Tips to Improve With Only 2-3 days a Week of BJJ Training
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- A lot of people have this misconception that you can't improve on only 2 - 3 days a week of BJJ training.
And these people feel like they need to either train more or do more outside of the gym to get better at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
And this is the question I received for this video. Recently I was asked about this same subject. The question was about what someone can do outside of the gym to get better inside the gym.
There are numerous options. But what I focused on for this video was the idea of maximizing the training time effectively when it's limited.
I have a bunch of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who can only training 2-3 days a week. And they're monsters. They are super tough. They win competitions and give me fits when I roll with them.
And over the years I've noticed certain traits these people share. So in this video I describe those traits and hopefully give you some advice on how you can still get better and improve with only 2-3 days a week of BJJ training.
I hope the video helps! Thank for watching.
- Chewy
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Personally, Ive found that my whole BJJ experience has improved since I've limited myself to training 2x a week as opposed to 5x a week. I don't get injured or hurt as often, it makes the times I do roll feel more exciting & rewarding, its easier to pick what days and times I want to roll at in order to maximize efficiency, now I have more time to train myself in other stand up disciplines like boxing, etc. etc....I'm in no rush to become a black belt. I just want to improve and enjoy the journey in my own time.
Good way of looking at it
I completely agree. I'm an older guy who started BJJ a little bit ago, and when I went too much I felt beat up and sore. I need time to work on core and leg strength which is a must in this sport! My only regret is not starting this when I was younger.
ive found that 3 times a week is perfect
You rock brother! Love the mind set. That’s what I’m currently doing as well
Same
All you need is 3x a week. I'm telling you, all the dudes I know that train 5x a week are always complaining about injuries, and stuff. Just go to yoga or do something else on your days off. Also, bring a notebook to class and write down the guard passes, submissions, etc. That way, you'll progress without risking injuries. One of the top blue belts in our school just tore his ACL. This guy is a perfect example of someone overtraining. He was going 6x a week.
I second the yoga suggestion.
Yup, go too hard too long and something is gonna tear. Marathon not sprint is the proper mindset like Chewey touched on.
I agree, i am trying to convince some guys about this.
I agree.
Wow great point man!! Thanks for pointing that out I was feeling like I needed to go in more. Your body needs time to rest or you won't be training at all!
I train only 2-3 days a week, and I can tell I've improved over the past 8 months. Other people (blue belts) have noticed it and told me too.
Thats great to hear bro. I am happy for you!
I love when you can feel the improvements. Congrats keep at it
Demps hows training going mate?
@@laureanoballestas811 it’s better when your opponents feel the difference
@Greg Lurik 5 years and 8mo later? I hope not 😅
Jean Jacques Machado said Eddie Bravo trained 3 times a week.
Thanks for sharing that brother
Was that when he went to adcc?
@@prandz420 yes
Machado said of Eddie Braco, "He was training at least three days per week-and with other students on days when the gym was closed." So he was probably doing some practice on other days outside of the gym also.
3 time a weed
Such a solid beard
LOL! Bro, i know. I am surprised he does not have bald spots. I have some hair missing in my beard from rolling. Its been bald since june 2016. The hairs grew back, but they are very light and thin. Battle scars bro.
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Lmao
Such a gay comment
I'm a fat out of shape almost 50 years old trucker that is lucky to get to roll 2 or 3 times a month.. Hopefully soon I can be blessed enough to roll 2 or 3 times a week..
Bjj/ Gracie is a beautiful work of art that I admire and has inspired me to become an artist..
So to speak.. Love your videos bud.. Thank you for your help and advice.
When I started training,I started within a couple weeks of another guy. We were similarly built and for the first few months we were learning about the same pace. After about six months in he was pulling ahead of me, submitting me constantly, just basically working me. I asked him if he had been attending class more and he told me no, but that he'd been drilling almost every day with his wife. Don't underestimate drilling, it's a game changer.
I've trained 2 days a week for 8 years and I have competed a lot at every belt level. For Master World's I added a third day and a little more time here and there to drill. It's what you make of the time you have for sure. I would always rather have 1 day of Jiu Jitsu then no days off Jiu Jitsu👍
Still Rolling how many hours a session? Is it possible to compete and have a cnance to win with only training 2 times a week? I might do muay thai at the same time as bjj, I would like to do amateur muay thai. How often shoud I train muay thai to compete in amateur?
