Starting BJJ

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: hector234
Date: November 05, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/starting-bjj.19133/

Whats up everyone? I recently decided to start taking bjj classes here at a local gym. I'm in fairly good shape, as far as sports go, I play football and basketball regularly. I lift weights and run on a daily basis. I know that BJJ is a totally different type of conditioning. I was wondering what are somethings that I can do to improve my conditioning and strength as far as BJJ is concerned? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Brickwall
Date: November 05, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/starting-bjj.19133/

Circuit training works wonders. Just keep doing weight training and roll as much as you can. Plus the whole theory behind gracie jiu-jitsu is that a weaker man can defend himself against stronger attackers, so strength training isn't a huge deal... I'd say technique over strength, experience over conditioning. That being said, some 300 pound smoker would have some trouble. You do need to be in decent shape to roll for any length of time

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Brick
Date: November 06, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/starting-bjj.19133/

Rolling/fighting conditioning tends to be more "burst" oriented, with periods of rest in between, so cardio training like long-distance running is next to useless.
Relaxation will be your biggest enemy in the beginning, as you will be tense, nervous, won't be breathing properly, and will be trying to muscle your opponent around. This is normal, and relaxation/breathing technique takes a bit of time to master, so just stick with it and don't be discouraged if you are ridiculously gassed your first few times rolling, while your experienced opponent looks just fine.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: hector234
Date: November 10, 2009 at 01:48 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/starting-bjj.19133/

Brick said:
Rolling/fighting conditioning tends to be more "burst" oriented, with periods of rest in between, so cardio training like long-distance running is next to useless.
Relaxation will be your biggest enemy in the beginning, as you will be tense, nervous, won't be breathing properly, and will be trying to muscle your opponent around. This is normal, and relaxation/breathing technique takes a bit of time to master, so just stick with it and don't be discouraged if you are ridiculously gassed your first few times rolling, while your experienced opponent looks just fine.
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You were right, had my first class today. I was doing good, but started to get gassed by the end. I have been doing more sprints and other cardio that involves explosiveness, and that helped me prepare, i wasn't as gassed as some of the newer people were, but as you said, the more experienced ones looked good throughout the class.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: bjj_rage
Date: November 11, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/starting-bjj.19133/

my first jitz class took the gass out of me lol....

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: wildman1717
Date: November 11, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/starting-bjj.19133/

hector234 said:
Whats up everyone? I recently decided to start taking bjj classes here at a local gym. I'm in fairly good shape, as far as sports go, I play football and basketball regularly. I lift weights and run on a daily basis. I know that BJJ is a totally different type of conditioning. I was wondering what are somethings that I can do to improve my conditioning and strength as far as BJJ is concerned? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Go to BJJ on a regular basis, strength and conditioning for BJJ will take care of itself as far as BJJ is concerned. Good Luck