Yesterday, I was at the Tapout Training Center in Downtown LA. I did some strength training. My shift started later yesterday, so I had to get a quick workout in.

Workout:

Low Box Squats- 135lbs, 225lbs, 315lbs, 405lbs, and 475lbs- 2 reps, 535lbs and 580lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Low Front Box Squats- 225lbs, 315lbs, and 385lbs- 2 reps- Beltless and Knee Sleeves, 435lbs and 475lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves, and 405lbs- 3 reps- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Bench Press- 135lbs and 225lbs- 10 reps, 275lbs- 2 reps, 320lbs, 340lbs, and 350lbs- 1 rep, 320lbs- 3 reps, and 285lbs- 10 reps
Push Ups- 100 reps

Tonight, I was training at the Westside Training Center/ Cobrinha Westside in Culver City. I took the advance BJJ class. For the warm up, we did double leg shots for 2 rounds and spider guard to DLR transitions for 2 more rounds. After that, Kris Novell, tonight's instructor, went over a DLR guard break, a spider guard to DLR transition to X-Guard, and an X-Guard break to side control transition for 2 rounds of each sequence.

Then, we did a live drill for several rounds on Spider Guard. I got to work on my spider guard and my spider guard breaks/passes within those rounds. Next, I got to roll for 3 rounds of 6 minutes. I was moving okay, but I'm still missing a step here and there, while my calve is still bothering me. Overall, I did okay and I stayed healthy.

Tonight, I worked out twice. My first workout was at the Tapout Training Center in Downtown LA.

Workout:


Barbell Deadlifts- Went up to 630lbs- 1 rep, 2 sets- 610lbs- 1 rep, and 585lbs- 3 reps- Belt and Straps
Barbell Push Press- Went up to 265lbs, 285lbs, and 300lbs- 2 reps
Pull Ups- 3 sets- 5 reps
2" Thick Bar Chin Ups- 3 sets- 5 reps

My second workout was at the Versus Fitness and Martial Arts gym in Montebello. Tonight, I was working on the same moves as last night. I got a lot of reps in once again. I got to do a live drill working the full guard and full guard passes for several rounds. I did warm up before class. Also, we did a cool down as well with dynamic stretches.

30 Collar Choke Crunches
30 Ankle Touches
30 Jack Knife Crunches
30 Ankle Crunches

Today, I worked out twice. My first workout was at 24 Hour Fitness in Torrance.

Workout:


Barbell Squats- Went up to 675lbs- 1 rep, and 585lbs- 3 reps- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Bench Press- Went up to 2 sets- 335lbs- 1 rep, and 2 sets- 285lbs- 6 reps
Dumbbell Bench Press- 3 sets- 120lbs- 12 reps
Barbell Jump Squats- 5 sets- 155lbs- 6 reps- 30 seconds rest between each set
Barbell Plyometric Lunges- 4 sets- 45lbs- 12 reps- 30 seconds rest between each set
T-Bar Row (Pronated Grip)- Went up to 2 sets- 250lbs- 6 reps
TRX Horizontal Rows (Supinated Grip)- 3 sets- 15 reps- 30 seconds rest between each set
Battle Ropes Power Slams- 4 sets- 20 reps- 30 seconds rest between each set

My second workout was at the Tsunami BJJ gym in Torrance. I got to work with both Professor Ouano and Professor Hauck. Tonight's lesson was on full guard breaks to transition to double under pass to side control, then there was a transition to when the double under pass is compromised and the opponent goes to turtle, and we transition to set up a clock choke. Finally, we worked on another pass to side control using a modified knee slice to the same side of the knee.

I got a lot of reps in and I asked a lot of questions about certain situations and modifications for myself. I stayed healthy and I'm already prepping for Pans this early. I'm trying to get as many reps in as I possibly can right now. Also, I'm trying to work on more conditioning at the end of my work outs this early, so I can be more aggressive during tournament time.

Silver on the Men's Adult Blue Belt Gi Division!!!

Tonight, I worked out twice. My first workout was at the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Burbank.