What belt did u achieve training twice a week? I just started
@@weliveforages7696 not sure about competing in muay thai. But I've been very active in bjj competition my entire career. It's what you do with the time you have on the mat🤙
@@liosmani9353 I received my black belt at the 8 year mark from Samuel Braga. I had a wrestling background so it helped starting out👍
I just upped my training from 3x a week to 5x a week. I can really feel the difference. I’m improving much faster.
I love your attitude towards jiu jitsu. You really are trying to help people. It's much appreciated.
Great advice! Thanks Chewy! I train once a week and started at 39 and “being present” when you train is the key.
Hey Chewjitsu, thank you for this video. It makes me feel better for only being able to train Fridays and Saturdays. I really wish I could train more. It is what it is.
Excellent advice. I've just started watching to your stuff recently. Thank you for all the beginner focused stuff you have done. What most Coaches on here tend to do is talk and teach on a much higher level than what most early practitioners are capable of doing. You do have high level stuff as well, which is fantastic, but you also give great attention to beginners to bring them up and give them confidence to continue on with this amazing Art. Just wanted to say thank you.
You nailed it bro!
Awesome videos, love the way you explain and relate. I am just starting out and these are such a beautiful asset. Wonderful work!
Great advice, I was feeling the same way about my training. Thank you for the words of encouragement.
dude you are by far my favorite jiu jitsu guy on youtube. i only watch your videos and ive already put some of your escapes to use in class. im brand new to jiu jitsu so im in the stage of getting my ass kicked every class haha
Well I appreciate it. Especially considering there are some good ones out there.
I'm happy to hear the moves worked for you. Thanks for taking the time to share you comment!
Love your videos Chew! I have the luxury of free time, I only work Sundays! When I started BJJ, i was training 5-6 times a weeks 2hrs each session. I noticed i was fatigued and alot more prone to injury. I put my body through hell! Now i only train 3-4 times a week that way i stay invigorated and rested. I feel better and more engaged!
You seem like an incredible coach! I wish I lived near your gym! Going to have to travel and roll with you guys one day!
Super helpful. I started BJJ yesterday and will be training twice a week so this out my mind to rest. Be present.
Ty Professor, yet another video I felt was just for me. 🤘♥️🤘
That’s really good advice I find this works for me being a shift worker with a family of 5. I feel stronger in class on the days I manage to attend. Rest and recovery are important and so is strength and conditioning. Thanks for the video
This is great advice. I currently train twice a week and supplement my training on other days. I've found this suits me best and in fact my progress has been much faster as a result. Less injuries and I feel great.
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Excellent! Hopefully you will love it as much as I do. My advice is to tap when a submission is applied, just tap. Listen with an open mind and try to absorb as much as you can. The hard part is the first few months but it's something that gets better and better the longer you do it. Enjoy the experience, it really is amazing. Good luck! :)
thanks chewy, I can only do 3 days most weeks as I have kids at home and need to balance them with jiu jitsu so this video has really resonated Alot with me
Glad it spoke to you Shae and I'm happy the information was helpful. Thanks for the comment brother.
42 years old having 2 kids and a profession I m trying to train 3 to 4 times a week...
You’re lucky! I have kids and work too, but also the hubby gets upset if I train more than 2 days a week.
I really find these training videos on RUclips useful I'm early in my bjj like three weeks over two months and this helps me mentally things to think about while I'm rolling I almost feel like I learn more from these videos cuz I watch so many videos
3 days a week guy here(which didn't stop me to get to the podium on my last 2 tournaments here in Rio de Janeiro) and I can say everything Chewie said is right on point. Great channel by the way.
Whatever it is you're drilling/learning, put it to use, focus on getting the "rules" of every position you find yourself into and don't waist your time on nonsense when rolling, break grips, when in guard posture and start open/passing, when someone is in your guard break his posture/attack...
Great advice..as I get older (55 yrs) can only handle 2-3 x a week to recover .Its not how hard you can train , but what you can recover from ..Steve Maxwell !
Exactly, I've started in such a bad shape that I can't recover between my 2 week sessions. So I'm lowering to 1 for a while.
Thank you for this video! I can only train a few times per week and wish I could do more, but this really helps!
Always appreciate his great advice!👍
great info, man. great channel. appreciate all of it.
I personally like going 4 times a week, I feel that it is enough for your coach recognize that you are devoting a lot of time to it, and three days enough time for me to heal from any soreness or small sprains. I am 17 so I do heal faster, especially when I take it protein supplements and use compression bandages and stuff.
