BJJ

The Maximal Effort Method for Jiu-Jitsu: Science, Strength, and Domination

Tom Barry February 14th, 2025 7 minute read

BJJ | #jiujitsu | Maximal Effort Method

Why Strength is the Foundation of Grappling Success In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, technique is king—but only when strength is equal. When two athletes have...

Full Body Jiu Jitsu Workout: Dynamic Effort Day

Tom Barry January 29th, 2025 17 minute read

BJJ | #jiujitsu

Introduction to Westside Barbell BJJ Strength Training Strength training is filled with opinions, theories, and recycled ideas—but what you’ll find here is...

Westside Barbell in Toledo: Max Effort Lower Day

WSBB Education January 9th, 2025 2 minute read

BJJ | #jiujitsu

At Westside Barbell, strength has no boundaries—especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk traveled to Toledo, Ohio, to...

Absolute Strength for Grapplers

Burley Hawk October 11th, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | BJJ | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Grappling | Injury Prevention | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method | Maximal Strength | Mixed Martial Arts | MMA

The different grappling sports all have a few things in common; you need to be skilled, strong, tough and possess a high level of endurance. You must do...

Conditioning for Grapplers

Burley Hawk October 4th, 2022 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | BJJ | 2022 | Athletes | Athletic Training Platform Training | GPP Training | Grappling | Mixed Martial Arts | MMA | Wrestling

No matter the sport, any athlete will benefit from increased aerobic capacity. In sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling, athletes must focus on...