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Blogging and NoGi BJJ
I'm currently working on my blog under an own URL. That's why i'm not blogging that much currently. Designing and setting up takes it time :) There're so much widgets out there... hehe.
Yesterday i had a NoGi class which was really awesome. Hardcore warmup with hundreds of situps and again well explained techniques. Sadly i was really exhausted and couldn't roll with anybody. :(
Nic Gregoriades, Black Belt under Roger Gracie, showns an armbar from the guard position. It's very detailed and well explained.
iPod list for workouts
Can't believe it, i preparred everything for my workouts but i forgot to create a special workout tracklist on my iPhone :( This isn't that easy since i love Jake Shimabukuro with his Ukele music and i also love country music. But that's not "hard" enough for a workout. Maybe some Metallica, Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park? ...
BJJ iPhone apps from Grapplearts
Since it's really boring to drive to BJJ lesson only with music i decided to download some BJJ apps to my iphone. Some of my first apps were Stephan Kestings Grapplearts apps about Pin Escapes, Sweeps and Submissions.
You'll be learning from Stephan Kesting, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor, and Jennifer Weintz, a renowned competitor and multiple time medalist. Stephan operates Grapplearts.com, produces a best-selling series of instructional DVDs and has authored more than 20 articles in Magazines such as Tap Out, Black Belt and Ultimate Grappling. Jennifer uses her skill and expertise to show how a smaller person can successfully neutralize a larger opponent with proper technique.
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Description
HOW TO EASILY ESCAPE BAD POSITIONS AND TURN THE TABLES ON YOUR OPPONENT! If you don't know what to do when you get caught in a bad position during BJJ sparring, MMA competition or in a street fight then you're in big trouble. But if you've learned the correct techniques and know what to do then you'll be back in control in no time! This app uses high-quality VIDEO and a step-by-step breakdown to show 17 different escapes that both work with and without the gi, in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), submission grappling, self defense and in mixed martial arts (MMA) events like the UFC. In addition, for every technique we break down the critical details for you; knowing these make the difference between success and failure.
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TAKE WINNING MOVES WITH YOU ANYWHERE! The guard position allows you to survive on the bottom in a fight or a grappling match. And guard sweeps are specific techniques that flip or reverse your opponent, bringing you from the bottom back to the top. This app uses high-quality VIDEO and a step-by-step breakdown to show 29 different guard sweeps. These are the same techniques used in Brazilian Jiu-jjitsu (BJJ), submission grappling, and mixed martial arts (MMA) events like the UFC. Step by Step Guard Sweeps contains 29 of the most powerful techniques to get from the bottom to the top. Then, for each of these moves, we show you the KEY DETAILS that make the difference between success and failure.
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TAKE WINNING MOVES WITH YOU ANYWHERE! *** Now updated to include four new submission techniques! With Step-by-Step Submissions you can quickly learn about grappling submissions like chokes, armbars and leglocks. These are the same techniques that end fights in mixed martial events like the UFC. Using high-quality VIDEO instruction we show you the secrets of the most effective submissions from mixed martial arts, submission grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). Step by Step Submissions gives you 35 different setups and entries for 13 of the most effective no-gi submissions. Then, for each of those submissions, we show you the KEY DETAILS that make the difference between success and failure for each submission.
My overall fazit: All three apps are having fantastic material and all techniques are well explained. They're a MUST HAVE! :)
Yesterday BJJ lesson @ Academia de Jiu Jitsu
Yesterday i had my first BJJ lesson @ Academia de Jiu Jitsu. I had a great training!! The techniques were well explained and the whole atmosphere was great. Christoph Schadek, who is a BJJ brown belt under Fabio Gurgel, knows how to pick up a beginner slowly that he doesn't get overburdened. Can't wait till friday for nogi BJJ lesson.
Running and breakfast
My plan was being up at 07:30 in the morning, but i'm always up at approx. 06:30 :( So i went running as every morning. Now i'm going to have my proteine shake for breakfast, checking some emails and watch some pan am championship fights.
I also plan to describe my FOUR-week challenge with some more details today. So stay tuned :) Aloha.
Tonight BJJ training
I had a great roll tonight with my training partner. At first we worked on the side mount position, kimura, closed guard and sweeps. Than we go for some "chess" drill rounds. Next BJJ training at my home gym is on wednesday. Tomorrow will be training at Academia de Jiu Jitsu with BJJ brown belt Christoph Schadek.
Lunch #1 & #2
I had a small lunch after BJJ solo training. Cottage cheese with tomatoes. Now i'm going for some chicken breast with brokkoli. Yummi!
BJJ solo training session #1
Today my solo training session will be focused on one mount escape, one sidemount escape and one sweep from the closed guard position. All three will be having follow-ups like straight armbars, kimura's and americana's.
My training partner will be Bubba Dummy.
Breakfast #2
Second Breakfast or mid-lunch will be a white egg omlett with low fat cheese. This will prepare me for some solo bjj drilling action wit my bubba dummy after lunch.
Breakfast #1
Today i'm having a proteine shake (Cookies flavour) and take some of my supplements (vitamins, minerals and omega-3) for breakfast. I was running early in the morning (6,7km in about 1hrs4mins).
She's the only female Gracie family member who actively competes and she's the most famous female grappler of the world: Kyra Gracie. Great video, enjoy!
Amal Easton (Black belt und Renzo Gracie) is talking about the importance of drilling in bjj.
Four-week challenge
So, here we go!
A couple of weeks ago i considered my martial arts training and goals. I decided to change my whole training and my goals. After one weekend of brainstorming and discussions with my girlfriend the mission was very clear: starting bjj, improving strength and condition and competing.
I now have four weeks holidays and i'll take this chance to challenge myself. For the next four weeks i have a solid training schedule which i want to describe in another blog post.
With this blog i want to share my experiences, interesting links, reviews and many more...
Aloha, Mike
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