Brazilian jiu jitsu class tonight

Attended class tonight and we practiced side control and a couple of submissions from that position.  Then we drilled that position for time. What we practiced was trapping the far side for a straight arm lock and we also drilled the kimura from north south position.

Last part of the class we rolled as if in a match. This was one of the first rolls I have done for a long time. I felt good and tapped my "opponent" 3 or 4 times in the 5 minute match.

I recently cut way back on coffee intake in the morning and I did not have any coffee prior to the class. I also ate a Skyline hot dog immediately before class. So far this seems to be helping prevent my blood sugar from getting low and making myself sluggish.

Also the home exercises are helping me to keep my core muscles strong.

BJJ again

Starting working out in Brazilian Jiu jitsu again. Only once a week, just enough to get back into the grove and to get the timing back. Surprisingly I do not seem to have lost too much. Now to get back in to "grappling" condition.

The other day I did what I call four corners drill. This drill /exercise focuses on the core muscles and is useful in many movements found in BJJ.

Eventually I will get a video of this some you can see what this drill is. It is perfect for home workouts because it is a body weight exercise.

Kettlebell weight training Workout

Endomondo Doing weight training Workout: was out doing weight training - in 4m:00s using Endomondo.

Kettlebell swings with 70 lbs kettlebell. Followed the tabata protocol. Great workout in only four minutes.

Happy Thanksgiving Workout

First happy Thanksgiving. With the day being consumed with family activities and consuming delicious food often the exercise portion of the day can get pushed aside.  If you want or need a quick exercise then drop down and do a few pushups. If you have a pull up bar then do a few of those.  Do something.

If you have a timer do a Tabata workout that will not only give you a workout but the HIIT (high intensity interval training) boosts your metabolism for a long period of time.

SO...do a workout and eat without worries.

Endomondo Doing weight training Workout

Endomondo Doing weight training Workout: was out doing weight training - in 8m:00s using Endomondo.

Tabata rules for quick fitness

Tabata style workouts are the best way I have discovered to increase ones level of fitness in the shortest amount of time.  Any thoughts or this?  Have you ever tried following a tabata workout?

Return to BJJ

After a several year hiatus I have returned to training in Brazilian jiu jitsu. I started a few weeks ago with only one class a week. With my busy home inspection business it was all I could commit to for now. Things are going well and I have not forgotten much. The muscle memory was still intact. Now to get back in to grappling condition (definitely different from cardio and lifting shape) It will be a fun journey.