After 12 weeks of inactivity–I have some “disconnection” in my abdominals (nerves are still regenerating) along with some thoracic and hip stiffness. So I thought I’d share with you my exact process of restoring my mobility for BJJ and getting back to the iron. As I write this, I’m currently wrapping up week 3 of my […]
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I’ve said the double kettlebell clean and press (and it’s variations) is pound for pound the best exercise on the planet for BJJ, and it is! But today […]
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In Jiu-Jitsu and kettlebells hips are everything! The more hip mobility you have, the more capable you’ll be of maximizing your strength potential and not only that — it also forges a more resilient body to resist submissions and potential injury (which I’ll get into at the end of this post). In my 20 years […]
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As I look back I notice I’ve had some of the best conversations with my BJJ brothers after an intense rolling session. The topics were rarely about BJJ (or the latest BJJ technique of the week). It’s usually about work, personal stuff at home or their faith. To be honest, I’m not sure why I’ve opened […]
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“…is there a dichotomy of strength training for BJJ”?Back in 2018 I picked up a copy Dichotomy of Leadership. If you haven’t read it. It’s about “finding balance” in life and business. It got me thinking, “is there a dichotomy of strength training for BJJ”? … how much is enough? … how much is too much? That’s the […]
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