Busy busy....

These last couples of weeks have been pretty busy with me. Upon returning home from japan I visited family and friends as well as kept up my own training.

Since last friday I have been at a national training camp here at the australian institute of sport in my hometown of canberra. Our camp goes for one week and will in preparation for our Oceania championships this weekend in canberra. I fight on sunday and this comp is the biggest comp on the Oceania judo calendar.

After the Oceania championships I have the Nsw international open in sydney, then three days after that I will be heading to the usa for the miami world cup and the us open. From there the australian team and I will travel back to tsukuba university in japan for an eight day training camp before competing in the world championships in tokyo. Its going to be a very busy next month or so but its in these next few comps that I really need to dig deep and get the wins. I'm in great form since coming from japan and I'm excited to fight.
my weight is going fantastic and I'm very close to 60kg after each session.

Going to the worlds I also have fellow hill sports academy athletes duke didier for 100kgs sara collins 63kg and my long term coach tom hill will be co coaching the team.

This will be my third world championships and it has come around so fast, it seems only yesterday I was in the netherlands competing last year.

matt

Ps I hope u enjoy my blog

The Ultimate MMA Strength & Conditioning Product Review

The Ultimate MMA Strength & Conditioning Product Review

If you are serious about BJJ or MMA, you need to check out Eric Wong’s Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning.

Make no mistake, Wong is the real deal.

The Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program draws from his knowledge and experience as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and an MMA and UFC trainer. This isn’t a generic program for people who want to get fit, it is a comprehensive system specifically designed for those who want to succeed in BJJ and MMA.

This is only for those who are serious about training. Weekend warriors need not apply.

The Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program gets my pick as the top BJJ and MMA training program for the following reasons.

It is comprehensive. Really comprehensive.

Ultimate MMA is a truly complete training program for BJJ and MMA fighters – you will not need another strength and conditioning program ever again.

From the psychology of goal setting to how to warm up properly for MMA and full 8, 12 and 16 week programs, Wong covers everything in exacting detail.

He also explains the science behind his program. For example, did you know your body has 3 energy systems – aerobic, anaerobic lactic and anaerobic alactic? Wong explains what these are, how they are used in a MMA / BJJ match and how to specifically train each energy system.

It’s easy to follow

The Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program contains a massive amount of information.

But because it’s well written and well presented, it’s really easy to follow. The information is sensibly broken down into key points making it simple to understand and simple to remember. I believe it’s always best to understand why you train in a certain way. Knowledge can make you a better athlete. But if you don’t have the time or inclination to understand the ‘why’, you can just focus on the ‘how’ and follow the training program.

One of the great things about Ultimate MMA is that it’s not a hardcopy book but comes in electronic format. Now some people will prefer being able to pick up a training manual but having it electronically has some really neat benefits. Top of the list is video. Following written instructions is one thing. Being able to watch and follow audio-visual instructions takes things to a whole new level.

It is written for MMA fighters

This is the single most compelling reason why I pick Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning as my top training program. It is laser focused on MMA fighters.

For example, the training program is designed to fit in with skills training. MMA and BJJ fighters don’t want to hit the gym seven days a week. We need to fit time in to hit the mats and train our skills.

The workouts are all specifically designed around what an MMA fighter needs. For example, underhooks are a key element for any BJJ or MMA fighter. The program includes training to specifically develop strong underhooks. Wong also goes through the most common injuries MMA fighters suffer and then shows you how to train to strengthen and protect those body parts.

Is it all good news?

To be honest, it is. If you’re serious about MMA or BJJ, if you want to be in the best shape to win competitions, you need the Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program. It’s such a complete and comprehensive resource, you’ll literally be able to bin all your other workout programs.

No-Gi Judo - My new Video

A video i made last night. hope you like it. I will film another one with a better quality camera one day soon.



Comments most welcome

Matt Hughes vs Ricardo Almeida

This weekend my favourite fighter Matt Hughes is fighting Ricardo Almeida. I like Matt for some many htings but the main thing i like about him is his composure in the ring and how he wins. To me when he wins he doesnt seem overly happy, its almost like it was meant to happen due to how hard he trains. Although he is getting a bit old now i really wish i started following him from the beginning as that would have been awesome.



Matt has a blog and website at www.matt-hughes.com and was recently added into the UFC Hall of Fame

Go Matt

Newaza Clip

Here is a Ne waza (groundwork) clip i made ages ago. I rewatched it the other day and thought i would repost it.
I will make a new one soon.
Enjoy

Pic of the Week - Kimura

A sick kimura in a recent MMA fight