Workout:


Hoist Side Handle Deadlift Machine- 180lbs- 10 reps, 360lbs, 5 reps, 540lbs- 3 reps, and 630lbs, 720lbs, 810lbs, and 900lbs- 1 rep- Straps
Barbell Deadlifts (Beltless)- 225lbs, 315lbs, 405lbs, and 495lbs- 2 reps, 545lbs, 595lbs,  and 615lbs- 1 rep- Straps, and 545lbs- 6 reps- Straps
Life Fitness Pulldown Machine (Pronated Grip)- Went up to 3 sets- 370lbs- 10 reps
Low Cable Rows (Supinated Grip)- Went up to 2 sets- 300lbs- 5 reps, and 1 set- 265lbs- 8 reps
Dumbell Jump Squats- 30lbs, 60lbs, and 110lbs- 6 reps

My second workout was at the Force Balance BJJ/ Paragon Burbank gym. Tonight's instructor was Brian Aguirre from Check Mat. Tonight's training was on the DLR\Berimbolo set up\sweep to back take transition. I was able to rep on from the open guard to DLR to sweep to berimbolo. I stopped after that, since my calves were cramping again. They've been cramping since Wednesday, so I started to do some foam rolling and static stretching after that. I ended my day from there to get ready for tomorrow.

I would like to say Good Luck to all of my friends and family this weekend. Let's get that Gold!!! Mabuhay, Namaste, Dattebayo!!!

Last night, I worked out twice. My first workout was at the Tapout Training Center in Downtown LA.

Workout:

Low Barbell Box Squats- Went up to 550lbs- 1 rep- Beltless
Low Front Box Squats- Went up to 410lbs- 1 rep- Beltless
Barbell Bench Press- Went up to 4 sets- 300lbs- 5 reps and 275lbs- 10 reps
100 Push Ups

After that, I went down to Judo for Jiu-Jitsu Seminar w/ Pedro Soriano & Gary Takemoto at Harbor Judo Dojo. For the Judo aspect, we went over 4 Throws and modifications. We went from a Harai Goshi to a One Step Uchi Mata to a Sacrafice Throw off of an opponent's single leg attempt. After that, for the Jiu Jitsu aspect, side control concepts were introduced, then a couple of escapes to a collar choke and an armbar from an opponent's side control were given. 

I didn't roll after class, since it was getting late and past 2 hours. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Thank you to Sensei Gary and Professor Pedro for their help and lessons at the seminar.

Yesterday, I worked out twice. My first worked out at the 24 Hour Fitness in Torrance. I had a short strength training workout and then I went to take a Yoga class.

Workout:


Hanging Dumbbell Snatches- 45lbs, 65lbs, 85lbs, 105lbs, and 120lbs- 5 reps on each side
Barbell Push Presses- 135lbs, 185lbs, 225lbs, and 265lbs- 5 reps, 275lbs, 285lbs, and 295lbs- 2 reps
Yoga Class- 1 Hour

My second workout was at the Tsunami BJJ gym in Torrance. I did a lot of reps on the first lesson, which was a full guard transition to spider guard to leg grab when the opponent stands up to over the shoulder sweep to side control. After that, I was just watching on the side, since my calves were cramping from the Yoga class. The other transitions were similar set up to the same sweep, but when the opponent is on his knees and a bicep slicer finish was shown as well.

On that day, I was training at the 24 Hour Fitness gym in City of Industry. I worked before going to work. I had a long day, since I worked for about 12 hours.

Workout:

Superset- Barbell Deadlifts + Jump Squats with Weights- 135lbs, 225lbs, 315lbs, and 405lbs- 5 reps + 20lbs- 6 reps
Barbell Deadlifts- 495lbs, 560lbs, and 605lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Straps
Speed Deadlifts- 5 sets- 335lbs- 5 reps- Double Overhead Grip
Hoist Machine Rows (Neutral Grip) - Went up to 3 sets- 410lbs- 10 reps
Hoist Machine Pulldowns(Pronated Grip)- Went up to 3 sets- 410lbs- 10 reps
10lb Medicine Ball Rotations with Leg Laterals- 3 sets- 20 reps

Today, I was training at the Tapout Training Center in Downtown LA. I was supposed to do some Jiu Jitsu training tonight, but I had a bunch of tasks in the way and any of the classes that I wanted to take were either too far or too late for tonight. I'll have to do two a days on Thursday and Friday to make up the training for tonight. Workout was short, heavy, and intense though.

Workout:


Barbell Squats- Went up to 640lbs- 2 reps- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Front Squats- Went up to 405lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Bench Press- Went up to 330lbs- 2 reps, 315lbs- 3 reps, and 275lbs- 10 reps
Crunches- 3 sets- 30 reps