3/14/14 Workout:


Dumbbell Snatches - Went up to 120lbs- 5 reps
Deadlifts- Went up to 635lbs- 1 rep- Beltless + Straps
Squats- Went up to 635lbs- 1 rep- Belt + Knee Sleeves
Front Squats- Went up to 415lbs- 1 rep- Belt + Knee Sleeves
Pulldown Machine- Went up to 2 sets- 360lbs- 10 reps
Seated Row Machine- Went up to 3 sets- 360lbs-  6 reps
Iron Grip Plate Pinches- 2 sets- 90lbs- 20 seconds for each hand

Comments:


Since I only had one match after Pans and I ate a lot from the Brazilian BBQ restaurant at lunch, I decided to take out my frustrations on the weights. My shoulder was tweaked, so I laid off on the pressing that day. Also, I did deadlifts first before the squats, because all the racks were taken.

3/15/14 Workout:


Power Clean and Push Press- Went up to 275lbs- 1 rep
Incline Press Machine- Went up to 2 sets- 360lbs- 10 reps
Plyometric Push Ups- 4 sets- 10 reps
One Arm Medicine Ball Throws- 3 sets- 20lbs- 10 reps on each side
Rope Machine- 3 sets- Level 3- 50 seconds

3/16/14 Workout:


Heavy Bag Work- 10 mins
Barbell Jump Squats- 5 sets- 135lbs - 5 reps
Sprints- 5 sets- 20 yards
Reverse Sprints- 2 sets- 20 yards
TRX Circuit (Reverse Flyes + Scarecrows + Abdominal Rollouts)- 3 sets- 10 reps for each exercise
Mobility Work- 10 minutes

3/10/14 and 3/12/14 Workout:

I was training at the Tsunami BJJ gym in Torrance. Training consist of spider guard breaks and passes to side control. Also, we worked on the triceps crush and the americana. I got a lot of reps in and got to roll for a couple of rounds.

3/13/14 Workout:


I was at the Versus Fitness and Martials gym in Montebello. We worked on full guard to spider guard set ups to various spider guard sweeps. I got a lot of reps in that night, but skipped the rolling to stay healthy for competition.

3/14/14 Pan Jiu Jitsu Tournament Results:

I got on site on time. I warmed up a little bit and had to change my uniform before my match. It was not a good morning.

Anyhow, I got a feel for my opponent, I didn't think I would take him down, so I pulled half guard. I got smashed early on and didn't recover from a knee slice pass. My opponent got north south and set up and finished the paper cutter choke on a transition to side control. I was one and done that day.

Up next is the Brea Jiu Jitsu Tournament in April. I would like to thank my family, friends, instructors, training partners, and sponsors for all their help during this training. Despite missing a week of training, I came in healthy to compete and I came out healthy afterwards as well. I'll have to work on more takedowns and sweeps. I'll have to wait until moving to Walnut is over in order to get the time in for training in Judo.

I learned a lot during the training and studying my opponents in this tournament. After the Brea Jiu Jitsu Tournament is Mundials. I'll be dialing in for that.

3/9/14 Workout:


Barbell Deadlifts- Went up to 620lbs- Beltless
2" Deficit Speed 5 Sets - 415lbs- 2 reps
Barbell Push Press- Went up to 300lbs- 2 reps
Rope Pull Machine- 2 sets- Level 3- 45 seconds, 1 sets- Level 3 - 50 seconds
Thick Bar TRX Horizontal Rows (Neutral Grip)- 3 sets- 15 reps
Thick Bar TRX Reverse Flyes- 3 sets- 10 reps
TRX Abdominal Roll Outs- 3 sets- 10 reps
Overhead Medicine Ball Throws- 2 sets- 20lbs- 10 reps
Chess Pass Medicine Ball Throws- 2 sets- 20lbs- 10 reps
Front Jump Squats- 4 sets- 20lbs- 10 reps

3/6/14 Workout:

That night was training at the Cosmic Training Center in Alhambra. Professor Ouano was the guest instructor that night. I was late to class, but I got to rep on full mount recovery transition to a hip bump sweep to full mount and then worked on a transition from there to the kimura or tricep crush. After that, I got to roll for a couple rounds.

