#93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living In The Real World The Grapplers Perspective podcast

#93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World

2d ago 1:10:36

Content provided by Paul Johnson & Danny Allen, Paul Johnson, and Danny Allen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Paul Johnson & Danny Allen, Paul Johnson, and Danny Allen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

We talk through a world champion’s pivot from powerlifting to jiu-jitsu, why coaching culture at Kingsway changed everything, and how smarter stand-up, pinning, and true strength finally showed up on competition day. We share a clear plan for lifting, cardio, and plyos that keeps you improving without burning out.
• ADCC Trials win, what improved, and why confidence clicked
• Kingsway and ROKA coaching structure, daily feedback, and partner quality
• Austin move, visas, lifestyle trade-offs, and training rhythm
• Powerlifting career highlights, identity, and the emptiness after winning
• Strength’s real role in grappling performance and longevity
• Practical S&C: two-day lift split, one cardio, simple patterns
• Rep ranges, sets, plyos, and keeping compliance over years
• UK training roots, cross-training, and competition plans

Support the show

GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective

Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard)
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj

Audio & Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson

Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your favourite athlete’s - https://matadorapp.io

Protect Your Grip with 10% off Sticky Grips Finger Tape & Streetwear! Use code: GPGRIPS10 at https://www.stickygrips.co.uk

Support us by joining our exclusive YouTube community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb3LiQJyU-pYFUO3qk1ohw/join

10% off Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap! Use Code: EVERYDAY at https://www.mrbassetts.com.

Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk

Chapters

1. #93 - Mark Macqueen - Grapplers Who Think Strength Doesn’t Matter Aren’t Living in the Real World (00:00:00)

2. Settling In and Trials Win (00:01:29)

3. What Improved: Stand-up, Kazushi, Pinning (00:04:07)

4. Confidence, Coaching, and Kingsway Impact (00:06:00)

5. Why ROKA and Choosing a Coaching Culture (00:09:01)

6. Coaching Quality, Syllabus, and Style Fit (00:12:47)

7. Gordon as Coach and Kingsway Environment (00:15:48)

8. Austin Life: Heat, Food, and Moving Plans (00:18:16)

9. Visas, Timeline, and Competitive Goals (00:20:23)

10. UK Training Roots and Cross-Training (00:22:15)

11. From Powerlifting to Jiu-Jitsu: The Shift (00:24:16)

12. First Class Nerves and Early Struggles (00:28:12)

13. Weight Loss, Early Comps, Obsession Switch (00:30:58)

14. Remote Coaching Business and Lifestyle (00:33:48)

15. What Powerlifting Is and Early Lifting (00:37:35)

16. Chasing Worlds, Identity, and Aftermath (00:40:55)

17. Strength vs Technique: Where It Matters (00:45:46)

18. Practical S&C: Frequency, Cardio, Compliance (00:48:58)

19. Plyometrics, Rep Ranges, and Movements (00:51:53)

20. Volume Guidance and Relative Strength (00:55:57)

21. Who’s Strongest on the Mats? (00:58:20)

22. Size, ADCC Weight, and Closing Thanks (01:00:50)

93 episodes