Epi 235 Off the mat training to keep you on the mat with Sam Spiegelman

This is an episode of BjjBrick Extra! Joe has an outstanding interview with Sam Spiegelman. Sam has written a bunch of great articles on Breaking Muscle.

We talk about:

• His start to BJJ after college
• Transitioning from Judo to BJJ
• Starting strength and conditioning for BJJ
• The importance of rest
• Making an off season for your BJJ
• The benefits of off the mat training for your BJJ
• Cutting weight for a tournament
• Warming up properly
• Recovering between matches
• Tips for people new to BJJ
• Things a blue belt should know
• Teaching a kids class

Links:

• Sam on Breaking Muscle
• The 4 Biggest Mistakes Competitors Make At A BJJ Tournament
• New Breed Training Center

Extra Tip: We give a tip about wrist locks

Extra Question: Help, my instructor is not showing me the things I need to know

We play a joke on Gary and use as many Idioms as we can. He is always able to laugh at a good prank.

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