BJJ Check out Jeff Lawson, a good friend of Scramble (and owner of Ippon Gym) at the Bournemouth Open last weekend. You can clearly see Jeff’s high level judo background, as well as his creativity, on display.
BJJ Dropping the Deadlift for BJJ/MMA? Deadlifts are a critical part of my early strength programs, there are not many lifts aside from the squat so formidable for building full body strength. Strength past a point for non lifting athletes is a game of diminishing returns this becomes very stark with the deadlift. Now before you
Off Topic You need more Genki Sudo and World Order in your life. Japan, Korea, China – unite!
BJJ I recently got back from Japan and while there managed to do a lot of cool stuff. This is the first of many cool things to come. I spent a few days with Scrambler Daisuke Nakamura. Not only a great guy and a great instructor, but a phenomenal jiu jitsu player. Enjoy a few minutes
BJJ French Contrast Method We all want to be more powerful, hit takedowns harder, punch and kick with more force and the internet is festooned with advice on the subject. I’ve always used plyometrics and the complex method when trying to help athletes improve their power for sports performance after I’ve got them to an appreciable
BJJ Thick Grips and Dumbells make for great floor press variations The Floor Press A Love Letter… One of my favourite accessory movements for grappling is the heavy floor press. In BJJ S&C articles the Deadlift and Grip work seem to rule the day. Seeing as you are going to need to go from A2