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May 2024
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#270 How to HACK BJJ Competition Trainin...

Josh McKinney
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Join Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he digs into his competition notebook to break down 2 ideas that will change the way you look at preparing for bjj competition.


First, Josh gives a simple guide on how to perform best at a competition with only a 6 week "Training camp."


Then, Josh digs even deeper into this training routine to give you a hack to compete every weekend, perform at your best, and even command certain mindsets to "perform on command."


Enjoy What Josh called, "the MOST USEFUL ISAJJ EPISODE EVER!!"


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