Here are the Top 9 benefits for Yoga for grapplers: Lesser injuries. Better breathing [huge!] Better use of energy, so you can spar more. Moving smoother and quicker. Increased flexibility, of course. More powerful submissions and being able to hold them much longer. Improved balance,base and control from top. Your core will get much stronger,
I have been competing internationally for eleven years now and I have seen so many Judo players lose matches purely because their fitness and conditioning wasn’t up to scratch. People tend to forget that when you are too tired to stand up it doesn’t matter how good your technique is, you are still probably going
Grip strength is a must in both Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu. A stronger grip simply means a stronger overall game. If you are stronger than your opponent then you instantly have an advantage over them. I like to perform a range of forearm and finger circuits that will not only have your forearms screaming but
I really do love using the Kimura/ude garami submissions – especially when fighting nogi. About two years ago, the Kimura Trap System was the hottest instructional course out and had everyone talking about it. Now it seems it has faded out of existence, until now! David Avellan has been hard at work tweaking his famous
6 Vital Aspects of Uchikomi Practice Uchikomi is a fantastic judo drill that is a must when it comes to practicing judo technique. There a few key areas that need to be addressed when doing Uchikomi. These areas are where to grip, Kuzushi, distance, entry, throw and the speed at which you do it. Grip:
What comes to your mind when I say the word “abs”? Do you think of the infomercials advertising “6 second abs” or the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Most people focus on training their abs to look thinner or sexier. But, do you realize the importance of your abs in everyday activities, not to
Have you ever wondered what the OPTIMAL diet is for a fighter? You know…the way top professional athletes eat. As a combat athlete, you have to fuel your body with proper nutrition. I’ve seen lots of guys try diets, starve, sweat, pop handfuls of supplements and more… but the fact is that so few fighters
A few years ago I was doing a ton of no gi Brazilian Jiujitsu and started to think I was getting pretty good at newaza. Which was true, I was getting pretty good. But the problem was I was getting good at no gi, and NOT gi. I entered one of the big Judo comps
Guest Blog post written by Reid Reale Author of The Combat Sports Nutrition eBook. Protein is perhaps the most sought after, highly valued yet misunderstood and overconsumed nutrient in a fighters’ diet. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and when consumed in our diet are broken down during digestion, enter the blood stream
I started Brazilian Jiujitsu about 8 years ago and at the time I didn’t really know much about it. The only real run ins I had with BJJ guys was when I saw Dave Camarillo Flying armbar my coach at the US open. This one event changed my view of BJJ. Before that I had
