What Nobody Tells You About BJJ | Bodily Destruction

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[@NsimaInyang]

In Dorian's video, a lot of people commented their injury stories, and talked about quitting BJJ. If you have tips for how you've kept your body STRONG for BJJ, comment them down below to give people something positive to try and look forward to. And if you'd like to begin the UNTAPPED program and join the discord group, links are in the description.

[@brianm5425]

how to I find the untapped program?

[@NsimaInyang]

Links are in the description, but you can download the ATG app on iPhone or android OR head to athletictruthgroup.com and sign up. The program is on the app 🫶🏾

[@michaellopez-lq5fn]

You basically nailed it here, treat your weight training like half a rehab session. Almost more like knees over toes. You’re after holistic joint function more than the biggest squat or deadlift. If you’re burning the candle on both meds it’s probably worse than not lifting at all. Think of how many powerlifter are constantly getting injured. A sports specific plan is always the way to go

[@Lincoln352]

Don’t overtrain duh

[@xballistixx]

Hi, thank you for this video. What do you think of heavy resistance band workouts for BJJ? Thank you in advance if you give a reply. Take care.

[@oaksaint4458]

Brownbelt here, quick tips on how I avoid injuries: - I only train No Gi now, mostly because I like it more, but the extra friction from the Gi always increased injury risk for me. - Tapping early and often, I don't try to escape once a submission is locked in. - Taking strength and mobility/flexibility training seriously. - Lifting focused on compound exercises with the largest range of motion possible. - Rolling at 60-70% intensity, if I feel like I'm using too much strength to gain a position, I give up and try something else.

[@OldManNutcakez]

No gi is significantly more injury prone, what you are saying does not make sense. Faster movements, more scrambles, more slippage, harder to balance due to sweat. Takes skill to keep nogi safe

[@oaksaint4458]

​@@OldManNutcakezI admit that this might be individual and acnedotal, might be due to my fighting style. At least I can say for sure that your fingers will be spared 😅

[@NsimaInyang]

Very interesting that you’re more injury prone in the gi. No gi is a much faster game and that’s where I see more grapplers get injured. Slippery, and more dynamic. But it’s good that you’re doing what works best for you!

[@paulg3397]

How old are you just curious? 44 year old brown belt here. I definitely feel like no gi will save your fingers lol

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Yup! And if you’re middle aged and haven’t trained for this type of stuff you will be way more prone to injury.

[@CoachMacGlory]

43-year-old white belt one year in, 7 year personal trainer, and 20 year gym rat here. The only injuries I've had in the last year have been pulled elbows here and there and I had a bad oblique strain a few months back that sidelined me for a few weeks. I lift 3-4 days a week and hit the mats about 2-3 times a week while listening to my body daily. If you want to last then listen to this man. Your personal health must be the priority. Use strength training to protect your body. Eat well to refuel and recover. If I have to take an extra day to recover or miss class to make my strength training sessions then I will and vice versa. Great video Nsima.

[@NsimaInyang]

Thank you Chris, and congrats for starting BJJ! I’m glad you dig it dude 😁

[@shahghajar8054]

We aint you special...

[@grillinlikeavillain]

Add another 5 years and get back to us

[@waelharp4060]

I'll be 49 in a few months and a blue belt started little over 2 years ago. I found that I have to do strength and conditioning, cardio HITT workouts, swim laps in the pool helps you learn to be more efficient and I train Jiu Jitsu 2 to 3 days a week but I listen to my body. Everybody is different and you have to listen to your body. Strength and conditioning, stretching and warming up is important to prevent injury and learn to breath and be as efficient as possible. Use muscle when you have to but when you don't have to just stay relaxed and breathe.

[@maxh6081]

Very inspiring!

[@Nautik355]

Been training BJJ consistently for 17 years. Rarely had an injury, nothing serious. Seen lots of people getting injured over the years. One thing I don't see enough discussion on is higher risk positions. Do not invert, do not allow your spine to be compressed, avoid explosive movements, avoid high speed movements. Focus on timing and precision. Focus on protecting your body FIRST and if you get extended be prepared to tap early. Just because you CAN get out of something doesn't mean you should. Be patient and find a better answer. Also, I rarely train Gi and even when I did for the first 12 years, I rarely used Gi grips. It wrecks your hands and provides little value in anything but a Gi. Train yourself to attach to bones with full hand grips, or even better, under and overhooks. This is how you can train BJJ for a very long time with minimal injuries. And yes, you MUST train your body to supplement BJJ.

[@NsimaInyang]

Some good stuff here. I myself invert a lot since I play different guards, BUT, I’ve also strengthened my body in these positions. My neck and my ability to contort my spine are at a pretty resilient level. So I think instead of total avoidance, you should strengthen these capabilities so you can get into the positions safely and securely. I also do a lot of gi, that’s where I believe strengthening the hands plays a huge role but ALSO knowing when to let go of grips. When someone is about to rip a grip off hard, i let it go at the perfect time as to waste no energy holding onto it. It’s technique, but my hands feel great after 8 years!

