Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning, Videos
Double Kettlebell Training for Superior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Strength
Jan 10, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Double Kettlebell Training for Superior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Strength
Written by Joey Alvarado, creator of Kettle-Jitsu Grip training is a subject I wanted to touch on for some time now. I definitely have some serious opinions on it. As you already may know, I have...Can Street Workout Make You Into A Better Jiu-Jitsu Athlete?
Jan 09, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Can Street Workout Make You Into A Better Jiu-Jitsu Athlete?
Becoming better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t all about drilling techniques and using them when you roll. You also need to build both endurance and strength… But how do you do that? There...10 Different Animal Walk Exercises For BJJ Warm Up & Conditioning
Jan 05, 2021BJJEEComments Off on 10 Different Animal Walk Exercises For BJJ Warm Up & Conditioning
A video illustrating many different animals walks and animal drills for strength, conditioning and overall movement coordination and capacity. More animal drills:Fitness Fallacy: “Running is Healthy”
Jan 02, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Fitness Fallacy: “Running is Healthy”
Written By Simon Hayes, BJJ black belt and instructor at Carlson Gracie London, UK. A popular opinion especially supported by those that for some reason “don’t lift weights”....6 Essential Supplements to Consider When Training
Dec 29, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 6 Essential Supplements to Consider When Training
When it comes to training and exercise, nutrition is one of the key aspects that is essential to maintaining your fitness. Athletes often make sure they meet certain nutritional goals through the use...Strength Fixes Everything: 8 Strength Training Rules For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Written by Peter Lakatos for BJJ Eastern Europe, Master SFG Instructor and creator of Primal Move . Strength coach for Carlson Gracie Team Hungary. “Strength fixes everything.” -Mark Reifkind...20 Effective Kettlebell Exercises for Grapplers
Dec 28, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 20 Effective Kettlebell Exercises 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 purple belt...Hill Repeat Workouts Will BOOST Your Cardio For BJJ To The Max
Dec 25, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Hill Repeat Workouts Will BOOST Your Cardio For BJJ To The Max
If you want to get better at Jiu Jitsu, then you should focus on training BJJ as much as possible – period! That is to say: if you want to become really good at one thing, what you really need to...The 5 Best Exercises For Explosive Grappling Power
Dec 13, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The 5 Best Exercises For Explosive Grappling Power
Written by Matt D’Aquino. He is a 2008 Beijing Judo Olympian as well as nationally ranked freestyle wrestler and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt. Matt has a passion for teaching all aspects of...Perfect Bodyweight Workout for Grapplers
Dec 13, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Perfect Bodyweight Workout for Grapplers
Stuck at home? Can’t train BJJ? You can get stronger and conditioned for BJJ just by doing bodyweight exercises at home. Kron Gracie is one of the advocates of calisthenics and we all know his...Perfect Bodyweight Jiu-Jitsu Workouts To Get You in Competition Shape
Dec 12, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Perfect Bodyweight Jiu-Jitsu Workouts To Get You in Competition Shape
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...How Does Joe Rogan Exercise – What Does His Workout Look Like?
Dec 05, 2020BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How Does Joe Rogan Exercise – What Does His Workout Look Like?
Joe Rogan needs no introduction, especially for Jiu Jitsu folks. He is the host of the well-known Joe Rogan Experience podcast, UFC’s commentator – and generally a cool guy! Lots of people...Strongman Athlete & BJJ Competitor on How He Trains STRENGTH for BJJ
Nov 30, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Strongman Athlete & BJJ Competitor on How He Trains STRENGTH for BJJ
When it comes to strength and conditioning, many Grapplers especially BJJ practitioners still train like amateurs. Many fighters are weak and don’t want to make commitment to strength training. We...Turkish Get Ups: The Secret of the Ottoman Army
Nov 20, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Turkish Get Ups: The Secret of the Ottoman Army
Written by Emre Bardakci a specialist in Biomechanics. Emre is a black belt in Judo, blue belt in BJJ and has spent over 12 years in Turkey training with Turkish Wrestlers, Judokas,...Prevent Frequent BJJ Shoulder Injuries With This Routine
Nov 19, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Prevent Frequent BJJ Shoulder Injuries With This Routine
What’s versatile is fragile. And the glenohumeral joint or shoulder is very versatile. Small wonder that many grapplers have problems with it: wrestlers, BJJ and especially Judo players. So it pays...The Right Stretching To Improve BJJ Guard Retention
Nov 18, 2020BJJEEComments Off on The Right Stretching To Improve BJJ Guard Retention
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...Get A (Real) Grip: 5 Best Ways To Improve Your Grip For Jiu-Jitsu
Written for BJJ Eastern Europe by BJJ Athlete Strength & Conditioning – BredaS&C , please ‘LIKE’ and check out their excellent Facebook page. “Technique conquers...Get You Cardio Up for Jiu-Jitsu: HIIT Stairs Sprint Training
Nov 15, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Get You Cardio Up for Jiu-Jitsu: HIIT Stairs Sprint Training
Stair and hill sprints are a great way to mimic a Jiu-Jitsu competition match at 100% intensity. This article highlights the benefits. If you want to get into shape fast, burn fat, and build muscle...Dr Patrick Roth: ‘Kettlebells An Ideal Tool For Treating Back Pain’
Dr. Patrick Roth is a neurosurgeon practicing in New Jersey. He is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and the Director of the Hackensack...New Scientific Evidence Points To Static Stretching Causing Strength Loss
Nov 13, 2020BJJEEComments Off on New Scientific Evidence Points To Static Stretching Causing Strength Loss
Much can be said about the benefits of stretching – there are at least a couple reasons to do it! And sure there’s been scientific evidence that stretching reduces the level of...Marcelo Garcia is the Exception: Why 99% Of Top BJJ Athletes Strength Train
Nov 13, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 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...Boxing Jump Rope Guide For Beginners
Nov 01, 2020BJJEEComments Off on Boxing Jump Rope Guide 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...3 Effective Circuit Training Routines You Need To Try
Oct 22, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 3 Effective Circuit Training Routines You Need To Try
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 Top 6 Exercises Andre Galvao Uses to Improve BJJ Performance
Oct 12, 2020BJJEEComments Off on 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...