This program is designed to serve as an introduction to strength and conditioning for any Jiu-Jitsu athlete. These methods have produced results with BJJ athletes starting at white belt all the way to high level black belts. During the next 12 weeks of training, you will develop the basic strength, power, and conditioning needed to succeed on the mats. The program will also include a final competition phase intended to help athletes peak their training for tournaments or competitions.
Our 12 week program will teach you:
Prep
A
Combat Sports Movement Prep
1. Soft Tissue -Foam Roll 2.Mobility -90/90 Series X 10 3. Activation -Quadruped Series X 6 Each -Hip Lift Series X 10 Each -Roll Out Series X 5 4. Dynamic Movements: -Worlds Greatest Stretch X 6 -Inchworm X 6 -Single Leg RDL X 6 each leg 5. Neural Activation -Base Pogos, Fast Feet, Rotations X 5 sec X 2
B1
Med Ball Tall Kneeling Slam
3 x 6
B2
Med Ball Tall Kneeling Hip Thruster Chest Pass
3 x 6
B3
High Plank
3 x 0:30
C1
Isometric Goblet Squat Hold
3 x 8
C2
TRX Row
3 x 12
C3
Low Plank
3 x 0:30
D1
Dumbbell Split Squat ISO Hold
3 x 0:20
D2
Dumbbell Bench Chest Press
3 x 8
D3
DB Farmer's Walk
3 x 0:30
E
Alactic Conditioning - Air bike
6 x 6
F
Feet Elevated Breathing
1 x 2:00
Prep
A
Combat Sports Movement Prep
1. Soft Tissue -Foam Roll 2.Mobility -90/90 Series X 10 3. Activation -Quadruped Series X 6 Each -Hip Lift Series X 10 Each -Roll Out Series X 5 4. Dynamic Movements: -Worlds Greatest Stretch X 6 -Inchworm X 6 -Single Leg RDL X 6 each leg 5. Neural Activation -Base Pogos, Fast Feet, Rotations X 5 sec X 2
B1
Medicine Ball 1/2 Kneeling Rotational Throw
3 x 6
B2
Half-Kneeling Med Ball Chop
3 x 6
B3
Dead Bug
3 x 10
C1
Side Plank
3 x 0:20
C2
Kettlebell Deadlift
3 x 8
C3
Pull-Up
3 x 5 @ 3
D1
Suitcase Carry
3 x 0:30
D2
Half-Kneeling DB Shoulder Press
3 x 8
D3
Slide Board Leg Curls
3 x 8 @ 3
E
VO2 Max Intervals
3 x 2:00
F
Feet Elevated Breathing
1 x 2:00
Prep
A
Combat Sports Movement Prep
1. Soft Tissue -Foam Roll 2.Mobility -90/90 Series X 10 3. Activation -Quadruped Series X 6 Each -Hip Lift Series X 10 Each -Roll Out Series X 5 4. Dynamic Movements: -Worlds Greatest Stretch X 6 -Inchworm X 6 -Single Leg RDL X 6 each leg 5. Neural Activation -Base Pogos, Fast Feet, Rotations X 5 sec X 2
B1
Sumo Side Shift Squat
4 x 0:45
B2
Sumo Kong Drop Push-Up
4 x 0:45
B3
Twist and Sit Leg
4 x 0:45
B4
Floor Scorpion
4 x 0:45
B5
Kneeling Mountain Climber
4 x 0:45
B6
Bear Squat to Down Dog
4 x 0:45
Recovery
C
Foam Roll Series
Roll each muscle group for 30+ seconds
Craig was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. He holds a master's degree in Sports Administration from the University of NM. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Craig is a lifetime student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is currently a black belt under the Gracie Barra System. Craig enjoys coaching athletes and people of all ages and help them achieve their individual goals.
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