How to Recover for BJJ | The Ultimate Jiujitsu Recovery Guide

[@scottyk1763]

I have to force myself to not train to rest. It's helped me tremendously. Even at times I feel ok if something feels off I'll rest it. It's helped me in the gym but messed me up mentally thinking I'm not doing enough.

[@DRK0114]

so glad you mentioned that people shouldn't be treating symptoms like inflammation, because inflation is actually part of the HEALEING process

[@DRK0114]

dude this is an incredibly useful video - not sure why only a few thousand views. keep up this level of quality and you will get rewarded soon enough !

[@KierenLefevre]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support 😁

[@jamesanderson6856]

I’m a boxer not a bjj athlete but very similar. Fantastic video

[@KierenLefevre]

Absolutely man the requirements on your body are very similar! Glad it helped

[@MH_347]

Hydration is a big one as well

[@KierenLefevre]

yeah bro absolutely hydration is essential, I made a video about some hydration protocols I recommend kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaS8ioKcfdWIg8Usi=dx8gRNi2YmynfMwB

[@russellsouza6743]

Damn, this is awesome. Your content is great. Like the Jeff nippard for bjj athletes. Your production level is top notch too man. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for the nutrition ep.

[@KierenLefevre]

Thank you! 😁 such high praise

[@alexchilton6086]

Really appreciate this. I’ve been an avid lifter for a few years and started bjj a few weeks ago. This week, on top of an injured shoulder from bjj, I pr’d on squat went to my jiujitsu classes and stayed after class to roll. And the hard rolls on top of that are giving me some otherworldly soreness. I think it’s primarily because I had to condense my split. So this week it looked like legs one day, chest and jiujitsu, back and jiujitsu. I didn’t give myself time in between lifts to recover so I was rolling already really fatigued. I lift 3 days a week hitting each body part 1 times a week with a focus on low volume high intensity training. I do Monday, Wednesday, Friday in the gym. Sat and Sunday off. Something I would recommend to anyone out there who lifts and rolls is to figure out which is more important to you right now and tailor your training in the gym towards that. Including recovery. At the end of the day you can train hard and you can train long but you can’t do both.

[@muysantos2859]

Thanks Kieren, you got a sub from me. I like you based your videos with science peer reviewed papers. Need more like you in bjj.

[@KierenLefevre]

Thank you!

[@NicholasTSilveira]

Comprehensive guide to every aspect of recovery all in one video. Looking forward to what you put together for the dedicated nutrition video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@KierenLefevre]

Thank you so much 😁

[@PeterNguyen1126]

You just got a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@KierenLefevre]

Thanks for the support Peter! Let me know if there's any topics you want me to cover

[@raulreyes1013]

Awesome video bro thanks

[@Petepato3]

Was looking for this, many thanks.

[@KierenLefevre]

Hey James! Thanks for the comment man hope you enjoyed 😁

[@stefanparac]

Great video, and great advice. It's similar like nutrition for bodybuilding. Not just nutrition, whole recovery concept is similar. I saw that you're not cover anything about joints pain, injury and joint inflammation from bjj. I have many problems with AC joint pain and my knees. 💪

[@KierenLefevre]

A lot of joint pain can be mitigated by S&C, mobility, proper warm-up and cool-downs. There is also some evidence to suggest a supplement called glucosamine-chondroitin may help with joint pain, but the research has only been done on arthritis not on performance. All other "joint warfare" and other similar supplements are a waste imo

[@recep9095]

Best recovery is quitting jiujutsu lol, I did it and feeling great now after 10 days. No more pain and soreness lol amazing hahahaha

[@SambalSamurai]

Subscribed! Great video and thank you for the information! Quick question on more efficient recovery, if I train BJJ Monday /Wednesday /Friday should i schedule my S&C workouts on Tuesday/Thursdays? Or should I aim to stack S&C on my BJJ training day’s if possible and focus on active recovery work on my non BJJ days? Thank you!

[@KierenLefevre]

I would recommend scheduling your S&C on the other days 🙂

[@SambalSamurai]

Just watched your other video on specific bjj S&C and found the answer there. Thank you so much! 😊

[@attav8]

I take turmeric, ginger, and black seed oil, which are known to be anti inflammatory. Should I wait to take these supplements after training? (Like you said in the video). Or should I wait a few hours until after my body cools and take them?

[@muysantos2859]

following

[@SSmithYT]

Personally I don't think the timing of taking these matter. I take turmeric and Omega 3s(swapped from supplements to chia seeds and flaxseeds that I add to yogurt) for inflammation. I take it more for overall inflammation, I had real bad shoulder tendonitis and after taking these for a few weeks I noticed that pain was basically gone when I train. Definitely curious if you found an answer that breaks down the way the body uses them. I assume it would be how the body uses Collagen and builds up stores of it and uses it as needed.

[@RafaelFerreira-yo7jl]

Is there any research about which one is more benefit for your body, doing 2 sessions of 1.5h in a day or just one of 3h? I just change my schedule doing one of 3h, instead 2x in a day, and feel that my body recovery better. I was struggling to warm up my body twice in day. With one session just need to warp up once.

[@KierenLefevre]

I think that from a recovery stand point doing 1 session may be easier to recover from as you’re probably not training as hard in a 1 three hour session compared with 2 separate sessions. However if you are training hard for 3 hours that also has its own draw backs. I’d say make sure you’re staying adequately hydrated and consider simple carbs to refuel during

[@NoRockinMansLand]

What examples would you use for active recovery? And should we be doing it during the days where we aren't training, or just after say, an evening session?

[@KierenLefevre]

my opinions on active recovery have changed slightly since publishing this episode. Based on research it shows that any physical training you do will impact your recovery so "active recovery" is probably an inaccurate term. What you should consider is doing lighter training like a walk, mobility work or stretching on a day instead of training as a form of "lighter training" to assist will recovery, therefore "active recover". I hope that made sense

[@mmaguy]

Is pre workout ice bath a good idea? 🙏

[@KierenLefevre]

It is not a bad idea 😅 it's def better than post workout

[@MMARavid]

Thoughts on supplements like vitargo or dextrose before/after training? I feel like carbs allow to me recover faster

[@KierenLefevre]

dextrose + protein after training is excellent

[@MMARavid]

Am I a moron if I follow C Bum's workout app while training jitz three times a week? I feel fine training three times and doing 4 to 5 weights. I'm new to Jiu Jitsu

[@KierenLefevre]

I wouldn't say you're a moron but it really depends on what your goals are. If you want to follow a bodybuilder style program and train jiujitsu as well, then sure go for it. But if you're lifting weights to support your performance on the mats and reduce your risk of injury then I recommend going with something tailored to jiujitsu specifically. Keep in mind that this is definitely the fox guarding the hen house because I do have programs available for jiujitsu specific strength training.

[@Jake66564]

Magnesium was a new one, I wonder if a multivitamin gives enough or I should take additional right before bed

[@ModernPracticalStonemason]

👊🏼

[@MrFaiton]

Sleep more