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:

• International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
• Making Weight book by Danny Lennon and Jordan Sullivan
• Use the coupon code ISNPODCAST to save 15% on Gnarly Sports Nutrition products

More about our guest:  

Shannon O'Grady has her Ph.D. in nutritional physiology from the University of Utah and is Chief Product Officer at Gnarly Nutrition, a Salt Lake-based sports supplement company whose focus is to create science-backed and effective supplements for active individuals.  Her research in nutritional physiology and her own obsession with sports nutrition has made her a strong spokesperson in the space of nutrition for athletes of all disciplines. A mother of two and competitive athlete herself, Shannon is continuously looking at the crossroads between training and nutrition for insights on improving performance, reducing injury and increasing longevity.

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