What were your thoughts on the fight?

It went much as I expected... anything can happen in a fight, but I was calm and ready for anything.

How does your training differ for MMA?

Well... I train Jiu-Jitsu twice a day and conditioning once a day as it is, but the focus changes considerably during competition training, focusing on the rule set you will be competing under.

Technically, the focus changes to controlling and understanding the distance, footwork and entries.

Physically, everything must become more explosive and athletic all round to make up for the technical restrictions of short rounds, being stood up, etc

Nutritionally, I keep the same unprocessed, real food diet as always, but increase the alkaline and protein for recovery. I supplement hemp protein, by far the best protein for athletes as it is alkaline not acidic , bio available and a real food.
We get ours from http://www.hempfoods.com.au/

Why fight?

I see competition as a test to just "be"... to stay calm and centered under duress.

The next bonus is skill development... particularly post event as you reflect and I go back to juggling the paradox between being satisfied in the moment and continually improving.

Anything else?

Thank you to Luke Hume for the opportunity to cross arms, Daniel Sainty for everything, and Kaan Zaman... watch out for his name!

May:

12th, Chandler, QLD: QLD State championships, Gi and No-Gi

Cash prizes for brown and black absolutes, round robin for Children, they are doing something right!

Click on the poster to register

13th, Melbourne, Vic: Australian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Gi

Another great competition with overseas trips as prizes to all belts!

Click on the poster to register

Please click the image below to join.

$30 for both FILA grappling (no gi) and/or Sambo and is payable on the day.

Registration by email (closes 4th March)
Please email auspankration@gmail.com with:

Speak to your instructor for details to join the team competing and supporting.

There are, of course some basic pointers such as avoiding processed foods and excess glutinous grains, buying vegetables from farmers markets / community food co-ops, if consuming animal products avoiding factory farmed, balance your acid and alkaline...

But where to start? The most common pitfall for  beginning athletes is NOT getting enough calories!

Step 1, click HERE to use our favourite energy expenditure calculator. Now you have an idea of your requirements.

Step 2, click HERE and register a free account with Cron-O-Meter.
It  records your diet while calculating your calories, carbohydrate, fat, and protein intakes, in addition to vitamins, minerals and specific amino acids as well. This will quickly show any potential deficiencies and will force you to take stock of your diet.

Be dedicated and try it for a month, do some research, avoid dietry dogma, begin to educate yourself... and you are on your way!

Unfortunately it is the same day as the WPJJC trials in Sydney, but it may be possible to drive down after the event. 

Check www.braceforwar.com for details.

Wednesday 7am classes are here by popular demand.

MMA class is by invitation only, speak to one of the guys if you wish to join the class.

So, he is offering any grappler under 73kg $100 cash if they can beat him in a grappling match Gi or No-Gi, IBJJF or FILA Rules in Bondi Junction. 
After the match, feel free to stay and roll, or make haste with your loot!

Matches will be filmed. Email bondidojo@gmail.com to have a competitive roll.

On the same day shall also be the Triple Bull Open for those who want a little more experience before taking on Australasia's best.

Registration for the trials is $115 till 31st of January before jumping up to $130, so head over to www.wpjjcaustralia.com to register now!