Thanks to Joseph Lee for the invite. I had a great time at with his students at the gym.

3/8/14 Workout Part I:


Barbell Squats- Went up to 675lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Front Squats- Went up to 410lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves
500lb Tire Flips- 2 sets- 10 reps

3/8/14 Workout Part II:


Barbell Bench Press- Went up to 355lbs- 1 rep and 325lbs- 3 reps
Close Grip Bench Press- 3 sets- 300lbs- 5 reps
T-Bar Rows- Went up to 2 sets- 250lbs- 8 reps
Thick Bar Bodyweight Hangs- 1 set- 45 seconds

3/3/14 Workout:


Barbell Power Snatches- Went up to 190lbs- 1 rep
Barbell Power Cleans- Went up to 250lbs- 1 rep
Thick Bar Pull Ups- 3 sets- 6 reps
Thick Bar One Arm Bodyweight Hangs- 2 sets- 10 seconds for each side

After that, I was training at the Tsunami BJJ gym in Torrance. Worked on Spider Guard set ups and control to Spider Guard sweeps. I got to roll for about 20 mins for 2 rounds after drilling.

3/4/14 Workout:


I was training at the Versus Fitness and Martial Arts gym in Montebello. I was really late to class and missed all the drilling. I got to do live drills from close guard for 30 minutes. I was able to pass most of the guys' guards at will and I was able to sweep several of the times when I was on bottom. I got to work on a lot of half guard and deep half guard sweeps.

3/5/14 Workout:


Barbell Squats- Went up to 5 sets- 405lbs- 5 reps
3" Deficit Deadlifts- Went up to 605lbs- 3 reps
Barbell Push Press- Went up to 315lbs- 1 rep

After that, I was training at the Tsunami BJJ gym in Torrance. I got to work on a continuation from Monday. A lot of work on a couple Spider Guard sweeps to full mount and set up to submissions to the Arm Bar and Triangle.

3/1/14 Workout:

Yesterday, I was at South Bay Jiu Jitsu. I did the warm ups, which consisted of some jogging, basic BJJ movements, and bodyweight exercises.I did a lot of reps on full mount recovery to full guard, full guard breaks to knee slice to side control to various transitions of submissions to the triceps crush, lapel choke from side control, knee on belly to full mount and to finish with the zekiel choke.

I did a lot of hard labor yesterday, because of the move. I got a lot of work in there as well.

3/2/14 Workout Part I:

Barbell Deadlifts- Went up to 610lbs- Beltless and Straps
Barbell Push Press- Went up to 305lbs- 2 reps
Life Fitness Pulldown Machine wtih 4orce Grips- Went up to 3 sets- 290lbs- 10 reps
Dumbbell Jump Squats- 5 sets- 10 reps- 10 seconds rest between sets
Reverse Woodchops on Cable Machine- 25lbs- 10 reps, 30lbs- 10 reps- No rest between sets
Woodchops on Cable Machine- 35lbs-10 reps and 40lbs- 10 reps- No rest between sets
90lb Plate Pinch on Iron Grip Plates-  3 sets- 15 seconds on each hand
4orce Grips Bodyweight Hangs- 2 sets- 25 seconds for each set

After that, I spent most of the day doing more work on the moving. Then, I had an hour rest with a big dinner, so I put some time aside to get one more workout in, since I was highly motivated to do more work.

3/2/14 Workout Part II:

Barbell Squats- Went up to 645lbs- 2 reps- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Bench Press- Went up to 5 sets- 285lbs- 2 reps
Elevated Plyometric Push Ups- 3 sets- 10 reps
Flexibility Work- 10 minutes