There is a massive difference between improving your fitness and performance for grappling. In 2023, I moved from Sydney, Australia, to a small country town in the middle of Sweden. I went from training 6-10 BJJ sessions to 2 sessions per week. I...
A training split is how you group exercises in a workout plan. One common split is the "bro split." This is where each workout focuses on a different body part, like bodybuilders do: Day 1: Chest Day 2: Back Day 3: Shoulders Day 4: Legs Day 5: Arms...
Jiu-jitsu is a physically and mentally demanding sport that carries risks. The primary risk in jiu-jitsu is injuries. Injuries in jiu-jitsu are high, with over 60% of grapplers expected to experience at least one two-week absence from jiu-jitsu due...
To get ahead of 99% of grapplers, you only need to put in 15% more effort. Getting ahead has never been easier because the bar is so low. 'Just showing up' to training is not enough to get ahead (it's the minimum to participate). When I first started...
If I had to choose just six strength exercises out of the thousands of possibilities to support my jiu-jitsu training, this would be it. I have selected one exercise from each of the primary movement patterns: The Hip Hinge Squat Horizontal pull Ver...
You can do a lot to improve your performance in jiu-jitsu and accelerate your learning. This article will teach you the best methods to improve your jiu-jitsu off the mats. Method 1. Take Notes After Class: Active Recall Taking notes after you train...
Table of Contents The Different Types of Jiu-Jitsu Grips The Anatomy of Jiu-Jitsu Grips Anatomy of Gripping How to Develop Iron Grips for Jiu-Jitsu Grip Training Protocols Free Program Every grappling exchange begins with the grip fight. Developi...
The odds are high that you're neglecting one or all of these four critical elements in your training: Core Rotation Carry Grip These four areas are often missing from conventional bodybuilder "bro-splits" and powerlifting programs. These four...
"Jiujitsu gas tank" is an all-encompassing term to describe your capacity for work on the mats. This term comes from an analogy of comparing your jiujitsu energy reserves and "mat fitness" with a car gas tank. If you fill the same amount of fue...
Power is your ability to exert maximal force in as little time or with as much speed as possible. The ability to apply grappling techniques with maximal strength and speed is a game-changer for your grappling performance. The Types of Exercises...