Be a Team Player: Understand Your BJJ Teammates
I cannot think of a sport besides Brazilian jiu jitsu that brings so many different people together for the same reason. I’ve seen lawyers, doctors,
Author: Samuel Spiegelman
Samuel Spiegelman holds a degree in Exercise Science and a brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. During his time training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu he realized there was a need for training information specifically for the Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner. This gave Sam the opportunity to combine his knowledge of exercise science and BJJ to provide practitioners with training information designed for them. Training programs designed by Sam focus on improving the necessary requirements of the sport, proper nutrition, mobility, and lifestyle habits. It is Sam’s goal to provide Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners with everything they need to keep training for a lifetime.
You can contact Sam via email or follow him on his Facebook page or his website, Applied Strength & Conditioning Chicago.
Posts from this author
The Journey to a BJJ Black Belt: Look Back to Move Forward
Students often think of Brazilian jiu jitsu as a journey that will one day take them to a black belt. If you are a new
Set Goals to Amplify Your BJJ Class and Give Your Training Direction
It’s almost time. Class is nearing the end, and you cannot wait for your instructor to set the timer for live rolling. Rolling rounds at
Strength for BJJ: 3 Guard-Opening Exercises
The closed guard is one of the first positions we learn in Brazilian jiu jitsu. It is also one of the hardest guards to pass.
How to Adjust Your Training Variables to Reach Your BJJ Goals
There are two questions I frequently receive from Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners. “What is the best strength and conditioning program for Brazilian jiu jitsu?” “How
The 5 Rules of Peaking Before a Tournament (Plus a 6-Week Plan)
It’s Saturday morning. You wake up early because the nerves make it difficult to sleep. You check your bag to make sure you have everything
The BJJ Blue Belt: A Belt of Frustration and Opportunity
When I first started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I remember looking around the room and seeing people with different color belts tied around their waist.
How to Train Specific Energy Systems to Improve Your BJJ Game
The sport of MMA is a combination of boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling, and muay Thai. Every mixed martial arts fighter needs to have some
Positivity, Consistency, and the Keys to Success as a BJJ Novice
Everyone starts somewhere. No matter what sport or hobby you did before your first day of Brazilian jiu jitsu, everyone had a first day that
On the Mat for Life: Lessons In Longevity From BJJ Masters
Last weekend, the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) hosted the Chicago Open. The tournament was divided into two days of both gi and no-gi competition.
What Every Beginner Should Know When Starting BJJ
Everyone has a first day. And that first day you walk into a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy can be a life-changing experience. Some people are
Westside Grappling: Applying the Conjugate Method to BJJ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been referred to as human chess for a good reason. What makes BJJ difficult to grasp is the unlimited number of
