Tonight, I was training at the Gracie Barra West Covina gym. I took the advance BJJ class. We got to work on the De La Riva sweeps and Single Leg Takedowns. After that, I got to roll for three rounds, working on top game pressure and side control escapes.

Thanks to Professor Andrew Viado and my training partner Otty for their help tonight.

Tonight, I was able to get some strength and conditioning in. I wasn't able to get any Jiu Jitsu training in, since I worked late and I'm working again within the next hour. I was training late at around 9PM.

Warm Up


Bodyweight Squats - 20 reps
Barbell Squats - 225lbs - 5 reps, 315lbs, and 405lbs - 2 reps - Beltless + Knee Sleeves

Workout


Barbell Squats - 495lbs and 565lbs - 1 rep, and 610lbs - 1 + 1 rep (Paused at Bottom) - Belt + Knee Sleeves
Barbell Bench Press - 140lbs and 230lbs - 10 reps, 280lbs - 6 reps, 3 sets - 320lbs - 2 reps, and 2 sets - 280lbs - 10 reps
Kettlebell Clean Once and Press for Reps - 12kgs, 20kgs, and 28kgs - 10 reps, 32kgs, 40kgs, and 2 sets 95lbs - 5 reps
Chin Ups - 2 sets - 6 reps
Isometric Pull Ups + Leg Raise - 2 sets - 25 seconds per set
Core Work - 5 minutes
Static Stretching - 10 minutes

Today, I had a two a day training day. My first workout was during lunch time at the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Manhattan Beach.

Warm Up

Snatch Grip Deadlifts - 135lbs, 225lbs, 315lbs, 405lbs, and 455lbs - 5 reps

Workout

Snatch Grip Deadlifts - 505lbs, and 3 sets - 525lbs - 3 reps - Beltless + Straps
Plyometric Push Ups - 5 sets - 10 reps
Superset - TRX Interval Horizontal Rows + TRX Interval Scarecrows - 3 sets - 10 reps + 10 reps
Interval Bodyweight Squats - 3 sets - 20 reps

My second workout was after work at the Gracie Barra West Covina gym. I got to drill on the Americana submission from Judo Side Control. Also, we did a live drill from open guard for 7 minutes, After that, I got to roll for one 5 minute round.

These past two days, I had to miss the gym due to work and that I was coughing a lot. I didn't want to come to the gym and start infecting people. I feel better now and had to put in the work. I took both the Beginner BJJ class and Advance BJJ class.

Since I was late to the beginner class, I missed the warm ups and the drills. I started with the live drills from full guard and then worked two rounds after that. For the advance class, I did warm ups, which consisted of basic stand up movements and tumbling. We drilled on chokes from the opponent's turtle position. The chokes were a lapel choke, and 2 types of bow and arrow chokes. After that, I got to roll for 2 more rounds.

My movement was slow, but I got to move around a lot and get the work in. As far as prepping for the tournament, I feel okay about it. I have a lot of experience and it's just for fun. Nothing too serious here for me. I enjoy collecting medals, but I'm looking for a challenge. I'm hoping to get pushed. I want to make sure that my technique and movements are getting better and there's no better way to test them out than in competition. Thanks to Professor Andrew and my training partners for helping me out tonight.

Tonight, I was training at the UFC Gym in Rosemead. I took both the BJJ and NoGi classes. For the BJJ class, we drilled on the double under pass to side control, full guard recovery from side control, knee on belly to mount to dismount to side control, single leg takedowns, double leg takedowns, and the paper cutter choke from side control. After that, I got to roll for about 5 - 6 rounds. Then, I got to do some corrective and dynamic stretching before the NoGi class.

For the NoGi class, I did the warm ups, which consisted of basic BJJ movements and stretching. Then, we did a single leg takedowns for stand up drills. Next, we drilled on setting up and finishing the arm bar from S mount, worked on a counter to that finish, and worked on another counter to that counter. Finally, I got to roll for several rounds. 

Thanks to coach Bender, Liron, and the rest of the crew for their help tonight. I got a lot of work in and I got stay healthy at the same time. Sweet.

Today, I was at the UFC Gym in Rosemead. I was working on strength and conditioning today. Mostly, this was a workout that worked on my core and explosive power.

Warm Up

Corrective Stretching (Chest, Hip Flexors, and Piriformis) - 5 minutes
Barbell Squats - 135lbs and 225lbs - 5 reps, 315lbs and 405lbs - 2 reps, 495lbs, and 550lbs - 1 rep - Beltless + Knee Sleeves

Workout

Barbell Squats - 595lbs, 625lbs, and 665lbs - 1 rep - Belt + Knee Sleeves
Barbell Strict Press - 135lbs, 185lbs, and 3 sets - 230lbs - 6 reps
Judo Push Ups - 3 sets - 20 reps
Weighted Box Jumps - 4 sets - 20lbs - 12 reps - 30 seconds rest per set
One Arm Medicine Ball Throws - 3 sets - 20 reps for each side - 30 seconds rest per set
Medicine Over the Shoulder Throws - 3 sets - 5 reps - 30 seconds rest per set
TRX Suspension Rotations - 3 sets - Heavy - 10 reps for each side - No rest between each set
TRX Suspension Wood Chops - 3 sets - Heavy - 10 reps for each side - No rest between each set
Rope Machine (Horizontal Pulls) - Level 3 - 2 sets - 30 seconds
Rope Machine (Vertical Pulls) - Level 4 - 2 sets - 30 seconds
Static Stretching (Full Body) - 10 minutes

Tonight, I worked out late. Busy day to help set up a family event at home. I started my time at 11:15PM. Either way, I had to put in the work. I ate a lot of food today, so I had to burn off the calories. You got to love Filipino food.

