Sweet Science of Fighting

The Guy Who Gasses You Out Isn't Fitter. He Just Trains Championship-Level Strength & Cardio (Without Living On The Treadmill)

The exact system elite fighters use to forge bone-crushing power and a five-round gas tank that never quits, without wasting one more minute on mind-numbing Zone 2 cardio.

Here's Everything You Unlock Inside The SSOF Training App

The second your free trial starts, all of this is yours.

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Sport-Specific Strength & Conditioning

Strength that shows up where fights are won: a grip that crushes, hips that finish takedowns, hands that end the night early.

We train your body to unleash speed and power on demand, then build the gas tank to do it again. And again. Long after your opponent has nothing left.

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Private Community

A private room full of fighters and coaches who've stood exactly where you are, with a direct line to me. I've built entire programs off the back of questions asked in here.

Disorganized training. Gassing out in round three. Getting bullied by smaller guys who are just stronger. We've all been there. Now you don't have to figure it out alone.

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Access To Every Training Program

Yep... you read that right. All 30+ programs Sweet Science of Fighting has ever built, unlocked all at once.

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  • check S&C For Grapplers (BJJ, Judo, Wrestling)

TRAIN LIKE A PRO

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52-Week Periodized Programs

A full year mapped out for you: MMA, Grappling (BJJ, Wrestling, Judo), and Striking (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai). Never guess what to do in the gym again.

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Scientific Progress Tracking

Log every lift and watch the numbers climb in real time. Proof you’re getting stronger, week after week.

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Video Technique Library

A breakdown video for every exercise, so you nail perfect form on every rep and never waste a session.

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Exclusive Community Access

A direct line to me as your coach, plus a global network of high-level athletes in your corner.

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SSOF Training App

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James de Lacey

About James de Lacey

I'm James de Lacey and I love to help fighters like yourself become absolute machines. I have a Master's in Sport & Exercise Science and spent my career working in professional and international level sport as a strength & conditioning coach before dedicating myself to combat athletes.

While I'm a practicing martial artist, my passion lies in helping fighters cut through the absolute dogshit training advice presented on social media from various weekend-certified "trainers."

You'll see I love the science behind training. I've published research in the exercise science space and continue to avidly read, interpret, apply, and collaborate with various coaches and researchers on the latest findings.

The programs are based on the years of experience working with athletes and training myself. I hope you enjoy this unique take on strength and conditioning for combat sports.

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Unlock your full potential today

A private S&C coach charges $100+ per session. A full month inside the app costs less than one, and you get a year of programming, the video library, progress tracking, and a direct line to me. That's about $1.23 a day. Less than the coffee you drink on the way to training.

Monthly Membership

$37/mo
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Annual Membership

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$370/yr
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Train On My Dime For 7 Days

Take the next 7 days and put the programming to work. Hit the gym. Roll. Spar. If you don't feel the difference in your strength and your gas tank, walk away and pay nothing. Cancel in two taps, no email, no phone call, no questions asked. The only way you lose is by never finding out.

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Don't Just Take Our Word For It

SUCCESS STORIES

Real results from real fighters who transformed their performance

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"The 8 Week Program was perfect for me to build jiujitsu strength and supplement my training for No-Gi Pans where I brought home gold! I felt like the movements translated well to those in the sport and kept the hard training for sparring. Will be recommending to my teammates and very excited to start the Farm Boy Strong Program."

Melanie Iverson

Melanie Iverson

No-Gi Pan Ams 2022 Gold Medalist

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"Since I started the program, I've noticed a significant improvement in my conditioning during my MMA training sessions. This program has been a game-changer. It has translated directly to better performance in training. I feel more capable and confident going into my future fights, and I credit much of that to the Sweet Science of Fighting Underground."

Jon M

Jon M

Semi Pro MMA Fighter

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"James de Lacey is, without question, one of the very best strength & conditioning coaches I've come across. His depth of knowledge in strength & conditioning, especially as it applies to combat sports, is exceptional, second-to-none. He conveys his comprehensive knowledge with carefully thought out programs that are sensible and efficient in a clear and concise writing style."

Lito Angeles

Lito Angeles

Author "Fight Night", Black Belt Magazine Columnist & Retired 29 Year Police Officer

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"I felt great at open mat! Wasn't tired at all after 5 rounds, made everyone else gas out and tapped them. I'm gonna be 42 next year and still keep up with the 20 year olds."

Ngee Garzilla

Ngee Garzilla

BJJ Enthusiast

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"James is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate coaches I've ever had the opportunity of working with. His understanding and application of the many facets of Strength and Conditioning is beyond comparable. Not only does he bring professionalism and vast experience to novice all the way to elite level, he is also patient and clinical when it comes to coaching."

Kaz Adams

Kaz Adams

BJJ Black Belt & Trainer

READY TO BUILD CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL STRENGTH?

Join the combat athletes already training with the Sweet Science system. Every week you wait is another week the guy across from you gets stronger and you don't.

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Risk-free. Cancel anytime. 100% Secure.

P.S.The first 7 days are on me. Follow the programming, feel your strength and conditioning climb, and the membership pays for itself the first time you out-last someone who used to out-work you. Don't feel it? Cancel in two taps and keep what you've learned. You risk nothing but the chance to find out.

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