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John Danaher: ‘Diets Are Meaningless for Performance in Combat Sports’
In a recent conversation on the Lex Fridman Show, famous Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher discussed the contentious topic of diet and its impact on athletic performance. Danaher displays brutal honesty about the role...
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Georges St-Pierre’s Simple Nutrition Advice: “You Eat, And When You’re Not Hungry…”
The nutrition world is full of often contradicting advice. Don’t eat this, but eat that… Or actually wait, do eat that first thing but in moderation, though that second thing is not that healthy as they...
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Roger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & RecoveryRoger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & Recovery
Roger Gracie widely recognized as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time (GOAT). In fact Gracie is so dominant that last year he was able to submit 10x World Champion Marcos ‘Buchecha’ Almeida with a...
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Nutrition for Martial Arts Training | How Important Is Diet?
The truth is that mixed martial arts is demanding and requires one to spend hours each day in the gym. You will need to work on your techniques, strength training, and exercise. However, these are not the only important...
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Should You Be Taking Pept*des if You’re a Jiu-Jitsu Athlete?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are linked together by peptide bonds and are shorter than proteins. They have gained popularity among athletes due to their potential to enhance performance, improve...
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4 Types of Strength That Matter for BJJ
Chad Wesley Smith, a former world champion powerlifter and now BJJ competitor, is a prominent figure in strength training for Jiu-Jitsu. Smith explores the intricate details of strength development tailored for...