Marijuana & BJJ: Does smoking Weed Help or Hurt your BJJ?

[@steelybojangles]

As discussed weed is a down-regulator, so rather than being anxious and over-thinking, when I roll a little high I feel more in the moment, I have less ego and I feel more connected to my body. I do what feels right rather than thinking. Mostly it's just enjoyable, so when I'm feeling down and really can't be arsed to train that day it can be a little motivator. So yes it may not be performance enhancing but for me it's experience enhancing.

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

when I was doing some deep research years ago, I found that weed was listed as a PED for it's recovery benefits. Looked for it again recently, to no avail

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Experience enhancing - good choice of words 👌🏼

[@itsamemikeg]

JT: “This is your jiu jitsu.” *shows egg* 🥚 “This is your jiu jitsu on drugs.” *fry’s egg* 🍳

[@bulletproofforbjj]

😂😂😂

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

Just at the beginning of the video, and so I'll share my preconceptions about this subject, but I am also looking forward to your points on this subject. I have found your podcast interesting, and that you bring up valid points/opinions. I am a brand new white belt, having just passed my two month point. I've been taking it quite seriously, averaging 22 hours of training each month. having 50 minute, 60 minute, and 90 minute classes, this ends up being 5 or 6 classes a week. My 43 year old body was in pain from this, and at the beginning of my jiu jitsu, I found that I over-extended myself financially. Buying two gi's and a no-gi outfit left me with almost no extra money for the month. At this point, I was already low on my concentrates, as I am a medical cardholder and use a desktop vaporizer since I choose to protect my lungs. Years ago, I would smoke blunts and bongs, but as a scuba diver I would notice the effect on my mouth, throat and lungs. It has been years since I have smoked like that, and a desktop vaporizer not only gets me higher, but uses less weed, saving me money. Around the end of my first month, I was able to afford some more of my medication, and I found that it helped me significantly. I was much more relaxed during class, and I found that my recovery and sleep were both improved. It isn't for everyone, but having an injury from the military, I have found that it is the best pain relief for my back. I dislike opiates and similar painkillers, but it also helps me focus. This helps through those attention deficit moments, like standing in front of the fridge wondering what I was there for. Overall, I feel that weed has helped me hit my stride, getting slightly more comfortable in my training sessions. That was a lengthy preface, but shows that I am looking forward to your content.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

I appreciate you sharing. Welcome to the world of bjj, I’m glad to hear it going well for you. And thanks for listening!

[@ComptonII]

I appreciate your different perspectives and the way you presented. One of you seems to be more against it but still respecting the others opinion. I fall into that category of a 40 plus lifestyle jiu jitsu practitioner who does enjoy indulging before practice. Thanks for the great show and please keep the episodes coming... Listening from Tallahassee Florida by the way

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Nice to hear we got people out in Florida! Hope you’re ok with the weather right now. Thanks for listening 🤙🏼

[@overstreet7512]

Depend on pehson to pehson. Try it if it hesonate with you then do it. Dont abuse it. Use it as a medicine. Same as coffee

[@overstreet7512]

Just do your hesearch, Joe hogan.

[@Brian-nw3ey]

Exactly. People who where raised on weed propaganda don’t seem to understand these simple concepts..

[@bulletproofforbjj]

imma get jamie onto it : )

[@speedyflash8]

I really appreciate this conversation guys. Really helpful and honest. Can you do another one about alcohol and weekend warriors and etc (unless you already have one I don't know about). I know that marijuana/weed is more DIRECTLY tied to some/a part of jiu jitsu culture, but I'd be curious to hear your opinions/experiences/lifestyle with it (alcohol) from the perspective of physio/research/lifestyle/philosophy/bjj/athletes/years of experience. I think it would be really helpful!

[@bulletproofforbjj]

yeah absolutely! great suggestion, thank you.

[@speedyflash8]

@@bulletproofforbjj 🙌🙏

[@Andelani_Ikwueme]

weed certainly helps my BJJ, & I play soccer, cardio off the charts. And i play both arts high as a kite

[@Therealsusano91]

2:15 - You lost me here. Saying it’s rubbish and that the science doesn’t support the fact that medical grade marijuana helps you sleep and helps your pain is straight up ignorance. The science supports exactly that. It’s helped people get off anti depressants, helped people have a better quality of life.

[@proverbalizer]

He read some D.A.R.E. pamphlets and confused it with a peer reviewed study. He then declared that elite jujitsu athletes are not using it, when we now know that 40-80% of elite NBA and NFL athletes use it

[@Meeko2689]

I like to smoke weed when I get home after training and stretch

[@badxradxandy]

2.5 mg edible made me more relaxed and creative and overall better at BJJ. I'm able to channel that mindset and get a similar effect without it because I can remember what it feels like. For people familiar, this is considered a tiny dose. It's like how you can drink a beer and be more confident and conversational.

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

I have a problem with how the cannabis industry sells edibles. Living in a recreational/medical state, I have had discussion with dispensary managers to try and fix this exact issue, but they tell me that nobody cares, nobody asks for it. Once they sell edibles, most places sell it as a blanket indica or sativa edible. We are past those days. Each and every strain feels different to different people. Treating this like medication, each edible would be a different strain. If you enjoy Congo Kush to help you sleep, then finding a rice krispie treat using just that strain is a better way to understand how it will affect you, because when some people say they can't handle it, they just need a different strain or different dosage. The industry will change eventually, in my opinion.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Had my first edible when I was at ADCC. Thoroughly enjoyed it, but def didn’t feel like rolling 😂

[@nickwhaley3390]

Dude get off the high horse. Lots drink alcohol . I haven't heard you crapping on them.

