298 - Efficient Training for Competition with Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins
From The Strenuous Life Podcast
Today I chat with Black belt no gi world champion Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins about how the most efficient training methods to master the highly complex world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lots of great takeaways in this one!!
02:18 - Learning technique only vs learning technique and theory
05:42 - Fundamental movements in BJJ
09:24 - Advanced applications of fundamental movements
14:48 - Winning by achieving depth in a technique
25:40 - Successfully setting up guard submissions
37:22 - Off speed pitches and surprising your opponent in BJJ
44:03 - Starting at step 3
52:19 - Top tips for training
1:01:39 - Safe techniques
1:11:03 - IBJJF legalising reaping and heel hooks in nogi
Check out the 265 page full color book we wrote together at https://www.grapplearts.com/nonstop-jiu-jitsu-book/ - it's the best BJJ book of the year for sure!
Cheers
Stephan Kesting
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