Wise Old Warrior

At 55 years young, I must approach my Jiu Jitsu with a different mindset and objectives.


Wise Old Warriors BJJ Manifesto

I love the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and camaraderie, but I don’t have the time or physical attributes to train as frequently and recover as fast as the younger gym rats. 

Correct POSTURE and TIMING is the foundation of my jiu-jitsu game that allows me to keep pace with even much younger, more athletic guys for years to come… And it is what allows me to continue to do BJJ effectively and safely for years to come… 

It is the characteristic that defines the greatest BJJ champions.

As promised more information on:

The Performance Diagnostic Trinity (PDT) was developed by Master Coach Scott Sonnon (International Fitness Coach and Sambo World Champion) to improve performance in combat athletes.  

"According to the PDT model, a combat athlete with superior conditioning and toughness can overcome one of superior skills; one of superior toughness and skills can overcome one of superior conditioning; one of superior skills and conditioning can overcome one or superior toughness." - 3DPP Manual RMAX.tv Productions

I will develop superior conditioning and skills and work on my toughness through competition.  

To learn more about how to achieve high-performance in combat sports purchase The Three Dimensional Performance Pyramid from RMAX International.

JOURNAL -  Week of June 11, 2012

How did I do on my goals this week?

1. Develop a 9 month plan to guide my training - COMPLETE
1. Competition - Sign up for multiple divisions when possible to get more experience - I can choose to compete in all or less as the day unfolds
2. Refresh my Game Plan (Mind Map) - in process 
3. Consider how the following fits in my overall plan:
1. Weekly BJJ classes - 3 x week
2. Weekly private lessons - 1 x week with Professor Brandon McDaniel - first lesson on Saturday, June 16
1. Route/triggers this week from tournament video review: 
• Shutdown - double underhook pass
• Defense - north/south escape using bridge and knees in - (2) variations
• Defense - head push transition when 1/2 guard is being passed
• Shutdown - leg hug pass
• Offense - combat base space control and knee slide pass to either side
3. Weekly drilling (separate from class) - need to find a primary drilling partner
4. Tournament schedule leading up to Pan JJC - (1) competition every 4-6 weeks - next is July 14th Buckeye Border International
5. Tacfit Conditioning - 1 x week start with Tacfit Survival 
6. RECOVERY - 2 x week  1) Recuper8 Program 2) Warrior Yoga (Prasara)
7. Galvao's - "Drill to Win" Available here: Amazon Books - with drilling partner work on Side Escape Drills 2 per session
8. Jason Sculley's - "Solo Grappling Drills" -  1 x week - Takedown solo drills for conditioning, repetition, level change, and penetration