In episode 4 we interviewed former Olympic wrester and All-American, Kyle Cerminara. Kyle now trains jiu-jitsu under John Danaher and is wrestling coach to ADCC champion Gordon Ryan.
Kyle has a ton of experience training athletes for the highest level of competition including wrestlers, jiu-jitsu athletes, and MMA fighters. He is the current head wrestling coach at Long Island MMA and has a wealth of knowledge on preparing the body for combat.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- The interesting take on S&C for jiu-jitsu he received from John Danaher
- The relationship of strength and conditioning to technique in combat sports.
- The most important physical quality for the grappler.
- Matching training to the energy needs of competition.
- His favorite exercise tool for combat conditioning.
- Comparing the training needs of wrestling vs jiu-jitsu.
- How he trains now that he’s a hobbyist and no longer a competitor.
- Recovery methods he used at the Olympic Training Center.
- His experience of training at the Olympic Training Center.
- The Insane “Railroad” Olympic Training Workout he did regularly at high altitude.
- His favorite supplements for combat sports.
- His best piece of advice for the grappler.
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- Go check out Kyle’s takedown instructional for grappling here.
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- Read our articles on mental toughness including John Danaher’s Secret To Becoming A World Champion here.
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