Okay, so today I tried to mess around with that Kaynan Kruschewsky record thing. I’ve seen some chatter about it online and figured, why not give it a shot myself? I’m not gonna lie, it sounded pretty intense at first, but I was curious.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to actually find reliable information about this “record.” It’s not like there’s an official website or something, so it took some digging. I bounced around a few forums and BJJ-related sites, trying to piece together what exactly this challenge entails.
Eventually, I got the general idea. Seems like the core of it is a brutal combination of specific drills. From what I gathered, these were the key components I needed to focus on:
- A whole lot of guard passing drills: This made sense, given Kruschewsky’s reputation. I figured I’d be doing a ton of toreando passes, leg drags, and x-passes. I prepared myself mentally for a LOT of movement.
- Some serious conditioning work: I knew this wouldn’t just be technical; it would be a test of my gas tank. I’d seen mentions of sprints, sprawls, and probably some burpees (because, of course, burpees).
- Submission chains: Apparently, there are specific submission sequences you’re supposed to drill. I managed to find some references to armbars, triangles, and maybe some leg locks. I tried to brush up on those before starting.
The Actual Grind
Let me tell you, this wasn’t a walk in the park. I started with a warm-up, trying to get my body ready for the pain I knew was coming. Then, I jumped into the guard passing drills. I set a timer and just went at it, trying to keep my pace high and my technique as clean as possible (which got harder and harder as I tired).
After what felt like an eternity of passing, I moved onto the conditioning part. I’m not going to lie, I had to take a few short breaks here. I’m in decent shape, but this was pushing me to my limit. I did the sprawls, I did the sprints, I even threw in some of those dreaded burpees.
Finally, I worked on the submission chains. By this point, my muscles were screaming, and my brain was starting to get foggy. I tried to focus and go through the sequences I’d researched, but I definitely wasn’t as sharp as I would have liked.
My Takeaway
So, did I “break the record”? Honestly, I have no idea. I didn’t even try to time myself for a “record” I focused on completing. Because it’s more about the spirit of the challenge – pushing yourself to your absolute limit. It’s about embracing the grind and seeing what you’re capable of. I didn’t have a specific time to beat; I just wanted to survive! And I did, barely. I was completely wrecked by the end of it, but I also felt a sense of accomplishment. It was a good reminder that sometimes, the toughest challenges are the most rewarding. I might not do it every week, but it’s definitely something I’ll revisit to test myself again in the future.
I definitely feel like my Jiu-Jitsu got some work and I improved a good amount.