Warm Up

Battle Ropes Circuit + Corrective Stretching - 3 sets - 1 Minute + 1 Minute
Barbell Bench Press - 135lbs and 225lbs - 10 reps

Workout


Speed Bench - 5 sets - 260lbs - 6 reps - 45 seconds rest per set
Stability Ball Push Ups (One Hand per Stability Ball and Paused on the bottom of each rep) - 3 sets - 15 reps
Snatch Grip Deadlifts (Beltless) - 135lbs, 225lbs, 315lbs, and 405lbs - 5 reps, 475lbs, 525lbs, and 3 sets - 550lbs - 1 rep
Speed Deadlifts (Beltless) - 3 sets - 430lbs - 6 reps
Weighted Jump Squats - 5 sets - 20lbs - 12 reps - 30 seconds rest per set
Hoist Row Machine + Manus Grips - 90lbs, 180lbs, 270lbs, and 2 sets - 360lbs - 10 reps
Crunches - 3 sets - 30 reps + 20 second hold after last rep
Static Stretching - 10 minutes

On Thursday, I worked out twice. My first workout was at the UFC gym in Rosemead.

Warm Up


Pause Squats - 140lbs, 230lbs, 320lbs, and 410lbs - 5 reps


Workout


Pause Squats - 3 sets - 500lbs - 3 reps
Front Squats - 230lbs and 320lbs - 3 reps, 370lbs, and 410lbs - 1 rep
Barbell Strict Presses - 135lbs, 185lbs, 225lbs, and 3 sets - 235lbs - 3 reps
Pull Ups - 3 sets - 6 reps
Isometric Chin Ups - 3 sets - 30 second holds
Grappling Circuit - 15 minutes
Foam Rolling - 10 minutes

My second workout was during lunch time at work, since I worked a late shift. I was at the Westside Training Center in Culver City. I took the Intermediate/Advance BJJ class. We did some triangles off the wall, stretching, and worked on open guard passes to side control, mount, or back take. The open guard passes primarily came off of the one leg stack pass going to the opponent's weakside and working off from there. Workout was short for me, since I had to go back to work, but I did get my reps in.

Today, I worked out twice. My first workout was a short workout during lunch time at the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Manhattan Beach. Workout was for 30 minutes

Warm Up

Barbell Bench Press - 2 sets - 135lbs, 225lbs - 10 reps and 275lbs - 5 reps

Workout

Barbell Bench Press - 2 sets - 305lbs - 5 reps, and 305lbs - 7 reps
Close Grip Bench Press - 3 sets - 275lbs - 8 reps
T-Bar Row Machine (Pronated Grip) - 90lbs and 3 sets - 185lbs - 8 reps
T-Bar Row Machine (Neutral Grip) - 3 sets - 185lbs - 8 reps
Band Pull Aparts - 3 sets - Thick Mini Bands - 15 reps
Jump Squats with Medicine Ball - 4 sets - 20lbs - 12 reps
Seated Rotations with Medicine Ball - 3 sets - 20lbs - 20 reps
Weighted Crunches - 3 sets - 20lbs - 20 reps
Corrective Stretching - 5 minutes

My second workout was at the Gracie Barra West Covina gym. I took the beginner BJJ class. I was really late to class, so I was training for less than 20 minutes. I got a couple of reps in on breaking a full guard, Then, I rolled for 3 5 minute rounds. 

I was pretty much out of it today. Traffic, work, and lack of sleep. I was just going through the motion during the rolls. I'll do better tomorrow. It's tough getting in the zone after being in traffic for 2 hours. I'll rest up tonight and put in the work tomorrow.

Last night, I was able to get some strength training in. It was pretty late and after 9PM. I was training at the 24 Hour Fitness gym in the City of Industry. This was mostly a pulling and grip workout.

Warm Up

Barbell Deadlifts from 2" Blocks - 225lbs - 10 reps, 315lbs - 5 reps, 405lbs - 2 reps, and 495lbs - 1 rep

Workout

Barbell Deadlifts from 2" Blocks - 585lbs, 635lbs, 2 sets - 675lbs - 1 rep, and 610lbs - 2 reps

Barbell Rows (Pronated Grip) - 225lbs and 295lbs - 10 reps, and 2 sets - 345lbs - 6 reps
Inverted Rows (Pronated Grip) with Manus Grips - 2 sets - 20 reps
Inverted Isometric Rows (Supinated Grip) - 2 sets - 30 seconds holds
Hammer Curls - 115lbs - 10 reps, 140lbs - 8 reps, and 200lbs - 6 reps
Plate Pinches on Iron Grip Plates - 2 sets - 90lbs - 20 seconds for each hand
Bodyweight Hangs - 3 sets - 1 minute holds
Standing Cable Rotations - 120lbs - 10 reps for each side, 130lbs - 5 reps for each side, and 140lbs - 5 reps for each side
Dumbbell Pullovers with Crunches on Stability Ball - 3 sets - 20lbs - 10 reps
Corrective Stretching (Lats, Pecs, Quads, Calves, Shoulders) - 10 minutes
Foam Rolling - 5 minutes