Every jiu-jitsu practitioner wants to be stronger, faster, and more mobile. But how does one go about that? What kind of strength is needed in BJJ, and what’s the best way to train that strength? What movements should grapplers be doing to develop crushing strength and lasting stamina, all without
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ADCC veteran and highly respected jiu-jitsu coach Tom DeBlass has released a video showing his favorite variations of plyometric pushups. Known for his strength and power in addition to his elite grappling skill, DeBlass has long been a proponent of pushups and pushup variations to improve grappling strength. In the
Read moreWhen it comes to strength and conditioning for BJJ, athletes have a wide range of tools available for getting stronger and increasing endurance. Barbell training for BJJ is a popular and proven method of gaining strength, stimulating muscle growth, and improving athletic performance. Barbell training for BJJ is at the
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Part of the allure of “the gentle art” is that a smaller, weaker person can use superior technique to defeat a larger and stronger opponent. Helio Gracie is the original figurehead for BJJ, despite being the frail sibling of his brother Carlos, because he utilized technique over strength. However, modern
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