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The Number 1 Reason to Lift Weights for BJJ recovery s&c

BJJ has a high injury rate, and data supports this fact. 

 

68.8% of grapplers will take at least one 2-week absence from training due to injury over 3 years of grappling. 

 

Want to hear something crazy? 

 

The higher your belt level, the more likely...

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How to Unlock and Strengthen Your Guard mobility s&c

One of the best ways to improve guard retention is to keep your knees to your chest. 

 

Maintaining your guard means keeping your legs between you and your opponent.

 

There are many different guard retention techniques, but a guiding principle is:

 

"Keep your knees to your...

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7 Ways Accidentally Kept Myself Weak for BJJ
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7 Ways Accidentally Kept Myself Weak for BJJ s&c

These are the 7 ways I kept myself weak while trying to get strong for BJJ.

 

I had to learn these lessons the hard way, so I'm sharing them with you so you can learn from my mistakes. 

 

Number 7 is the most important lesson you can learn. 

 

1) I...

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If You Are Lifting Weights for BJJ It Is Not Enough... s&c


When I started jiujitsu, I was an arrogant mess.

 

I wasn't arrogant in my grappling ability (I knew I sucked).

 

I was arrogant in my ability to train for my sport. 

 

I had over a decade of training in many different fitness domains including powerlifting, CrossFit, I had...

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Isometric Strength Training for Grapplers s&c

Isometric Strength Training is where you contract your muscles without any external movement.

 

By contrast, dynamic strength training is where you’re moving through a range of motion. For many sports, dynamic training translates to dynamic sports performance.

 

But is this...

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Get Explosive Power for Grappling

Power is essential for grappling performance.


But what is power and how do we train for it?

 

Power = Force x Velocity


Power is your ability to exert your maximum amount of force in as little time as possible.
You cannot go from 0-100 instantaneously, it takes time.


This is the 'Force...

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💊Top 3 Supplement Recommendations for Grapplers s&c

The BJJ Performance Tip of the Week | #043

Mobility‍ •Strength  •Nutrition •Interesting

Edition: Friday, November 24th, 2023

If you're looking to boost your game and achieve peak performance on the mats, nutritional supplementation can play a pivotal role....

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🤕How to reduce your risk of injury on the mats… s&c

The BJJ Performance Tip of the Week | #042

Mobility‍ •Strength  •Nutrition •Interesting

Edition: Friday, November 17th, 2023

It's a reality we can't ignore: injuries in BJJ.

Survey studies indicate that 9 out of 10 grapplers get injured at some...

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Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Jacked for BJJ 💪🏽 s&c

The BJJ Performance Tip of the Week | #041

Mobility‍ •Strength  •Nutrition •Interesting

Edition: Friday, November 10th, 2023

In episode 002 of the BJJ Strong Podcast I outlined a beginners guide to getting jacked for BJJ.

To check out the full episode...

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A Response to "Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life but Destroyed My Body" 🥋

The BJJ Performance Tip of the Week | #040

Mobility‍ •Strength  •Nutrition •Interesting

Edition: Friday, November 3rd, 2023

In the Spotlight: Dorian's Perspective

A few weeks ago I published a response video to “Dorian Develops” viral video...

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Mobility and Foam Rolling for Jiujitsu Recovery - What Does the Science Say? 🔬 recovery

The BJJ Performance Tip of the Week | #039

Mobility‍ •Strength  •Nutrition •Interesting

Edition: Friday, October  27th, 2023

Focus On: Mobility Work

  • What it is: Enhancing your joint's capacity to move through their full range of motion (ROM).
  • Why...
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Improve your Forearm and Grip Endurance 👊 s&c

The BJJ Performance Tip of the Week | #038

Mobility‍ •Strength  •Nutrition •Interesting

Edition: Friday, October 20th, 2023

If you’ve trained jiujitsu for long enough chances are you’ve experience the intense forearm burnout from a tough round...

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