This weeks video is one of my favorite guard work series! We start out with a Hip Heist Sweep, move to the a Kimura Lock, and end with a Guillotine Choke! Check it out on either our Youtube channel
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I had a dream about cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving. In the dream, everyone was coming to our house. Our house was way out in the woods. While waiting for the turkey to cook, everyone went out into the woods. Many were worried about getting lost and missing the day. I kept giving everyone directions that led them deeper into the woods. At the conclusion of the dream, I had a wide view of our property. Turns out we weren’t that deep into the woods. There was just one section of the back yard that was forested. Had any of the guests gone left or right, they would have walked into suburban America. We are often like that in life. We look at how we do things, how we have always done them, and we proceed accordingly. Sometimes we need to take a step back and not just see the forest, but the trees as well.
We see this a lot in the business world. “Institutional inbreeding” has led many companies to fall into obscurity, failure, and bankruptcy. It leads to stagnation. It can happen in our personal lives as well. We see a small amount of success, and then just coast along on that tiny bit for years, never pushing the envelope, never looking for that proverbial forest because we already see the trees.
As the year 2023 comes towards its end, we all tend to look at what we wanted to accomplish, what we have accomplished and what we hope to achieve for next year. Make sure that what you are seeing isn’t just a rehash of the past, but a complete, comprehensive look at how you operate, how you achieve your goals, and if those goals are still what you want. Fix what you can, accept what you cannot and be smart enough to know the difference!
A misconception of Jiu Jitsu is that it is strictly ground-based. Every self-defense situation, combative sporting competition, or competitive sparring situation starts on the feet. As such, true Jiu Jitsu training also starts on the feet. We include punches and kicks, clinch with takedowns, of course the groundwork, self-defense and philosophy (see our blog posts from June – August 2023 for more on these!).
One of the drill types we do is our Building 4 drill. This combines our basic boxing skills with the kicking skills we work on. While not super complicated on it’s surface, Building 4 is about being smooth and efficient in your transitions between the two. Check it out on out on our Youtube
and Rumble pages!
High volume weight lifting training is a popular training method among bodybuilders, powerlifters, and fitness enthusiasts. It involves performing a high number of sets and reps with moderate to heavy weights to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what high volume weight lifting training is, the benefits and risks associated with it, and some tips for incorporating it into your training routine.
High volume weightlifting training is a type of resistance training that involves performing multiple sets of an exercise with a high number of reps. Typically, high volume training involves performing three or more sets of an exercise with 10-20 reps per set. High volume weight lifting training can be performed using a variety of equipment, including barbells, dumbbells, resistance bands, and machines. It can also be performed using bodyweight exercises, such as push-ups and squats.
High volume weightlifting training is an effective way to increase muscle mass. By performing multiple sets and reps with moderate to heavy weights, you can stimulate muscle growth and hypertrophy. It can also improve your strength. By training your muscles to handle heavier weights and higher volumes, you can increase your overall strength and power. You can also see increases and improvement in your muscular endurance. By performing multiple sets and reps, your muscles will be able to work for longer periods without fatigue.
High volume weightlifting training can be a time-efficient way to train. Since you’re performing multiple sets and reps with each exercise, you can work multiple muscle groups in a shorter amount of time.
High Volume training is not without its issues, however. High volume weightlifting training can increase your risk of overtraining if you don’t allow enough time for recovery between workouts. Overtraining can lead to fatigue, injury, and decreased performance. It can increase your risk of injury if you don’t use proper form and technique. It’s important to work with a qualified trainer or coach to ensure you’re using proper technique and form. High volume weight lifting training can lead to a plateau in your training if you don’t vary your workouts. To avoid plateauing, vary your exercises, sets, and reps regularly.
So how can we integrate high volume weightlifting training into our routine? If you’re new to high volume weightlifting training, it’s important to start slow and gradually increase your volume over time. Start with little or no weight for each workout and gradually add more as you become comfortable. Proper technique and form are essential when performing high volume weightlifting training. Work with a qualified trainer or coach to ensure you’re using proper technique and form. To avoid plateauing, it’s important to vary your exercises, sets, and reps regularly. Incorporate different exercises and rep ranges into your training to keep your muscles guessing. Recovery is essential when performing high volume weight lifting training. Allow enough time between workouts for your muscles to recover and grow.
High volume weightlifting training can be an effective way to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. However, it’s important to use proper form and technique, vary your workouts, and allow for recovery between workouts. If you’re new to high volume weight lifting training, start slow and gradually increase your volume over time. Work with a qualified trainer or coach to ensure you’re using proper technique and form.
Getting trapped on the bottom while defending oneself is a common issue, especially when the attacker is bigger and stronger than you. Learning to escape takes technique, patience, training, and graduated resistance in order to work when you need it. In this week’s video we explore a few of the techniques that you can use to escape from the Mounted Position. Check it out on our YouTube channel and our Rumble channel.
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