Chris Weidman has long had the pleasure of enjoying the company of the best coaches. In addition to Renzo Gracie he’s also dealt a good deal with extraordinary John Danaher.
However in Weidman’s mind no skill coaching can replace or compensate for the mental toughness one gains from physical attributes. Weidman hopes the chiseled physique will have him ready in time to combat Gegard Mousasi.
He recently wrote for champions.co about just how much he relies on great conditioning in his fight camp:
When I’m in training camp, I usually change my focus every week: one week I’m obsessed with striking, the next week I’m obsessed with jiu-jitsu, and other times I’m focused on wrestling. I’ve fallen in love with every single aspect of MMA, and even when I’m driving home after practice, I’m usually thinking about ways I can get better.
It’s very complex, and there’s a lot to learn. However, no amount of striking and grappling can replace strength and conditioning.
And this is why great strength and conditioning routine can provide you the mental edge you might need in the last minute of your fight whether it’s an mma fight or a grappling match:
Strength and conditioning, while important for all fighters, can really help you do other things in the cage. It can give you a reason to push through tough spots when you’re in a fight, like if you’re in the third round of a fight, you can kind of reflect back on pushing through that uncomfortable time.
