3min rounds
3 rounds heavy bag
3 rounds short bag
3 rounds “wrecking ball”
3 rounds short bag
3 rounds heavy bag
30 seconds rest between rounds
3 rounds Bas Rutten “Thai Boxing” CD
1 min rests
…training again tonight.
weighed in at 170 before training, worked out, i was 162…took a shit, i was 160.
Now thats what im talkin about.
Yesterday:
Zercher Squat
5x4 295
Bench
5x4 190
Chins
5x4 +45
Military Press 2x12
Hammer Curl 2x12
Lateral Raise 2x12
Incline 2x12
Condition 7 hours later
30 minutes bag work
I unhooked my bag from the ceiling for the first time at home and pounded the shit out of it… very exciting. abs are sore today.
172 before practice, 163 at the end. shiiiit
I’m not even trying to cut weight! I seriously think I can cut to 155 from my current weight.
Which will be great for iowa because I’m sure everyone else will be cutting hella weight. I mean its iowa, fucking wrestlers and shit.
So smoker fight i’ll fight at 170 (probably be 168-167 but i’ll wear my sweat pants when i weigh in- upping the conditioning slowly so I should lose some weight), say fuck it so i can get used to the heavier dudes.
and iowa ill be 155.
boxing tonight. my range got ridiculously good i can judge someone’s distance sick like now, i can sit outside of their jab range with my hands down to the point that they jab and think they can hit me and are like 1-2inches away from my nose… like RJJ type shit, was pretty fun.
I went in early and worked on my kick, and distance for teep, jab, straight right a LOT. probably a good 30min straight. No rest, really didn’t even stop to reset myself/stance just kept it moving.
I want to have a great understanding of timing and distance, that imo make someone seem a lot faster than they really are… i’m naturally pretty quick, but i seem soooo much faster now because my “vision” is clearer
hopefully i can transfer this to my fights and not just be a sparring star lol
thought we’d all enjoy these too:
“When you see two men fight it is more than a test of will than skills. The man with the stronger will will always win, provided the other man’s skill isn’t so great that his will isn’t tested”
“I’ve never felt more confident, and people could spot it from a mile away. And as for this, the violence? I gotta be honest - it grew on me. Once you’ve taken a few punches and realize you’re not made of glass, you don’t feel alive unless you’re pushing yourself as far as you can go.”
Some resources Im looking at…
Cool Circuit:
http://erikpaulson.com/blog/the-csw-mini-circuit/
Por Pramuk Gym Training:
Josh Barnett’s Blog about Lifting weights for fighters:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=43407027&blogID=379902803
also I love female fighters, its great to see strong women with that same aliveness we all gain from combat:
also anyone train at erick paulsons? Im thinking about checking there out.
Hey, I just noticed this thread. Thanks for all the good info.
Before my question, I�??ll give you a little background. I�??ve been training BJJ for about 6 months and I�??m completely addicted. Last month I competed in my first Tournament, Casca Grossa in Atlanta. I competed in gi and no-gi masters level beginners. I lost all three of my matches, but 2 out of the 3 were very competitive 2 point losses. The losses didn�??t bother me all that much because it was a 1 year and under division and I only had 4 months of training. Also I was the smallest fat guy in the group. I weighed in at 235 (down from 280 a year ago), which put me in super-heavyweight, and ended up rolling against guys much bigger and stronger than me. My second roll was against a guy who was 315lbs!
Anyway, that was a real wake up call for me and I�??ve been dieting hard ever since. My goal, which everyone tells me is unrealistic, is to drop two weight classes and compete at 199 on May 10th. This morning I weighed in at 218lbs. If I don�??t make 199, I�??d have to compete in the 225 division. I think I�??d be a very strong 199, but a very average 225.
The question I have for you guys is about cutting weight. Lets say I end up at 212 the day before the weigh in ( I can weigh in the day before), could I cut the 12lbs without negatively effecting my performance on competition day? How much weight can someone over 200lbs cut in one day? Also, if you cut weight, what is your system for doing so? I used to cut 5-7lbs for high school wrestling, but that was almost 20 years ago, so I�??m way out of practice.
Thanks for your help.
[quote]DSmith111 wrote:
Hey, I just noticed this thread. Thanks for all the good info.
