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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
