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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. […]
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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, […]
