James's Training

First off I'd like to apologize. My computer has been in the shop and I have been unable to add any blog posts for quite some time.

Last month I started taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, and I immediately got hooked on it. The first three weeks have basically consisted of me getting my a$$ kicked for six hours a week and picking up as much as I can in the process. Between this and my two other jobs, I don't have a tremendous amount of free time, so what little time I had for strength training has now been occupied by Jiu Jitsu classes.

All of the work I've done in my training has physically prepared me for this. I've got the strength and stamina to roll(spar) for as long as I need to, the only thing holding me back is my complete unfamiliarity with this style. That being said, I want to retain as much conditioning as I can so that I am always physically prepared for my sport. I've begun using my kettlebells and gymnastic rings lately substantially more than I had previously, mainly due to the fact that my limited free time forces me to train at my apartment as opposed to an actual gym. My work has mainly consisted of swings and get ups, presses, heavy pistols, and a lot of work on the gymnastic rings. I still want to keep heavy barbell squats and deadlifts in my routine a couple times a week. I want to be stronger than anyone in my weight class, so things have got to be HEAVY.

I'll keep you updated.

-James