Saturday training was hot but fun and will definatley be part of our normal training for 2009. Spent a couple of hours on Saturday morning rolling with Brian, Eddie and Sam. Eddie commented how much harder it is wrestling with someone heavier, not too sure if he meant that in a nice way. Unfortunately I … More Tunnel Vision

Started with a run on Monday morning, thought it was about 4kms. I ran it in 24mins then went back and checked the distance turns out to be 5.1kms, feeling good, now I just need to lose 4mins and I will be very happy. We had our official 1st night back at training and it … More 2nd Week of Training

Time for everyone to jot down their goals for this week. Look after my family (always number one) Train (Mon-Run, Tues-MMA/BJJ,Wed-crossfit,Thurs-MMA/BJJ,Fri-Stretch/rest,Sat-Spar,Sun-Stretch/rest) Get ready for new school year Basically that’s the week using the kiss principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). Have Fun Brad

I have just read the latest Blitz and what caught my eye was John Will’s “Last Word” article at the back of the magazine. He cited 5 ways to improve yourself financially and I reckon he’s right so here they are:- Get rid of credit card debt Have a savings plan of 10% of your … More Blitz Magazine

Well that’s my first week back at training. I started with a rather average 4km run in 22mins, followed two days later by a very average bag session and finally today my crossfit workout, three five minute rounds with a 1 minute break in between to do sit ups. Some people say that you shouldn’t … More Crossfit

Why call it a training diary and not a training log? Well for me a log records results from training sessions whereas a Training Diary records not only records your results but organises your training in conjunction with the rest of your life which impacts heavily on your training. A training diary is one of … More Training Diary

The first few training nights of any year are important, some of you will have had 3 or 4 wks off and spent much of that time immersed in Christmas cheer. Unfortunately your brains will be saying you can do all the things you did 4 wks ago. This is the time to be aware, your … More Starting A New Year

Hi All, Last night I had the opportunity to train Jodi whom is a 2nd degree from Toowoomba. After some basic fitness, padwork  we started to look at kata applications and understandings and Jodi asked if I would email some of my research books I have used. I have listed them below and here is … More Research

A new year for many brings the chance to start a fresh, forget about last years mistakes and improve on the positives. I am not one to make New Years resolutions, instead I make goals. I make 10 yr, 5yr, 1yr, 6mth, 3mth, 1mth and weekly goals. Why so many you may ask? Its all … More 2009 Happy New Year