Let the injuries heal if you get any. I made the horrible mistake of coming back too soon from a bad sprain when I was your age, and my ankle has never been the same! Better to be 100% than get re-injured. Just a tip!
@@CalebSpears1 probably good advice. However, if I didn't train whenever I had some sort of sprain or pull I wouldn't ever train. You've just got to know how severe it is and what you can get away with.
Great video. I have been training BJJ since 2006. I used to be able to train every day 2 times per day. But now I had emergency heart surgery in 2013. So now my recovery is not the same. I am currently a brown belt but I am only able to train 2-3x per week.
Quality vs Quantity. Thank you for the tips
Damn, good advice man! Translates into a lot of other things people work hard to improve as well
Thank s a lot. This video came to me in the right time. Blessings!!!!
Thanks for the video. Lots of help and inspiration. I work outta town so im gone 16 days outta the month. 8 days on 6 days off. So not able to get a ton of training but im still having fun. Just gotta work harder and stay with it.
This is a really good video. I never considered how disengaged training 2 hours 5 days a week was really disengaging me in the wrestling room. I do focus a lot better on this 2 day a week schedule.
Great points mate, very helping mentally
nice vid. at 43 with 2 years in bjj this is great stuff. when you get older and have family and what ever else you have going on you need a bit of a break plus i feel it does increase a bit of putting things together mentally, training less that is.
For me this video is spot on. I’m 3x a week. I’ve been able to focus on what happened in the gym, take other influences from other high level instructors, and use that in my learning. Chewie is right on regarding the ability to not be burned out, focused, and rested.
Thanks for this video. A full time job, wife, and two kids takes a lot of time
Chew you rock. I really appreciate your videos! Thank you!
dude you are a boss, thanks for the vids, keep em coming! oooooss
Fantastic Advice. Be Okay with training 2-3 Days; Maximize the days are in the gym!
this info was quite helpful, thanks
I recognize there are benefits and downsides to training 5-6 times a week, as well as the obvious benefits of training less. Being new to the sport and trying to adopt a "go hard" mindset I'm striving moreso for the former. I won't kick myself if I shrink to 3-4 times for some weeks but what counts to me is I'm striving to push myself to my limits to be the very best I can be. Being new, I think I'm benefitting from rapid exposure to new ideas although suffering from the brutality of conditioning. As I get to the next stages of my journey I may scale back to 3-4x but for now I want to push myself to see what I'm capable of, and push past mental barriers.
I train 3 times a week, and I go to the gym 2 times a week, and I do fasted cardio 5 days a week. That is all I can do raising my Daughter, and I’m good with that. I do watch several of your video’s during the day, and I tried your collar choke on Alex. He’s a purple belt, and saw it coming, but I did get close. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing, Chewy!
Chewie, really great videos, my guy. Seriously.
Awesome, just started, your channel is so helpful!
Congrats on beginning the journey!
I train twice per week with a purple belt privately and show up for one open mat on the weekend. I have Been training for 7 months and won gold at my first tournament, Quality training Over quantity.
"only" 2-3 days a week
sheet i go 1-2 days if I'm lucky
Moochachow yeah if it was rock climbing, once a week is considered a pretty regular hobbyist. But because this is a competitive sport the standard is a lot higher.
Right?! Thats pretty ideal to start with! Unless you are planning on going pro no one train every day
@Lee Bechwith When I was climbing I was going 3 times a week with lifting twice a week. Weekends off. Stretching every day. Now I roll 3-4 times a week and climb 1-2 times.
I cant train more than 2wice a week with my body and injuries
Thanks for the video!
Almost to 150k subsxribers @chewjitsu. You diserve it man. You put out one of a kind content that I am sure many whites, blues and purples appreciate. This 2-stripe white belt in southern California appreciate you sir. More technique and workout routine vedios please. Plus more rants. More random rants from you.
Great advice!!
Great advice! Ty
Hi Chewie, as a white belt with six months training, I really appreciate your videos. One suggestion I have is to have a podcast. All you would need to do is take the audio from your videos and post on iTunes, really easy and increase your reach. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Do you think it would be helpful to you?
@@Chewjitsu it’d help us all
This makes me feel so much better because at the moment I can only train 1-2 times a week until the semester is over
really good advices!
Solid. Thanks Nick. Merry Christmas
You're welcome Jon!
Great advice !
Great stuff. Thnx
Love your videos! This is so true, i use to train 5x a week and i burned myself out that i stopped for 2 yrs. now i train 2-3 times a week and im always excited to train each time, im dreaming about it when im not training.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the videos! I ordered a chewjitsu shirt today!
