Rob Nitman on How To Peak For BJJ Competitions (#33)

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to peak for a BJJ competition, then listen in. My guest this episode is S&C coach Rob Nitman, who has been in the sports performance industry since 2014 and is currently a BJJ blue belt. 

We dive into peaking strategies for the weight room, conditioning protocols that really work for BJJ players, and answer some of your questions on training in the weight room for improved performance on the mats. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:38 How Rob got into S&C
• 4:08 Where Rob learned the most; placements or his degree
• 12:17 Standout moments from Rob's coaching career - creating buy-in
• 15:07 How Rob came across the bizarre art of murder yoga
• 18:27 The specifics of what caught Rob's attention during his first BJJ class
• 20:07 Landmarks in Rob’s learning on his own BJJ path
• 25:39 Why bother with S&C for BJJ?
• 30:55 What kind of training makes up the basics of S&C for BJJ?
• 31:20 Why might performing a powerlifting program not be suitable for BJJ?
• 34:04 What should S&C look like as we approach a BJJ competition?
• 43:54 Where conditioning fits into the S&C picture
• 47:05 What type of aerobic work Rob recommends
• 53:13 How the Ribeiros like to do their conditioning
• 54:35 Is Gordon Ryan hitting the mark with his gym training or is he way off?
• 1:01:33 Questions from listeners