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[Douchebag]

So I started trainning this week for the All Guard combatives tournament at the end of March. I plan to compete at 185 so I have to cut 20 pounds before the weigh ins in order to compete in the devision that I want. The fights in the tournament are set up for three rounds with the first round being strictly grappling/BJJ stuff, the second round being Pancrase rules (open hand strikes to the head, punches to the body and grappling), the last round being strikes with head gear and 10 ounce gloves.

I've switched up my diet, am now eating 6 times a day, taking in about 2500-3000 calories a day.

I'm basically doing the P90X program in the mornings, running 3 times per week (2-3 miles at a time) and alternating between going BJJ classes and going to the boxing gym at night.

I was hoping I could get some suggestions and tips on trainning for a tournament like this and cutting the weight that I need. Peace!

[ROLL DEEP]

First off, nice work competing in an event like that.


What's the P90X program?



Sounds like you're pretty much doing everything you need to. Lots of protein to repair, water to flush out toxins, mix up the sprints and long distance running to help recovery time inbetween rounds/fights.

Do you do weights cirucits? They're real good for jacking the heart rate up for anerobic fitness and adding strength. I know there's always dispute about whether boxers should use weights (I think they're good), but as you'll be grappling too, it might be an idea?