I remember when I first started BJJ, I never used to like the core exercises we did as part of a warmup in a BJJ class. I figured I can train my core strength outside of the gym, why bother doing core exercises in class too?

Watch Episode 1: https://www.bjjstrength.com/bjj-strength-blog/96kg-turkish-get-up-challenge-episode-1
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This video is part of a series on my quest to do a Turkish Get Up holding a kettlebell equal to my own bodyweight. That’s 96KG, or +200lb.

In this episode I show you how to use slow get ups as a way way to hone your technique. 
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Yes, I know, just writing it down makes me think I’m mad. Although, if you never try, you’ll never know.
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“Why?” you might ask.

A few weeks back I was fortunate enough to get interviewed by Byron from the BJJ Brick podcast.

Watch Episode 1: https://www.bjjstrength.com/bjj-strength-blog/96kg-turkish-get-up-challenge-episode-1
​
This video is part of a series on my quest to do a Turkish Get Up holding a kettlebell equal to my own bodyweight. That’s 96KG, or +200lb.
​
Yes, I know, just writing it down makes me think I’m mad. Although, if you never try, you’ll never know.
​
“Why?” you might ask.

​This video is part of a series on my quest to do a Turkish Get Up holding a kettlebell equal to my own bodyweight. That’s 96KG, or +200lb.

Yes, I know, just writing it down makes me think I’m mad. Although, if you never try, you’ll never know.

​“Why?” you might ask.

Through experimentation, I recently made some changes to my grip strength training that made a dramatic improvement in my grip strength when fighting jiu jitsu. I was doing some stand up grip fighting with a training partner, someone who has much better stand up than me, and several times he couldn't get rid of my grips on his collar. This doesn't normally happen. So it got me thinking, was this a happy accident, or had I hit upon something that is a far more effective way of developing grip strength for BJJ?

So, I wanted to write this article because when it comes to grip training, I want to move away from a trial and error approach, which tends to be the most common approach for grip strength. I wanted to look at the science. Using a scientific approach for developing strength in other areas, e.g. the legs, is a no brainer. So, why don't we take the same scientific approach when it comes to grip strength?

So, start off with these two excellent exercises, that have very specific applications to brazilian jiu jitsu. In BJJ we need straight arm strength, we need great rotational strength and great pulling strength.

These exercises have all 3 covered. Enjoy!