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

Was it just me who noticed that he rolled harder against people who were high?

[@bennys2950]

who cares what he thinks tho, i just listen, if they change my opinion cool, if they dont, cool.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

The drinkers will get their serving too 😉

[@Winner5zero4]

@@bulletproofforbjj 😆

[@proverbalizer]

It actually helps some people cure their asthma though

[@yvkyru]

As someone with ADHD my mind goes at a 1000 miles per hour and so weed does help with that if I want to relax. But my medication is way more effective, the only problem is that I can’t relax whilst I’m on my medication, I have to be doing something. And form my personal experience if you do something where you have to think about what you are doing, weed is only going to hinder you But you definitely shouldn’t smoke it within 7 hours before you go to sleep, the quality of your sleep goes down (you don't go into rem sleep)

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Glad it works for you!

[@MTNMAX88]

You guys are awesome

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thanks max!

[@Brian-nw3ey]

Weed affects everyone differently I use it for medicinal purposes so of course I’m going to use it when I roll as well as the occasional ashwaganda supplement or pre workout. I don’t think everyone does it just people who already smoke a lot of weed. It’s good to go without smoking as well, but for me I choose to smoke probably 70% of the time. Weed isn’t that detrimental to your body as some of the stuff the majority of people take in in their day to day diet so if we want to start comparing lifestyles I’m open to that lol.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

fair point you make.

[@frankfuda626]

I am not sure if it was the brown belt being high or him wanting to injure me, but 3rd class in, my ACL possibly torn by a heal hook. I come to find out the brown belt constantly is high.. I do not smoke weed but reaction time or knowing when to let go of an arm or leg can be possibly compromised. . Opinions, thoughts would be appreciated

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thats a huge shame to hear. Sounds like the person you rolled with is not a good human. Can't speak to the reaction time piece, but would love to hear from anyone who knows more about it.

[@diontaerespress3602]

I’m always high and I’m a safe partner. I know clean people (no weed) that will injure you. I’ve also seen it the other way. I’m only a blue belt but it sounds like that’s just who that person is.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

@@diontaerespress3602 The discussion is relevant to the idea that smoking anything is that it actually may not help how you learn and practice BJJ. This is a very general discussion though. 👊

[@badxradxandy]

7:30 so weed inhaled/smoked bypasses the liver and goes right into your bloodstream. I get the point you're trying to make though. Anything inhaled or injected will go right into your blood stream and bypass the liver's "first pass metabolism" effect which is why people shoot up or snort or smoke certain drugs.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

thanks for this!

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

Bypasses the liver, but increases chances of lung cancer, emphysema, asthma, COPD, etc...

[@dylanhunt8742]

I love bjj and mj but I pretty much agree with everything you guys said! 😅

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Ossss

[@sdeezn89]

Been smoking weed for a decade or so, jitz for about 3. I didn't walk through the gym door on my first day until I smoked. Definitely not a performance enhancer but definitely felt more creative bcz of how spaced I was. Got my blue belt a year ago and typically get 4th in comp. But I don't smoke on comp day. Problem?

[@typerledsfk8190]

If you havent tried THC, you wont really undesstand the concept presented.

[@CynicEidolon]

"The science doesn't support that." Doesn't give the science. "Top guys aren't using it. Expect the ONE world champ"... come on, man. Even if some of your points are valid you just sound bias. Also, your table/room resonates. Please use and eq or treat your room.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

There's plenty of other place out there to find the science, and yeah we probably are a bit biased : )

[@CynicEidolon]

@@bulletproofforbjj I expected a haphazard reply. Seems theme for your whole channel.

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

@@bulletproofforbjj Please link the peer-reviewed studies. Without solid peer-reviewed studies, it's just bro science. Without peer-reviewed studies, people can say all kinds of garbage. "The healthy fats in avocados will lube your joints and help to prevent rotator cuff injuries."

[@diontaerespress3602]

There’s no right answer here. It helps me in class and tournaments but some people it makes them worst ( I only eat edibles). I feel better during my workouts but some it makes them lazy. Is it Sativa, Indica, or hybrid? How much are smoking or eating? Are you smoking or eating edibles? How does your body and/or mind react? This isn’t even all the factors. Even the research isn’t perfect. Best bet is to see how it works for you. Don’t listen too much on the pro or con side of it, judge for yourself.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Yep, i'm a big fan of judging for yourself.

[@darylrogers6659]

Who has better cardiovascular than Nate Diaz? Also, James, do yiu remember rolling with me? 2 to 3 grams of weed a day for 15 years+ at that stage.

[@darylrogers6659]

Diaz's cardio without weed? Prob like all the other elite athlete's he beat on cardio in the ufc.

[@poleag]

Should boxers and other professional athletes be disqualified for testing positive for marijuana? One of Mike Tyson's wins was famously overturned because he tested positive for marijuana.

[@CB-pi5hc]

Coffee for class weed for open mat.

[@adamdavis3973]

I feel like i am in the minority where weed makes me tweak, spasm and even more hyper active.

[@wolvf_tv3600]

😂 actual legends ❤

[@mp9810]

"...and you KNOW i'm all about the work." "Yeah, I know you're hardcore." (Defeatedly)😂

[@bulletproofforbjj]

we gotta keep each other in check : )

[@wecx2375]

Mike Tyson did all his fights on weed and he became world champion

[@ravenmischief8006]

I don't want to see Joey go to class and roll with JT high 😂 i want to see him take a small amount of LSD and goto class and roll with JT 🤓

[@robertnoriega1388]

Great conversation 👊 …

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Cheers!