Welcome

Welcome, and thank you for checking out my blog. My name is Tyson LaRone, and this is what originally started as a simple online workout log for Beyond 5/3/1, a strength training program by Jim Wendler that I use to supplement BJJ. I'm now planning to use it as an outlet for any of my ramblings concerning my lifting, BJJ, general health and wellness and life in general. Hopefully you'll find it informative if you're into any of these topics!

A little about me:

BJJ: I am a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, training and teaching at Arashi-Do Martial Arts in Edmonton, Alberta under Professor Mike Yackulic. We're part of Equipe Behring International, under Mestre Sylvio Behring in Rio De Janeiro. We're fortunate enough to host him twice a year for seminars, privates and grading. I've been training under Prof. Mike and Mestre Behring for about seven and a half years now.

Lifting: I started lifting weights when I was quite young as a part of training for competitive swimming, which I did at a national level until about 11 years ago, when I was 15. That's when I started training with kettlebells and training in Ketto Ryu Ju-Jutsu. I now work for the Agatsu Organization as an SAKC, teaching kettlebell instructor certifications. I started doing the original 5/3/1 and eating my face off when I was 21, in an attempt to move up a few weight divisions but fell in love with powerlifting. Two years ago, I became a Speed and Agility Specialist through the IYCA.

Professional Life: I manage the south Edmonton location of a nationwide company called Fitness Depot, selling fitness equipment. I also teach a fitness class, Kids BJJ and Advanced No-Gi at Arashi-Do. I went to a private college for Massage Therapy and worked as an RMT for a couple of years, but ultimately decided that massage therapy was much better as a friend than a roommate. I still get to use my education every day for strength/conditioning and BJJ, so I don't regret it at all.

Personal Life: I have a wonderful wife named Stephanie, and two cats named Batman and D'Artagnan. When I'm not selling, lifting or rolling, I'm reading sci fi or fantasy novels, watching movies or doing anything to do with cars or racing.