sizzlefuzz
Level 6 Valued Member
Hey guys,
First off, yes, I was trying to have everything in the title start with 's'.
Since March, I have made great progress, learned a lot, and surprised myself with the ability to get to the point where I am regularly swinging 32kgs with one arm as well as training the get up with 36 & 40kgs. I have attempted some swings (1H) with 36kg, although it is a bit of a struggle (FWIW it's a 12.5% increase in weight) and to maintain good form I need to work in the 3-5 rep range.
As I approach BJJ comps this Saturday, and next, I am at something of a training crossroads. I have a few different goals in mind, and a few different ideas in mind as to achieve them (depending on which goal I choose to pursue first).
Goals:
"Solid"
SFG I
SFB
The first thing I am considering doing is this program: From “Simple” to Serious Endurance & take a 6-week jaunt down the road to "Serious Endurance". I'm intrigued by the idea of A+A training and think that is the perfect primer. Once I complete that, I would like to take on one of the following plans.
Option 1:
I'm considering using the outline that Pavel Macek came up with in terms of S&S while alternating the use of the push press with the TGU, though I would probably ease that in by only doing the push press option once a week at first (S&C Training for MMA With Simple & Sinister). I would also work on some of the SFB skills as a secondary focus, only once a week to keep them in mind. I did ask about this structure in a previous thread and he told me to focus on "normal" S&S for BJJ as opposed to the difference in striking with MMA, I am still intrigued by this option as long as I don't burn out with the volume. Since it'll be about 5-6 months until I'm competing next, I'm not too worried if I have to scrub the mission on this one.
Option 2:
Rite of Passage-- I think this plan would be a nice one to take a run at over the course of 10-12 weeks and then revisiting the "vanilla" S&S and seeing what WTH effects I can gain/observe. I would also keep the SFB skills in the background as a secondary goal as with option 1. This would be my first foray into training for the snatch test, as I think that is my weak spot in pursuing the SFG. Also, I like the idea of a test in the 5 minute range with high output, as most jiu jitsu matches last between 6-10 minutes, depending on the tournament rules.
Option 3:
In this case, I would make SFB skills my primary goal, and train heavy get ups, as well as heavy 1H swings 1-2 times a week with lower rep sets.
Final thoughts:
I had some other ideas, but they were either too complicated or didn't address my goals in the way that I think I want. I'm open to other suggestions, obviously and would value any feedback you may have.
First off, yes, I was trying to have everything in the title start with 's'.
Since March, I have made great progress, learned a lot, and surprised myself with the ability to get to the point where I am regularly swinging 32kgs with one arm as well as training the get up with 36 & 40kgs. I have attempted some swings (1H) with 36kg, although it is a bit of a struggle (FWIW it's a 12.5% increase in weight) and to maintain good form I need to work in the 3-5 rep range.
As I approach BJJ comps this Saturday, and next, I am at something of a training crossroads. I have a few different goals in mind, and a few different ideas in mind as to achieve them (depending on which goal I choose to pursue first).
Goals:
"Solid"
SFG I
SFB
The first thing I am considering doing is this program: From “Simple” to Serious Endurance & take a 6-week jaunt down the road to "Serious Endurance". I'm intrigued by the idea of A+A training and think that is the perfect primer. Once I complete that, I would like to take on one of the following plans.
Option 1:
I'm considering using the outline that Pavel Macek came up with in terms of S&S while alternating the use of the push press with the TGU, though I would probably ease that in by only doing the push press option once a week at first (S&C Training for MMA With Simple & Sinister). I would also work on some of the SFB skills as a secondary focus, only once a week to keep them in mind. I did ask about this structure in a previous thread and he told me to focus on "normal" S&S for BJJ as opposed to the difference in striking with MMA, I am still intrigued by this option as long as I don't burn out with the volume. Since it'll be about 5-6 months until I'm competing next, I'm not too worried if I have to scrub the mission on this one.
Option 2:
Rite of Passage-- I think this plan would be a nice one to take a run at over the course of 10-12 weeks and then revisiting the "vanilla" S&S and seeing what WTH effects I can gain/observe. I would also keep the SFB skills in the background as a secondary goal as with option 1. This would be my first foray into training for the snatch test, as I think that is my weak spot in pursuing the SFG. Also, I like the idea of a test in the 5 minute range with high output, as most jiu jitsu matches last between 6-10 minutes, depending on the tournament rules.
Option 3:
In this case, I would make SFB skills my primary goal, and train heavy get ups, as well as heavy 1H swings 1-2 times a week with lower rep sets.
Final thoughts:
I had some other ideas, but they were either too complicated or didn't address my goals in the way that I think I want. I'm open to other suggestions, obviously and would value any feedback you may have.