Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning
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
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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...These 3 Deadlift Variations Are The Best For BJJ Athletes
Jul 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These 3 Deadlift Variations Are The Best For BJJ Athletes
The deadlift is, arguably, the best exercise you should be doing in the weight room. When performed properly, it not only makes your legs and back stronger – but it also improves your posture,...Isometric Exercise: What It Is And 10 Examples
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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...7 Effective Tips for Working Out Regularly
Jun 14, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 7 Effective Tips for Working Out Regularly
Did you know that the CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week? To people who love to work out, this probably seems easy. To those of us who...Why You Should Add The Agility Ladder To Your Martial Arts Training
May 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Why You Should Add The Agility Ladder To Your Martial Arts Training
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 Exercises For A Complete Upper Body Workout For Martial Artists
May 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on The Best Exercises For A Complete Upper Body Workout For Martial Artists
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...You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on You’re An Out Of Shape BJJ White Belt? Do These 2 Things
Starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is tough. You get to the class and everyone else is better than you are… Heck, even those other white belts who’ve been training for just 2 or 3 months...Want To Lift Weights For BJJ? Try Doing This
Apr 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Want To Lift Weights For BJJ? Try Doing This
Lifting weights and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… They go together like bread and butter. And no, don’t listen to those cynical training partners! Being “really strong” in a roll is a great...4 Cardio Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running
Apr 15, 2022BJJEEComments Off on 4 Cardio Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. 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...This Is What Strength Training With Romulo Barral Looks Like
Apr 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This Is What Strength Training With Romulo Barral Looks Like
Romulo Barral is one of the most elite grapplers that the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has ever seen. Once an ADCC and a 6x IBJJF world champion, he’s now retired and is one of the top-ranking...Improve Your Agility For Martial Arts With These Exercises
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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...Squat Variations To Build Lower Body Strength in Martial Arts
Apr 11, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Squat Variations To Build Lower Body Strength in Martial Arts
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...Realistic Ways for Staying Injury-Free in Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 04, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Realistic Ways for Staying Injury-Free in Jiu-Jitsu
Guest post by Will Safford C.S.C.S a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who trains under Andre Galvao at Atos Jiu Jitsu. He received is purple belt in December of 2013 and competes...How Should Your BJJ Conditioning Training Look Like?
Mar 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How Should Your BJJ Conditioning Training Look Like?
“If you want to get in better shape for Jiu-Jitsu, just do more Jiu-Jitsu bro!” Well… That’s both correct and incorrect at the same time. For, BJJ is the best way to get in...BJJ Hobbyists Should NOT Make The Mistake of Strength Training Like Professional Athletes
Mar 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Hobbyists Should NOT Make The Mistake of Strength Training Like Professional Athletes
Training for BJJ athletes depends, in large part, upon their goals. Meaning, it’s obvious that someone who trains Jiu Jitsu as a hobbyist doesn’t need to train twice per day, 6 days per...These Are The Best Back Training Exercises For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on These Are The Best Back Training Exercises For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Turning up in class as often as you can, paying attention, drilling as perfectly as possible, and rolling with the aim of learning (not winning)… These will get you far in your pursuit of...A Beginner’s Guide to Working Out
Mar 22, 2022BJJEEComments Off on A Beginner’s Guide to Working Out
We all know that regular exercise is paramount for optimum health. Helping you to feel good mentally and physically, the positive impacts of working out do not take long to kick in. Even if...Want to Be More Explosive for Grappling? This Little Tip Will Help
A right timed explosive burst in a fight can sometimes make a big difference between winning or losing. Almost anybody can be explosive. It really doesn’t take amazing athleticism. You just...What Are Plyometric Exercises And How Do They Benefit Grapplers?
Mar 21, 2022BJJEEComments Off on What Are Plyometric Exercises And How Do They Benefit 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...Which Are The Best Free Weight Exercises For Grapplers?
Mar 21, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Which Are The Best Free Weight Exercises 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...Top Plyometric Bodyweight Exercises for Combat Athletes
Mar 16, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Top Plyometric Bodyweight Exercises for Combat Athletes
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...How Should Strength Training Look Like for BJJ Practitioners?
Mar 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How Should Strength Training Look Like for BJJ Practitioners?
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...