Fighters Performance Podcast

Paul was someone who grew up thinking that your capacity for violence and the demonstration of aggression was the measure of a man. He spent a lot of his adolescence getting into physical confrontations and fights, but when he was 18 ended up killing someone, as a result of a drug deal gone wrong. Paul: (01:43) He was convicted of murder and spent more than ten years in New Zealand's toughest prisons.He began his undergraduate studies while incarcerated, and pursued a PhD, and Masters within an area of psychology called differential psychology, which concerns itself with the psychological differences between people, attributes, behaviours and characteristics such as aggression.He's also a Judo Black Belt and although he won't claim to be an athlete, has been an avid competitor in the sport.With his knowledge in the area of differential psychology and his life experience in two spheres of society which could be considered violent, he's got an interesting perspective and a firm grasp of the theory and application of anger and aggression within the context of life and sport.Bronfenbrenner, U. (1999). Environments in developmental perspective: theoretical and operational models.Domingues et al. (2014). Systematic review of the bioecological theory in sport sciencesAnderson, C. & Bushman, B. (2002) Human AggressionBarlett, C. & Anderson, C. (2012). Relations between the Big 5 personality traits and aggressive behaviourRule, B. & Nesdale, A. (1976) Emotional Arousal and Aggressive BehaviorDifferential Psychology 

GUEST BIOIvica Pavlinic's aspiration of becoming an Olympian and fighting for an Olympic medal began in New Zealand, toward a successful career living, training and competing around the world for victory on the international circuit.  He's accomplished multiple National and Oceania titles, with a top 16 finish at the World Championships, competed for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games, and been on the fringe of competing in the Olympic games twice, in both London 2012 and Rio 2016.He draws on his competitive experience as the current coach of NSW Judo Team, assisting others on the same pathway to Olympic and World championship success. He lives and breaths coaching at UNSW Judo Club, helping to support a Judo program to nearly 500 students from kids of three years, through to Senior and Jurassic Judo (TM*).  IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS…Building training resourcesInternational competition and trainingCompetitive achievementsHis approach to training and competitionTechnical styles of JudoDeveloping success from early ageIdentifying strength and power needs of an athleteA strategic approach to trainingHigh performance coaching LINKS AND RESOURCESInstagram: @IvicaPavlinicInstagram: @unswjudoclubWebsite: unswjudo.net.auEPISODE SPONSORSThanks to our sponsors who continually support our team and the fight community, supporting our services and the resources we put out there.Redfern Physiotherapy and Sports MedicineInstagram: @redfernphysioBondi Beard CoInstagram: @bondi.beard.coThe Wellness GuideInstagram: @wellnessguidesydneyAeona Coworking SpaceInstagram: @aeona  IF YOU ARE A REGULAR LISTENERIf you regularly enjoy listening to Fighters Performance Podcast, I’d love it if you could take a moment to give back. If you could leave a review on iTunes that would help the show a lot, and I will enjoy reading every single one of them. 

In this episode we discuss:How Andrea Galvao and Atos influenced his life and competition.Why he gives so much back to the Jiu-Jitsu community.The highest and lowest points in his career.An insight into his own self-belief, confidence, focus and management of overwhelm.What advice he gives athletes looking to level up their approach to competition.What plans he has for 2020 and beyond. Links and resources:Josh Hinger  Instagram  @hingerbjjTwitter  @hingerbjjThe Matburn PodcastInstagram  @thematburnpodcastYoutube  @thematburnpodcast Access the Hingertine Submission SystemBJJ FanaticsGrapplers Guide ————-Thanks to our sponsors These guys keep our radio waves vibing around the world.Bondi Beard Co. - Use code ’FPP’ for 15% off @Bondi.Beard.CoRedfern Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic @RedfernPhysioThe Wellness Guide Sydney @WellnessGuideSydneyAeona Business Sharespace @Aeona

