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It was one of the instructors last days there, so he showed a rapid fire succession of submissions including a variety of armbars, the anaconda choke, darc choke, two flying armbars, kneebars, etc. Basically, everything he knew. I remember how to do the anaconda, but that is about it. He is leaving to go train elsewhere, and felt bad or something for the class.
Rolling:
5 minute rounds x 3. I did okay the first round, but then I went against the departing instructor. He tapped me with:
armbar from gaurd, guillotine, triangle from gaurd, armbar from side mount, guillotine, and finally armbar from gaurd again, but he had to really work for it.
I did okay again the third round.
Impressions:
It was more of a "going away" party feel to it than an actual class. That's okay, I'm firetending this weekend and will get plenty of exercise. Tonight is supposed to be lifting, so I'll be using what nature (and the logging company) provides. I learned a lot in the 5 minutes w/ the departing teacher about how little my strength matters against someone w/ crisp, fast technique. I knew this intellectually, but now I know it practically.
Hopefully when he gets back, I'll be a better match for him.
2 hours
It was one of the instructors last days there, so he showed a rapid fire succession of submissions including a variety of armbars, the anaconda choke, darc choke, two flying armbars, kneebars, etc. Basically, everything he knew. I remember how to do the anaconda, but that is about it. He is leaving to go train elsewhere, and felt bad or something for the class.
Rolling:
5 minute rounds x 3. I did okay the first round, but then I went against the departing instructor. He tapped me with:
armbar from gaurd, guillotine, triangle from gaurd, armbar from side mount, guillotine, and finally armbar from gaurd again, but he had to really work for it.
I did okay again the third round.
Impressions:
It was more of a "going away" party feel to it than an actual class. That's okay, I'm firetending this weekend and will get plenty of exercise. Tonight is supposed to be lifting, so I'll be using what nature (and the logging company) provides. I learned a lot in the 5 minutes w/ the departing teacher about how little my strength matters against someone w/ crisp, fast technique. I knew this intellectually, but now I know it practically.
Hopefully when he gets back, I'll be a better match for him.
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Firetending
I arrived Friday night after MMA (about 9:30PM). The fire was already going pretty well, and we didn't have a lot to work with. Nothing heavy enough was left to get a good workout.
Saturday, on the other hand, was a motherfucker. We loaded up three dump truck loads of 5-6 foot long, 12-20" thick logs. Lots of flipping, pressing, dragging, rolling, etc. The sandbag work I've been doing is definitely paying off, as is the hammering. I chopped up a couple of the thinner, longer trees (about 20 minutes of constant chopping).
The fire itself was awesome. The centerpiece was a root that we sat up so it looked like a hut. The spines were out of the fire, so it burned forever. I'll just have to upload the pics.
All in all, I did a shitload more work than normal. Since everything we cut was huge and well over 200 lbs, I was "utilized" a lot.
I arrived Friday night after MMA (about 9:30PM). The fire was already going pretty well, and we didn't have a lot to work with. Nothing heavy enough was left to get a good workout.
Saturday, on the other hand, was a motherfucker. We loaded up three dump truck loads of 5-6 foot long, 12-20" thick logs. Lots of flipping, pressing, dragging, rolling, etc. The sandbag work I've been doing is definitely paying off, as is the hammering. I chopped up a couple of the thinner, longer trees (about 20 minutes of constant chopping).
The fire itself was awesome. The centerpiece was a root that we sat up so it looked like a hut. The spines were out of the fire, so it burned forever. I'll just have to upload the pics.
All in all, I did a shitload more work than normal. Since everything we cut was huge and well over 200 lbs, I was "utilized" a lot.
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MMA:
Warmed up with some stair sprints, jumping squats, lunges, dumbell snatches (70 lbs) etc. Essentially a 10 minute free form GPP.
10 minutes of stretching, because today we did:
Kickboxing:
drilled low kicks and push kicks for 30 minutes. about 10 on the bag, 10 on the pads. The last part was left push kick-right low kick, right push kick, left switch kick, left push kick-left switch kick, right push kick-right low kick combos on the pads.
The instructor cleaned up my form with a couple simple suggestions, and I felt an immediate power increase. I drilled this a little when I got home as well.
Grappling:
Flow drills:
armbar from gaurd- 30+ times
armbar from gaurd-triangle choke 30+ times
armbar from gaurd - triangle choke - gogoplata 20 or so times.
arm triangle from bottom 10 times
arm triangle from bottom-sweep-mounted arm triangle -20 times or so
arm triangle from bottom -sweep- side choke 20 times or so
Done.
10 minute drive home, then:
Density Training:
Sledgehammer:
See how many times I could sledge hammer a tire (16 lbs sledge) in 10 minutes. Goal: 350
356 sledge swings in 10 minutes, +40 swing PR
Impressions:
The flow drills were fun. We went slow and really focused on technique for the first 10 or so of each, then sped it up gradually. Things get hairy at higher speeds...
Anyway, it was fun as hell. The stretching helped tremendously. My hips are finally starting to loosen up, so that helped a lot. I'm still beat from the weekend, but that's okay.
