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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-upsIf you have a pull-up bar, throw your gi […]
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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 […]
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How To Make Your Own Grappling Dummy
There’s no substitute for having a BJJ drilling partner. However, in light of COVID-19, that may not be possible for you. Your next-best option may be a grappling dummy. While you can purchase one, they’re not difficult to make.
The video above will show you how to make one using items you likely already have around […]
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The No-Excuse, 20-Minute BJJ Workout
Feel like there isn’t enough time in your day to get stronger? You can still increase your strength and your aerobic base with a short, effective workout. Time-based workouts like Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) training will give you structure and keep you engaged. You will challenge your aerobic fitness while improving your overall […]
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Home-Based Training for the Week of April 6, 2020
We’re offering more live Zoom classes this week, and taking an extra security precaution.
We’ve enabled Zoom’s Waiting Room function. Instructors will admit you into each class. Please check the private student Facebook group for live class links. If you’re not a member, ask an instructor for access.
Non-PBJJ members are welcome to attend our virtual classes. […]
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Training with a Bulgarian Bag for BJJ
Since becoming a blue belt, I have supplemented my Jiu Jitsu by working out at a CrossFit gym. I usually don’t do the workout of the day, but run through routines that will complement my needs for Jiu Jitsu. I have been working on grip strength, improving reaction time, and injury prevention, along with strength […]
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The One Weight Turkish Get-Up Workout for BJJ
We are adding to the Turkish Get-Up for this week’s workout. If you’re not sure what the Turkish Get-Up is, check it out before you start. Practice with just your bodyweight before trying this workout.
Always complete a warm up before getting started. Use the warm up from this workout. To wake up your shoulder stabilizers, […]
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Home-Based Training for the Week of March 30, 2020
Greetings, BJJ and KB friends. This week, we’re adding live instruction via Zoom video conferencing. During these live sessions, instructors will run a warmup, review the material covered in this post, and take Q&A. Please review and practice the material covered in this post prior to the live sessions. All sessions will be 30 minutes […]
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Killer Bodyweight Workout for BJJ
Yup, even you strong BJJ folks could use some bodyweight training. It’s the perfect time to get familiar with bodyweight exercises that we can turn to whenever we aren’t in a fully equipped gym. This workout brings in base skills required for the one arm push-up and a pistol squat. Use this time away from […]
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Home-Based Training for the Week of March 23, 2020
Hello everybody. As we move into week two of our COVID-19 closure, it’s important to take a few moments to focus on what we can do. Though we can’t train together, we can still choose to be proactive, building skills that will serve us in grappling and life. This week’s training plan includes more at-home […]
