Iron Dojo

Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu
Coach
David Mazur

Full Triphasic Strength Program with a GPP buffer, for the experienced competitor with 4 months until competition and full training commitment.

Who it's for:
Experienced lifter (12+ months of consistent strength work) with a BJJ competition in 4 months. Full-time training commitment — BJJ 4-5×/week, S&C 3×/week, "double-days" model (S&C in the morning + BJJ in the evening of the same day). Knows their 3RM in Back Squat, Bench Press, Trap Bar Deadlift, and Weighted Pull-Up.


What you get:

Full 16-week cycle: GPP (3 weeks) → Eccentric Block (2 weeks) → Isometric Block (2 weeks) → Deload → Concentric Block (2 weeks) → Strength-Speed (2 weeks) → Peak Conversion Phase (3 weeks) → Taper (1 week)

- Complete progression through all reactive methods
- Full Body split — 3 dedicated strength days weekly (Medium Intensity Day, High Intensity Day and High Volume Day).
- Phase-specific conditioning integrated in Monday sessions
- Main lift rotation between blocks
- Full BJJ-specific accessory work

Parameters: 16 weeks · 3×/week · Session 90-120 min · Max intensity: 90-95% · Expected BJJ: 4-5×/week


Don't pick this Program if:

- You have less than 12 months of strength training experience (choose Competitor Beginner)
-You have less than 4 months until competition (choose the 12- or 8-week variant)
- You can realistically only train S&C 2× per week

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Strength That Actually Transfers
This isn't about a bigger bench. It's about crushing grips, holding frames, and controlling bodies. Get strong in the ways that win exchanges and dominate positions — not just numbers in the gym.
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Get Strong Without the Burnout
Built to fit around your mat time, not fight it. Sessions that leave you fresh for rolling instead of beat up — so your strength work fuels your training week instead of stealing from it.
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Outlast Anyone on the Mat
Stop gassing out in the third round. Build the kind of conditioning that lets you push the pace when your opponent is fading — so the end of the match is when you take over, not when you survive.
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Explode Through Takedowns and Scrambles
Hit the shot before they react. Power out of bad positions. Develop the kind of explosiveness that turns a 50/50 scramble into your point — every single time.
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Stay Healthy, Keep Rolling
Bulletproof the shoulders, knees, and neck that take the most punishment on the mat. Spend less time sidelined by nagging injuries and more time getting better at what you love.
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
Full Body split — 3 dedicated strength days weekly (Medium Intensity Day, High Intensity Day and High Volume Day). Session 90-120 min
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 16-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A1

Pogo Jumps

2 x 15

A2

Side to Side Pogo Jumps

2 x 10

A3

Plate Front to Back Pogos

2 x 10

A4

Bench Sissy Squat

2 x 8

B1

Banded Pull Aparts

1 x 15

B2

Band Cross-Body Pull Aparts

1 x 10

B3

Scap Push-Up

1 x 10

B4

Hindu Push-Up

1 x 10

B5

Tall Kneeling Side Bend w/ Rotation

1 x 10

B6

Face Pull w/ External Rotation

1 x 15

B7

Wall Stretch

1 x 30

C1

Single Leg RDL to Overhead Press

1 x 10

C2

Table Top Glute Bridge w/ Reach

1 x 10

D1

Plyo Push-Up

3 x 6

D2

Kettlebell Swing

3 x 8

E

Staggered Zercher Squat

3 x 8 @ 65 %

F

Chest Supported Row

3 x 8 @ 65 %

G1

Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

3 x 10

G2

Half Kneeling Cable Rotations

3 x 10

H1

Back Extension

2 x 10

H2

Hanging Leg Raise

2 x 10

I1

4-Way Neck Isometric Hold

2 x 20

I2

Plate Pinch Isometric Hold

2 x 20

J

Airdyne

4 x 30

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A1

Pogo Jumps

2 x 15

A2

Side to Side Pogo Jumps

2 x 10

A3

Plate Front to Back Pogos

2 x 10

A4

Bench Sissy Squat

2 x 8

B1

Banded Pull Aparts

1 x 15

B2

Band Cross-Body Pull Aparts

1 x 10

B3

Scap Push-Up

1 x 10

B4

Hindu Push-Up

1 x 10

B5

Tall Kneeling Side Bend w/ Rotation

1 x 10

B6

Face Pull w/ External Rotation

1 x 15

B7

Wall Stretch

1 x 30

C1

Single Leg RDL to Overhead Press

1 x 10

C2

Table Top Glute Bridge w/ Reach

1 x 10

D1

Seated Jump to Vertical

3 x 4

D2

Medball Chest Pass

3 x 5

E

Back Squat

3 x 5 @ 70 %

F

Incline Bench Press

3 x 5 @ 70 %

G1

Lying Leg Curl

3 x 8

G2

Gorilla Row

3 x 10

H1

Copenhagen Plank Short Lever

2 x 20

H2

Loaded Hip Airplane

2 x 8

I1

Single Leg Calf Raise

2 x 12

I2

Tib Raise

2 x 12

J1

Stationary Bike

1 x 5:00

J2

GHD Hang

1 x 2:00

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A1

Pogo Jumps

2 x 15

A2

Side to Side Pogo Jumps

2 x 10

A3

Plate Front to Back Pogos

2 x 10

A4

Bench Sissy Squat

2 x 8

B1

Banded Pull Aparts

1 x 15

B2

Band Cross-Body Pull Aparts

1 x 10

B3

Scap Push-Up

1 x 10

B4

Hindu Push-Up

1 x 10

B5

Tall Kneeling Side Bend w/ Rotation

1 x 10

B6

Face Pull w/ External Rotation

1 x 15

B7

Wall Stretch

1 x 30

C1

Single Leg RDL to Overhead Press

1 x 10

C2

Table Top Glute Bridge w/ Reach

1 x 10

D1

Lying Overhead Medball Throw

3 x 5 @ 10 lb

D2

Kettlebell Swing

3 x 10

E

Trap Bar Deadlift

3 x 8 @ 60 %

F

Chin-Up

G1

Cossack Squat

3 x 10

G2

Single Arm Kettlebell Press

3 x 8

H1

Lateral Kettlebell Swing

2 x 12

H2

QL Hip Drop

2 x 12

I1

Zercher Carry

2 x 30

I2

Barbell Ab Rollout

2 x 8

J1

4-Way Neck Curl

2 x 12

J2

Plate Wrist Curl

2 x 12

Friday
Aerobic Conditioning

A

Cardiac Output

1 x 30:00

B1

Scorpion

2 x 10

B2

Prone Swimmers

2 x 10

C

Foam Roll

1 x 10:00

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