BJJ Short video, this week on my favourite grip training exercises. Most the time most regular BJJ players do not really need to focus on their grip, they just need to focus on getting stronger and getting better at BJJ. Once we build a certain level of strength I might look at additionial grip training further
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
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 In part one I went over, common issues I see with conditioning for grappling sports and application of TUF methods. This one will focus on planning your conditioning approach and how to effectively work in an “inseason” between tournaments to maintain conditioning. This is more or less a lose collection of thoughts and approaches I’m
BJJ Check out this slick inverted work form Vicente Cavalcante, shot by our buds (and Scrambler Cristiano) at How We Roll in Australia.
BJJ Common mistakes, Misconceptions and Using Technique Under Fatigue Conditioning is often the poor relation in “STRENGTH and conditioning” it is hard, it mocks you, where as training for strength allows for a resplendent display of your badassery and curious looks from the folks on the eliptical. Where as conditioning belittles you, turns you into a sweaty