SimonAdd's Jiu Jitsu and Lifting Log
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Standing Kimura can be hit when an opponent uses an underhook to try and go to your back (or a failed standing guillotine). As he goes under your arm (say your left) you grab his left wrist with your right hand, then slide your left arm over his upper arm and take your kimura grip. As he goes round to your back you whip his arm up his back and force him to the ground. Makes sense in my head anyway.
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Thanks, Paekakboyz. Core strength might well be an issue, the belt seems to help this as it gives me something to push out against as I'm decending. On the way up, I've started using the mental cues 'chest up, head back, knees out'. I used to think about driving my arse up (as Rippetoe teaches it) but it just led to my hips rising faster than my shoulders and me having to 'goodmorning' the weight up.<br />
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Hmm I'd suggest focusing on your hips/arse snapping forward rather than moving up. That way the power is tracking through your hips as you straighten rather than your arse getting higher while you fold over. As long as you have your knees/feet lined up they will track fine. I wonder if you are focusing more on your upper body (head/back) rather than where the power is coming from? Could try Kettlebell swings as they really get you into that hip firing motion - not upward but forward. Like the pelvic thrust from the TimeWarp dance lol!<br />
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There is also a chance that the belt is counter productive, it might let you relax and let the belt do the work rather than staying tight through your core?? could try a lighter weight with and without it and see if you can feel a difference in technique.<br />
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Improving form on the bigger lifts like squats, DL's, clean and press is endless, you can always get better! -
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I don't think the belt can be causing the problem, I've only used it twice while squatting!<br />
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I like the 'hips forward' cue though, I'll give that a shot next time I squat.<br />
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lol, you might be on to something there! Unless you have a pre-existing back injury/problem I reckon (imo of course) that going without a belt is better. I'm sure a belt is a huge help once you really start pushing heavy weights etc or are dealing with instability/injuries.<br />
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Let us know how you get on.<br />
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When you talk about layback on your presses... is that curling your back? If so I get that as well when I'm on the last rep or two - going to a seated press can help if you aren't happy with your form in the standing position. -
Jiu Jistu last night - didn't get round to logging this.<br />
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1.5 hours, worked on a single-under guard pass then sparring. Got the tozi pass and the kimura from side control, but no kimura from guard. Not too disappointed though as I did hit several nice sweeps.<br />
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Weight this morning was 88.4kg without a gi. The gi adds just under 2kg so I've lost a kilo since the weekend and 1/2kg since this time last week (I always seem to weigh heavier at the weekend, I think it's the food & drink). -
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When you talk about layback on your presses... is that curling your back? If so I get that as well when I'm on the last rep or two - going to a seated press can help if you aren't happy with your form in the standing position.<br />
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Yeah, by layback I mean my head leaning backwards till I'm almost turning it into a standing bench press. Not good for the back, and it takes the emphasis off the shoulders. -
I reckon the weight would go through the bloody floor at my gym. If anyone from Les Mills (Taranaki Street) is reading this... fix the level 4 floor! pot holes everywhere!<br />
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What is your DL set-up? alongside squats there's a fair bit of talk about technique for how we approach DLing. Grip selection, straps etc... -
Haha, yeah I wouldn't dream of it at any other gym I've been to, but this place is fully kitted out for Oly-lifters and they have more weight than I'm capable of lifting being dropped from overhead on a regular basis.<br />
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Grip strength is pretty important for BJJ so I don't use straps for deadlifts (or anything else). I figure if I can't hold on to a weight I could otherwise lift, my grip needs more work, not less. I use a double-overhand grip on all but my heaviest warm-up sets, then I switch to over-under for the final warm-ups and add in chalk for the work sets. Chalk is awesome, I've only recently started using it but it feels so much better when the bar isn't rolling and slipping in your sweaty hands.<br />
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Other than that, I start with my hips a little higher than I do on cleans, focus on keeping my lower back tight and try to get my shoulders behind the bar as soon as possible. -
[quote name='SimonAdd' timestamp='1346831735' post='308934']Jiu Jistu last night - didn't get round to logging this.<br />
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1.5 hours, worked on a single-under guard pass then sparring. Got the tozi pass and the kimura from side control, but no kimura from guard. Not too disappointed though as I did hit several nice sweeps.<br />
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Weight this morning was 88.4kg without a gi. The gi adds just under 2kg so I've lost a kilo since the weekend and 1/2kg since this time last week (I always seem to weigh heavier at the weekend, I think it's the food & drink).[/quote]<br />
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Good shit! Side control is bloody versatile<br />
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To check squat depth I found a good bodyweight test online a few days ago. Stand in normal squat stance but with arms straight, palms together, fingers pointing downwards. Squat down until your fingers touch the ground. At that point you will have activated both knees and hips correctly and be in a below parallel squat stance. <br />
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I did two warm up sets of this last night and then front squatted six sete at that same height. Today my quads, hammys, glutes and core certainly feel like they were made to work harder yesterday than they have down for a long time.<br />
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I found that little test was an excellent way to ensure all of the muscles are activated correctly and you will also find your self squatting deeper even if you have to drop some weight.. -
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Jiu Jistu last night - didn't get round to logging this.<br />
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1.5 hours, worked on a single-under guard pass then sparring. Got the tozi pass and the kimura from side control, but no kimura from guard. Not too disappointed though as I did hit several nice sweeps.<br />
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Weight this morning was 88.4kg without a gi. The gi adds just under 2kg so I've lost a kilo since the weekend and 1/2kg since this time last week (I always seem to weigh heavier at the weekend, I think it's the food & drink).<br />
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Sorry Im a thick prop bro. What are GI and BJJ? -
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BJJ is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A gi is your martial arts ninja suit<br />
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Yeah, I'm afraid there's going to be plenty of Jiu Jitsu terminology in this log, no real way to avoid it. Just ask if you don't understand anything and I'll try to explain or post a pic/video.<br />
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Just tried out that squat test, RB, I like it. It's about as deep as I usually go but it's a nice way to test form. -
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[B]Thursday 06/09/12[/B]<br />
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Bench<br />
3x3 92.5kg (easy compared to Saturday, could have done more. Increase the weight next time)<br />
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Kroc Rows<br />
3x17 25kg (each hand)<br />
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1.5hrs BJJ<br />
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We had a couple of purple belts visiting so I rolled with both of them. They both completely dominated me, of course, but it was fun and my tapping hand got lots of exercise.<br />
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Didn't get any keylocks as planned, people seem to be defending them really well. But I did manage to transition to an armbar off a couple of failed attempts.