Explosive power and speed are crucial for fight athletes. Many fundamental movements of combat sports require an explosive component to be effective.The most recognised fighters harness these qualities to connect with a lethal knee, evade an opponents attack or deliver the knockout blow. Becoming the best at combat sport requires training the qualities that contribute to these movements. Plyometric training is considered advanced because athletes need to have proficient strength and stability through any movement pattern before adding any explosive component.Plyometric training uses exercises that involve explosive power and speed involve jumps, bounds, sprints, change of direction drills, and med ball throw exercises. Joseph Coyne shares his experience training these qualities in athletes. We talk about how he incorporates plyometric exercises in warm-ups for training and competition, use them to improve performance, and how they will help us avoid injury. In this episode we discussDefining plyometric actionWhere plyometrics can be applied in sportDeveloping powerStructuring plyometrics in warm-upsWarm-Ups for competitionHow you compare to the elite in the sport?Where do you start training plyometrics?‘Windows of opportunity’Progressions of plyometricsGood at sport vs good athleteIdentifying strength and power needs of an athleteHow developing power will help you performVolume and dose of plyometricsLinks and resourcesInstagram: @josephcouneTwitter: @josephcoyneWebsite: Coyne Sports Injury & Performance ClinicInstagram: @the_ASCATwitter: @the_aSCAFacebook: @australianstrengthandconditioningWebsite: ASCAIf you are a regular listener of the podcast...If you regularly enjoy listening to Fighters Performance Podcast, I'd love it if you could take a moment to give back.If you could leave a review on iTunes that would help the show a lot, and I will enjoy reading every single one of them.————-Episode SponsorsThanks to the following sponsors who continually support our team and the fight community, supporting our services and the resources we put out there. Redfern Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine @redfernphysioBondi Beard Co @bondi.beard.coThe Wellness Guide @wellnessguidesydneyAeona Coworking Space @aeona 

In this episode we discuss- Danny's background working with fight athletes. - Fundamentals of Nutrition- Prerequisites of making weight- Phases of cutting weight- Chronic weight loss (Diet) vs acute weight loss (Weight Cut)- Body water, glycogen, gut residue - Optimum body fat for your weight category- Refuelling after weigh-in- Factors that will affect your weight cut- Dangers of weight cuts- Stories of nightmare weight cutsLinks and resources- Instagram: @dannylennon_sigma- Twitter @nutritiondanny- Facebook - Sigma Nutrition Website- Sigma Nutrition Podcast - Weight Cut Manual for Fighters ————-Episode SponsorsThanks to the above sponsors who continually support our team and the fight community, supporting our services and the resources we put out there. Redfern Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine @redfernphysioBondi Beard Co @bondi.beard.coThe Wellness Guide @wellnessguidesydneyAeona Coworking Space @aeona 

Guest Bio - Meer Awny Meer is a strength and conditioning coach of combat athletes at Ethos Performance in Sydney, Australia. In this episode we discuss A hierarchy of importance when developing strength qualities through rotation. Where and when rotational work should be introduced to your program. How to periodise programming, a peak for events, and incorporating ballistic exercises in preparation for competitions. Progression of exercises in the rotational ballistic continuum Prevention of injuries due to the introduction of complex ballistic exercises. Basic exercises you can start with to improve your anti-rotation strength, stability through range and power through complex rotational movements. Where is this industry going? What place do strength and conditioning coaches play ten years from now? Links and Resources Instagram: @Meer_Awny Fan of the podcast? If you regularly enjoy listening to Fighters Performance Podcast, I'd love it if you could take a moment to give back. If you could leave a review on iTunes that would help the show a lot, and I will enjoy reading every single one of them.

What have you heard about strength and conditioning?Myth: I don't want to get big, so I'll just lift lighter weight.Myth: You can spot reduce the abdominal region by doing sit-ups or crunches.Myth: I should run to get fit. Myth: Squats are bad for your knees and lower back.You would be right not to trust any of these statements!We kick episode eleven off with Elliot to squash some of these myths and set the bar straight on what strength and conditioning is for fighters.Elliot Taylor has had a long career in high performance sport, as a strength and conditioning coach to professional fighters, rugby league players and other athletes. He was also recognised as the best assistant coaches of 2018 by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.I bumped into him after a training session at Athletes Authority and thought we had better get him on this podcast to draw attention to some of the misconceptions, myths and old traditions that need addressing in fight sport.

Do you have a fighters mindset?Dr Hermansson introduces us to some concepts of sports psychology and we chat about it's relevance to fight sports.5x Olympic Games sports psychologist.5x Commonwealth Games sport psychologist.Acclaimed Sports Psychology Author.A long career working with professional and semi-professional athletes.In sport, everyone is striving for an edge and, as physical preparation and skill level even out, mental performance is the deciding factor. We are always told that the mind is 70, 80 and 90% of performance outcome and yet we are given very little training in this area. Psychology coaches are reserved for the top tier of professional athletes.We are privileged to have Gary on the show and we hope everyone can take something away from this discussion and consider more resources - I'm thoroughly recommending Dr Hermansson's book, 'Going Mental in Sport'.

