Here is an OLD SCHOOL match with Royce Gracie fighting a Kung Fu guy. These were the most interesting fights to me, style vs style. Check out more Gracie in Action videos on youtube!
CrossFit WOD: “Linda”
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps of the triplet:
Deadlift: 1 1/2 body weight
Bench press: body weight
Clean: 3/4 body weight
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I first met Jeff 10 years ago at Roy Harris’ Academy in Miramar. We trained together for over a year but we lost touch over time. Jeff ended up going back to school and is now at SDSU working on his teaching credential. He also started a family while he was on hiatus from BJJ and has one daughter and another on the way! Last night was the first time Jeff has rolled in over 4 years but we look forward to seeing a lot more of him from now on…
We had a successful first Kids BJJ Camp! The kids (and myself) survived 5 days jam-packed with 3 training sessions. On the last day they read their reports about some famous BJJ practitioners. Here is Javen telling everyone about Braulio Estima! The next camp will be a two day camp during the winter. Stay tuned for more details.
Tonight I promoted my first purple belt! Jeremy had a TOUGH 2.5 hour test and about 25 people showed up to “help” out. I think the purple belt is probably the toughest to earn and it really separates the men from the boys. Jeremy started training with me in “The Garage” about 4 years ago. He is VERY technical grappler and also has excellent teaching skills. Jeremy’s level really jumped over the last few months and I am really proud to have him as my first purple belt! Congratulations Jeremy!
CrossFit WOD: For time:
21 Pull-ups
21 Handstand Push-ups
18 Pull-ups
18 Handstand Push-ups
15 Pull-ups
15 Handstand Push-ups
12 Pull-ups
12 Handstand Push-ups
9 Pull-ups
9 Handstand Push-ups
6 Pull-ups
6 Handstand Push-ups
3 Pull-ups
3 Handstand Push-ups
Handstand push-ups are “nose to floor” and pull-ups are “strict” or non-kipping.
Looks like our first kids camp is a success so far! These kids are working HARD!
CrossFit WOD:
“Test 3”
Tabata Squat
Max reps of Muscle-ups in 4 minutes
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals. Tabata score is the least number of reps performed in any of the eight intervals. Begin time for muscle-ups immediately after the last 10 second rest interval. Test score equals Tabata score multiplied by number of muscle-ups completed.
CrossFit WOD: Tie a five-pound plate to hang an honest 18″ above your tiptoe reach and complete 5 rounds for time of:
50 Jump and touch
40 Squats
30 Sit-ups
20-Push-ups
10 Pull-ups
On Saturday we took a team to Grappling X at La Jolla High School. We do not have an exact medal count at the moment but we did take home these two trophies! Everyone looked great out there and put to use all the new things we have been working on! Amazing job team!
We had a great turnout for Women’s CrossFit today! Women’s CrossFit is at 5:30PM Tuesdays and Thursdays, so if you are free, come by and try it! We also have free CrossFit classes every Saturday at 9AM. This weekend will our Saturday class will start at 9:15AM since we have a Jiu Jitsu tournament. Don’t forget there are no Jiu Jitsu classes.
CrossFit WOD:
Three rounds for time of:
15 ft Rope Climb, 5 ascents
21 Ring dips
50 Squats
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