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Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning

Top BJJ Masters Give Great Advice on Making the Most of your Training

When people start to dedicate themselves to a new profession, studies, day to day activities or sport, they automatically imagine themselves on the day they are going to reach the top level in it. In...

Why Am I So Exhausted After BJJ & What To Do About It

So you always feel wiped out after Jiu Jitsu? Always sore the next day barely able to perform? In this article we will analyze some of the factors that cause you to be wiped out after Jiu Jitsu (both...

Kron Gracie Details His Rigorous Diet & Strength / Conditioning Routine

Kron Gracie, an icon in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a champion of ADCC, has taken his talents to the UFC. Known not just for his technique but for his fierce dedication to training, Gracie embodies a...

Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “Lifting Weights Makes You Slow”

Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. This is my favourite. A real old school “i was once a contender” 1970’s bit of dialogue. In the...

The Top 6 Exercises Andre Galvao Uses to Improve BJJ Performance

Just how much strength training do you really need for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? One school of thought advocates virtually no strength training at all, where this modality of training is seen as something...

Marcelo Garcia is the Exception: Why 99% Of Top BJJ Athletes Strength Train

Guest post by Will Safford, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who trains under Andre Galvao in San Diego, CA.  He received is purple belt in December of 2013 and competes occasionally in...

Roger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & Recovery

Roger Gracie widely recognized as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time (GOAT). In fact Gracie is so dominant that last year he was able to submit 10x World Champion Marcos ‘Buchecha’...

4 Types of Strength That Matter for BJJ

Chad Wesley Smith, a former world champion powerlifter and now BJJ competitor, is a prominent figure in strength training for Jiu-Jitsu. Smith explores the intricate details of strength development...

This is How High Level Wrestlers Train Their Strength & Conditioning

If you want to model yourself on high level grapplers that combine technique, strength , speed, agility, conditioning then look at collegiate wrestlers. Here is the West Virginia University Tech...

Andrew Wiltse: “Rolling Isn’t Enough For Conditioning”

How good is your conditioning on the mats? Do you find yourself gassing out too quickly… Or do you think that you still haven’t reached your peak when it comes to cardio? If that’s...

Stop Jiu-Jitsu From Destroying Your Body

Written by Kieren Lefevre. Jiu Jitsu is destroying your body. You must pay a fee every time you step onto the mats. No, I’m not talking about your gym membership fees but the cost to your body....

This Type of Training Will Make You Freakishly Strong for BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes constantly seek ways to improve strength and performance. In a comprehensive guide, Grappler and strength coach Kieren Lefevre offers valuable insights into the benefits...

Can Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get You Ripped? Understanding the Realities

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ is lauded for its numerous benefits – it improves health, fosters friendships, and serves as an excellent stress reliever. However, when it comes to physical transformation,...

Sports Science: Researchers Looks at Injury & Risk Patterns For Jiu-Jitsu Athletes

Guest post by Dr Kickass, Mike Piekarski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Former MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Follow him on instagram. This was a great article by @athletesmd who...

How Much Strength is Enough for BJJ? Do you Even Need to Get Any Stronger or Just Focus on Technique?

Strength is often a topic of debate in BJJ circles. While some view it as a crucial component of grappling, others see it as secondary to technique. The question arises: How strong do you need to be...

What’s the Best Type of Strength Training as an Older Grappler?

As an older grappler, the best type of lifting focuses on promoting overall strength, joint health, and functional mobility, while minimizing the risk of injury. Here are some key lifting strategies...

The #1 Weight Training Mistake BJJ Athletes Make

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a demanding martial art that tests both your physical and mental strength. To complement their training and enhance performance, many BJJ athletes turn to weight training....

Get it Right Once & For All: The Facts on REAL Strength For Grapplers

When it comes to strength and conditioning, many Grapplers especially BJJ practitioners still train like amateurs. I have trained many fighters; many are weak and don’t want to make commitment to...

A Six-Week Training Plan for BJJ Competition: Crafting Yourself a Winning Strategy

Preparation is the key to success in any endeavor, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition is no exception. With its intricate techniques and strategic maneuvers, BJJ demands a meticulous approach to...

Olympic Lifting For MMA, BJJ, and Combat Sports

With the advent of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), combat sports have risen to a new level and nowadays, it is one of the most watched sporting events on television. Since it draws an...

Which are the Best Olympic Lifts for Grapplers & Wrestlers?

Everyone these days has an opinion on the Olympic lifts. Thanks to Crossfit and a resurgence of old-school functional training, the Snatch and Clean and Jerk are now programmed into even the average...

Keenan Cornelius Explains Why He Prefers Slow Lifting to Olympic Lifts For BJJ

Getting the most out of your BJJ workouts involves making some decisions. Problem is, when making decisions it’s very easy to choose the wrong path or maybe the longer path to where you want to be....

Nutritionist to UFC & BJJ Champions On The BEST Supplements for Jiu-Jitsu

Dr. Matteo Capodaglio, a renowned sports nutritionist discusses the most effective supplements for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Dr. Matteo Capodaglio is a Sports Nutritionist and Doctor of Pharmacy who holds...

Why Don’t Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Run AS Much as Boxers or Muay Thai Fighters?

The training and conditioning requirements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) differ significantly from those in striking-based martial arts like boxing and Muay Thai, which explains why running is less...