[@user-uk3xc3vv1x]

Interesting you avoid gi, as you always hear no gi is more explosive and a young man's game. Slowing people down in their gi helps alot of older players.

[@Michael-cb5nm]

Superb comment!

[@bjorngehlert6292]

Good stuff, should have read this comment before I messed up my shoulder at a 3 day BJJ Camp 6 months ago :D stay save everyone !

[@wylian84]

When we get smart enough to keep those devices, we are deep into the sport and already full of injuries

[@josemartin1727]

I'm a 39 year old seasoned brown belt. I started at the age of 28 and trust me, I've had my fair share of injuries. Lower back, neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, knees, you name it 😂. But from what I've seen over the years a lot of injuries are a direct result from ego simply because they refused to tap. A lot of unnecessary injuries can be prevented if people would just tap rather than let their egos get in the way! My tip of advice is to tap early and tap often. Whenever I help cover classes for my instructor I make sure to engrain this into all of our new white belts' heads so that they understand that it is okay to tap. And if I see a submission locked in deep while walking around and they aren't tapping I stop them immediately and remind them to tap.

[@DmacJitsu]

100%

[@ninobach7456]

20% of sparring partners cause 80% of the injuries

[@NsimaInyang]

YEP.

[@ghgghhggghhh]

There’s a relative societal study in America that shows this about crime too

[@erikmurray9564]

@@ghgghhggghhhPlease stop the politicizing here and go to 8chan where you belong.

[@thapelomaraisane8705]

​@@ghgghhggghhhPower law works damn near universally. Hell, 80% of STI cases are caused by 20% of promiscuous dudes

[@carlosmichael5183]

I’ve been training for seven years. I am currently a purple belt. I remember after my first day of training my immediate goal was to stay healthy enough to train the next day. This concept seems impossible for some to comprehend. Don’t worry about getting better. Don’t worry about tapping your training partners. Stay healthy, get on the mats, and the goals will take care of themselves.

[@jokesyfuntime4898]

This* 1000

[@TheKneesovertoesguy]

MASTERFUL WORK 🔥🙌

[@_thadaywalker23]

Love your work! Thank you!

[@NsimaInyang]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@snowyetiii_tv5934]

The goat himself!

[@leborhal7450]

Swear to god... human body should come with an owners manual. Nutrition, Mobility, and Resistance training should 1000% be the focus for everyone, not just athletes doing a thing. I know shitloads of runners who cry about running breaking them down, basketball players who's knees and ankles are shaky, you name it - ultimately what it comes down to is that your body needs care and maintenance for longevity regardless of what your aspirations are with regards to sports, martial arts, or attaining an athletic physique.

[@NsimaInyang]

ABSOLUTELY! This is what’s going to allow us to AGE WELL.

[@YourLifeRedefined]

Just learn or think about our evolution. All the answers are there.

[@Personalapocalypse77.]

Yes, I agree. The thing is we all like to push our bodies just up to limit without doing serious or permanent damage, problem is you don't know what that limit is until you pass it.

[@Roberto-de8xv]

Doing competitive BJJ is not good for your joints, ligaments, etc., lol. I love it as much as the next guy but it will take it's toll. Not nearly as bad as wrestling but look so many older guys that are purple belts & above have chronic injuries, pain, surgeries..Eddie Bravo said recently he might not be able to roll again. Joe Rogan is on the best cocktail of PEDs, GH, peptides, etc., money can buy & he's said his BJJ days are basically over.

[@asobacleanenergy]

There are lots of owners manuals, the average person just chooses not to read any of them

[@robcubed9557]

40-year-old blue belt. I started training at 36. As a white belt, I've had a sprained wrist and 2 sprained ankles. These were within my first 6 months of training. The only injuries I've had in BJJ since then have seen muscle strains and superficial bruising because: 1. I strength train 2x per week with compound barbell movements 2. I train BJJ only 2x per week because I'm too exhausted to train more since I'm lifting 3. I focus on Gi since it's slower. 4. I make sure to stretch daily. 5. I have no problem with tapping early and often.

[@perfectsplit5515]

BJJ twice / week and weightlifting twice / week is a good balance. Focusing on the gi skills is a good practice. It is good when the teacher adheres to the true art by having gi mandatory classes.