Before my question, I�??ll give you a little background. I�??ve been training BJJ for about 6 months and I�??m completely addicted. Last month I competed in my first Tournament, Casca Grossa in Atlanta. I competed in gi and no-gi masters level beginners. I lost all three of my matches, but 2 out of the 3 were very competitive 2 point losses. The losses didn�??t bother me all that much because it was a 1 year and under division and I only had 4 months of training. Also I was the smallest fat guy in the group. I weighed in at 235 (down from 280 a year ago), which put me in super-heavyweight, and ended up rolling against guys much bigger and stronger than me. My second roll was against a guy who was 315lbs!
Anyway, that was a real wake up call for me and I�??ve been dieting hard ever since. My goal, which everyone tells me is unrealistic, is to drop two weight classes and compete at 199 on May 10th. This morning I weighed in at 218lbs. If I don�??t make 199, I�??d have to compete in the 225 division. I think I�??d be a very strong 199, but a very average 225.
The question I have for you guys is about cutting weight. Lets say I end up at 212 the day before the weigh in ( I can weigh in the day before), could I cut the 12lbs without negatively effecting my performance on competition day? How much weight can someone over 200lbs cut in one day? Also, if you cut weight, what is your system for doing so? I used to cut 5-7lbs for high school wrestling, but that was almost 20 years ago, so I�??m way out of practice.
Thanks for your help.
[/quote]
It’s definitely possible to cut that much weight. As far as it affecting your performance, it’ll depend on how hard the cut is for you. If it fries you, then you likely won’t recover in time for the tournament and you won’t be as strong. But, if you respond well to the cut and take in enough fluids and food after making weight, you’ll be fine.
Use this as a trial run and see how you respond. After the tournament’s over, gauge your performance and decide if it was too much weight to cut.
As far as tips in how to cut weight, I can’t really say since I’m not an expert at it. When I dropped a few pounds for my tournament I pretty much ate the same and just cut back on my portion sizes and also did more cardio.
[quote]Djwlfpack wrote:
I was just more upset with the mentioning of a product that isn’t yet-available to the general public. No way for us to know how good it is if we can’t get our hands on it.
[/quote]
Dj,
I think you read it wrong. To me, the mention of Surge Workout Fuel was specific and indicated it will be available very soon. I mean, they mentioned it for a reason, to get people drooling and anticipatory.
[quote]Xen Nova wrote:
…also I love female fighters, its great to see strong women with that same aliveness we all gain from combat:
[/quote]
I came back from Philly resolved to become the best fighter I can be. I really feel good about it! I mean, nothing else matters all that much.
It looks like I’ll be returning for the month of July and an opportunity to train everyday.
[quote]downwardog wrote:
Djwlfpack wrote:
I was just more upset with the mentioning of a product that isn’t yet-available to the general public. No way for us to know how good it is if we can’t get our hands on it.
Dj,
I think you read it wrong. To me, the mention of Surge Workout Fuel was specific and indicated it will be available very soon. I mean, they mentioned it for a reason, to get people drooling and anticipatory.
[/quote]
I get why they mentioned it, I just don’t like that they promote products as “the best thing you can take” when they aren’t even on the market yet. And, I like Biotest’s products (as you can see by my level, I buy some things). I know you want to build interest and whatnot, but why not say this instead?:
“Surge is the best option right now for PWO recovery. But, Surge Workout Fuel will be available (fill in date here) and when that hits the market, it will take the place of your regular Surge.”
[quote]Djwlfpack wrote:
…I know you want to build interest and whatnot, but why not say this instead?:
“Surge is the best option right now for PWO recovery. But, Surge Workout Fuel will be available (fill in date here) and when that hits the market, it will take the place of your regular Surge.”[/quote]
I agree the above is fair, straightforward, and merit-worthy, but not exactly Biotest-level copy, interpret that as you will.
Yesterday did a 3-mile run/walk and today was a strength workout:
1A. Squats, 3x5
1B. Standing Calf Raises, 3x5
2A. Dips, 3x5
2B. Seated Rows, 3x5
3. Hammer Curls, 3x5
Been trying to be honest with myself in evaluating my body and what areas of weakness I have. The main things that stick out to me are lower back, core and hip flexibility.
Any ideas on how to improve those in either strength or conditioning workouts?
[quote]DSmith111 wrote:
Hey, I just noticed this thread. Thanks for all the good info.
