into two parts. In part 1 of the interview, Luke and Zoe share with us their background, and plenty of in-depth insights into optimal training, stress management and nutrition as it relates to fight athletes.

Keep your notepad handy and prepare to listen back over this interview a few times to take it all in - we delve into a seemingly endless stream of practical information and tips for both fighters and coaches. Luke & Zoe's collective knowledge and experience in the strength, health & performance field will surely astound you!

Visit www.musclenerds.tv to find out more about what Luke & Zoe do, and check out their upcoming Muscle Nerds workshops at www.musclenerds.tv/upcoming-workshop-schedule/

Prepare yourself for part 2 of the interview - watch this space!