Strength Helps In BJJ—But It’s Not Everything
Spend any time on social media or in the gym, and you’ll hear it on repeat: “You need to get...
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Fortify the Mind: The Missing Practice in Modern Jiu-Jitsu
Every week, I write about how to fortify the body for BJJ. But lately, I’ve been thinking more about how...
Cut the Fluff: High-Impact Training Strategies for Lifelong Grapplers
I saw a video the other day from a combat sports strength and conditioning coach with an elaborate plan to...
The Overlooked Core Skill Every Grappler Needs
Ask most people how they train their core, and you’ll hear the same answers: Planks. Crunches. Sit-ups. Maybe some leg...
5 Warning Signs You're Overtrained From BJJ & May Get Hurt
Many grapplers don’t realize that overtraining doesn’t always show up as sore muscles. Sometimes, the signs are subtle—until they’re not....
The 3-3-2-2 Split: A Simple Framework for BJJ Longevity
Last week, I got a great question from a reader about how to program strength and conditioning alongside BJJ—while still...
3 Simple Plyometric Drills for BJJ Athletes For Longevity and Performance
The closest thing an athlete might find to the fountain of youth is plyometrics. Plyometrics are explosive exercises designed to...
The Cumulative Injury Cycle: Why BJJ Destroys Your Body and How to Break Free
Last year, I published what became the most-viewed article on my site: "Jiu-Jitsu Is Destroying Your Body, Here’s Why” It...
Try This BJJ Strength Aerobics Protocol For Better Grappling Performance
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a valuable lesson from Pavel Tsatsouline’s appearance on Huberman Lab. But with a...
