The Martial Artists' Training Log

[bushido_man96]

3/19/2026

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:  6:45 - 8:15 pm.  Two warmup rounds, then into the class focus, which was back control again.  The twist this week was that we transitioned between back control and the front headlock position, where we worked on trying to get a D'Arcce or anaconda choke.  If the bottom player could escape or re-guard, that was a win and switch roles.  I felt better at the end of the session about available options from the front headlock position and figuring out when to cut my losses and transition back over to back control if need be.

Free-rolled 2 rounds, 4 minutes each.  I got an Americana on another white belt, and also got pointers on trying to do an arm triangle from being on top in half-guard.  Then I rolled with coach and got tapped out 3x in that 4 minute span.

The new guy that had wrestled was back in class, too, and it seems like he's going to be a permanent fixture going forward, which is great, as I'd love to see the student membership rise.  He kind of seemed to figure things out, too, or at least came to the conclusion that it was ok to use lots of pressure like in wrestling.  He seemed to be heavier and use his hips better, and he was more than a pain to drill with tonight.  Being on bottom a lot tonight really thrashed my arms, too.

[bushido_man96]

3/20/2026

Strength Training

Deadlifts:  135x5, 185x3, 225x2, 245x3, 245x3.

I felt like I probably could have pulled that first set for 5, but not knowing how much pressure would build up by rep 5 keeps me working the triples.

[bushido_man96]

3/23/2026

Strength Training

Bench Press:  45x5x2, 95x5, 115x5, 135x3, 155x1, 175x5, 175x5, 175x5.

Barbell Curls:  50x15, 50x15, 50x15.

Triceps Push-downs:  60x15, 60x15, 60x15.

 

Aikido:  6:15 - 7:15 pm.  Weapons Class.  Bokken focus, warmed up with basic strikes and thrusts, then moved into kumi tachi (paired work) 2 and 3.  Finished with jo kata 1 review.

[bushido_man96]

3/25/2026

Strength Training

Squat:  45x5x2, 115x5, 135x3, 155x1, 170x5, 185x3, 200x1.

Clean & Jerk:  95x2, 115x2, 130x2, 130x2, 130x2.

I think I strained my back while squatting.  Don't know why.  It was hurting pretty bad at the end of the session.

[bushido_man96]

3/30/2026

Strength Training

Press:  45x5x2, 75x5, 95x3, 125x5, 125x5, 125x5.

Lat Pull-downs:  120x10, 120x10, 120x10.

Back was still a little sore, but the workout didn't seem to aggravate it further.

[bushido_man96]

4/1/2026

Strength Training

Deadlifts:  135x3, 185x2.

Back still sore, and the pulling didn't seem to agree with it.  Going easy today and hopefully can bet back to pulling next week.

[sensei8]

1 hour ago, bushido_man96 said:

4/1/2026

Strength Training

Deadlifts:  135x3, 185x2.

Back still sore, and the pulling didn't seem to agree with it.  Going easy today and hopefully can bet back to pulling next week.

Careful there, Brian because the back is nothing to take unnecessary risks with. I agree, take it easy today or tomorrow too.

[bushido_man96]

4/2/2026

Aikido:  8:45 - 9:45 am.  Morning Class.  Loosened up, then jumped right into technique work.  In these morning classes we finish a lot of the techniques in a stretch until we are feeling warmed up enough to take ukemi.  Technique work was 5th kyu focused.

Munestski kotegashi:  It felt like I was getting up high doing it on the right side, especially on the entry.  I wasn't blending as well.

Shomenuchi kotegashi:  I need to blend better here, too.

Kaitenange:  Several versions.

I've got a testing date set for May 12th.  I'm excited for it, but there is a lot of material in this testing.  I'm going to be reviewing more video to get prepared.

 

Aikido:  3:30 - 4:30 pm.  Club Class.  Mostly technique work.

Shomenuchi iriminage:  Did ok here.

Shomenuchi iriminage omote:  Struggled with this one.  The tenkan and turn, and keeping uke close enough was a task.  My entry here needs work.

I did do some falling, but switched it up and finished in stretches as well.  My back was still pretty sore.

Edited 13 hours ago by bushido_man96

[bushido_man96]

4/3/2026

Strength Training

Bench Press:  45x5x2, 95x5, 115x3, 135x1, 175x5, 175x5, 175x5.

Barbell Curls:  55x15, 55x15, 55x15.

Triceps Push-downs:  65x15, 65x15, 65x15.

[bushido_man96]

4/6/2026

Strength Training

Squats:  45x5x2, 95x5, 115x5, 135x3, 155x3, 175x3.

Had a long break before the last set.  Too long.  Next time I won't get distracted for so long.