Why do fighters grind week in week out?We find out how Cam motivates himself to train for the "W" in the cage and push toward the UFC. We chat about how he balances his training schedule, while completing a world class strength and conditioning program. What he takes from his training in the gym and where he sees it benefit him in fight game.An insightful chat to the future of Australian MMA. His next fight has now been announced; Cam "Van Damme" Rawston Vs Isi "DOXZ" Fitikefu for the middleweight title @SuperFightMMA.

Do you ever wonder how a coaches mind works?You may think coaching is only done in the gym, but after discussing the development of gaps in fight athletes with Fab, you may realise it's much more than that.Fab draws on his experience as a Sport and Fitness Coach at Tafe, Co-owner/Coach of Gracie Smeaton Grange gym, and enlightens our podcast with his experience with athletes at the top of the UFC.Listen to this podcast to find out how one of the most highly regarded coaches gets the most out of his athletes and the team around him.

|Episode 7 - Warren Rosser| ||Fighters Performance Podcast||A champions legacy starts as soon as they hit the mat - The earlier the better!Warren Rosser OAM has contributed a lifetime to the development of Kids Judo programs. He has a designed a program that develops kids into athletes from the age of 3 years.Judo is an extremely dynamic sport which requires performance attributes such as coordination, stability, core strength, bump education, and many more.When kids can develop these attributes early they set up a strong foundation of strength and an understanding of movement that supports them throughout their sporting career - wherever that may take them.He has received well deserved recognition for the UNSW Kids Judo program here in Australia. Awarded an Order of Australia for his contribution to the community and his own sporting achievements. He has also been invited to Japan, the origin of Judo to lecture on the development of young Judoka at Universities.We are lucky to have him on the Podcast! Enjoy.

|Episode 6 - Justin Lang| ||Fighters Performance Podcast||One of the most successful strength and conditioning coaches in fight sports at this current time shares his insight into how he approaches training for fighters.Mobility (Flexibility and Stability)Resiliency to injuryLimiting factors of performanceTraining methodologyLearn more about his refined methods to building mobility and how it fits into a strength and conditioning program of a professional fighter.

How does strength and conditioning for fighters differ from that of other contact sports, like Rugby?We have Glenn Stewart on Episode 5 of Fighters Performance Podcast talking about his strength and conditioning with Professional Rugby players and some of the correlations between the two sports.An interesting chat that covers the professionalism of training and resources of Rugby and Professional Fighters.*Be prepared for some really bad audio from his office in Nelson, New Zealand.

How are injuries effecting your performance?On Episode 4 we talk to Matt Wall about injury prevention in fight sports and factors we can change to lower risk of injury in training and competition.Most people would tell you injuries are just part of the sport, and "They just happen". Well, there are things you can do that will help you lower risk of injury.I personally believe strength and conditioning is first and foremost a tool to keep you on the mat and performing at your best.I hope you can take something from this conversation to keep in injury free and training and competing at your best.We will cover:Managing training load.Using training methods fit for purpose.Screening movement competency.Progression of exercise.Movement Selection for fighters.Get on the Fighters Performance Podcast Facebook page to ask us any questions regarding casts.Stay injury free

Jonathan Bailey and Richard Walsh discuss fatigue management for fighters.With fatigue being one of the biggest contributors to injury risk and underperformance, we discuss how to mitigate some of these factors that cause it.Richard Walsh: Veteran of Australian MMA and ex- UFC Fighter draws from his experience through his career. Jonathan Bailey: Strength & Conditioning Coach and Exercise Scientist brings his experience to the table managing fighters' training programs.We hope this information is useful within your training to mitigate the effects of fatigue to optimise results to help you bring together the best performance possible.

What does the perfect path to the highest level of fighting look like?Most people probably consider it a straight path to success because from the outside, looking in it probably looks like it's easy.Rich Walsh shares his Journey from High School rugby player to a fully fledged fighter in the UFC welterweight division.His dream to fight in the Octagon literally became reality with the support and guidance of his "million dollar team" at VT1 Martial Arts in Sydney, Australia.Take something away from the hard fought lessons of 'Filthy' Rich Walsh and his experience in the Octagon...

Have you ever wondered how you would perform in your sport if you had all the information to train more like a professional? Most performance coaches keep their winning formulae to themselves..... I believe in bringing those performance coaches together, passionate about the fight community to share what they know for the betterment of the fight sports. This podcast introduces the hosts of Fighters Performance Podcast and their passion for change in the strength and performance industry. The goal is to make the information from the best performance coaches in the world available to help you achieve your best possible performance in fight sport. This special episode is about the why and how.....