The sledge work is really rewarding. +40 swings is a nice jump. Going for 375 next...
Also: Bodyweight is at 235. I'm getting there.
Warmed up with some stair sprints, jumping squats, lunges, dumbell snatches (70 lbs) etc. Essentially a 10 minute free form GPP.
10 minutes of stretching, because today we did:
Kickboxing:
drilled low kicks and push kicks for 30 minutes. about 10 on the bag, 10 on the pads. The last part was left push kick-right low kick, right push kick, left switch kick, left push kick-left switch kick, right push kick-right low kick combos on the pads.
The instructor cleaned up my form with a couple simple suggestions, and I felt an immediate power increase. I drilled this a little when I got home as well.
Grappling:
Flow drills:
armbar from gaurd- 30+ times
armbar from gaurd-triangle choke 30+ times
armbar from gaurd - triangle choke - gogoplata 20 or so times.
arm triangle from bottom 10 times
arm triangle from bottom-sweep-mounted arm triangle -20 times or so
arm triangle from bottom -sweep- side choke 20 times or so
Done.
10 minute drive home, then:
Density Training:
Sledgehammer:
See how many times I could sledge hammer a tire (16 lbs sledge) in 10 minutes. Goal: 350
356 sledge swings in 10 minutes, +40 swing PR
Impressions:
The flow drills were fun. We went slow and really focused on technique for the first 10 or so of each, then sped it up gradually. Things get hairy at higher speeds...
Anyway, it was fun as hell. The stretching helped tremendously. My hips are finally starting to loosen up, so that helped a lot. I'm still beat from the weekend, but that's okay.
The sledge work is really rewarding. +40 swings is a nice jump. Going for 375 next...
Also: Bodyweight is at 235. I'm getting there.
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+1 for a colorful log
+1 for the left push / right low kick
+1 for BW at 235 (is the goal 205 or do you want to stay at HW and be able to use your current strength?)
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keep those hands up!
and I hope you mean walk at 220, start dieting down way out, then cut the last 5 of water... have you ever cut water before?
I think at the lowest levels of mma, you really need to walk at or within 5-7 of fight weight because you never know when you'll be fighting. or at least you won't have more than a few weeks to prep
and I hope you mean walk at 220, start dieting down way out, then cut the last 5 of water... have you ever cut water before?
I think at the lowest levels of mma, you really need to walk at or within 5-7 of fight weight because you never know when you'll be fighting. or at least you won't have more than a few weeks to prep
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Yeah, I want to get down to 220 for my walk around weight. I've never cut water before on purpose, but I'm no stranger to some severe dehydration I plan on doing some 'dry runs" *pun intended* to see what I can cut comfortably and to get used to it.
When I'm dieting, i can lose two or three pounds a week, so if I have a month's notice, I can get within comfortable weight ranges to cut down to at bw 220. It also depends a lot on whether or not weigh ins are the night before or the same day.
When I'm dieting, i can lose two or three pounds a week, so if I have a month's notice, I can get within comfortable weight ranges to cut down to at bw 220. It also depends a lot on whether or not weigh ins are the night before or the same day.
If I was your weight I'd try and stay around there and fight HW. Unless of course your diet is very bad right now and by cleaning it up you would drop a lot of weight.
Just a thought because you may be sacrificing strength with that much of a weight difference.
Just a thought because you may be sacrificing strength with that much of a weight difference.
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My diet was bad in that I wasn't eating nearly enough. I'm not sure of the numbers on my body composition right now, but I'm eating 3500 or so a day and losing fat steadily while increasing strength/ performance so far.
I've got at least 10 extra pounds that will fall off on their own due to my increased workload, maybe more.
I've got at least 10 extra pounds that will fall off on their own due to my increased workload, maybe more.
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Sprints
Stairs
20 steps jog down, 20 sprint up skipping every other step x 25, 1 sprint
2 minute rest
20 jog down, 20 sprint up skipping every other step x 5, 5 sprints, 1 minute rest between sprints
20 jog down, 20 sprint up every step x 3, 5 sprints (30 seconds rest between sprints)
20 jog down, 20 sprint every other step x 3, 5 sprints. (30 seconds rest between sprints)
30 minute rest.
MMA
Kickboxing Bag Work
Focus was on technique. Used a mirror as best I could to check my form. No rounds, but each exercise was done within 5 minutes or less with approx 1-3 minute break.
100 right low kicks
100 left switch kicks
50 left push kicks
50 right push kicks
25 left push kcik-right low kick combos
10 minute rest
Core Circuit
Circuit was done 3 times with one minute rest between circuits, No rest between exercises.
Vacuum x 20 seconds
V-Ups x 15
Saxon Side Bends (15 lb dumbells) x 10 each direction
Standing Plate Twists (45 lbs) x 10 each direction
Medicine Ball Good Morning (25 lbs) x 10
Impressions:
Not a bad night. The 25 sprint was way easier than I thought it would be. My endurance for this is growing rapidly.
My left shin hurt like hell from the switch kicks. Busted open a cut, so there is a lot of blood on my heavybag. Luckily, its on the duct taped part. I suck at switch kicks. I drop my hands and my shin just kind of runs into the bag instead of snapping. I'll have to work on this a lot. The only thing I did on this well is landing with good foot placement on the switch. Its all downhill from there.
