I have recently taken weight lifting out of my workout routine (Been lifting for about 4 years now) and started working on a new routine that focuses more on calisthenics.

What I'm wondering is, how can I make my workouts intense and exhausting? I really want to improve my muscular stamina for submission grappling. Anyone know how my program should be set up in order to achieve these goals?

I would suggest rope climbing and pullups but im no expect

I think that this is pretty good advise on the subject.

www.content4reprint.com...

But if you’re planning on grappling, you should really get teaching from a jujitsu expert. It’d be a shame to see that pretty face get all messed up though. Ever consider modeling?

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www.crossfit.com...

Crossfit is your answer for what you need. You will need weights for it but for fighting conditioning, there is probably nothing better.

Circuit training is great and incorporate a medicine ball as well..I stopped lifting because even though I ate healthy and ran 2-4 miles a day I didnt lose much because i loved hitting the weights..I stand 6'3 and weighed 234 lbs when I was lifting after I stopped lifting heavy weight I now weigh 217 and I still eat healthy...and circuit train but due to a lingering symptoms from a head injury I cant run and PT like I used to..Im looking forward to ice skating again and mountain biking

I have the only answer you need. Check this out www.bodyweightculture.com... The key to bodyweight only training is creativity.

Everyone has this idea that peak physical condition requires a nice gym, this is not so. The amount of movements you can use to challenge your body without external equipment is mindboggling.

Until you have done a Tabata workout with Tuck-jump Burpees you haven't experienced a real conditioning workout.

If you are looking for fight specific conditioning crossfit may not be the best fit. Crossfit is a General Physical Preparedness type of regimen. In order to enhance a specific set of skills, you need sport specific training.

I'm a mixed martial arts fighter/coach and also a personal trainer. If you have any specific questions I can try to help you out, just send me a message.

[edit on 6-12-2008 by Mav3rick]

Thanks for all the advice and links everyone. I'll definitely take a look at them.

Two weeks ago I managed to do 5 handsand push ups. Calisthenics are awesome! Even though I lost about 8 pounds, I've gotten really cut and my stamina went through the roof.

BTW resistor, don't worry that's not me on my avatar. That guy is just one of my favorite K-1 fighters. I'm not that good looking, so I'm not too worried about messing my face up.

Thanks again everyone. I just started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu three weeks ago.

If anyone has anymore advice or links, feel free to post. The more the better.