How Often Should You Train BJJ? | Chris Matakas

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How often should I train BJJ? Is there an optimal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training frequency? These are questions I hear quite often from newer students and from recreational students. As you might suspect, the answer to these questions depends! Watch this video to hear my thoughts on the subject.
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Professor Chris Matakas is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor Ricardo Almeida and is owner of Matakas BJJ in Florence, NJ.
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[@Samson2323]

I really want to compete, but I can only train once a week. Im currently in college and have a 9hr job to financially survive.

[@yohanyeezy6641]

I train 6 times a week and maybe 5 if my body needs rest and plus on top weight train and cardio training 6 times on plus of that

[@DripSkylarkMusic]

What do you do for work

[@michaels9388]

@@DripSkylarkMusic That's the catch.

[@MrUncleruckus2]

Self employed I'm sure

[@torsionthepyro]

I go 4x. Perfect balance for me. I need those rest days

[@TheJabarii]

If you still train that much how has your progress been 2 years later? Is there much of a difference compared to going 4x?

[@rolotomase1440]

If this wasn't scripted, it sure sounded that way. Articulate, informative educational. I benefited from this greatly the first time I saw it about a year ago. I was 45 and my goal was not stave off heart disease, make friends have something to do. Within two weeks my goals changed. I wanted to learn as much as I could and I went to 4-5x a week. As much as my body could handle. One thing I have learned, I've never felt bad for going. I've never left in a bad mood* Yes I've left feeling overwhelmed. My only regret is not starting sooner. Thankyou Chris Matakas for making such a good video that inspired, encouraged and motivated me to start training in BJJ. It saved my life.

[@PERCYSTV620]

That was a cool video

[@jeffreyg8275]

Im 47 and im trying to set goal. How many live rounds per week? I go 3 days a week and 12 rounds seems to be the average. Any thought?

[@user-kt6fp8me6h]

I always think this is a blurry line - I train twice a week for about 2.5 to 3 hours per session. A lot of schools have a setup to where you do a basic class first followed by an advanced class for a total of about 2hours. So if I do 6 hours in two days as opposed to 1.5 - 2 hours three days a week - do the math. Also, I'm not a sport BJJ guy - I only want to learn methods for emergency situations. I would encourage everyone to take a good look at how long your sessions/classes are as opposed to how many days a week you're doing them. But ALWYS make sure you're working hard during your classes no matter how many days a week/how many hours you train.

[@ZachsEnglish]

Completely wrong. It's stupid to work hard every single time you train. You get better much faster training 6 times a week with a lot of those sessions being technique only and very technical rolls with no power and only doing hard rolls sometimes as opposed to going 100% 3 times a week. Americans don't understand this and it's why old Soviet countries dominant in wrestling. Volume and time on the mat using intensity wisely always beats going hard infrequently.

[@ebonhawk7801]

Sucks my shift work schedule I only allows me once a week , then the next week twice .

[@calebm24]

I’m 22 I was thinking I’m too old to start but I see you started at 22 as well gives me motivation to start I also want to do Muy tai but I’m not sure if I can do both

[@markhennigan9267]

Ive just started and im only 22. Other lads at my club who are beginners are well in their 20s and 30s so youre definitely not too old

[@stephencrowley1983]

You definitely can. I started Muay Thai at 22 and had my first 18 months later. I did it for 3 years before moving into mma. Then covid. I ended up starting mma at 27. Focusing at lot on bjj currently. Been training 3-4 times a week for a few months and I love it. The great thing is, I can still train striking once a week and usual do a bit of pad work and sparring just to keep it fresh and not get too rusty. I want to compete in mma and will. If I was more committed I could have done it years ago but just got caught up in life. So to answer your question it's not too late and train both if you can .

[@thefreedomproject4777]

Your young af, I'm 32 started at 30 I wish I had started at 22 I would be a black belt by now. 👌

[@don7315]

There are people who start in their 60s

[@RamJamDee]

I started two months ago at 14 and it still feels like i started too late

[@MoshJunkie426]

Enough to get cauliflower ear but not too much to where you get nagging injuries or wear and tear

[@josephconnor2261]

I'm 39 I train twice a week and if I have time I will do an open mat on Saturday mornings. On other days I go for a run or walk 20,000 steps along the seafront. I bought one of those grappling dolls and do drilling every other morning. Do what you can and enjoy rolling around getting beat up lol.

[@elingles3708]

How do you find the grappling doll? Is it worth getting one?

[@mrjemenai]

Wow. Thank you.

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[@conyemedia2782]

Ahhh jungian archetype of the self compared to Jiu jitsu. Osssu master

[@anonymouse7095]

It is if you’re a quadriplegic