Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
12 Strength And Conditioning Exercises For BJJ
Apr 07, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 12 Strength And Conditioning Exercises For 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...The Best Exercise for Grappling Grip Strength – Rope Climbing
Mar 01, 2023BJJEEComments Off on The Best Exercise for Grappling Grip Strength – Rope Climbing
Whether you are a beginner in BJJ or an advanced grappler, you probably want more grip strength. Among the many physical attributes necessary to be successful in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling,...4 Unique Therapies to Help You Recover Quickly
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As an athlete, you know how important recovery is for muscles and joints. You may have heard of typical ways you can recover, like rest and physical therapy, but plenty of other methods and...5 Ways to Overcome Demotivation in Exercise
Feb 03, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 5 Ways to Overcome Demotivation in Exercise
If your plans to get into shape this year have suffered a setback, you’re far from alone. The novelty has had enough time to die down, and now it feels like just another obligation. That’s why...BJJ Athletes: This Exercise Will Help Your Lower Back Pain
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Staying injury-free in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t an easy task. More likely than not, you’ll hear a “pop” here and there – but the goal is to reduce the number of these pops and their...Calisthenics Full-Body Workouts That Grapplers Can Perform At Home
Dec 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Calisthenics Full-Body Workouts That Grapplers Can Perform At Home
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...Should You Combine Cardio and Strength Training?
Dec 19, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Should You Combine Cardio and Strength Training?
Should You Combine Cardio and Strength Training? As clichéd as it might sound, you have to build a summer body in winter so you can have a stress-free summer. Winter is also the time when you tend...Roger Gracie Had To Change his Strength Training Method as It Negatively Affected His BJJ & Recovery
Dec 14, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 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’...3 Stretches Every BJJ Athlete Should Do Every Single Day
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Be it a martial artist or an athlete, you need to be flexible if only to avoid the type of injuries that result from stiff muscles and creaky bones. If you are a BJJ practitioner, improved...Yoga Can Change Your Jiu-Jitsu – Start Doing It Today
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Becoming really good in Jiu-Jitsu has got more to do than with “just” rolling and drilling as often as possible… It’s also about becoming mobile and injury-free enough so that...JT Torres: “Don’t Skip Stretching After Jiu-Jitsu Training”
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JT Torres is one of the most accomplished lightweight BJJ athletes of his generation, who’s won ADCC and IBJJF titles. He’s also an owner and a head coach at his Essential BJJ academy;...How To Improve Your Flexibility Through BJJ
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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...Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Jonathan “JT” Torres – a 2x ADCC and an IBJJF World Champion, as well as the owner of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academy – is, among other things, known for his exceptional...BJJ Black Belt Echo Charles Details his Workout Program for Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Echo Charles Details his Workout Program for Jiu-Jitsu
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...Tips on a full relaxation after a hard training
Oct 02, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Tips on a full relaxation after a hard training
After every training, we feel exhausted and feel how energy leaves our bodies. It is because after hard physical exercises our muscular system feels biochemical stress, which results in pain in the...Building Stronger Legs For Jiu-Jitsu with Kettlebells
Sep 29, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Building Stronger Legs For Jiu-Jitsu with Kettlebells
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...Low-Impact Exercises And Activities For Grapplers To Do on Rest Days
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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...Keep Your Knees Healthy For BJJ – With These Wall Mobility Drills
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Do you want to be able to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a long time? And would you like to do it without aching and being in pain? If your answer is “yes”, then it’s about time...6 Simple 5-Minute Daily Workouts To Complement Your Martial Arts Training
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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...Jocko Willink on Crossfit: ‘It is to Fitness What The Gracie Family is To Martial Arts’
Sep 05, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Jocko Willink on Crossfit: ‘It is to Fitness What The Gracie Family is To Martial Arts’
Crossfit is it’s own demanding sport, requiring a person to be well versed in strength, speed, and endurance in a countless variety of variations and events. A nice amount of grapplers are finding...A Simple & Effective Push-Up Routine For Grapplers
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Image Credits: Phil Daru You don’t need expensive gym equipment to get in shape. Nor do you need it to achieve better strength, endurance, and mobility for grappling… Sometimes all you...What is better for BJJ/MMA Explosiveness, Sprinting or Long Distance Running?
Aug 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on What is better for BJJ/MMA Explosiveness, Sprinting or Long Distance Running?
A right timed explosive burst in a fight can sometimes make a big difference between winning or losing. Can you become explosive like Tyrone Woodley or Anthony Johnson? And what is better for MMA,...Constantly Sore Muscles After Jiu-Jitsu? Here’s What You Can Do
Aug 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Constantly Sore Muscles After Jiu-Jitsu? Here’s What You Can Do
So, your muscles hurt, don’t they? Of course they’re sore, after you decided to put into action that 3 and a half hours per day, 6 days per week BJJ training schedule… Even though...Benefits Of Running For Martial Artists & Best Way To Run Better
Jul 29, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Benefits Of Running For Martial Artists & Best Way To Run Better
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...