[@jeffarenas3654]

I am 59 and started bjj in 1998 and haven’t rolled since 2011. I have 2 ream and run shoulders last surgery was May 19 2023 and to many injuries to list. I am a lifelong gym rat and feel better than I have in a long time.I feel I am at the point to start back after all the info I have learned from people who also have the passion. Thank you

[@retiredgoon512]

This is probably the best video you’ve ever made……thanks! 🙏

[@vaughngene]

Well said, as a Former Kickboxer and now BJJ/Judoka, Choosing partners wisely, checking your ego, and strength training/mobility have been my best advices to others. Anyone hesitant to get into these things, Take his advice to heart and go for it. 👌

[@jnackphoto]

Great video! I’m 41, still training 3-4 times a week. Similarly, in the early days all I did was Jiu Jitsu and I got pretty beat up. As I’ve gotten older, I supplement my Jiu Jitsu with calisthenics and a regular stretching / yoga routine. Also have a greater respect for the rest days, eating well and sleep. If you can afford to go to class, you can afford to rest and recover. Keep training! OSS!

[@1KevinsFamousChili1]

Fantastic video, Nsima. Your channel has always been criminally underrated. I'd love to see more bjj content! I'm 25, I've been powerlifting for 7.5 years, I started Jiu Jitsu about 3 months ago and have absolutely loved it! However, I really wanted to start bjj like 4 years ago and never did because I had a fear of injury which was compounded by a phobia of medical treatment that I've had since I was a child. I finally decided enough is enough and started jiu jitsu as a way to face my fears and have been going 2-3 times a week for about 3 months while also still lifting weights 2-4 days a week. My training outside of bjj has definitely shifted to be more focused on recovery and strengthening injury prone areas (all of which you covered in this video) but I still make sure to maintain that base of strength and muscle that I built from years of hard lifting because I know it will keep me safe and healthy in the long run

[@NsimaInyang]

I’m glad you started man. Stay consistent and keep listening to your body. I appreciate your comment 👊🏾

[@EduDworzecki]

Amazing content!!! Well delivered and absolutely spot on! Thank you!

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

This was put together great and was completely on point. Good shit!!!

[@chriscomaduran9317]

Love this video. Great response to Dorians video. I randomly saw part of his video and had to turn it off. I didn’t want to invite any thoughts of injury in my head. Your video offers solutions and science to back it up. My favorite was you talking about ownership in the end. If we spent a little more time building our bodies to become more resilient, we can last in this sport longer. I’ve been training for 10 years now and before my now 14 month old was born I was kind of losing my “why” for jiu jitsu. I wasn’t planning on competing anytime soon and a white belt said something great and I over heard it, “I just want to be able to protect my family.” Those words lit a new fire in me. Not only do I want to become more dangerous if I have to be, but I also want to become stronger and resilient to get there. I think having a family should give us more of a why we should train.

[@BenWeeks-ca]

Totally. That's my why too. To avoid injury I prefer to avoid competition, but our head instructor said that the stress of it is a good way to build capacity for self defence as the stress level is higher. And your body's energy drains faster the more stressed you are. So I might go for it but probably would want a few more stripes and to feel I'm landing more submissions on the mats in practice first.

[@chriscomaduran9317]

@@BenWeeks-ca I highly recommend competing too. Competing always gave me more of a focus of what to work on versus winging it.

[@Vixtor164]

Great insight, helpful information, im 59 started jiu-jitsu 2009 and still training, doing kettle bells

[@lr4796]

Congratulations on the success of this video! It’s great

[@snowyetiii_tv5934]

This man knows his stuff wow! Amazing video, extremely kind of you to take the time to condense all of this information into a well articulated video for ppl.

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Taco-jitsu]

Yup! Currently at purple belt and I can tell when I maintain my body I feel a lot healthier and stronger on the mat. Stretching, weight training, and self massaging.

[@kennethchapman1]

WHOA YAH!!! Nsima where have you been!? 44yo blue belt been training for 1.5years (6-8 times a week) and this was first content of yours I’ve come across - LOVE THIS, thank you!!! ☺️ When I started I set a goal to be able to roll this regularity into my 70s - need all the great tips you can offer

[@dn2610]

Awesome video and advice! Will be starting BJJ in a few weeks more to keep myself active and healthy. I've had my share of injuries through the years from work and exercise and what you shared on your video is correct. I made it to brown belt in TKD back in 2004 but through unfortunate circumstances, the school closed and always wanted to try BJJ but no schools or training where I reside were available at the time. Great information and advice, subbed! 👍

[@Jferrante0920]

I've been training jiujitsu for almost 14 years and have been a black belt and gym owner for the last three years. For far too long I relied on a little bit of yoga and my ability to carry me through my training. After coaching six days a week and rolling 2-5 matches a night, it wasn't cutting it. Investing into weight training with equipment and training has been some of the best investments into myself and jiujitsu. While I don't use the ATG grappling program, I do use the ATG programs and they are all amazing! Great video and great information!

[@aristolochene]

is there a grappling program

[@abdominalesalos4026]

2 years and 3 months into BJJ. Currently blue belt. I haven't missed a single training session due to injuries (fingers crossed), but I started after serious conditioning through calisthenics. By the way, I'm 49 and have competed multiple times, including in adult category. You are totally right. Strengthen to mitigate the risk of injuries (never zero, but at least is somehow handled).

