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The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod

This week Sam Spiegelman answers your questions about strength and conditioning. Sam is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Mark Vives, he trains at New Breed Training Center.  He has written a bunch of great articles on Breaking Muscle.  Sam is also available for online consultations.

Sam answers these questions:

• How often should you train when you are new to BJJ?
• What level of Jiu-Jitsu class is best to start with?
• Should I do extra cardio to get in shape for BJJ?
• What are the benefits of joint mobility?
• What is a quick and healthy breakfast?
• When cutting weight is it necessary to run?
• Do you need to compete in BJJ to get better?
• How many times per week should I strength train?
• What should your exceptions be if you are just starting a strength program?
• What is the best strength and condition program for BJJ?

Links:

• Applied Strength and Conditioning
• New Breed Training Center
• Facebook Twitter
• Breaking Muscle
• Epi 82 BJJ, Strength, and Conditioning with Sam Spiegelman

Quote of the week: "Frustration is a useless emotion" Amanda Lowen

Article of the week: "What Sharpens Iron?" sandhillsbjj

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast