• Home-Based Training for the Week of May 11, 2020

    Before we get into this week’s training, here’s a brief reminder about some upcoming PBJJ events that you might want to take advantage of:
    Upcoming Events
    Yin Yoga workshop with Jess
    Monday May 11 at 7:30 p.m.

    Everything is coming up YOGA! Jess will be leading a 1 hr wind down class next Monday, May 11. Yin yoga is […]

  • 200 Reps to Strong

    This single weight workout will target your muscular and aerobic systems. Whether you are using a kettlebell or dumbbell, this complex will increase your heart rate and build muscle. Complete all the reps on the left before switching to the right side.

    The Workout

    Left Split Stance Row x5
    Left Racked Reverse Lunge x5
    Left Clean […]

  • Home-Based Training for the Week of May 4, 2020

    Before we get into this week’s training, here’s a brief reminder about some upcoming PBJJ events that you might want to take advantage of:
    Upcoming Events
    BJJ Beginners Workshop with Emily Kwok (SECOND DATE ADDED)
    Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m.
    Saturday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m.

    Geared towards those at the start of the BJJ journey, or those in a […]

  • Two in one: Strength and Conditioning for BJJ

    Heavy strength work and aerobic training are two ends of the fitness spectrum. If you train both, you likely won’t see great improvements in either. In order to improve your conditioning level without taking away from your strength, you want to use sprints. That could be 100 meter sprint repeats or movements with a little […]

  • Home-Based Training for the Week of April 27, 2020

    Dear Students,

    It’s been 45 days since we closed our physical doors of business and moved everything to a remote platform!

    We’ve been very happy to hear your voices on phone calls and see your faces in our virtual classes. Community has always been a priority for us at PBJJ and we have certainly seen how much it […]

  • Build Powerful Hips for BJJ

    It’s all in the hips. Developing strong and durable hips will not only help you generate more power but protect everything above and below, including your lower back and knees. 

    This workout targets all major muscle groups with a focus on hip strength and power. We will start with hip mobility work. Your hips need to […]

  • Home-Based Training for the Week of April 20, 2020

    Hello, fellow grapplers and kickboxers. Mike Tyson sends his well wishes. Once again, we’ve sent out all Zoom links via email. If you didn’t receive them, please ask an instructor.

    We’re all going through some challenging, isolating times. To that end, if you know of a friend or family member who isn’t coping well with the […]

  • Three Variations on One BJJ Strength Workout

    Get good at the basics. Working the basics with a range of intensities will build your fitness and allow you to train consistently without injury. You can train the same workout several times a week by varying the load. This means not going all out every single session. In this program, some of the days […]

  • Build Stronger Wrists, Forearms for BJJ

    In BJJ, it’s important to be active with your grips. Your hands should always be busy, and if they aren’t, you’re not taking full advantage of your tools. When cross training, there are four main exercises I do to improve my grip, forearm, and wrist strength. 
    Gi pull-ups

    If you have a pull-up bar, throw your gi […]

  • Home-Based Training for the Week of April 13, 2020

    Greetings everybody! All Zoom links have been distributed via email. If you did not receive them, please contact an instructor.

    In other news, we’ve also added a second All-Level BJJ class to the schedule, which you’ll find below. Non-PBJJ members are welcome to attend our virtual classes. Please email princetonbrazilianjiujitsu@gmail.com for access.

    BJJ folks: Get some extra conditioning […]