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11/30/13 SJJIF Worlds Tournament Training - Day 7

11/30/2013

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Today, I was training at the Westside Training Center aka Cobrinha Westside. I got to class late and missed the warm ups, but I did drill a lot today. I got to work on an entry and 3 finishes for the single leg takedown. The three variations were an inside leg sweep, outside leg trip, and a finish while holding on to the opponent’s lapel. We did a lot of reps. All of the reps that I did were on my strong side.

After that, I got to roll for 4 rounds. 3 of them were with white belts and one was with the instructor. Mainly, I played it safe and did more of a flow roll. 2 of the rolls, I helped out my training partners with their game and base. I came out healthy and it was great training session. I normally don’t do this type of single leg entry, but I found it to be super effective, especially with my strength.

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11/28/13 SJJIF Worlds Tournament Training - Day 6

11/28/2013

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Today, I worked out at the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Koreatown/ Mid-Wilshire area.

Warm Up:

Foam Roller Work on Quads, Upper and Mid Back, and IT Band- 5 minutes

Workout:

Barbell Squats- Went up to 625lbs- 2 reps- Belt and Knee Sleeve
Barbell Front Squats- Went up to 370lbs- 1 rep- Beltless, and 420lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Barbell Jump Squats- 2 sets- 135lbs- 6 reps and 2 sets- 155lbs- 6 reps- 30 seconds rest between sets
Medicine Ball Front Jump Squats- 4 sets- 20lbs- 6 reps- 30 seconds rest between sets
TRX Horizontal Rows with 4orce Grips- 3 sets- 15 reps- 30 seconds rest between sets
4orce Grips Bodyweight Hangs- 3 sets- 20 seconds each set
Core Work- 5 minutes
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11/27/13 SJJIF Worlds Tournament Training - Day 5

11/27/2013

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Today, I worked out twice. My first workout was at the Tapout Training Center this morning.

Workout:

Shoulder Prehab- 5 minutes
Bench Press- Went up to 330lbs- 1 rep, 315lbs- 2 reps, and 275lbs- 6 reps
Dumbbell Bench Press- Went up to 100lbs on each hand- 2 sets - 10 reps
Neutral Grip Pull Ups- 4 sets- 5 reps
One Arm Row Machine with Fat Gripz- 100lbs, 120lbs, 130lbs- 6 reps

My second workout was at the Westside Training Center/ Cobrinha Westside gym in Culver City. I took the advance BJJ class. Today's lesson was on passing the opponent's Spider Guard and getting to side control and taking the back. I got a lot of reps in with each guard pass and drill. I did some squats, sprawls, push ups, ab work, and shoulder work during class. 

Also, I got to roll for 2 rounds with lighter players that one was a white belt and the other is a Judo Black Belt. I rolled light and moved really well. My timing is coming back, but my shoulder started to linger, so I stepped out after the 2nd round to prevent any injury. My injury is going away and I feel better on the mat each time that I step out to practice.
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11/25/13 SJJIF Worlds Tournament Training - Day 4

11/25/2013

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

Workout:


Shoulder Prehab- 5 minutes
Reverse Cable Woodchops- 30lbs, 40lbs, and 50lbs- 5 reps on each side
Dumbbell Snatches- Went up to 80lbs, 95lbs, 105lbs, and 120lbs- 2 reps
Dumbbell Jump Squats- 25lbs, 40lbs, and 47.5lbs- 5 reps, and 25lbs- 10 reps
Pull Ups- 3 sets- 5 reps
TRX Horizontal Rows with 4orce Grips- 3 sets- 15 reps
4orce Grip Bodyweight Hangs- 3 sets- 20 seconds hold
Pull Up Isometrics - 2 sets- 30 seconds

Comments:

I rested for 30 seconds between each set and exercise. I had to cut the workout short. Workout was for 40 minutes.

My second workout was at the Force Balance BJJ/ Paragon Burbank gym. Today, I did some of the warm ups, which consisted of basic BJJ movements and plyometrics. Today's drills were on full mount control and a transition to a triangle and armbar. I got a lot of reps in. After class, I was continuing on working on my shoulder, core, and flexibility.
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11/22/13 and 11/24/13 SJJIF Worlds Tournament Training - Day 2 and Day 3

11/24/2013

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11/22/13 Workout:

Warm Up:

Hang Clean and Push Press- 135lbs, 155lbs, and 175lbs- 5 reps

Workout:


Push Press- Went up to 275lbs and 290lbs- 2 reps
Front Squats- Went up to 365lbs - 1 rep and 335lbs- 3 reps - Beltless
Machine Pulldowns with 4orce Grips- 3 sets- 270lbs- 8 reps
Row Machine with 4orce Grips- 3 sets- 450lbs- 10 reps

11/24/13 Workout:


Bench Press- Went up to 305lbs and 325lbs- 1 rep, and 275lbs- 8 reps
Barbell Squats- Went up to 565lbs, 625lbs, and 675lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Knee Sleeves
Deadlits- Went up to 550lbs and 605lbs- 1 rep- Belt and Straps
12lb Body Bar ATG Jump Squats- 4 sets- 5 reps
Superset- 12lb Body Bar Plyometric Lunges + Crunches with 12lb Body Bar- 3 sets- 10 reps + 20 reps

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11/21/13 SJJIF Worlds Tournament Training - Day 1

11/21/2013

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

Workout:

Superset- TRX Reverse Flyes + TRX Face Pulls- 3 sets- 10 reps + 10 reps- 30 seconds rest between sets
Bench Press- Went up to 315lbs and 320lbs for 1 rep and 275lbs for 7 reps
Cybex Incline Press Machine- Went up to 410lbs- 5 reps
3" Deficit Deadlifts- Went up to 5 sets- 495lbs- 1 rep - 30 seconds rest between sets
Barbell Squat Jumps- 5 sets- 5 reps- 145lbs- 30 seconds rest between sets
Cable Rows (Supinated Grip)- Went up to 265lbs and 295lbs- 8 reps
T-Bar Row Machine- Went up to 3 sets- 225lbs- 8 reps
TRX Abdominal Fall Outs- 3 sets- 10 reps
Plate Pinch- 3 sets- 90lb Hammer Strength Plates- 15 seconds for each hand

My second workout was at the Force Balance BJJ/ Paragon Burbank gym.

We did a lot of different moves today. Ranging from open guard sweeps to side control to arm bar escapes. I had reps in for each move and transition. Also, I got to roll for 1 round after class.

Comment:

All in all. I'm happy with the progress of my shoulder rehabilitation and recovery. I was able to do a lot of stuff today. I do still have some pain, but it is going away and my shoulder is significantly more stable now. Allso, I received my 3rd stripe on my blue belt from Steve Cardenas. 
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11/2/13 IBJJF NoGi Worlds Results

11/17/2013

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I know that this is a late write up, but I've had so much distractions and issues leading up to this tournament. Unfortunately, this was the worst performance in a while, since I had a bad shoulder injury leading to this event. I couldn't roll or do most of the drills during training, so I rested up the final week before and went up as is to the competition.

In my first and only match, I lost by points, since my opponent scored based on a takedown and guard pass. I was defending the whole time and couldn't get anything going. It was hard for me to be aggressive, since I was protecting my shoulder. At least I came out healthy. Out of 5 opponents, one was disqualified, so by default I got bronze at Worlds. This was my first medal at the IBJJF tournaments. Next up is SIJJF Worlds.

I would like to thank my family, friends, instructors, training partners, sponsors, and affiliates for all your help and support leading up to this competing. Hopefully, I will be a 100% at the next competition. Mabuhay, Namaste, Dattebayo!!!
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