Tap Out: Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports

What exactly does it take to be successful in combat sports? There is much confusion on this subject and with good reason. Do you need to be stronger? Is getting faster the answer? Will a bigger, more muscular athlete have an advantage on the mat? Should you only train for endurance and hope that you can outlast your opponents? Everywhere you go some one has a different opinion to offer on this subject. After years of working with combat athletes, I feel like I have finally come up with some definitive answers and solutions to many people’s questions and concerns regarding the training methods required for this demanding sport.