[@NsimaInyang]

Dude that's AMAZING, you're doing it right. You NEED to keep the body strong for BJJ

[@michaellupu2080]

I love your videos! You have a great "vibe" and your positivity shines through! Thank you for your insights! I've been fantasizing about BJJ for years but was always afraid of injury. I saw the video you referred to recently and it ramified my anxiety, so I really appreciate the perspective you brought forward here.

[@NsimaInyang]

Man, thanks for that. I hope you take the dive into bjj man. After you get over the hump of nothing making sense, it becomes like a video game 👊🏾

[@michaellupu2080]

@@NsimaInyang thank you my man, thank you for your words of encouragement! BTW your video about neck training was excellent! Really informative and very funny! I found it invaluable as I often have neck-related headaches. Stay strong 🤜🤛

[@DeadEneru]

Great info, I couldn’t agree more. Definitely going to implement your advice into my training to have a long lasting BJJ journey. Thank you Nsima!

[@sammyjiujitsu]

Been training BJJ for about a decade. I remember training 2-3x a day without strength training and I crashed and burned pretty badly. When I got on a good program I felt like a different person. I been slacking lately due to a lifestyle change, but these videos help so much. Thank you so much

[@NsimaInyang]

You're welcome! I'm glad this was helpful for you.

[@Bigbadwolfanderson]

I’m 37 yr old blue belt and started Jiujitsu after age 35. Granted I did do a lot of athletic things as a child and constantly was rock climbing as an adult , but I feel a lot of this is great advice . I trained 4-6 times a week when I started , but I learned to dial that back to 2-3 for example as suggested here. I feel stronger on the mats when I go and feel more resistant to injury during rolls. Cool video , my suggestions personally are to combine like activities . Rock climbing in a gym for example is grip strength and flexibility for jiutjsu , with isometric training also!!! So it’s like doing figure skating and ballerina 🩰 training , that and sauna , and swimming . I suggest lifting weights , resistance training , sauna regularly and swimming also !! That might be why I’m a problem on the mats though, I do all that for fun. 😂❤ 🐺

[@harrypocher84]

Looove this video! I needed it, Thanks for your content bro

[@strategicallywild]

Excellent video! I'm nearly 43 years old. I've been resistance training for a while and can say it has served me well. I just started BJJ and found it is very hard on the body, but I recover from it due to my fitness. I'm going to ramp up to 3 days per from 2, while reducing weight training to 2 days per week. Big focus on range of motion in the weight room.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I stepped back at purple belt too. I have dreams of going back but I know how obsessed I get and know it'll take over my life again.

[@NsimaInyang]

Make resistance training a habit (your body will become more resilient), take recovery seriously, and lower your training frequency.

[@eggs_benny]

Man, I’ve really been grappling with the decision to start training BJJ/MMA. I will soon be 29 years old, and have been lifting for about two years now, as well as working on mobility and cardio. I have totally transformed my body and my health, and my number one goal is to preserve health and function as I age. However, nothing is more thrilling than fighting. I took two classes, one MMA which mixed striking and wrestling, and one No-Gi BJJ class. Those two hours were the most fun I’ve had in years, and I can’t stop thinking about them. But even with a focus on resistance training, mobility, sleep, nutrition, etc., I worry that the risk of injury is just too high to pursue this passion. I don’t want to have chronic pain or nagging injuries in my 40s, 50s, and beyond. Nothing scares me more. I find it so cruel that the thing that excites me most is in such direct conflict with my core belief that preserving my body and health should be my number one priority.

[@PauloBerni699]

I’m 60 and didn’t start BJJ until I was 35, so at this point I’m 31 years older than you are now. Yes, you will inevitably incur many injuries, but like you I have trained with weights and body weight exercises since I was a teen. I believe this helps my body be more resilient and heal quicker. The best part about martial arts is that all that higher nutrition and exercises now have an objective; a focus in helping you perform in your art at its best.

[@lordsneed9418]

yep I know the feeling. I joined a bjj/mma gym 2 years and 3 months ago aged 30 and have been off for probably 1/4 of that time with injuries. broken middle toe, big toe problems, two eye infections from the mats, long-lasting stinger injury, sprained ankle, neck that clicks a lot more easily than before... I don't even think I try that hard. If anything I role more lazily and give up more easily than most other people in the class. But the problem is that even though you probably can avoid a lot of the injuries by only rolling light 90% of the time and only doing 1 or 2 sparring round where you try per week, sparring is so fun that you often can't help but try. It's theoretically possible to avoid injuries following certain rules but practically speaking it's unlikely that someone will follow all the rules correctly. you're basically trading your long term health for the ability to beat people up without strikes.

