Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
Unconventional Eastern European Exercises for Grapplers
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Guest post by Emre Bardakci a specialist in Biomechanics. Emre is a black belt in Judo, blue belt in BJJ and has spent over 12 years in Turkey training with Turkish Wrestlers, Judokas,...How Many Times A Week Should I Exercise?
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Combine Kettlebells & Jiu-Jitsu, You Have Kettle-Jitsu
Apr 04, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Combine Kettlebells & Jiu-Jitsu, You Have Kettle-Jitsu
They call it Kettle-Jitsu. So what is it? It’s a workout that uses a kettlebell to specifically enhance strength and conditioning for BJJ. The movements and exercises even mimic some of the actual...5 Post-Workout Mistakes Hurting Your Progress
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Try This Excellent Full Body Kettlebell Workout For Grapplers
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Kettlebells have been around for over 100 years but unfortunately they are still being under utilized in gyms around the world. All grapplers should use kettlebells on a regular basis because they...Assault Bike Training for Combat Sports Endurance
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“If you are tired you’re not strong, if you are tired you’re not fast, if you’re tired you don’t have good technique, and if you’re tired you’re not even smart” Dan Inosanto. We talk...Oxygen Deficiency Training – How It Can Improve Your BJJ Conditioning
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The COVID pandemic has changed a lot of things in everyday life, among them being the fact that you have to wear a mask wherever you go. This is true even for some of the BJJ academies in the world,...5 Post-Exercise Rest And Recovery Techniques You Should Try
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...BJJ Black Belt Shares His Effective Neck Strengthening Routine
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When you start bjj you begin to notice how soft you were previously. This especially applies to the neck as most people in modern age spend a lot of the time working by a computer screen or staring...5 Of The Best Active Recovery Exercises For Your Next Rest Day
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...How Does An Increase In Muscle Mass & Bodyweight Affect Grappling Conditioning?
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In order to become the best jiu-jiteiro you can be it’s not enough to just attend class day after day – you need to maximize strength, power, flexibility, balance and endurance! So...Here’s How To Take Your Circuit Training Routine To The Next Level
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...4 Secrets To Losing Weight After 40
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Adapting Wendler’s 5/3/1 Powerlifting Routine For Grapplers
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Wendler 5/3/1 is a very popular powerlifting program that was developed by powerlifter and strength coach Jim Wendler. It’s relatively simple. You have four main barbell lifts: overhead press,...Will HIIT Workouts Help Out My Cardio for BJJ?
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“If you are tired you’re not strong, if you are tired you’re not fast, if you’re tired you don’t have good technique, and if you’re tired you’re not even smart” Dan Inosanto. „How...Gilbert Burns Explains The Secret of His Huge Neck
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When you start bjj you begin to notice how soft you were previously. This especially applies to the neck as most people in modern age spend a lot of the time working by a computer screen or staring...The Best BJJ Specific Kettlebell Exercises
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Written by Joey Alvarado, creator of Kettle-Jitsu For core/hip strength I’ve seen quite a few articles out there on this topic. But I’m not seeing anything new. Swings, snatches and cleans are...5 Ab Exercises For BJJ & MMA
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...When Is The Best Time Of Day To Exercise?
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Lower Back Pain? Here’s A Start Of The Solution For Every Grappler
Jan 17, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Lower Back Pain? Here’s A Start Of The Solution For Every Grappler
Ah, the good ol’ friend of every Jiujiteiro – pain. If you’ve been training BJJ for a while, something is going to start hurting; whether it’s your shoulder, your elbow, your...Here’s How Percussion Therapy Boosts Muscle Recovery And Ignites Athletic Performance
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...5 Health And Fitness Tips From Martial Arts World Champions
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Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...Fitness Fallacy: “I Need to Get Fit Before I Start Martial Arts”
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Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. This is a common statement and after a lifetime of Martial Arts and 14 years teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in my...Applying Strongman Training to Martial Arts
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Written by and contributed to BJJEE.com by Coach Needham who writes for the excellent website grapplershealth.com. Wayne Needham has been coaching for over 10 years and as an athlete himself competed...