Before my question, I�??ll give you a little background. I�??ve been training BJJ for about 6 months and I�??m completely addicted. Last month I competed in my first Tournament, Casca Grossa in Atlanta. I competed in gi and no-gi masters level beginners. I lost all three of my matches, but 2 out of the 3 were very competitive 2 point losses. The losses didn�??t bother me all that much because it was a 1 year and under division and I only had 4 months of training. Also I was the smallest fat guy in the group. I weighed in at 235 (down from 280 a year ago), which put me in super-heavyweight, and ended up rolling against guys much bigger and stronger than me. My second roll was against a guy who was 315lbs!
Anyway, that was a real wake up call for me and I�??ve been dieting hard ever since. My goal, which everyone tells me is unrealistic, is to drop two weight classes and compete at 199 on May 10th. This morning I weighed in at 218lbs. If I don�??t make 199, I�??d have to compete in the 225 division. I think I�??d be a very strong 199, but a very average 225.
The question I have for you guys is about cutting weight. Lets say I end up at 212 the day before the weigh in ( I can weigh in the day before), could I cut the 12lbs without negatively effecting my performance on competition day? How much weight can someone over 200lbs cut in one day? Also, if you cut weight, what is your system for doing so? I used to cut 5-7lbs for high school wrestling, but that was almost 20 years ago, so I�??m way out of practice.
Thanks for your help.
[/quote]
13lbs for someone over 200lbs isn’t that much weight. as i posted earlier i’m much lighter than you and dropped 8lbs after practice and thats wearing underarmor and thai shorts, i’d drop more in a sauna suit.
The important thing is to have experience with it.
Weigh yourself before and after some vigorous training to see how much water weight you can cut w/o much effort.
also if you have the opportunity between now and tourney time, attempt the cut. You want to have an idea of how much you can do and how you will feel afterwards.
Some resources:
This shit helps a lot too:
DJ, is it weak core, weak lower back, and poor hip flexibility? Or do you mean all three need flexibility.
[quote]Xen Nova wrote:
Some resources Im looking at…
Cool Circuit:
http://erikpaulson.com/blog/the-csw-mini-circuit/
Por Pramuk Gym Training:
Josh Barnett’s Blog about Lifting weights for fighters:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=43407027&blogID=379902803
also I love female fighters, its great to see strong women with that same aliveness we all gain from combat:
also anyone train at erick paulsons? Im thinking about checking there out.[/quote]
great links. I was wondering how often everyone switches up their training regime. I was thinking of switching my strength training routine up every 4 weeks and including one different conditioning circuit (possibly a crossfit WOD) into my schedule once a week. What do y’all think?
[quote]Xen Nova wrote:
DJ, is it weak core, weak lower back, and poor hip flexibility? Or do you mean all three need flexibility.[/quote]
Weak core, weak lower back and poor hip flexibility.
[quote]Kensei wrote:
Xen Nova wrote:
Some resources Im looking at…
Cool Circuit:
http://erikpaulson.com/blog/the-csw-mini-circuit/
Por Pramuk Gym Training:
Josh Barnett’s Blog about Lifting weights for fighters:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=43407027&blogID=379902803
also I love female fighters, its great to see strong women with that same aliveness we all gain from combat:
also anyone train at erick paulsons? Im thinking about checking there out.
great links. I was wondering how often everyone switches up their training regime. I was thinking of switching my strength training routine up every 4 weeks and including one different conditioning circuit (possibly a crossfit WOD) into my schedule once a week. What do y’all think?
[/quote]
I usually change up my set/rep scheme every 4-6 weeks, so nothing wrong with doing that.
[quote]FightinIrish26 wrote:
I picked up Jason Ferrugia’s “Fit to Fight”. I advise people check it out… I really liked his ideas, and he’s got a very simple way of presenting things, to the point where I almost understand nutrition now.
It’s ten bucks cheaper than Rooney’s book, and much less ridiculous and overblown. Props to Jason if he’s reading this, good job man.[/quote]
I am definitely going to check that out. I bought his e-book on MMA last year and it was well worth the purchase. Had multiple programs (both strength and conditioning), plus interviews with guys like Cosgrove.
I have Diesel Crews “Building the Ultimate MMA fighter” i reviewed it on this site a while back I hope you can still search for it.
Had Pankration class today. Worked on clinching, did some mma sparring from the knees. Then our teacher got pissed off because some of the students couldn’t line up in a friggen grid pattern and we did a crap load of really shitty things…