[@thadgruich7615]

Awesome video man - editing was top notch. thanks for sharing.

[@NsimaInyang]

Much appreciated!

[@Hdisntisociicjaen]

This video is amazing thank you for making it it’s just what I needed to hear! Keep it up man!!

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad it helped!

[@wyldfantasies]

43 years old, 4 stripe brown belt. This is 100% accurate. OSS!

[@bsbg-lifts]

I am 21 years old, have been strength training since 16, and started Jiu Jitsu about 1.5 years ago. It's important to understand that even if you have a strong body, are flexible, and choose partners wisely - injuries can still happen. I recently was rolling with a dude I have trained with numerous times and wasn't even going that hard. My pinky toe literally got snapped in half (bone sticking out). Shit happens. What you are doing is inherently dangerous, but it is incredibly worthwhile.

[@NsimaInyang]

shit can happen! But you'll heal in time and be back at it

[@FR-ty5vn]

That absolutely sucks, but you heal fast at 21…just wait, you’ll see how much harder the 30’s are, then the 40’s, then the 50’s - every decade gets so much harder for every little thing…

[@FR-ty5vn]

@@JT-oc2dn that will be the hardest of all…

[@Ben-yd9xk]

You’re only 21. You don’t know about training for longevity yet.

[@sudstahgaming]

Most useful comment here and I'm even more shocked it's come from a 21 year old.

[@llgrow]

This video is so helpful! Thank you for sharing all of these tips. I just order the Supple Leopard. I am returning to the mats after many years and this video couldn't have come at a better time.

[@maxh6081]

Love this video. I enjoy hearing about methods to help you keep training, as opposed to reasons you need to stop. If you can do it, we can too!!

[@Kikibrat2]

Luckily, I've only gotten little injuries here or there. Clicking is normal for me. I had to figure out not going all out every session. Some people are too injury prone because they tend to full send it. They refuse to tap and just let subs go on too long. I never roll with men who have an ego or who don't want to 'lose to a girl', most guys I feel safe with. It is sooo important to pick your partners wisely.

[@NsimaInyang]

Yes it is! There’s no problem with denying a roll

[@brianpolston9713]

This is a big part. Reputable instructors for recreational training are going to do their best to avoid peeps from getting hurt. You have to watch out for mcdojos and that one guy in every class who grew up getting bullied😂

[@RED4424]

Year and a half in... Already a MCL, and a LCL injury... both in different knees. I can not explain how big it is to roll with the right folks and take your time!

[@DensityMatrix1]

Oof. I did MCL about two years in. I miss jits, but it’s not worth it to me. If I could roll only with people who I choose then I might… but I don’t have that option.

[@bujindork]

Im going on 3 years(well 9 months off in that time) how do you tear your mcl and lcl?I dont think ive ever been close that kind of injury. My worst has been a dislocated pinky finger. Im currently 50 yo blue belt.

[@Thefringefitnessproject]

Excellent video brother! Really, really good job

[@chrisvillanueva5307]

Thanks for this man. As a trainer, your reminding me to take my worjouts kore seriously such as working in those end ranges more.

[@joegonz7741]

I agree 100% I started BJJ at 46, I wrestled in HS, and have kept in decent shape over the years, and its really helped me out, I often roll with younger and much higher belts No problem, but I did have to tweak my diet, and sometimes I do need some type of sports cream lol So far its only been a year, but I feel like I can do this for many more

[@aristolochene]

You know nothing Jon Snow

[@MegaShredder101]

Quitting BJJ has been the best thing that I have done health wise. Even more than losing weight.

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad you found that helpful. It’s not something everyone needs to do if they can take care of themselves.

[@ryanimpink13]

Injuries are passing, being a pussy is life long

[@Upandup13]

Almost no one even brings up neck training before you even start

[@jamessanchez6756]

I’m a 30 year old blue belt, been training almost 3 years. I had a light LCL tear on an incorrect lasso sweep at white belt. I also hurt my ac joint on a sweep before I knew how to fall. These injuries were 2 years ago now. Now I realize I’m not old yet, but over time I’ve come to realize that I have to give myself the time to fully recover as well as do proper rehab and maintenance. My injuries taught me how to do things with proper technique and rely less on youthfulness which won’t be with me forever. If I want to train bjj forever I need to eat like it, sleep like it, stretch like it and strength train like it. Otherwise I’ll just end up with an early retirement. Awesome video and great tips. Some of the pain is unavoidable but managing it is fully within your ability.

[@813convict]

Bro, you are awesome. Great advice. I have really bad injuries, was prior military, and am 32. I used to be super active, but recently was able to slowly get back into it and am brand new to jiu-jitsu. I will likely need low back surgery soon. Thank you so much for the tips. I needed to hear this inspiring advice.

