The Black Lion Blueprint
The Black Lion Blueprint is the fighter-first podcast for athletes who want to train smarter, recover better, and build true durability. Hosted by Coach Frederick Sadler, each episode breaks down real-world strength, conditioning, and recovery strategies designed to support your fight career without the burnout. No fluff, no gimmicks—just the system and mindset needed to last in the game. New episodes drop every Monday.
Episodes
12 episodes
The Power of Pressure | Muhammad Musharaf Fight Recap & Growth Journey
In This Episode:How Mo adjusted to a plateau in his development and learned to focus on small, meaningful improvementsWhy pressure and precision made all the difference in this fightThe mindset shift from be...
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40:25
Why Your Explosive Training Isn’t Working (Fix This and Finally Hit Harder)
Most fighters think they’re training explosiveness—but they’re really just moving fast with no real power behind it.In this episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, Coach Frederick breaks down why your “explosive” work isn’t ...
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Episode 8
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30:52
Training in Seasons — How Smart Fighters Adapt for Longevity
In this episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, Coach Frederick unpacks a crucial—yet overlooked—truth about fighter development: training moves in seasons, and treating every month like “go season” is a fast track to bur...
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Episode 7
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20:49
Smart Conditioning for Fighters — What Actually Works
Too many fighters think conditioning just means "doing more." But more circuits, more runs, and more sweat don’t always translate to better performance in the cage, ring, or on the mat. In fact, the wrong kind of conditioning can hurt ...
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Episode 5
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50:44
Special Episode - Back-to-Back TKOs, Mental Grit, and Knowing You’re Built for This | Stephanie “Stone Cold” Calderon
In this special episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, Coach Frederick sits down with pro MMA fighter Stephanie “Stone Cold” Calderon just days after her second TKO win in less than two months.They talk abo...
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45:26
Simplicity Over Sexy — What Actually Builds Fighters
In this episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, Coach Frederick breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of fighter training: simplicity.If you’ve ever been tempted to swap out your program for something flashier—or felt lik...
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Episode 4
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22:44
Stop Letting the Gym Steal From Your Skill Work
Strength is a weapon—not a drain.If your strength & conditioning sessions are leaving you sore, tired, and underperforming in sparring or pad work… this episode is for you. Coach Frederick breaks down how to stop letting the...
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20:51
Special Episode: Alex Lebhar — Winning, Mindset, and Wrestling for a Greater Purpose
Today’s a special episode of The Black Lion Blueprint. I’m joined by fitness enthusiast, wrestling coach, and client Alex Lebhar, fresh off a first-place win at a charity wrestling tournament. We dive into:
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17:04
Train With a System, Not Emotion
In today’s episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, we’re diving into a lesson that separates fighters who grow year after year… from those who stay stuck:Training inside a system — not based on emotion.Most fighters a...
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Episode 3
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24:43
Special Episode – Muhammad Musharaf | Fresh Off a TKO Victory
Today’s a special episode of The Black Lion Blueprint as we sit down with pro boxer Muhammad Musharaf, fresh off his second pro fight and a dominant TKO victory. We dive deep into the preparation, the mental game, ...
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51:24
Performance Without Purpose Is Just Activity
You can train hard, stay consistent, and still feel lost—if your purpose isn’t clear.In this episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, Coach Frederick dives into why effort without alignment leads to burnout, inconsistency, and frust...
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Episode 2
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26:12
The Training Blueprint That Fighters Actually Need
Most fighters are overtrained, under-recovered, and stuck in random programs that don’t actually make them better.In this first episode of The Black Lion Blueprint, I share the story behind why I created this system, the hard le...
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Episode 1
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29:06