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Jiu Jitsu after 30: How to stay in the game
By Joe Hannan
The body keeps the score. In my case, the score is one torn MCL, one irreparably dislocated floating rib, torn rotator cuffs, several QL strains, four or five corneal abrasions, countless staph infections, and a litany of other damage my brain can’t recall but my ligaments, tendons, muscle, bones, and fascia won’t forget.
The […]
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Glutes, Grip, and Core Strength for BJJ
If you are questioning the strength of your glutes, grip, or the stability of your core, then you have some work to do. These three points are what define a resilient body, especially for sports like BJJ. After this training session you should know exactly where you should put more of your strength and conditioning […]
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Ascending Strength Workout for BJJ
For this workout, you’ll need a dumbbell or kettlebell. Movements will include the swing, clean, and lunge. This complex will increase in difficulty as the number of reps climb. The great part: There is no rush to get it done. Work at your own pace.
After your warm-up, before you begin the complex, focus on tension […]
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All You Need is a Paper Plate for this BJJ Strength Workout
If you have limited equipment, the best way to make your training more difficult is to slow down, add pauses, or increase reps. You can also destabilize your position by limiting your support or creating a slippery surface. Paper plates will do the trick. If you have furniture sliders you can use those too!
You can […]
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Time-Restricted Strength and Conditioning Training for BJJ
Every minute on the minute (EMOM) training sessions set a time limit for your workout while simultaneously challenging your strength and endurance. The idea is to work efficiently. Your rest period will decrease as you fatigue because you may take a bit longer to complete the prescribed repetitions.
Download a timer app. I suggest Tabata so […]
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Mastering The BJJ Strength Basics
Our body should be trained in all the ways that it moves. Today we will focus on the main four movement patterns: pushing, pulling, squatting, and hinging. If you focus on developing strength in these patterns, you will build a resilient athletic body.
This week you will have two different workouts to challenge yourself incorporating variations […]
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Unconventional Core Training for BJJ
Today we are going to skip the sit-ups and crunches. You will increase your core strength by challenging your position, posture, and where weight is held. Your core definitely includes your rectus abdominis — the 6 pack so many of us desire. But, even more important core muscles are those that keep our arms and […]
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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
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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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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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