I've personally used alot of Martin Rooney's warriors workout concepts. I also do stuff from Kerns.

When I started this thread it was more to see what other guys did or what your favorite workouts might be. I have been gyming and training since I was 14, that was almost 30 years ago.

There are many aspects to conditioning, there is always going to be an argument for foundational strength training (Bench, Squats, Deadlifts).

In some ways it forms the base other conditioning routines are built off. Naturally you can get stronger doing other things and as we know in the world of jiu-jitsu, big strong bodybuilders often don't fair as well as guys who are more dynamic and mobile, combined with strength.

The main things is that your training regime needs to prepare your body for the stresses and strains of rollin. You have to consider the movement aspect, the fact that when we are engaged in rolling we are moving through dynamic plains and not pulling or pushing in linear lines off stationary platforms.

When I talk functional training, I'm talking resistance training through multiple plains of movement, with as much muscle recruitment as possible and often considering a balance aspect or even uneven loads. This way your core is constantly engaged, which is what you need for jiu-jitsu and combat. Your training needs to consider isometric strength, explosive strength and it need to consider an element of endurance under load.

When I still competed in MMA I used to do massive amount of Burpees in my routines and still incorporate them in my workouts today.

They are great for endurance and they teach the body to get up and down quicker. Something that is extremely valuable in enhancing your ability to transition quicker.

My theory back then was if I could beat my opponent in movement, transitions and explosiveness. I would always be able to stay a step ahead. It is a theory that has served me well for a long time.

But all that aside, none of it really matters if we not consistent. Consistency and constant learning is the key to mastery.

I have appreciated all of your comments and value each of your opinions. I think we have a wealth of knowledge in this forum and there is good in all of it. Keep learning, keep progressing and always be open to ideas.