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

<p>Haris&#39;s Socials:</p><p>BTC Website: https://bkktraining.com </p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/haris__btc/?hl=en</p><p>BTC IG: https://www.instagram.com/btc.sukhumvit/?hl=en</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:Fight Aesthetic is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brand founded in the UK by Malaysian British visionaries of the Gentle Art in 2012. </p><p>Get 10% OFF Code: GRAPPLEASIA</p><p>https://www.fightaesthetic.asia </p><p>Soft Spot Açaí https://www.instagram.com/softspot.acai/</p><p>Creontes.com The memetic lifestyle brand in grappling and performance sports. </p><p>They create stylish Jiu-Jitsu apparel with a twist of humour. They&#39;ve got quite the cult community and following. Use the discount code GRAPPLEASIA for 10% on all orders. </p><p>Give them a follow on instagram at @chiefcreonte.</p><p>Your one-stop shop for high quality Jiu-Jitsu gear!</p><p>Bangkok BJJ https://bkkbjj.com</p><p>Instagram: BKK.BJJ.Shop</p><p>Recorded and Edited by Modal Creative Studio: https://www.modalstudio.co</p><p>Our 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. ===========================</p><p>Connect with us! </p><p>=============================</p><p>IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grplasia/</p><p>IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/grappleasiapod/ </p><p>FB: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/grplasia/</p><p>===========================</p><p>Subscribe and Listen to the Grapple Asia Podcast HERE</p><p>===========================</p><p>➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GRPLASIA </p><p>➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grapple-asia-podcast/id1717848251</p><p>➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XC4Ct28MhyxJRHe8dpP0j?si=4893974dfb24499f</p><p>Description:</p><p>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. </p><p>The gym culture is one of uplifting each other and as a coach his biggest piece of advice for coaches is &quot;focus on the people.&quot;</p><p>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. </p><p>Haris also offers practical advice for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners on strength, conditioning and injury management with keeping Jiu-Jitsu at the forefront. </p><p>Thank you Haris for your time and wisdom.</p><p>People first. Timestamps</p><p>-----------------------------</p><p>0:00 Introduction &amp; Sponsor Acknowledgements</p><p>1:33 Guest Intro: Haris Matsakas</p><p>1:58 Haris&#39;s Journey from Greece to Bangkok</p><p>3:15 Early Fitness &amp; Martial Arts Background</p><p>4:36 Transition to Powerlifting &amp; Coaching</p><p>8:17 Discovering &amp; Starting Jiu-Jitsu</p><p>12:20 First Jiu-Jitsu Competition Experience</p><p>17:12 Comparing Powerlifting &amp; Jiu-Jitsu Training</p><p>27:36 Training Regimens &amp; Recommendations</p><p>33:22 Strength Cycle Duration</p><p>34:31 Foundational Exercises for Jiu-Jitsu</p><p>35:51 Common Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu</p><p>37:06 Training Gaps in High-Level Athletes</p><p>38:28 Nutritional Advice for Athletes</p><p>40:03 Essential Supplements for Jiu-Jitsu</p><p>41:35 Skill Acquisition in Jiu-Jitsu</p><p>44:10 Advice for Aspiring Coaches</p><p>45:09 Personal Reflections &amp; Client Experiences</p><p>48:59 Challenges &amp; Regrets in Coaching</p><p>50:07 Red Flags in Strength Coaching</p><p>51:32 Social Media Misconceptions</p><p>53:21 Favorite Jiu-Jitsu Techniques</p><p>56:58 Gratitude-----------------------------===========================Here are the ways to work with us here at Grapple Asia: ===========================</p><p>⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ mac@grappleasia.com</p><p><br></p><p>#BJJ #JiuJitsu #nogi #GRAPPLING #podcasting #podcast #nogi #mma #