Boxing S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/boxing-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ MMA S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ BJJ S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground-training-app/ Trifecta Nutrition: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k (Code "liftbig40" for 40% off) SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts Mladen Jovanovic discusses his recent projects, including writing books and developing the Agile Periodization School. He explains the concept of Agile Periodization, its application in strength and conditioning, and how it can be adapted for combat sports. Mladen also introduces the Badger Protocol, a training method designed to enhance performance while minimizing injury risk. The discussion emphasizes the importance of flexibility in training, the balance between specific and non-specific conditioning, and the need for coaches to adapt to athletes' individual needs. Timestamps 0:00 Mladen's Current Projects and Focus 01:58 Writing and Publishing Books 08:32 Introduction to Agile Periodization 17:29 Agile Periodization in Strength and Conditioning 28:06 The Importance of Structure in Coaching 29:02 Conditioning and Agile Periodization 35:12 Substance vs. Form in Training 41:02 Understanding the Badger Protocol 48:55 Philosophy of Conditioning in Combat Sports Mladen's IG: https://www.instagram.com/physical_prep/