When asked what his thoughts about athletic training/conditioning as a supplement to jiu-jitsu training, Zak Maxwell had this to say, "...there's a balance there. ...if you're going to do any kind of supplementary training it should just be for general strength and conditioning. I think training (jiu-jitsu) is the most important thing you can do...specific drills, everything like that.... I'm a big advocate of that. I'm not trying to be the best at working out."
Additionally, he was asked where should your priorities be in terms of working out and jiu-jitsu. His response was, "You need to find a middle ground. You don't want to train so much you get overly developed in certain areas, but then are weak in others. You don't want to work out so much you are relying on athleticism and none of your technique. I think the middle ground...is to keep your body healthy and strong so you can practice and train more."
Zak Maxwell
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Inside BJJ
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