Ep.108: Nutrition for BJJ with Shannon O’Grady
We sit down with Dr. Shannon O’Grady to get the 101 on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Shannon, who is a competitive BJJ hobbyist and has her brown belt, shares foundational knowledge about the sport, weight cutting strategies, training and nutrient timing tips, and lots of great insight from her personal experience in participating in the sport for several years.
We also discuss:
What BJJ is and how scoring systems work, how it differs from wrestling
How you train for jiu-jitsu
Differences between gi vs. no gi jiu-jitsu
What to look for if you’re interested in trying out the sport
Preparing for competition, weight cutting strategies
Quote:
You either win or you learn. There’s no losing. The fact that you are getting out there and trying is a pretty amazing feat. –Dr. Shannon O’Grady
Links:
Making Weight book by Danny Lennon and Jordan Sullivan
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