Stairs
20 steps jog down, 20 sprint up skipping every other step x 25, 1 sprint
2 minute rest
20 jog down, 20 sprint up skipping every other step x 5, 5 sprints, 1 minute rest between sprints
20 jog down, 20 sprint up every step x 3, 5 sprints (30 seconds rest between sprints)
20 jog down, 20 sprint every other step x 3, 5 sprints. (30 seconds rest between sprints)
30 minute rest.
MMA
Kickboxing Bag Work
Focus was on technique. Used a mirror as best I could to check my form. No rounds, but each exercise was done within 5 minutes or less with approx 1-3 minute break.
100 right low kicks
100 left switch kicks
50 left push kicks
50 right push kicks
25 left push kcik-right low kick combos
10 minute rest
Core Circuit
Circuit was done 3 times with one minute rest between circuits, No rest between exercises.
Vacuum x 20 seconds
V-Ups x 15
Saxon Side Bends (15 lb dumbells) x 10 each direction
Standing Plate Twists (45 lbs) x 10 each direction
Medicine Ball Good Morning (25 lbs) x 10
Impressions:
Not a bad night. The 25 sprint was way easier than I thought it would be. My endurance for this is growing rapidly.
My left shin hurt like hell from the switch kicks. Busted open a cut, so there is a lot of blood on my heavybag. Luckily, its on the duct taped part. I suck at switch kicks. I drop my hands and my shin just kind of runs into the bag instead of snapping. I'll have to work on this a lot. The only thing I did on this well is landing with good foot placement on the switch. Its all downhill from there.
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Yeah, I bet you can sit comfortably at 220. I guarentee that you will lose (or see gains slow down) strength while lowering your weight that much.
I feel like its a lot like Sean Sherk. Although 155 is a difficult cut from his pre-fight walking weight (he cuts 10lbs. or a bit more) but all he has to do to lose weight is eat less. He already eats clean and works incredibly hard, so its just a matter of consuming less calories to lose weight before a fight.
Lastly, if you've never cut weight before, don't think you can cut anywhere near 10lbs. I tried it before and honestly, it was one of the most mentally trying experiences of my life.
I feel like its a lot like Sean Sherk. Although 155 is a difficult cut from his pre-fight walking weight (he cuts 10lbs. or a bit more) but all he has to do to lose weight is eat less. He already eats clean and works incredibly hard, so its just a matter of consuming less calories to lose weight before a fight.
Lastly, if you've never cut weight before, don't think you can cut anywhere near 10lbs. I tried it before and honestly, it was one of the most mentally trying experiences of my life.
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There are 2 ways to cut. There's the slow healthy cut that people do when they want compete in a lower weight class. Then there's the fast water weight cut that isn't healthy, but can give you a competitive edge it done correctly.
If you fuck up the water cut, it's like cutting your conditionin level in half.
If you fuck up the water cut, it's like cutting your conditionin level in half.
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My gains will definitely be slowing down due to my new training style. I'm not lifting heavy 3 times a week anymore. I'm okay with this. I've got a good bit of strength as is, so a slower increase is acceptable.
I doubt I'll lose much strength.
As far as cutting weight goes, I'm still losing without calorie reduction. As I said, I'm actually eating more and healthier right now and the pounds are still falling off. I know this will equalize soon, but hopefully that will be in a few more pounds.
One thing that is annoying in practice but may help in cutting water is that I sweat A LOT. In a lifting session earlier this year, I lost 5 lbs of water in 2 hours, and still hit PRs. I routinely dehydrate rapidly in firetending. Its a constant battle. I've downed 2 gallons of water in 8 hours of firetending and still weighed less the next day. Still, I can't say for sure as I've never cut water weight on purpose, but I think I'll do okay.
I doubt I'll lose much strength.
As far as cutting weight goes, I'm still losing without calorie reduction. As I said, I'm actually eating more and healthier right now and the pounds are still falling off. I know this will equalize soon, but hopefully that will be in a few more pounds.
One thing that is annoying in practice but may help in cutting water is that I sweat A LOT. In a lifting session earlier this year, I lost 5 lbs of water in 2 hours, and still hit PRs. I routinely dehydrate rapidly in firetending. Its a constant battle. I've downed 2 gallons of water in 8 hours of firetending and still weighed less the next day. Still, I can't say for sure as I've never cut water weight on purpose, but I think I'll do okay.
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I once gave a small bag of lemonheads to one of my wrestlers to help him lose a half pound on the way to a meet. Five minutes later, he walks to the front of the bus and asks, with a straight fucking face, "Hey coach....how are these gonna make me lose weight?"
The fucker had eaten half the bag.
The fucker had eaten half the bag.
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try teaching that kid world history... oh wait, that's my job...
damnit.
damnit.
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I can't say my weight cutting experiences have ever been that bad. The most I ever had to cut on short notice was 6 lbs. I always made damned sure I was well within range of the weight class of choice by the time the week of the fight arrived. BE WELL PREPARED, is my best advice
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