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Published May 28, 2018

JRE MMA Show #29 with Cat Zingano

Join UFC fighter Cat Zingano as she delves into innovative brain health therapies, shares her multifaceted MMA training strategies, and opens up about the mental and physical adversities she overcomes in the fight world, showcasing the resilience and dedication necessary for success in the octagon.
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  • Wrestling

    Cat Zingano shares her unique approach to wrestling within her MMA training, emphasizing the efficiency of throws over traditional shots. She believes throws are high-risk, high-reward maneuvers that capitalize on her strengths, particularly her hip movements, and can disorient opponents, providing a strategic advantage. Zingano is committed to refining her freestyle wrestling skills, acknowledging the importance of maintaining her strengths while seeking new opportunities to enhance them 1.

    I'm way more about throws. Like, I like, they're so much more efficient for me. I got awesome hips for them, and it's just like, man, they're. They're high risk, high reward, but it's my funky style.

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    Her dedication to wrestling training is evident as she continues to explore and integrate these techniques into her overall fighting strategy 2.

       

    Yoga

    Yoga plays a significant role in Cat Zingano's training routine, offering both physical and mental benefits. Joe Rogan highlights how yoga enhances flexibility, joint strength, and mental endurance, making it an excellent supplement for fighters 3. Zingano acknowledges the mental toughness required to endure intense yoga sessions, which parallels the demands of combat sports.

    You endure a 90 minutes hot yoga class, but I think for your joints, for your range of motion and flexibility, there's almost nothing better.

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    This practice not only aids in physical recovery but also improves posture and balance, crucial elements for any fighter's success.

       

    San Diego

    Cat Zingano's move to San Diego marked a pivotal change in her training environment, offering new opportunities for growth and healing. She describes the initial skepticism she faced with various treatments, but eventually found a supportive community that facilitated her recovery and training 4. Her experiences in Brazil also enriched her training, as she participated in jiu jitsu tournaments and embraced the local culture.

    I won a big old jiu jitsu tournament down there before. I think it was, like, brazilian nationals, something like that.

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    These experiences have shaped her approach to training, blending diverse influences to enhance her performance 5.

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