98: Strength Training for Jiu-Jitsu and Ways to Create Affirming Cultures in Gyms with Jess Sunier

Oct 15, 2020

Strength training specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and creating more affirming spaces are big discussions in this episode with Jess Sunier. Jess is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and owner of FitPower LLC in Milwaukee, WI.

Highlights

3:58 How Jess is working to change gym culture by creating affirming spaces

10:01 How the Everybody Pulls event came about and serves the local community

14:16 Programming strength workouts with jiu-jitsu

17:31 How to plan recovery days

25:37 Why rest and recovery are critical parts of the training program

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