Last Blog

So blogging was a new thing for me, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I hope that my blog entertained some people. I doubt that many people read it but thats ok, for me it was kind of a venting tool. Most importantly it was an easy ten points to get for Tech PETE!!! So this will be my last blog, later gator!

Praxis

Well all the talk about the praxis test kind of has me worried! Although I am in pretty good shape with my credits, I really need to pass the praxis and get it over with. If there is one thing that hold a lot of students back in the education major it seems to be the praxis. It almost seems like a nasty word in my mind. Well when the pressure is on I usually do well so we will see whats up!

Submission vs. Points

One thing I have noticed about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions is that many people ride out the clock to win on points. In my eyes this goes against what Helio Gracie's visions were for BJJ. Although I realize he never really wanted it to become the "sport" that it is today, BJJ is essentialy self defense and the sport aspect is just a bonus. Watching many people compete this weekend its scary how many people get a takedown, and then preceed to stall the entire match to squeak by one points! Submission is the name of the game, it signifies total defeat and it leaves your opponent with no excuses. I am happy to say out of the 19 wins I have accumulated I submitted 17 of my opponents. I have only won on points one time, and a decision for the other non-sub victory. Go for the SUB!!!

Post Arnold Classic

In my last blog I wrote about the Arnold Classic. It lived up to the hype and there was easily over 100,000 people at the convention center. It looked like a refugee camp! The competition was tough this year, NAGA (north american grappling association) is the largest amateur event at the arnold classic. I lost my first no-gi match 6-4 to Jeremy Ashley, who end up taking first place. Later on in the day I competed in the blue belt gi division and I took second. I submitted three opponents and lost in the finals 2-0. Overall I was pretty happy with the results, especially because it is the toughest tournament in the Midwest.

The Arnold Classic

Hi again, today im going to talk about the Arnold Classic that is coming up this weekend in Columbus Ohio. This is probably the biggest fitness expo in the United states! Over 100k+ people that show up to specated or compete in the numerous events being held there. I am going for a brazilian jiu-jitsu competition but enjoy spectating for other events as well! Wheter you enjoy gymnastics, BJJ, Boxing, or weightlifting the Arnold Classic has something for you!

Body weigth exercises for jiu jitsu

I am a brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitor. My sport requires alot of strength, of all types. Explosive strength that comes with traditional weight lifting is useful but not essential for BJJ. The type of muscular strength that I find usefull is muscular endurance, or the ability to move weight over a certain period of time. This type of strength I gain from doing body weight exercise. I feel that it has enhanced my game far more than traditional weight programs could have.

Body weight Exercise (continued)

As said before I am a big supporter of body weight exercise. The reason being is that I am a competitor in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The sport requires a lot of strength but not strength that comes from squating 450 pounds. It demands a high capacity for muscle fatigue. I engage in numerous bodyweight exercises on a daily basis, things such as push ups, wall squats, pull-ups, and jumping jacks. These type of exercises increase muscle capacity to hold and control my own bodyweight therefore increasing my BJJ conditioning.