Grapple Asia Interview Ep. 41 | Haris Matsakas | BTC Head Coach - People first

Haris's Socials:BTC Website: https://bkktraining.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/haris__btc/?hl=enBTC IG: https://www.instagram.com/btc.sukhumvit/?hl=enSponsors:Fight Aesthetic is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brand founded in the UK by Malaysian British visionaries of the Gentle Art in 2012. Get 10% OFF Code: GRAPPLEASIAhttps://www.fightaesthetic.asia Soft Spot Açaí https://www.instagram.com/softspot.acai/Creontes.com The memetic lifestyle brand in grappling and performance sports. They create stylish Jiu-Jitsu apparel with a twist of humour. They've got quite the cult community and following. Use the discount code GRAPPLEASIA for 10% on all orders. Give them a follow on instagram at @chiefcreonte.Your one-stop shop for high quality Jiu-Jitsu gear!Bangkok BJJ https://bkkbjj.comInstagram: BKK.BJJ.ShopRecorded and Edited by Modal Creative Studio: https://www.modalstudio.coOur mission here at Grapple Asia is to show case the hard work Jiujiteros in Asia doing what they love and making an impact through the power of Jiu-Jitsu. ===========================Connect with us! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE===========================➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499fDescription:In this episode of the Grapple Asia Podcast, we speak with Haris Matsakas, a strength coach and co-owner of Bangkok Training Center (BTC) in Thailand. The gym culture is one of uplifting each other and as a coach his biggest piece of advice for coaches is "focus on the people."Haris shares his journey from Greece to Bangkok, his transition from competitive powerlifting to Jiu-Jitsu and his insights on training, nutrition, and competition. He discusses the importance of mobility, injury prevention, and the mental aspect of competition. Haris also offers practical advice for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners on strength, conditioning and injury management with keeping Jiu-Jitsu at the forefront. Thank you Haris for your time and wisdom.People first. Timestamps-----------------------------0:00 Introduction & Sponsor Acknowledgements1:33 Guest Intro: Haris Matsakas1:58 Haris's Journey from Greece to Bangkok3:15 Early Fitness & Martial Arts Background4:36 Transition to Powerlifting & Coaching8:17 Discovering & Starting Jiu-Jitsu12:20 First Jiu-Jitsu Competition Experience17:12 Comparing Powerlifting & Jiu-Jitsu Training27:36 Training Regimens & Recommendations33:22 Strength Cycle Duration34:31 Foundational Exercises for Jiu-Jitsu35:51 Common Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu37:06 Training Gaps in High-Level Athletes38:28 Nutritional Advice for Athletes40:03 Essential Supplements for Jiu-Jitsu41:35 Skill Acquisition in Jiu-Jitsu44:10 Advice for Aspiring Coaches45:09 Personal Reflections & Client Experiences48:59 Challenges & Regrets in Coaching50:07 Red Flags in Strength Coaching51:32 Social Media Misconceptions53:21 Favorite Jiu-Jitsu Techniques56:58 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Here are the ways to work with us here at Grapple Asia: ===========================⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ [email protected]#BJJ #JiuJitsu #nogi #GRAPPLING #podcasting #podcast #nogi #mma #bangkoktrainingcentre #bjjlifestyle #grappleasia #grappleasiapodcast #grappleasiapod #justforcreators #modalbkk #BTCbangkok