The Charles Eoghan Experience

Charles sits down with Australian strength coach Steven Sahyoun to talk about how to improve your performance in the weights room to translate to the mats. 00:00 - 02:00 - Introduction, Who is Steven Sayoun 02:00 - 10:45 - Izaak Michell ADCC matches and how his strength and conditioning program looks11:00 - 12:00 - Building work capacity that translates to the mats - direct and indirect training methods 12:00 - 15:24 - What most BJJ hobbyists need to perform on the mats15:25 - 25:30 - Mobility musts for BJJ athletes and hobbyists and why its important 25:30 - 34:35 - How weights training may or may not impact BJJ training whilst managing training intensity 34:35 - 38:50 -MMA and UFC 38:50 - 41:00 - Gymnastics and Wrestling 41:00 - 46:30 - Training considerations for older athletes, physical and mental benefits from Jiu Jitsu 46:30 - 48:30 - BJJ tactics and pacing48:30 - 51:30 - Stevens's experience with BJJ & wrestling and how that’s shaped his coaching 51:30 - 1:00:30 - Neck Training and Plyometrics 1:00:30 - 1:01:13 - Where to find more of Steven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - 03:15 - Introduction 03:15 - 05:40 - Who is TFD 05:45 - 13:00 - Jiu Jitsu Weigh in Culture 13:00 - 15:38 - Elite-level athletes' weight differences 15:40 - 19:10 - MMA/Wrestling/BJJ athlete's weight discrepancies and why weight may or may not aid performance 19:20 - 21:00 - TFD Mission, how to change the weight-cutting culture21:00 - 26:30 - Same-day weight plans and organization and why nutrition helps adaptations to improve your performance 26:30 - 32:10 - Why it's important to understand calories to fuel performance and health 32:10 - 42:15 - Hydrations effect on performance 42:15 - 43:00 - Heat acclimation adaptations 43:00 - 48:30 - Weight fluctuations how and why they happen48:30 - UFC chats Volk, Israel, Jon Jones, Khazmat, and final thoughts on heat acclimations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00-3:08 - Introduction and Germany travels 03:10-05:30 - UFC RECAP5:30-10:45 - Ffion's MMA experience10:45 - 12:30 - Wrestling 12:45 - 20:45 - Ffion's journey to becoming a full-time BJJ athlete and bouncer experience20:45 - 25:45 - Ffion's online/in person strange interactions/ propositions/wiki feet 25:50 - 32:00 - Ffion's transition from Judo to Jiu Jitsu & savage weight cuts, S&C41:51 - 46:51 - Highest % leg entries, Youtube breakdowns47:00 - 54:00 - ADCC Payouts and Female divisions/growing the sport for females54:00 - 01:00:18 - Eoghan/Ffions nutrition and strength training regime01:00:18 - 01:03:15 Savage Heel Hook at EBI discussion 01:03:30 - 01:07:00 - Skincare for the mats 0:1:07:00 - 01:11:40 - Managing Jetlag 01:11:40 -01:15:45 - Kettlebell Training 01:15:45 - 01:16:50 - Defending Kneecuts01:17:00 - 01:20:00 - Ffion watching instructionals/business chat  01:20:00 - 01:26:19 -Banter and UFC  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - 00:45 - Introduction 00:45 - 04:25 - Overtraining and BJJ + Nutrition04:25 - 05:30 - Would Eoghan turn MMA05:30 - 08:20 - Tactics for absolute division 08:20 - 12:30 - Eoghans response to John Danaher 12:40 - 14:00 - Eoghan seminar tour 15:00 - 16:30 - Competition coach in corner 16:30 - 18:35 - HIV/AID’s in the training room (not medical advice)18:35 - 20:20 - Younger Eoghans athletes to watch 20:20 - 23:45 - Would dropping out of uni have helped Eoghans progress in Jiu Jitsu23:45 - 28:51 - Moreplatesmoredates - a podcast featuring other potential upcoming guest and nutrition tips28:51 - 35:00 - Hauting gym rolls35:00 -39:14 - Can a BJJ gym profit with under 100 members? 39:14 - 43:55 - Eoghan's ideal academy, teaching fundamentals 43:55 - 45:33 - Leg entries from headquarters 45:33 - 48:20 - Approaching injury and recovery 48:20 - 53:20 - How to develop solid guard passing53:20 -53:40 - Eoghans displease towards UK politicians 53:40 - 56:34 - How to support the podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - 3:05 - Introduction, Eoghan’s recent training 03:05 - 08:10 - Transition from Gi to No-GI and preferences08:10 - 12:25 - Keep ahead of techniques to come 12:25 - 13:25 - Who would Eoghan rather fight 13:30 - 21:25 - How can skinny guys be super strong and timing weights/BJJ training session21:25 - 26:40 - Eoghan’s social media management and using phones during competition day26:40 - 28:50 - Which part of the UK has the best grapplers28:55 - 32:50 - Smoking/Edibles of Weed32:50 - 34:40 - Australia trip pending34:40 - 36:30 - BJJ Hygiene 36:30 - 39:36 - Eoghan’s top 10 leg lockers 39:40 - 41:20 - Bodylock defence 41:20 - 43:25 - Gym matting/preferences 43:30 - 47:12 - Real Life BJJ encounters 47:12 - 50:20 - Clean bulk vs dirty bulk 50:20 - 52:15 - False reap breakdowns 52:15 - 53:49 - How to support the podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast Episode 9 00:00 - 2:30 - Introduction - Grapplefest thoughts 02:30 - 05:30 - Eoghan's relaxed demeanor while competing 05:30 - 08:40 - Signs your club is a cult and why Eoghan likes open mat 08:40 - 12:30 - How to improve with less drilling and get the most out of instructionals12:30 -16:30 - How important are cable machines in the gym, and how to progress in your strength training16:35 - 20:50 - Spar or flow rolling - what Eoghan’s training schedule looks like20:50 - 23:30 - What Eoghan would have done differently leading up to ADCC 23:30 - 25:40 - Eoghan’s seminar tour and lack of driving experience 25:50 - 29:15 - Eoghans ideal training environment and goals 29:15 - 31:00 - Mason Fowler's ankle during the ADCC match 31:00 - 33:20 - Eoghans preference to leg locks how, and why.33:20 - 33:50 - How to learn from instructional - go back to 084033:50 - 45:30 - How to progress in your strength AND conditioning program45:30 - 46:00 - Franks Battle Soap on staph prevention 46:00 - 48:00 - Improving your conditioning for Jiu Jitsu 48:00 - 49:30 - Eoghans tales of crackheads 49:30 - 50:30 - How to support the podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - 08:00 - Eoghan’s ADCC matches, Giancarlo, Vagner, Xande, and Fowler reflections 08:00 - 15:20 Top ADCC matches, training with Lachlan Giles 15:30 - 21:00 - Post ADCC training methods/competitions21:00 - 26:45 - ADCC match reflections27:00 - 28:30 - Eoghan’s strength training continuation 28:30 - 34:20 - Steroids and Jiu Jitsu 36:30 - 38:30 - Eoghan’s Foot Injury 38:30 - 44:15 - How to go full-time BJJ44:20 - 45:45 - Hardest Match during ADCC 45:45 - 47:20 - Eoghan’s preparation and injuries prior to ADCC 47:30 - 52:00 - Tales of interesting characters in the USA 52:00 - 53:30 - Vagner's knee/ankle 53:30 - 56:00 - American food 56:00 - 56:43 - How to support the podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - 01:00 - Introduction 0:100 - 3:30 - Eoghan’s Training Preparation For Final Weeks Before ADCC 03:30 - 05:30 - Guard Retention Tips (watch instructionals) 05:30 - 08:15 - How To Make The Most Of Instructional’s/Filming Your Own Training08:15 - 10:30 - Working On Specific Skills 10:30 - 13:10 - Competition Mindset 15:00 - 19:00 - Steroids, Eoghan’s Hair-loss, and Genetics 20:00 - 22:30 - Sleep 22:45 - 26:00 - Swapping Gyms When and Why 26:00 - 27:00 - Core Strength For Jiu Jitsu 27:00 - 30:00 - Jiu Jitsu Concepts Which Are Key For Beginners 30:00 - 33:30 - Should You Do BJJ On Weights Days 33:40 - 35:20 - Training When You Are Tired - Working On Submission Defence 35:20 - 36:15 ADCC Chat - Eoghan’s coaching 36:15 - 39:00 - Gordon Ryans' Strength Program - Bro Splits? 39:00 - 41:30 - 1# Podcast In Vietnam 41:30 - 43:30 - How to Structure BJJ Training 43:30 - 44:56 - Closing Thoughts Remember to like, subscribe and rate us on all podcast platforms AND YouTube. Follow us on Instagram @charlesallanprice @eoghanoflanagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - 02:30 - Introduction 02:30 - 04:00 - Eoghan’s parents/friends' reaction after deciding to take on Jiu Jitsu full time04:00 - 08:00 - Eoghan receiving black belt - why he prefers no-gi than gi 08:30 - 12:30 - Stand-up game in Jiu Jitsu & Eoghan’s Judo experience12:30 - 15:15 - Jiu Jitsu for older athletes and hobbyists 15:30 - 21:00 - Progressive Overload methods how and when to push yourself in the gym21:00 - 23:35 - Which gym does he train at - why does he like open mat 23:35 - 28:30 - Increase your flexibility and mobility 28:45 - 32:45 - Eoghan ADCC thoughts/stand up in ADCC33:45 - 35:30 - Pre-training and competition snacks 35:30 - 40:30 - Optimal amount of Jiu Jitsu training to improve Jiu Jitsu40:30 - 43:35 - Tales of strange characters  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Undoubtedly this is our best podcast to date. Please remember to subscribe to and rate our podcast - also follow us on Instagram @charlesallanprice and @eoghanoflanagan00:00 - 01:00 - Introduction 01:00 - 04:30 - What Eoghan’s working on JJ and S+C ADCC Weight Cuts 04:30 - 07:00 - Electrolytes important for hydration 07:10 - 09:40 - Eoghan’s favorite meal deal 09:45 - 15:05 - Ryan vs Pena thoughts 15:10 - 18:00 - Eoghan ready for ADCC and potential matchups18:00 - 22:15 - Jiu Jitsu for smaller guys/girls vs bigger opponents22:15 - 31:10 - Strength Training for younger grapplers and how to manage training over time31:10 - 38:10 - When rolling are you thinking about the next move or your opponent's move? 38:25 - 39:50 - Straight Ankle locks 39:50 - 46:05 - Explosive Power for Jiu Jitsu and how to balance/flexibility is important46:15 - 48:00 - Eoghan’s delightful tales of colorful characters 48:00 - 4828 - How to support our podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.