Grapple Asia Interview Ep. 41 | Haris Matsakas | BTC Head Coach - People first

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Description:

In this episode of the Grapple Asia Podcast, we speak with Haris Matsakas, a strength coach and co-owner of Bangkok Training Center (BTC) in Thailand.

The gym culture is one of uplifting each other and as a coach his biggest piece of advice for coaches is "focus on the people."

Haris shares his journey from Greece to Bangkok, his transition from competitive powerlifting to Jiu-Jitsu and his insights on training, nutrition, and competition. He discusses the importance of mobility, injury prevention, and the mental aspect of competition.

Haris also offers practical advice for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners on strength, conditioning and injury management with keeping Jiu-Jitsu at the forefront.

Thank you Haris for your time and wisdom.

People first. Timestamps

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0:00 Introduction & Sponsor Acknowledgements

1:33 Guest Intro: Haris Matsakas

1:58 Haris's Journey from Greece to Bangkok

3:15 Early Fitness & Martial Arts Background

4:36 Transition to Powerlifting & Coaching

8:17 Discovering & Starting Jiu-Jitsu

12:20 First Jiu-Jitsu Competition Experience

17:12 Comparing Powerlifting & Jiu-Jitsu Training

27:36 Training Regimens & Recommendations

33:22 Strength Cycle Duration

34:31 Foundational Exercises for Jiu-Jitsu

35:51 Common Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu

37:06 Training Gaps in High-Level Athletes

38:28 Nutritional Advice for Athletes

40:03 Essential Supplements for Jiu-Jitsu

41:35 Skill Acquisition in Jiu-Jitsu

44:10 Advice for Aspiring Coaches

45:09 Personal Reflections & Client Experiences

48:59 Challenges & Regrets in Coaching

50:07 Red Flags in Strength Coaching

51:32 Social Media Misconceptions

53:21 Favorite Jiu-Jitsu Techniques

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