Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
Injured And Can’t Roll? Here’s Why You Should Take Up Swimming
Jun 09, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Injured And Can’t Roll? Here’s Why You Should Take Up Swimming
You’re injured? Perhaps you thought that you could get out of that fully locked Armbar, or that their Straight Ankle Lock didn’t seem as painful; or it might be that your opponent took...How Grapplers Can Strengthen Their Lower Backs & Never Have Problems Again
May 31, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How Grapplers Can Strengthen Their Lower Backs & Never Have Problems Again
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt, MMA coach and undefeated...BJJ Technical Stand Up Body Weight Conditioning Workout
May 30, 2020BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Technical Stand Up Body Weight Conditioning Workout
Written by Joey Alvarado, creator of Kettle-Jitsu The “Technical stand up” is an essential body weight movement that all BJJ practitioners should master. It has a multitude of uses...Andre Galvao’s Plyometric Workout Will Improve Your Explosiveness And Cardio
May 27, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao’s Plyometric Workout Will Improve Your Explosiveness And Cardio
Plyometric training is one of the best ways to improve your cardio and explosiveness for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. An additional bonus to it is that you don’t need a lot of equipment to have a good...Old School Jiu-Jitsu Workout Routine with the Machado Brothers
May 27, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Old School Jiu-Jitsu Workout Routine with the Machado Brothers
There are benefits to all bodyweight exercises for fighters, yet some are more beneficial than others when it comes to developing the strength and conditioning attributes needed to be an all around...Killer 5 Minute Kettlebell Workout For Grapplers
May 26, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Killer 5 Minute Kettlebell Workout For Grapplers
Written by Matt D’Aquino, a multiple Australian and Oceania Champion and a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian. He has been studying Judo for over 23 years. He is a 3rd Degree Black belt and a black belt in...Sport Scientists Prove that Strength Training Done the Right Way Will Increase Flexibility
Some BJJ athletes will choose not to do strength training as they’d rather spend that time doing more Jiu-Jitsu. Some BJJ coaches will sometimes tell their students not to lift weights because...These Are The Best Stretches for Jiu-Jitsu Flexibility
May 25, 2020grappler zComments Off on These Are The Best Stretches for Jiu-Jitsu Flexibility
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a whole body sport, and for this reason the entire body deserves to be stretched. The most important areas to be stretched for optimal flexibility, smoother moves, and better...5 Ways To Build Strength For Jiu-Jitsu Without Putting On Extra Weight
When your single aim is to build as much strength as possible, you should focus on the lower rep range. In Jiu-Jitsu, strength is important but extra bulk and weight can be more of a burden...Flexibility Not Affected by Strength Training: World Champ Weightlifter Shows Great Flexibility
Some BJJ athletes will choose not to do strength training as they’d rather spend that time doing more Jiu-Jitsu. Some BJJ coaches will sometimes tell their students not to lift weights because they...Pilates For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Ryan Hall
May 24, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Pilates For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Ryan Hall
You have probably already heard of Pilates. It’s is a physical fitness system which is practiced worldwide. There are over 11 million people practicing Pilates worldwide the discipline...9 Exercises That Will Make You Stronger for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling
May 22, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 9 Exercises That Will Make You Stronger for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling
There are dozens of such exercises and in this article we will have a look at nine such exercises which perhaps could be the right answer to burn excess fat and more importantly build strong and lean...5 Attributes You Need To Build To Become Better At BJJ
May 17, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 5 Attributes You Need To Build To Become Better At BJJ
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 to Know If You’re Overtraining in The Gym (The Truth) by Coach Phil Daru
May 16, 2020BJJEEComments Off on How to Know If You’re Overtraining in The Gym (The Truth) by Coach Phil Daru
Regular exercise is related with many beneficial biological effects. Among them reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, colon cancer, breast cancer and others. But...5 Easy Home Workouts For Beginners
May 14, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 5 Easy Home Workouts For Beginners
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...Doing These 3 Exercises Will Make Your Jiu Jitsu Strength Skyrocket
May 09, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Doing These 3 Exercises Will Make Your Jiu Jitsu Strength Skyrocket
Yeah yeah, we know the story you’re about to tell us: „But BJJEE, I barely make it to my Jiu Jitsu classes, how am I supposed to make it to the gym as well?“ And while it could be argued...5 Ab Exercises You Can Do At Home While On Lockdown
May 08, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 5 Ab Exercises You Can Do At Home While On Lockdown
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...Phil Daru’s BJJ Strength And Conditioning Workout With Gezary Matuda
May 07, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Phil Daru’s BJJ Strength And Conditioning Workout With Gezary Matuda
Have you ever wondered how an „average“ workout of a top MMA and BJJ competitor looks like? Well, Phil Daru, one of the world’s most renowned strength and conditioning coaches – a head...The Top 5 Strength & Conditioning Tools For Grappling
May 06, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Top 5 Strength & Conditioning Tools For Grappling
Written by Jason C. Brown, a BJJ player and strength and conditioning coach. Be sure to check out his website BJJWorkouts.com A lot of people suffer from paralysis by analysis, always...Yoga for BJJ: Gezary Matuda in Lockdown Home Yoga Flow
May 05, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Yoga for BJJ: Gezary Matuda in Lockdown Home Yoga Flow
Most BJJ players tend to focus mainly on strength and conditioning rather than flexibility. Flexibility is so important in Jiu-Jitsu because it really makes all the vast number of techniques much...Build Yourself A Perfect Home Gym Like Jocko Willink’s
May 04, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Build Yourself A Perfect Home Gym Like Jocko Willink’s
So, you’ve decided to build your own home gym! You may be too busy to spend those 30 minutes on a car ride just to get to your „regular“ gym; or you may have always wanted to have a home...Deadlifts Are Not For Everyone, Expert Says
May 02, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Deadlifts Are Not For Everyone, Expert Says
Deadlifts are considered one of the most effective widespread ways of exercising, for most men. But for some, the lift is too cruel and painful. Deadlifting without huge amounts of pain may be...Strength Training: Five Things You’re Doing Wrong
May 01, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Strength Training: Five Things You’re Doing Wrong
Guest post by Andrew Lewis of blackmetalbarbellstrength.com If you’re doing any form of weight lifting to get stronger and more healthy, there’s a short list of things you’re...So You’ve Decided To Get Stronger For Jiu-Jitsu. What Now?
Apr 30, 2020BJJEEComments Off on So You’ve Decided To Get Stronger For Jiu-Jitsu. What Now?
Guest post by Andrew Lewis of blackmetalbarbellstrength.com After understanding why strength is important and understanding that becoming strong is desirable, there is a difficult next step:...