CrossFit 585 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Rochester, NY

Mental Revelations Of the Progressing Grappler
By Tim Sledd | April 4, 2009
MENTAL REVELATIONS OF THE PROGRESSING GRAPPLER
One of the most exciting parts of teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the experience of witnessing students progress in skill and develop in mental acuity. Part of the progression entails improved physical abilities, but the beauty of BJJ is [...]

This video might just make you want to move some weight – while keeping in mind the video shows the fittest of the fit in action!
To everyone out there reading this – Let’s blast the 2nd half of 2010,  break old habits  and start setting  some new records. Post goals, records you want to overtake, [...]

Two big things happened Saturday – Brian and Lauren had their  Wedding Wod with family and friends at 9am and later the 585 BJJ Team headed out to the Submission Only Grappling Tournament in Webster!
Congratulations to Brian and Lauren Lilly- who got married this weekend! We started things off with a pre-wedding wod on Satuday [...]

Vote on your favorite design, you choose the winner! Click on the links to see the designs (or click the image to enlarge), then leave a comment with your pick.
What would you want on your back?
Bathroom wall shirt design
Just Jerk It
The Girls shirt design
Wall ball shirt design
Slogans

So how much do you…..?
We have all heard the question, How much do you bench? Even though this question is usually associated with a battle of egos, knowing your numbers is not all about being the Alpha male or making you feel warm inside. The data from your workouts (wod times, weights, scale or movement [...]

Some ask, “Why do you workout so hard?” The short answer is “Because I can,” wrote James Fitzgerald, owner of Optimum Performance Training, on his blog. I found that his statement aligned well with how I think and feel about training, and I wanted to share my thoughts on the matter.
Fitzgerald’s statement is straight forward [...]

This Saturday is the last day for T-Shirt Design/Slogan submission…Get ‘em in! Email your ideas to crossfit585bjj@gmail.com, we will then post them for members to vote on (rules on previous post). The winning design will be on the next shirt, and the designer gets a free one!

This Friday at 6:30 PM will be a group discussion about all things CrossFit. There will be some topics we will have specifically prepared, but otherwise it is your chance to get your questions answered and talk to other members (while they are breathing normally). This is open to all members and special guests, does [...]

You’ve been asking for a new t-shirt and here’s your chance to win a free one! Submit your catchy slogans with design to be voted on by fellow members.  This isn’t the movies, so there are no ratings, but please think about a design that you can actually wear in public. If you’re not a [...]