This week we bring you an interview with Ken Blackburn. Ken is a coach and athlete. Ken is a life long martial artist and he holds an american Kettlebell record in the Chair Press. Ken has been doing BJJ for about 17 years, and he is happy to help introduce the BJJ community to the benefits of Kettlebell and other training methods. In 2008 Ken along with his partner Steve Cotter founded the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF).

We talk about:

His start with BJJ and Kettlebells

Kettlebell sport

Some benefits that Kettlebells bring to BJJ

Work capacity

Developing mental toughness

Grip endurance and strength

The Bulgarian Bag

Mace and clubs

Animal movements

Why you should warm-up and cool down

How to do a proper warm-up and cool down

How to keep motivated

Training movements vs training muscles

Mapping out your goals

The culture of the Kettlebell community

Common mistakes with strength and conditioning

A schedule for doing strength and conditioning

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Quote of the week: Our quote this week is the Oath of Kings and Champions by Travis Stevens. It will motivate you.

Article of the week: 10 Habits of Successful BJJ Competitors

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