Alex Sterner is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a strength coach who specializes in training fighters. He joins me to share his insight and experience about:
Does weight difference matter in MMA
Does weight difference matter more or less in different sports and different situations
What are the benefits of learning a martial art
Should everyone learn a martial art
Does media popularity create surges in interest in specific martial arts, like with karate and The Karate Kid in the 80’s
How does BJJ guard against the over commercialization that happened to karate
How do weight cuts work for fights
What are the pros and cons of weight cutting for fights
Does building muscle make fighters slower and less flexible
Are injuries prevalent in MMA
And much more
Instagram: @alex.sterner
CHAPTERS
00:16 Meet Alex Sterner
00:38 Weight Classes Reality
02:30 Technique Versus Size
06:32 Why Train Martial Arts
09:56 Is It For Everyone
12:56 Aggression And Social Benefits
14:39 Fighters Humility And Power
19:22 Which Sports Favor Size
22:03 Media And The BJJ Boom
28:45 Dean Guedo Worlds Story
29:52 Which Arts Win MMA
30:42 Why Sparring Matters
31:59 Wrestling Controls Fights
33:24 Aikido And Street Myths
36:31 Traditional Arts Benefits
37:45 Why Fighters Cut Weight
39:26 How Weight Cuts Work
41:28 Weigh In Timing Effects
42:23 Culture And Control Mindset
44:33 Build The Savage You
47:30 Strength Versus Technique Debate
50:44 Kids Learn Faster Explained
52:06 Jiu Jitsu Resists Strength And Conditioning
54:37 Injury Rates And Load Management
56:38 Training Risk And Time
57:56 Where To Find Alex
58:28 Final Thanks And Wrap
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