Set- backs: Knee still feels stiff first thing in the morning Makes squelchy noises when I try to walk on my knees before it’s warmed up. It’s foul. Previous monthss goals analysis: Continue building strength– record and monitor improvements Green= achieved Orange= Meh, kinda […]
Oh my Goddd. Polaris was, phenomenal. I’m not going to say too much, as I’ve written an article on Polaris for the upcoming Jiu Jitsu Style magazine. So here’s my super-brief-pictoral-summary-of-all-happenings-from-Polaris:
Achievements: Lightly drilling stand up- throws and wrestling Kneeling fine with knee brace on Playing guard feels fine Set- backs: Knee still requires warming up before sitting deep on heels Previous weeks goals analysis: Continue building strength- record and monitor improvements Green= achieved Orange= […]
You can tell I’m back at work. I’ve not blogged in 5 weeks, and I’ve not even realised I’ve not blogged. Ha. This’ll be interesting.. Achievements: Further kneeling improvement (through stretching) Carrying out some light stand up drills at training (not completing any throws) Set- […]
Achievements: Rolling at Jiu Jitsu regularly Kneeling improvements (knee pads at training) Set- backs: Slight tweak when rolling the other day. No pain, but very aware that I based too much on it Aching from lunges increasing general knee-ache Week 21/22 goals analysis: ACTUALLY start […]
One of my goals I set myself was to make a mini BJJ movie featuring the guys I train with at Fightworx Academy in Torquay. I’ve finally finished collating and editing the footage which has left me with a 5:30 min long feature entitled: intro […]
Achievements: Continued reduction in stiffness A more equal weight distribution when squatting Set- backs: Noticeable twinge when turning on stairs (pivoting) Still can’t kneel.. Week 9/10 goals analysis: Start to do some more dynamic movements! Incorporate lunges into workouts Go for a paddleboard to help […]
Achievements: Mastered going down stairs! No click when walking upstairs anymore Can do 90 degree squats in sets of 20 at workout style speed Scar tissue catching massively reduced- maybe once a day? I feel normal- in terms of day to day living. Set- backs: […]
I’m super excited to announce a new sponsor, in the form of custom made strength equipment from.. The guys at Magni Power use metal to create custom built strength equipment. Hardcore stuff like macebells, paralettes and heaps of grip strength equipment. It’s all custom made to order, […]
Achievements: Walking without brace Maintaining control of swelling Consistently with new exercises Got back to driving Can walk up and down stairs without looking special Set- backs: Very stiff without morning bike session to loosen knee Knee hangs take a while to sink into. And […]