** Please like/share/subscribe/rate/review this episode ** On episode #24 we had the honour of being joined by the high-level nutrition specialist, Mr. Dan Garner. Currently in Melbourne with the Australian leg of his Seminar tour, Dan Garner was able to join your host Macgregor McNair in studio for an incredibly insightful chat about all things related to nutrition and supplementation for fighters. Having coached the likes of UFC superstar Ronda Rousey, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping, as well as a year-round stable of clientele within the UFC, MLB, NHL, NFL, and Olympians, Coach Dan Garner has a lot to say about the science behind nutrition and evidence-based-practice in athletic development. Some of the topics covered in this episode: * Some of Dan's finest achievements in his career * Myths, fallacies and worst practices in the fight game * weight cutting for fighters * pre/intra/post workout nutrition for fighters * hydration and electrolyte balance for optimal performance * nutrient timing * do carbohydrates make you fat? * keto & intermittent fasting are sub-optimal for fight performance * Dan's upcoming Sydney seminar on the 22nd-24th Feb 2019 at the Rendezvous Hotel in Sydney Central * mastering the basics of nutrition - getting great at being average, then working towards being great at being great * common signs of overtraining heading into fight week ** Please like/share/subscribe/rate/review this episode ** Special thanks to our sponsors: -> www.mmafightstore.com.au -> www.gripedo.com -> www.jiu-go.com -> https://soundcloud.com/killedbytechnology Please check out Dan Garner's website for more info about his coaching business and coaching mentorship programs at www.coachgarner.com

Happy 2019 everyone!! To bring in the new year, Brenton and Mac welcome back the founder of Muscle Nerds Inc., Luke Leaman (see episodes #2 & #3) and the founder of Mach Performance/Aussie Powerlifting superstar Ben Machar (see episode #13). In an very NSFW episode, the boys crack open a bottle of blended Scotch Whiskey and let the conversation flow. The range of topics covered in this broad conversation include: * Autoregulation and recovery in training * Trauma and emotional considerations in coaching general population * Incorporating "Least Mode" in your training * The biochemistry of fat-loss * The nuances of coaching for general population * Nervous, emotional, muscular, cellular recovery * "The Lactate Scout" * Metabolic flexibility * Poop health IG @isaacdavidson_ * Fight/Flight/Freeze/Facade * Modern medicine in strength/health training * Ben Machar's approach to coaching general population * Minimum recoverable volume * Lifting technique as a priority * Ben's theory of autoregulation * Sympathetic/Parasympathetic drive * The 'Coach's eye" * The state of the Personal Training Industry.... * The Muscle Nerds Education Program * Paying homage to your source of information * Paying respect and homage to Charles Poliquin (RIP) * The future for "Strength Sensei" * Luke Leaman NOW DOES BJJ ! (Brenton kicked his ass for like 30mins) * Luke's experience with BJJ, white belt philosophies * Ben Machar's powerlifting journey * Online coaching and the "personal" element of coaching * Working with stressed out/overwhelmed clients * Being transparent on social media about wins and losses * BJJ philosophy .... and much, much more! Special thanks to our sponsors: www.mmafightstore.com.au www.gripedo.com www.jiu-go.com @killedbytechnology We sincerely hope you enjoy the episode, Cheers. Brenton & Mac

Episode #22 features the Head Brazilian Jiujitsu Coach of Absolute MMA & Maromba Academia in Melbourne, a 3rd degree blackbelt and champion, Thiago Stefanutti. Thiago recounts his tale of packing up and moving his family to Australia; content with life in Brazil, he took a gamble on Australia by accepting a BJJ coaching role in Melbourne. He would later see a team under his tutelage begin to produce some of Australia's first Brazilian Jiujitsu world champions. We talk new school and old school, developing in bjj, what the future landscape holds, and what it means to preserve the respect in Jiujitsu. Special thanks to our sponsors: www.mmafightstore.com.au www.gripedo.com www.jiu-go.com @killedbytechnology We sincerely hope you enjoy the episode, Cheers. Brenton & Mac

Episode #21 of The Unknown Strength Podcast features the Australian actor, BJJ world champion and man behind the hilarious skits all over the internet, Kit Dale. What an honor and pleasure it was to sit down with Kit, in Melbourne, who spoke candidly of his journey and explosive rise as an athlete and innovator on the world stage, to transitioning into film as an actor, as well as how he has also negotiated a lifetime of anxiety and learning to negotiate with it. Kit also elaborates on his controversial philosophy on developing in jiujitsu and the utility of drilling versus the conceptual problem solving approach he endorses, citing “repetition is the killer of creativity”. Some great conversations with a very interesting man – tune into his upcoming match against Tommy Langaker at the ADCC Nordic Open, September 8th. Special thanks to our sponsors: www.mmafightstore.com.au www.gripedo.com www.jiu-go.com @killedbytechnology

Here it is, ladies and gentlemen! Episode #20 of The Unknown Strength Podcast featuring Professor Tony Ricci! We have completed the four horsemen of the Fight Science Institute by interviewing the last of the four founders in Tony Ricci. We have been talking about this one for a few months now, and now here you have it! In part 1 of this interview Mac and Tony discuss a range of topics relating to the Fight Science Institute, UFC Performance Institute, Tony's academic background and achievements, and many other fascinating snippets from Tony's vast experience and knowledge in the strength & conditioning/performance coaching fields. Some of Tony's credentials/achievements are: * Assistant Professor of Sports Science and Nutritional Biochemistry at Long Island university * Doctoral research in Nutrition and Neuroenergetics * Current doctoral research in Sports Psychology and Neurocognition * Masters degrees in both Sports Science and Nutrition * He has been working with fighters since the early days of the UFC, in the Ken Shamrock/Guy Mezger Lion’s Den days (mid ‘90s), and has worked with a laundry list of fighters over the last 25 years * Co-host of the brilliant podcast https://mmaandbeyond.com/ Be on the lookout for PART 2 of the interview coming soon! Massive thanks, as always to the show's sponsors: -> www.mmafightstore.com.au -> www.jiu-go.com -> www.gripedo.com -> https://soundcloud.com/killedbytechnology -> https://mmaandbeyond.com/

