What is Tyson Kidd doing now? His life after the wrestling ring!

Okay, here’s my take on a blog post about my “Tyson Kidd” wrestling training experiment, written in a conversational and slightly rough-around-the-edges style, just like you asked.

Alright, so I decided to try and incorporate some of Tyson Kidd’s wrestling style into my training. Why? Because the dude was smooth as hell in the ring, technical wizard, and his matches were always fun to watch. I’m not trying to become a pro wrestler or anything, just looking to add some spice to my fitness routine and maybe learn a thing or two about grappling and agility.

First thing I did was watch a TON of Tyson Kidd matches. Like, hours. YouTube became my best friend. I was trying to pick up on his signature moves, his transitions, how he moved around the ring. I noticed he used a lot of quick, impactful moves, and he was always looking for an opening to lock in a submission.

Next, I hit the gym. I figured I needed to build up my core strength and explosiveness. Lots of squats, deadlifts, planks, and medicine ball throws. I also started doing some plyometrics – box jumps, jump squats, that kind of stuff. The goal was to improve my power and agility, so I could move around the “ring” (my backyard, mostly) like Kidd.

Then came the tricky part: actually trying to do the moves. I started with the simpler stuff, like his kicks and strikes. Just practiced the form, making sure I wasn’t going to pull a muscle or something. After that, I moved on to some of his signature maneuvers, like the “Dungeon Style” DDT. I watched videos of how he executed it, broke it down into steps, and then tried to replicate it. Let me tell you, it’s harder than it looks! I nearly face-planted a couple of times.

I also spent some time working on my grappling. I’ve got a buddy who knows a bit about wrestling, so he showed me some basic holds and takedowns. We practiced those for a while, and then I tried to incorporate some of Kidd’s transitions into the mix. It was clunky at first, but I slowly started to get the hang of it.

One thing I quickly realized is that Tyson Kidd was in incredible shape. Like, seriously impressive. I’m not even close to his level, but I did notice an improvement in my own fitness. My cardio got better, my strength increased, and I felt more agile overall.

Here’s a breakdown of what I did, more or less:

Watched a lot of Tyson Kidd matches: To study his style and moves.
Strength and conditioning: Squats, deadlifts, plyometrics to build power and agility.
Practiced signature moves: DDT, kicks, strikes, focusing on form and execution.
Grappling practice: Basic holds, takedowns, and transitions with a friend.
Core work: Planks, Russian twists, to improve balance and stability.

Overall, the “Tyson Kidd” experiment was a lot of fun. I learned a lot about wrestling, improved my fitness, and gained a new appreciation for the athleticism of pro wrestlers. Would I recommend it? If you’re looking for a challenging and unique workout, give it a shot. Just be careful, don’t try anything too crazy, and maybe invest in some padding for your backyard.