Dojo Mojo (Jiu Jitsu Strength and Conditioning)

Optimize Health and Performance

Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Combat Sports, Martial Arts
Coach
Ed Chappe

Dojo Mojo is crafted specifically for Jiu Jitsu practitioners—whether you’re a competitive athlete or dedicated hobbyist—seeking world-class strength and conditioning that aligns with the unique demands of the sport.

This program prioritizes enhancing your athletic abilities while keeping your focus on what matters most: maximizing your time on the mats. Each session is tailored to develop strength, power, and endurance while keeping you fresh and ready for your time on the mats. By integrating strategic resistance training, mobility work, and conditioning, you’ll enhance your overall athleticism without overloading your schedule. This approach ensures your progress as a grappler is supported year-round, promoting consistent improvement without risking burnout or injury.

By joining the Dojo Mojo team, you'll master the fundamentals of resistance training, plyometrics, mobility, conditioning, and injury prevention. This holistic approach ensures that you develop the strength, power, resilience, and endurance necessary to thrive in the sport—all while supporting sustainable, high-level performance for years to come.

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Maximize Mat Time
Time efficient and flexible programming allowing you to cover all bases with only the necessary time spent in the weight room. The program allows for autonomy so that you can best manage your time and training load based around your sport and your schedule. Carefully designed sessions to develop the physical capabilities to withstand the rigors of JJ.
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Become Strong, Robust, and Athletic
Expert strength and conditioning focusing on the fundamental principles of resistance training, plyometrics, and ballistics to improve the underlying qualities of athletic performance for Jiu Jitsu.
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Improve Conditioning
Conditioning sessions tailored to the demands of Jiu Jitsu allowing you to train harder and recover faster.
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Movement Optimization and Recovery
This program emphasizes training through full ranges and varying planes of motion, offering extensive movement variability. You'll build strength through length, preparing your body to generate force safely and effectively in challenging positions as is necessary in Jiu Jitsu.
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Consistency and Variability
The monthly subscription allows you to track your improvement over time with enough consistency in exercise selection to see huge increases in strength and power while having enough exercise variation to keep you motivated.
Features
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Programming 5 days per week
3 full body sessions per week and 2 mobility and conditioning days. Flexible programming for optimal training load on an individual basis.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos and demonstrations.
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Detailed, expert instruction
24/7 access to me via the app for questions and feedback.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Easy access and execution of your training program through the TrainHeroic app.
Equipment
Required
BB // KB // DB // Bands // Bench // Squat Rack // Med Ball
Recommended
Foam Roller // TRX // Crossfit gym type setup
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
A1

A1

Airdyne

1 x 5:00 @ 5

A2

Scissor Slides

2 x 20

A3

Hip Hinge - Staggered Stance

2 x 20

A4

Cable/Banded Rotations

2 x 20

B1

Pogo Jumps - Vertical Reflexive

3 x 10 @ 6

B2

Med Ball Shot Put

3 x 10

C

Staggered Stance Trap Bar Deadlift

4 x 3

D1

Trap Bar Deadlift

3 x 6

D2

DB Supination/Pronation

3 x 20

E1

DB Bench Press

3 x 6

E2

Copenhagen Plank - Short Lever

3 x 30

F1

Bicep Curls

3 x 12

F2

Banded Neck Series

3 x 40

Monday
Optional Recovery/Conditioning

Aerobic

A

Conditioning Option 1 RPE (difficulty) = 6/10 or a heart rate of 120-150bpm = Should be able to have a full conversation 30-60 minutes Minimal rest time Can be any exercise modality or combination of exercises

Alactic

B

Conditioning Option 2 RPE (difficulty) = 9-10/10 = Near max/max effort for the work periods. Work:Rest Week 1- 5:60 sec Week 2 - 6:60 sec Week 3 - 7:60 sec Week 4 - 8:60 sec Complete 4 reps and rest for 2-3 minutes. Complete 1-3 rounds. Can be any exercise or combination of exercises If you don't run frequently, avoid running for this option. If you are new to high intensity training, reduce the RPE and work your way up to max intent.

C

Hip Mobility Series 1

D

Hip Stretch Series 1

E

Shoulder Mobility Series 1

F

Wrist Mobility Series 1

Tuesday
B1

A1

Hip Airplane - Weighted

2 x 20

A2

Supine Overhead Reach

2 x 10

A3

Side Plank Dips

2 x 20

B1

Lateral Squat Jumps

3 x 10 @ 6

B2

Med Ball Slams -

3 x 10

C1

Explosive Single Arm Row

6 x 3

C2

Plyo Pushup

6 x 3 @ 6

C3

Single Leg RDL - Hand Supported

3 x 40

D1

Goblet Squat or Front Squat - Heel Elevated

3 x 6

D2

Oblique Dips

3 x 12

E1

Chin Up

3 x 6

E2

Tricep Dips

3 x 20

Wednesday
Optional Recovery/Conditioning

Aerobic

A

Conditioning Option 1 RPE (difficulty) = 6/10 or a heart rate of 120-150bpm = Should be able to have a full conversation 30-60 minutes Minimal rest time Can be any exercise modality or combination of exercises

Lactic

B

Conditioning Option 2 RPE (difficulty) = 8-10/10 = Near max/max effort for the work periods. Work:Rest Week 1- 30:90 sec - Complete 4 sets Week 2 - 30:80 sec - Complete 6 sets Week 3 - 30:70 sec - Complete 8 sets Week 4 - 30:60 sec - Complete 10 sets Can be any exercise or combination of exercises If you don't run frequently, avoid running for this option. If you are new to high intensity training, reduce the RPE and work your way up to max intent.

C

Hip Mobility Series 1

D

Hip Stretch Series 1

E

Shoulder Mobility Series 1

F

Wrist Mobility Series 1

Thursday
C1

A1

Airdyne

1 x 5:00

A2

Hinge to Accel

2 x 30

A3

Scissor Slides

2 x 20

A4

Superman ISO

2 x 30

B1

Med Ball Scoop

3 x 10

B2

Pogo Jumps - Lateral Reflexive

3 x 20

C

Squat Jumps -

6 x 3

D1

Jefferson Curls

3 x 10

D2

Plate Halo

3 x 20

E1

Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 12

E2

Foam Roller Bridge

3 x 30

F

Leg Extension

3 x 12

Coach
coach-avatar Ed Chappe

Ed holds a Masters in Exercise Physiology and is a Jiu Jitsu hobbyist. Alongside his work in human performance research, Ed helps Jiu Jitsu athletes and hobbyists alike maximize their mat time and develop the physical capacity to perform and excel in Jiu Jitsu.

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Created by a Jiu Jitsu practitioner for Jiu Jitsu practitioners. World class strength and conditioning at your fingertips for a fraction of the price of training with a local S&C coach or even a PT for an hour.

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FAQs
Can I train Jiu Jitsu in conjunction with this program?
Yes, this program is developed to support and enhance your Jiu Jitsu performance.
Do I need to complete all 5 days?
The program is flexible allowing you to complete as many days as is best for you. For best results, I'd suggest a minimum of completing two strength sessions per week.
What if I need to modify sessions or don't have the equipment.
Sessions are modifiable via the app. If you are unable to find a solution with the information provided to you, reach out via the app messenger.
How much lifting experience do I need?
Probably ~1 year of lifting experience. If you're comfortable with a regular gym setting and are familiar with the key lifts and movements this program will be suitable for you.
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