Thread: Brazilian jiu jitsu

Originally Posted by bdad

The gym I'm joining combines three types of training BJJ, Mai Thai kickboxing, and Grappling.

Originally Posted by bdad

Just curious if anyone does this?? I have practiced a few times with a friend of mine and it really showed me how NOT flexiable I am. I think it would be a great release plus another form of great cardio.

It really depends on what your looking for. I started off with traditional which utilizes the gee. Definitely took a lot more hand and forearm strength. Modern day bjj is a blast but get ready for your joints to swell and hurt. Just my experience. My experience is limited, I'm not a striker and I'm much more comfortable on my back so some sort of grappling has always been better for me. I've done 2 fights in competition. The first, I was knocked out by a high kick in 7 seconds. The second I submitted my opponent in 32 seconds. Definitely more of a ground guy.

I've been hit in the head so many times. I don't really notice it any more when I do get to spar lol.

Originally Posted by Barbndr

It really depends on what your looking for. I started off with traditional which utilizes the gee. Definitely took a lot more hand and forearm strength. Modern day bjj is a blast but get ready for your joints to swell and hurt. Just my experience. My experience is limited, I'm not a striker and I'm much more comfortable on my back so some sort of grappling has always been better for me. I've done 2 fights in competition. The first, I was knocked out by a high kick in 7 seconds. The second I submitted my opponent in 32 seconds. Definitely more of a ground guy.

Yeah my buddy said it really sucks being choked with your own clothing, LOL. Do you feel like weight lifting and MMA together, will it be possible to make progess in both types of training??

Originally Posted by bdad

I'm 34 my wife and daughter are also interested in trying it, so I'm stoked. I'm sure they will exposed my weight lifting injuries shoulder, elbow, and knee but I'm really looking forward to giving it a go.

Brother, I'm 34 as well and I just know I would fuck myself up doing it. Hell, I fuck myself up just weight lifting! Good luck and be careful with those joints/tendons...

Originally Posted by bdad

Yeah my buddy said it really sucks being choked with your own clothing, LOL. Do you feel like weight lifting and MMA together, will it be possible to make progess in both types of training??

I feel that the 2 go hand in hand. I want to be stronger for grappling so strength training is a must. As I get stronger I get more confident. They help me stay motivated and definitely compliment each other.

Originally Posted by bdad

Yeah my buddy said it really sucks being choked with your own clothing, LOL. Do you feel like weight lifting and MMA together, will it be possible to make progess in both types of training??

My rolling sessions have been cut down lately. I also play semi pro football so I'm busy wwith that right now. It's just a fun way to feel great and push yourself

I do kajukembo which is karate jujitsu and kembo all in one. it is good workout really good cardio.

You guys are GTG at 34 years old,still young and have plenty left in you.I am sure you could kick as and take names. On the other hand I am 50 years old and you should see me trying to get up after doing sit-ups. LOL not that bad really.

38yrs old, blue belt in BJJ. Been training in it for a little over 2 1/2 yrs. I also do strength/conditioning wrk. BJJ is 1 of the greatest activities I ever did. If you do gi, you grip and joints will hurt. If you do nogi, you will test your cardio limits like no other activity.