Preparation on competition day comes down to a number of factors!
But for big competitions, such as IBJJF Nogi Euros end of the month, we have to make sure our strength and conditioning is dialed in.
If you do this, you'll arrive on competition day stronger, more explosive, better conditioned and overall better prepared then the vast majority of people on the day.
You still need to deliver on your technique and strategy - but you've given yourself another feather in the cap for preparation, another reason for things to go your way.
Giovanni understands this and trains year round.
This commitment allows us to build in off seasons and peak training towards competitions like this.
As a result he'll be feeling pretty fu***ng good on competition day.
Which is another thing you can tick to yourself when you're standing by the mat ready to go, wondering if you did enough.
Giovanni won't be wondering that - he'll be able to go out and leave it all out there on the day.
And you can too.
If you've done great prep in the past you'll know this.
So for your next competition, don't be afraid to take it up a notch in your preparation.
If you need help with that, you know where I am.
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27/09/2025
No joy at ADCC today.
DQ'd for being late (I wasn't - I was in the bullpen with my gear on ready to go....)
But all good, will next one in ASAP to make it up
WTF lads
08/09/2025
Huge Achievement from on the weekend!
First Austrian to medal at ADCC trials!!! 🇦🇹
Spectacular run on the day, with some technical matches and quick submissions.
Next time we'll bring a bigger, stronger, better conditioned athlete.
Proud of you mate, always months of hard work nobody sees 💪
04/09/2025
I hear so many crazy things on what BJJ athletes do in the gym 😂
"yeah I tend to just walk in and go as heavy as I can on 3 exercises"
"usually bench 4 times a week - yeah my shoulder is at me but it's probably jiu jitsu"
"nah don't need cardio get it all on the mats mate" (proceeds to most of the rounds out)
All legit things I've heard in the last year or so.
Why try go it yourself?
Why try figure out the complexity of organising it all, adjusting when things go wrong etc?
You've enough to do between your normal life obligations.
So it doesn't get done.
Falls by the wayside.
Another few weeks roll by.
You're the one skipping most of the rounds.
Sweating, waiting for the timer.
Yeah you love jiu jitsu that's not the point.
It's just tough to do it all.
That's where Strong Roll 8 can help you.
It's structure.
It's accountability.
It's knowledge and an understanding of why you would do things a certain way.
It's starting very soon.
Spaces close for this intake in 2 days!
So if you need a strong start to the winter season.
If you've a competition coming up.
Strong Roll 8 is your play.
Head over to the link in bio or DM me and we'll get you set up!
03/09/2025
Best season incoming ✅
Summer's over.
Time to get the head down and smash the rest of the year 🫡
28/08/2025
We're nearly live!!
Don't miss out!
Spaces open tomorrow morning!
28/08/2025
Head over the link in bio to secure your place!
Strong Roll 8 is the last programme you're ever gonna NEED! 🔥
If you train jiu jitsu and you don't do this you're missing out big time!
You'll get:
✅ 8 weeks of YOUR checks ins individualised to YOU so you know what's needed week on week
✅ 8 weeks of programming specifically designed to work WITH and SUPPORT your jiu jitsu and help you build strength at the same time!
✅ 8 weeks of live calls and education on the topic so you learn a whole load along the way!
You'd be mental to miss out on this!
Spaces go live tomorrow!! 🔥
27/08/2025
Comment 'PRIORITY' below and get yourself on the list!
Spaces on Friday so don't miss out!
26/08/2025
26/08/2025
Don't miss out!
Spaces go live this Friday!
Comment 'PRIORITY' below and I'll send you a what you need to get on the priority list and secure your space!
With over 50 on the priority list and limited spaces it'll be tight to get in!
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