Long week

My first week as an advanced student was a rough one. Went from one roll a week to three. Impressive how physically demanding it is, both in terms of simple endurance and pure physicality. I was wrecked after three straight days of rolling. It is clear to me now why BJJ athletes benefit from, but do not rely on, outside physical preparation. One can do all the physical prep in the world but there really is no replacement for just getting out there and doing it. As I have been prone to say, "Weights don't fight back." I think that basically characterizes the divide between pure physical training and martial arts training.

So I have spent the rest of the week recovering. On Thursday I did a recovery at the CrossFit gym. The workout consisted of wall ball throws and slams, a 2000m row at a slow (-2:20) pace, and a few minutes of jump rope. Definitely felt better after this, highly recommend the rower for recovery. Friday and Saturday were spent resting, relaxing, and otherwise getting prepared to wreck shop next week. Sunday will be more of the same, also going to check out the CrossFit Games Regionals. Monday, back to work and the whole thing starts all over again.