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2026 Training Log Part 25

On the Stereo today- The Frames. Who else? I spent a good portion of my late teens and early twenties at Frames gigs, even one time accidentally seeing them in a bar in New York. Not much to write home about this week. Monday Started the week with a bang… actually no, more of a … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 24

On the Stereo today- Mogwai A decent week on the mats trying to put some new stuff into play and figure out some new positions. Monday Into the weight room for a dreadful session! Evening Jiu Jitsu- just a heap of sparring rounds. I think I did 9x5min. Wednesday Morning Jiu Jitsu with Roger. More … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 23

On the Stereo today- Depeche Mode On holiday most of last week and arrived home on Wednesday afternoon. When I go on holiday I need to keep moving. Not out of some complusion to keep training, but more because I need to keep everything loose. I don’t rest, I rust! But on this occassion I … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 22

On the Stereo today- Well I’m sitting in the sports book of my hotel in Vegas, and it’s Germany vs Paraguay on the TV. Finally! I get to fight! Monday Evening Jiu Jitsu. Just a sweat. Warmed up then did some speed drills and then stopped. It’s always good to get a sweat on even … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 21

On the Stereo today- Nothing, I’m in the gym listening to kids training! Final week of training and I think it’s gone fairly well. I’m happy with the progress during the period and I don’t think it could have gone much better. Monday Strength Training. Learned my lesson from the week prior that Dani runs … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 20

On the Stereo today- Nothing. Total silence in the house Tired and sore this week. I just can’t wait for the tournament to come around now. I’m at a stage where I just want to get on the mat. I’m excited, but also a bit weary of wating. That’s something I have never gotten used … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 19

On the Stereo today- Nina Simone Last week I came here to write this blog all chirpy from a great week’s training, recovery, and sleep. This week, dear reader, I come to you with a tale of woe. The total opposite of a week. Bad sleep, bad recovery, bad rounds, soreness. Such is life. Tuesday … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 18

On the Stereo today- A bit of Black Sabbath. Great training week. Great rounds, great gym work, great nutrition, good sleep. These don’t happen often so I always take time to appreciate when they do. Monday Morning Conditioning work Evening- Jiu Jitsu Working on pressure passing. Not too hard on the sparring front this evening. … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 17

On the Stereo today- Nothing. I’m sitting in the gym watching class. Another compressed training week, complicated by running the Irish Open at the weekend, my busiest week of the year, so i wasn’t expecting much and wasn’t disappointed! Monday Evening Jiu Jitsu Good session. Got about 6 rounds in plus a lot of positionals. … Continue reading

2026 Training Log Part 16

On the Stereo today- The Dust Brothers Super compressed training week this week as I’d a big family wedding to go to. Got as much Jiu Jitsu into 3 days as possible. Monday Upper body Strength Evening Jiu Jitsu Really savage session focusing on getting under your opponent. Did some positionals with just upper body … Continue reading