The BJJ Foxcast Episode 12 IBJJF World Master Breakdown With Alex Kray

Breakdown of the IBJJF World Master BJJ Tournament. This was the biggest Jiu Jitsu event in history.  Alex and I talk about the logistics of competing and spectating a large tournament.  There are many tournaments during the year and this tournament is arguably the most important tournament of the year.  We talk about preparation for this tournament. There is a point in which you peak for competition and you must choose when you are going to peak physically. One can't peak for every tournament.  

Strategy plays a big roll in preparation and execution.  There are times in which we need to play a conservative game and then there are times in which you have to test the "gas tank" and just leave it all on the mats.  We go over all of the action over the weekend.  There were so many good matches that we didn't want to leave the venue.  We saw several people get injured, but that's all part of the game. But there were a lot of good matches and strategies to learn form.    I made some changes this year in my preparation.  The first was working on my mobility.  Mobility in jiu jitsu is so critical because of the risk of injury. I also started working with a diet coach which helped me keep the gas tank full and matching my nutrition with my physical output.  I worked with my instructor (Josh Cisneros) on strategy and game plan.    

There are times to execute a good plan now instead of a bad plan later.  Don't over analyze where to start on your fitness journey.  If you need help then ask for help.  Be part of a community and you'll find people willing to help.  If you're looking for a place to start...hydrate, clean up your eating and sleep a lot.  

The venue was set up very well.  The art work was amazing.  There was a beautiful tribute to Leandro Lo (a legend in the sport) who was murdered at a club in Brazil earlier this year.  Alex and I talk about going up a weight class in preparation tournaments.  

There are times when you have to go down in age or up in weight to get a match.  When you go up in weight make sure you go in optimal.  Which means go in at your competition weight.  People make the mistake of eating like crap because they can and that leads to sub-optimal performance.