Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
Modifying a Powerlifting Routine For Grapplers
Feb 11, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Modifying a Powerlifting Routine For Grapplers
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...Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “I Don’t Do Weights, I Think Training with my Bodyweight is Better”
Feb 07, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “I Don’t Do Weights, I Think Training with my Bodyweight is Better”
Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. “I don’t do weights, i think training with my bodyweight is better” Do you think your body knows...Jiu-Jitsu Fitness Fallacy: “Lifting Weights Makes You Slow”
Feb 07, 2024BJJEEComments Off on 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...Kettlebell Exercises Grapplers Can Do For A Complete, Full Body Workout
Feb 05, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Kettlebell Exercises Grapplers Can Do For A Complete, Full Body Workout
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...Blue Belt Worked Out Like Gordon Ryan For 60 Days & Then Entered a Competition
Feb 02, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Blue Belt Worked Out Like Gordon Ryan For 60 Days & Then Entered a Competition
In the span of about 18 months: Gordon Ryan Went From 163 Lbs To 232 Lbs & Back To 194 LBS & Transformed Himself From a Relatively Unknown Grappler To The Best No Gi Grappler On Earth,...Develop Insane Jiu-Jitsu Strength with These 4 Lifts
Feb 02, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Develop Insane Jiu-Jitsu Strength with These 4 Lifts
So you want to introduce strength training into your BJJ routine? Fair enough – and good choice on your behalf, as becoming stronger will both turn you into a better Jiujiteiro and make you more...How To Become Stronger For Jiu-Jitsu When You Have Limited Time
Feb 02, 2024BJJEEComments Off on How To Become Stronger For Jiu-Jitsu When You Have Limited Time
How will you love to describe yourself? As a grappler? or as a strength trainer? If you contrive to be successful on the mat you better figure it out here fairly promptly. There are lots of basic...These Are the Strongest Grapplers of All Time
Jan 26, 2024BJJEEComments Off on These Are the Strongest Grapplers of All Time
Helio Gracie believed superior technique could overcome all other disadvantages but in an effort to be at the top of their game – these jiujiteros put some serious effort into strength and...How To Train Like The GOAT: Gordon Ryan’s Workout And Training Routines
Jan 21, 2024BJJEEComments Off on How To Train Like The GOAT: Gordon Ryan’s Workout And Training Routines
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...Improve Your Mobility on the Jiu-Jitsu Mats With the Asian Squat
Jan 16, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Improve Your Mobility on the Jiu-Jitsu Mats With the Asian Squat
Mobility plays a huge role in your Brazilian jiu-jitsu game. Having flexible hips and moving freely will significantly benefit your standing and bottom game. In grappling, fighters who weigh more...Make Yourself Bulletproof For BJJ: Get Strong, Mobile & Injury Proof
Jan 16, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Make Yourself Bulletproof For BJJ: Get Strong, Mobile & Injury Proof
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a multidimensional sport. The activity demands a high level of strength, power, endurance, and flexibility. This has led to a rise in certain training practices by many...Bulking Tips For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes, Don’t Make This Mistake
Jan 15, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Bulking Tips For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes, Don’t Make This Mistake
In order to become the best combat athlete whether in MMA or Grappling, it is never enough to just train once a day in your martial art. It is recommended that you maximize your power, strength,...Masahiko Kimura’s Insane Daily Training Routine
Jan 07, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Masahiko Kimura’s Insane Daily Training Routine
Masahiko Kimura)was a Japanese judoka who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. (5 ft 7in 170 cm; 85 kg, 187 lb) He was born on September 10, 1917 in Kumamoto, Japan. In...Looking Into Japan Judo team’s Strength Routine (Sets & Reps included)
Dec 25, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Looking Into Japan Judo team’s Strength Routine (Sets & Reps included)
If Judo and Jiu Jitsu were a test of strength, we could just have a set of weights at the door – and a contest as you come in to see who is strongest, and then go home having never touched the...How Strong Do You Need to be to Succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Dec 19, 2023BJJEEComments Off on How Strong Do You Need to be to Succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
A question that often arises is how much strength and conditioning do you need to succeed in BJJ? While physical attributes can be an asset, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a skill-based martial art that...The Best Kettlebell Circuit for BJJ Players
“They say that strength doesn’t count, but it does. Maybe it wouldn’t make a difference if the opponent didn’t know anything. If the opponent knows something, then strength starts to...I Hurt My Shoulder Training Jiu Jitsu! What to do?
Oct 03, 2023BJJEEComments Off on I Hurt My Shoulder Training Jiu Jitsu! What to do?
In the realm of Jiu Jitsu, injuries pose a significant concern for practitioners, whether they are competitive athletes or simply enthusiasts. The prospect of being away from training for an extended...ADHD and Workout: 5 Exercises to Manage Your Symptoms
Sep 19, 2023BJJEEComments Off on ADHD and Workout: 5 Exercises to Manage Your Symptoms
Introduction Given how tricky the condition is, living with ADHD can be a difficult job for anyone. After all, it doesn’t let you concentrate on anything at all. Whether you are working on a...Tips for Shedding Those Last Few Pounds: Exploring CoolSculpting and Other Effective Strategies
Aug 10, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Tips for Shedding Those Last Few Pounds: Exploring CoolSculpting and Other Effective Strategies
Losing weight can be a challenging journey, and sometimes, those last few stubborn pounds seem to cling on for dear life. Whether you’re on the brink of reaching your goal weight or just...9 Bodyweight Exercises To Level Up Your Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 28, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 9 Bodyweight Exercises To Level Up Your Jiu-Jitsu
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...Box Jumps: A Must-Do Exercise For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Box Jumps: A Must-Do Exercise For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...Everything You Need to Know About Bulking And Gains for Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 12, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Bulking And Gains for Jiu-Jitsu
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...Build Elite Level Strength With These Five Variations Of The Farmer’s Carry
Jun 01, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Build Elite Level Strength With These Five Variations Of The Farmer’s Carry
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...2 Minute Body weight workout for BJJ
May 20, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 2 Minute Body weight workout for BJJ
Kettle-Jitsu body weight flows are an excellent source of conditioning for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, fat loss and other combat sports. In my Kettle-JItsu system, I have what I call a body weight long...