[@FilmsPharmacy]

Great video. I started BJJ summer last year, prior to that I’d been weight training 3-6 times a week for around 2 years. However, after getting a bit carried away with BJJ classes as a beginner, I ended up getting long head bicep Tendonitis, which for 8+ months now still hurts after intensive sessions. I had to take around 6 months off BJJ, which sucked as I was really enjoying it. My advice for anyone who is already lifting and wants to start BJJ: you will be using your body in ways you never had before. If you jump straight into frequent BJJ classes and think you can maintain your current gym routine, don’t. You need to readjust your weekly programme to ease your body into this combined way of working. Then you can ramp things up. Take it from me - I didn’t do that and now have a shoulder injury which I believe will stay for me indefinitely.

[@phreevoycz5635]

Pure gold there is no downside if this advice

[@NsimaInyang]

YES! Give your body the time it needs to adapt to the stress of the sport. Going too often initially is not a good idea!

[@fernandohzaparoli]

Black belt here! Always focused on strength and conditioning. When I saw Dorians video I thought exactly about all that. People need to understand that you need to prepare your body for jiu jitsu. You need to build a shield around your joints! For sure, random accidents happen but if you focus on shielding your body, you will train for life!

[@Scrumdumn]

Sir, thank you so much. I believe longevity is not talked about as much as it should be.

[@albaalbanese]

Thank you for this great video! Appreciate you taking the time to give solution and share your experience. I am in this (BJJ & physical training) for a lifetime. I found balance to be my solution, and it’s working! Swimming, stretching, weight training and BJJ - I listen to my body and have no problem taking it easy when I have to. It’s working.

[@NsimaInyang]

There we go! I also swim a few times a week and have found it to be super useful. Minimal joint impact, full range of motion of the body. I actually feel like it helps me decompress! Thanks for sharing 👊🏾

[@mikefrisinger5866]

As a purple belt whose body cracks like a glow stick every morning ive never felt better. Also, stretching regularly has been a lifesaver for me but jiu-jitsu has changed me for the better but sometimes it's not so nice in the body

[@RicoMnc]

Started BJJ in my late 50's, 60-something now. You have to listen to your body and take responsibility for your training, swallow your pride and step off the mat before you are wrecked, skip some rolls, take a few days or even a week off now and then to recover and refocus. Learn how to roll slow and smooth, and roll with partners who know how to do this. If someone is going to strong and fast, or is just too strong/large, you may need to avoid them, or take those rolls as an opportunity to develop frames and defense, breathing, pacing etc. I'm 130lb and have trained with partners nearly twice my weight and a foot taller than me. Most of the time that really suks, so I avoid it unless I have a good history with that student. I like the 80/20 rule as a guide. Train 80% of the time with other students you are "better" than, and 20% of the time with those who are "better" than you. "Better" may take into account their size and experience. Sometimes I still encounter new white belts who are much younger, larger, stronger, quicker etc. all their physical attributes are superior to mine, and I struggle to execute and perform well against them. Unfortunately the 80/20 is not as doable when you first start, and the population of the gym impacts availability of diverse students to train with. When I started it was flipped the other way, 80% larger, stronger, more experienced students. When newer students showed up closer to my size was the only time it felt like I had learned anything and could execute anything well. One struggle is to get enough nutrition and sleep to support my training. There are lots of supplements recommended, I take a good mix of multi-vitamin-minerals, plus curcumin, collagen, creatine and CBD. I use protein shakes or powder mixed into a smoothie to get about an extra 50g of protein a day, and try to eat a high protein diet. I do have a mobility/flexibility, body-weight strength training and cardio routine I try to do daily as a morning warmup and extend it on days I don't train BJJ. Only injury that has kept me off the mat was a groin-pull that had me out about 6 weeks. Some lingering pain still dogs me from that, but mobility and flexibility exercises help.

[@paulg3397]

This was some great insight. What belt rank are you currently?

[@RicoMnc]

@@paulg3397 Thank you, I am a blue belt.

[@halfguardplayer9760]

Thank you so much for making this video! This information is so vital for grapplers over 40! ✌🏽

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacksonnolen4508]

Great info! A little over 3 years in, no major injuries (yet) and I credit it to my extensive strength training background.

[@tamamalosi]

Most injury prone people are a) not used to contact sports, b) have little to no body awareness and c) do not lift or do mobility training. I'm 48 and competing in Master's 4 in another two weeks. Lift/Stretch/Be Aware when rolling/competing. Eat and Sleep enough. It's a Martial Art...a Fighting Art. Free weight squats (back and front) Conventional deadlifts. DB incline bench. These should be your core exercises. Ensure your hammies, core and glutes are strong. Job done. Nice video.

[@MrStreetninja007]

This is exactly like the person who does not emphasize Mobility work then just chalks it up to getting old its excuses

[@NsimaInyang]

BOOM.

