Behold a question from a “Silver Era Secrets” client (who must remain anonymous):
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I want to step up heavier movements that mimic jiu jitsu twisting/grappling movements. (Planning to go back after Christmas)
A lot of folks I’ve followed for a while (pre our intro) recommend Kettlebells or heavy bags.
Any view or recommendations on this?
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His command is my wish, so here is my response:
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“My beliefs around “sports specific” training are not well liked by many — particularly martial artists.
Here is what I think:
There is no value whatsoever in mimicking movements used in sports, unless the athlete already possesses a rock solid foundation of muscle and strength.
To wit, we know the stronger athlete is always the better athlete (all other things being equal) and we also know that the most efficient and effective way to increase strength is via the basic compound barbell movements like the squat and bench press.
So.
Why introduce movements which carry a higher risk of injury (because they are more complicated and unpredictable) and also consume precious energy and focus that could be invested into the aforementioned barbell lifts?
There is no reason.
Unless, as I said, the athlete is already plenty strong and muscular — then these movements may (stress, may) have value.”
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This will certainly upset weebs who fancy themselves as the real-life embodiment of Goku and 49th dan black belts in troll-fu who would struggle to pin a poodle.
But the serious martial artists in my audience stand to benefit greatly from heeding my words.
Anyway.
If you would also like unfettered access to my large and shapely brain, you need only pony up £360 to work with me privately on “Silver Era Secrets”.
But before you get excited, Sensei has a test for you.
Read every single word of the below-linked page very carefully.
If this is too much, your power level is insufficient to begin learning my ways:
https://philtyreman.co.uk/programme/
Thank you,
Phil Tyreman