Whether you know him as the “Ram-Man”, the “Kimura Kid” or as simply a relentless pressure machine terrorizing competition with his takedowns and crushing top game, DJ Jackson joins us on the latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast, all the way from the United States, in Maryland. We talk strategy, how DJ cultivates his ‘game’, who he would like to face in a super-fight (*cough* Kit Dale), as well as his aspirations for the UFC. DJ will be joining a star-studded roster at Boa 8, June 23rd in hopes of bringing the $20,000 back to Maryland. In order to do so, he’ll have to topple the likes of Craig Jones, Philippe Pomaski, Michael Perez, James Brasco, Stuart Cooper (replacing Charles Negromonte), Ben Hodgkinson and the Boa Contender winner, Roberto Dib Frias. As always, special thanks to the show's sponsors: -> www.mmafightstore.com.au -> www.jiu-go.com -> www.gripedo.com -> www.facebook.com/boasuper8/ -> @killedbytechnology

On Episode #18 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac continue the Boa Super 8 Series and chat with one of the most highly touted Boa competitors James Brasco; a USA Wrestling Hall of Famer, BJJ World Champion and black belt under Pablo Popovitch, Pro MMA Fighter and Model. James shares with us his thoughts about the upcoming 4th edition of Boa Super 8 to be held on June 23rd in Melbourne, as well as his transition to Brazilian jiujitsu & submission grappling and gives us some unique insight from his own experience in the booming South Florida grappling & MMA scene. As always, special thanks to the show's sponsors: -> www.mmafightstore.com.au -> www.jiu-go.com -> www.gripedo.com -> https://www.facebook.com/boasuper8/ -> https://soundcloud.com/killedbytechnology

On episode #17 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac have the honour of chatting with one of the most decorated professional Fighters on the planet, Chris Algieri, who also happens to be an expert in nutrition and supplementation for fighters. Clocking in at just over 2 hours, in this interview the boys discuss some of Chris' achievements and experiences throughout his fighting career, including the infamous Manny Pacquiao fight and the Amir Khan fight, as well as Chris' thoughts on a whole range of nutrition and supplementation specific topics as they relate to combat sports athletes. Another hot topic of discussion is Chris' role as Director of Nutrition at the Fight Science Institute, which is poised to make a massive impact in the combat sports community. Some of Chris' achievements are: * Professional Boxer: 21-3 * Professional Kickboxing Record: 20-0 * WBO Super Lightweight World Boxing Champion * ISKA Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion * WKA Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion * WKA Super Welterweight Intercontinental Champion * WKA Welterweight National Champion * Bachelors in Science (B.S.) from Stony Brook University in Health Care Science * Masters in Science (M.S.) from New York Institute of Technology in Clinical Nutrition * Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Special thanks to the sponsors of The Unknown Strength Podcast: -> www.mmafightstore.com.au -> www.jiu-go.com -> www.gripedo.com -> Melbourne Rock Band https://soundcloud.com/killedbytechnology

On episode #16 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac sit down with Melbourne's Muay Thai mogul, owner of Outliers Promotions, Sy Nadji. Sy is also the owner of renowned Melbourne training centres, Williams Street Gym and Box on North. Outliers Promotions is the driving force behind Australia's premier Muay thai events, Rebellion Muay Thai and Roots Muay Thai. Outliers are also responsible for the outstanding Melbourne-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, Boa Super 8. In this interview we explore the path Sy has taken in his own martial arts journey, as well as the journey towards bringing Australia's best martial arts events to the public through his Outliers Promotions brand and the gyms he owns/operates. Special thanks to our sponsors: * MMA Fight Store -> www.mmafightstore.com.au * Jiu Go BJJ Card Game -> www.jiu-go.com * Gripedo Trainer -> www.gripedo.com * Melbourne Rock Band -> "Killed by Technology"

Did you feel that?!? That was the the earth shaking as the latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast just dropped! In our longest running episode to date (around 2 1/2 hours!), we were privileged to be joined by coach Phil Daru. Phil is the head Strength and Conditioning coach over at American Top Team, Coconut Creek, Florida - where he works closely with former UFC strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, current bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, top ranked UFC fighters Dustin Poirier, Antonio Carlos Jr (ShoeFace) and Tecia Torres, as well as the legendary King Mo Lawal. Some of Phil's other credentials and achievements are: * Degrees in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science * Awarded "Best MMA S&C Coach of the year" * Founder/Owner of DaruStrong training facility in North Florida * Retired Professional MMA Fighter with 4 pro fights * Former division 1 Football player at Alabama State University * Current member of the fraternity at the "Fight Science Institute" In this episode we explore topics like weight cutting for fighters, Joanna's recent decision loss to Rose Namajunas, all things strength training, the Fight Science Institute, common mistakes made by coaches/fighters, nutrition for fighters, the list goes on and on.... We don't want to wast any more of your time describing this jam packed episode, just do yourself a favour and start listening NOW! Special thanks to our sponsors: -> www.mmafightstore.com.au -> www.jiu-go.com -> www.gripedo.com -> Killed by Technology