[@YdoIneedahandle869]

Oh my gosh this is me. 😢 working through a meniscus tear rn. Had double plantar fasciitis spent 3-6 months in a wheelchair last year. Year before that rolled my ankle (sidewalk broke under my foot) had a really bad sprain was down for 3-4 months. Not even 34 yet. I gotta stop getting injured and work on all my little muscles and tendons around the bigger ones. To build myself back up again literally from the feet up. Had shoulder reconstruction at 15, fractured knee, L foot surgery before that. Didn’t want to do BJJ because I knew I’d get hurt. But I also feel like a wimp doing bands and weird movements. When I remember myself throwing around so much weight when I was younger. Just need to see what I am accept that I’m not who I was and work my way to a better place daily to achieve the goal of staying injury free and healthy.

[@zlugo628]

What kind of mobility work do you do please put me on

[@PincheMoreno921]

Thank you for posting this! I watched Dorians video too and got a bad takeaway as a practioner. This video undoes that and agree with your outlook on BJJ and body maintenance

[@NsimaInyang]

Thank you! Glad you found this helpful

[@dreddpax724]

What a great video. Well thought out and informative. There’s just not enough honest feedback out there of what the jiu jitsu journey entails. Thank you Nsima 👊🏾

[@YourLifeRedefined]

Forgetting one thing, OXALATES! They destroy the joints amongst other things. Avoid at all costs. Great video!

[@morenoh149]

What’s that

[@kanzeso]

Love this vid. Thank you man.

[@naterucker]

Very Very good Video! Well worth the watch!! Thank you Nsima!

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad you liked it!

[@jamquijano4402]

About to start my Jiu Jitsu journey after being a long-time striker. I'm nervous as heck after hearing all the injuries you could get from the sport. Thank you for this video! this is extremely helpful. More power to you dude.

[@NsimaInyang]

Thank you!

[@grindordie3336]

A well spoken articulate brotha... Good content.

[@Lezcarg1]

Great advice man, it is realistic and still encouraging. I often say I wouldn't be able to continue my BJJ journey if I didn't train OUT of jiujitsu, I mean jogging and calisthenics.

[@StephenVTran]

Wish I saw this when I started training jiu jitsu - would've saved me a lot of heartache. I can't wait to heal up and implement everything, thanks bro!

[@NsimaInyang]

You’re welcome!

[@michaelbruce3773]

Very well said. No one ever explained to me the need and importance of strength conditioning when I started. I was sold on the philosophy strength had no relevance it was all about technique. This gave me the excuse to forego any of these extra cricular activities (why lift). I was injury prone. About a year in, I had my manuscus removed. I then ruptured a disk in my neck at year 6-7. The long breaks due to injuries would set my conditioning back exponentially. I never did strength training (big mistake). When I returned to the matt's out of condition injuries plagued me all the time. I have now integrated a strength training and diet program in my game (game changer). I am 47 years old and fell incredible due to diet and proper strength conditioning. I hope to strap that black belt on one day pushing for brown this year. I truly believe many of my injuries could have been avoided had I incorporated from day 1 some of these strategies you recommended. Thank you!

[@yogsothoth-tz2bu]

Sir , you are an angel doing gods work , thanks a lot for the advice , i will listen to you . Also , your back training video is amazing.

[@NsimaInyang]

Thank you! I’m glad you found this useful

[@BeingMarcKnox]

I appreciate this video. Tons of good information and great advice. And I also got a new book and finger exercise tool.

[@crzabjj]

Thanks so much for this great info. After I watched I instantly subscribed. I am a 49 YO blue belt and while I love BJJ I am constantly aware (almost too much) of being injured. Can’t wait to explore your strength training videos. FWIW here are my rules that have helped keep me safe. OSS 🤙🤙 1. Tap early 2. Only spar takedowns with trusted partners 3. Do not invert. I have a fragile back and simply cannot risk it. 4. Do not spar with blue and white belts half my age who are too intense. Need purple at least for this. 5. Proper stretching routine 6. Proper rest between classes and nutrition. 7. Communicate with your training partners (ex current rib injury). I should have mentioned earlier, here are my BJJ goals 1. Fun & Fitness. Use this amazing sport as a tool to age well. If someone passes my guard because I cannot invert oh well. It was a great workout. 2. Self defense. I am not training to be a world champion. I am training to subdue a clown if an altercation cannot be avoided. 3. And a distant third is sport BJJ

[@GoldenEraZen]

I like the information and a different take on how to recover from injuries or minor tares and sprains. I'm glad you mentioned the Become Supple Leppard book. Kelly has some great information. Sitting on the floor I would have never thought of, but it makes sense to get your body conditioned for jujitsu. Thank you 🙏

[@NsimaInyang]

You’re welcome 👊🏾

[@Sayit9297]

Man, this video was an eye opener and super informative

[@NsimaInyang]

I appreciate that comment man, thank you

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

Great video, thanks for your advice, hitting the gym becomes very important in those martial arts. I do judo and bjj and I feel so beat up by the end of the week that I can only manage to go one day to the gym but I can do some weight lifting on the mornings before going to work, I will give a special treatment to those morning routines now

[@jrod10991]

Well said! I'm a counselor and I love how you wove in narrative therapy into taking responsibility for your body!

[@NsimaInyang]

Hmm, narrative therapy? I’ll look that up real quick haha 😂

[@caradders]

Just started the untapped program and looking forward to reaping the benefits and reversing those niggling injuries!

[@mackchop3274]

This video is so true! Loved it!

[@diamondboy5949]

This was such an informative video. I appreciate u, thanks man

[@NsimaInyang]

You’re welcome, glad it was helpful 👊🏾

[@brandonfassnacht3205]

You're awesome man thanks for the content

[@tunaman2200]

Awesome video! Very valid points. I too now start to do this as this is how I’ve come to know about your video. Thank you. 🙏

[@NsimaInyang]

You’re welcome 👊🏾

[@coriesu9022]

I think you just saved my BJJ hobby. Thank you.

[@jaimegutierrez5520]

Thanks for making this video. I started 2 months ago and I was thinking about quitting because of the sore and pain in my whole body, but I like the sport. I am going to use your tips, and I hope thatt work.

[@adamfarkas2630]

Loved the video, great advice!

[@NsimaInyang]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tarkofficialmusic]

I just started training two months ago. With 4-5 years of resistance training experience, I've noticed it's making a big difference in how quickly I recover between sessions. Even though training 2-3 times a week feels like a lot, I'm sticking with it! Thank you for the info! Super helpful.

[@NsimaInyang]

Thanks for sharing! And keep it up man 🫡

[@NsimaInyang]

Amazing man! Keep the habit of resistance training! It’ll allow you to maintain the sport for a LONG time.

[@achilles7042]

Stellar video ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@dkoleary88]

Awesome vid! Very informative and a lot of actionable take aways. Thanks! btw, can you tell us what clothes/gear your wearing throughout the video? looks real nice

[@tyriksmith9053]

Very inspiring…..thank you for sharing!!!! ✨🙏🏼✨

[@NsimaInyang]

You're welcome 👊🏾

[@nikolaybaydanov1984]

This was sooo wholesome helpful and educational. Thank you!

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad it was helpful, you're welcome!

[@lsporter88]

Very intelligent commentary. Great video.

[@ArvinAbadilla]

Dang. "take responsibility". Love it.

[@SenseiFord]

Thank you for this video! 🙏

[@napoleonkill]

Great video - very helpful for new BJJ guy thanks!

[@walthercantu]

"Take control of the narrative. Take responsibility of your well-being." Spot on.

[@Blodyqueef]

As someone who’s transitioning from kickboxing into bjj, this alien (to me) martial arts is amazing, but my body (41, very active and working out) seems ill prepared for the tribulations that bjj brings. This video is a great reminder and teaching tool for folks like me and others who feel like they can’t handle the art of folding clothes with people in them.

[@anibal12r]

Anazing dude thank you for sharing lifting and bjj both combos been lifting for 9 years and bjj 13 months and i can say my flow is much better i get submitted i tap and not try to push the my limits of enduring the pain of triangle etc. I show up 15 min prior to just open my shoulder scaps pull aparta ❤ Much love keep it up i cant imagine the engine you have build

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad you’re getting at it, and thank you!

[@ericcampbell4526]

Great video super helpful you may have just changed my life thanks brother

[@NsimaInyang]

Glad I could help!

[@ctcm]

I thank the algorithm for the recommendation. Subbed to your channel. I wish everyone who does jiu jitsu would watch this video. Having done martial arts before, I understand it’s my responsibility to remain healthy while I practice jiu jitsu. Thanks again for the video!

[@NsimaInyang]

Absolutely, you're welcome!

[@cadarn3790]

Thanks for this video, I'm in my 30s and started kickboxing, it helped with some pains, but I certainly have some new ones. I know that I'm aging but I'm glad to know that there are options to not geting hurt in the long run.

[@NsimaInyang]

You’re welcome man 👊🏾

[@KauMag03]

Awesome!! I'm planning to start doing BJJ and these video completely nailed it, it gives the exact peace of advice I was expecting to hear from someone experienced. Now I understand that jiu-jitsu is not gonna threaten my future wellbeing, because the responsibility of that relies on me, not on the marcial art. Thank you 💪

[@NsimaInyang]

You’re welcome, enjoy your journey with BJJ 👊🏾

[@BMO_Creative]

lots of nuggets of wisdom here! I do focus my resistance training on tendon and ligament strength and full range of motion to avoid injury! Fit over 50!

[@NsimaInyang]

NICE!