I would love to see a few videos on stretching and foam rolling. For a full body stretch if you know what I mean.
very useful video, thanks
Keep bringing the videos @Chewjitsu - 2 thumbs up!
Great advice.
Great, as usual.
Great vid Chewy. Personally I am that guy that can only train 2-3x a week. In addition to everything you said, may I add that I keep a journal and got down techniques I learned and little tweaks that get shown to me by higher level dudes. Also, I think its helpful to jot down questions that come up and get them answered by the instructor. I watch BJJ vid during my lunch time and think about how I can add stuff to my game.
i love your videos man
thanks chew I Just got back in my gym after a few months I can only train twice a week thanks so much man n I'm jealous of the beard
I cross train and sometimes can't do more than 2 days a week plus any physical activity...good video
Solid advice.
I train 3 days a week but 2-3 hours each time I train so I end up getting 6-9 hours of training per week
Been doing 2-3 days a week for 11 years now... I’m in my late 30’s that’s all I can do with wife and children. But I love it!
HONDA JITZ what belt are you after 2-3 times a week for 11 years?? I’m curious because I am on the exact same path!
The boys that go everyday 💯
Great advice! I’ve had the same concerns, but am very worried about overtraining due to my age & weight. I’m starting at 2x weekly and will progress to 3 in a couple months, then temporarily increase as I prepare for my first tournament.
I work full time and go to school part time so I can only train like 2-3 times a week and I feel like it works for me.
I just started training in March. I’m in the gym 1-4 nights per week (gym is,only open 4 nights) as much as my 42 year old body will allow. The nights I’m not in the gym I’m watching videos trying to pick things up. Actually a lot of nights after working out I’m watching videos while I ice my body down. Gotten a few good moves from from Chewy so far, and Keenan Cornelius is another one who’s had some good stuff for me.
I work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week, so those days I just use the gym in my bldg and work on strength, and just do bjj 2-3 times on my 3 off days. I find making progress on 2 days a week more than I was doing 4 or 5 times a week.
One word Creativity. When it's time to roll have fun and try new things. Watch youtube for ideas even though it may take double the time as you don't have anyone there actually drilling it with you, BUT it will come with practice. I'm a 3rd Dan in tkd and been practicing martial arts 19 years. I love to box, love to roll and free spar but I have a full time job, a family and have to travel 30 miles to get to a BJJ class and I simply don't have the time to grade. When ever I go to a MMA, karate, judo or jiu jitsu class I like to practice groundwork as much as a can; if I'm ever in doubt I try to scramble back to my feet. I started watching tutorials especially Eddie Bravo's, I would practice new techniques on Taekwondo and Karate-ka black belts. It felt amazing when one day I went to a jiu jitsu club and got on the back of a black belt and was going for the rear naked and switched to clamping down one leg and sunk in a twister but just as he was about to tap time was called (I'm sure it was called to save face). So research more, try some thing unexpected against your training partner, have more fun, don't get stuck into playing a game of chess explode and move more. Leave your ego at the door don't be afraid of getting tapped out a few times trying something new getting tapped only makes you understand what you did wrong last time.
Yeah, no ego. I leave that thing in bed when I wake up for BJJ. I see guys in class rolling like they want to kill one another and I am like, "Bro, who are you fighting or are they giving out Spaz trophies"?. The martial arts are amazing and there is more to them than just the fighting. I feel at peace when I am training boxing, muay thai, or bjj. I try to stay positive, humble, and friendly, but some dudes are just stand offish. *shurgs*
I feel so fuckin blessed I got a business like hookup with my gym I have 2 classes a week n bjj and a gi for free! I'm too focused on my bb or next stripe I keep telling myself to have fun! At class n quit looking at my BJJ journey like a job
It sounds silly but I have become extremely effective at the electric chair sweep just from youtube and practicing in open mat. Just because you physically cant be there 4x a week you can certainly use the internet to supplement some knowledge, just as long as you make time to physically practice it with others.
i train every day cause i love it. if i ever feel like it’s a chore or i’m hurt and my body needs the rest i take no more than 2 days off
Been doing jiujitsu 2 times a week for a little over a year. The rest of the week is Jkd kickboxing. I find twice a week has been perfect because I'm so hungry and excited for Wednesday and Thursday jiujitsu when it comes around.
ive been rolling 4 months and have improved greatly with 3 days training per week. Its addictive af!
Monday : fundamentels
Wednesday: Sub class with 1 hour of rolling at end (for comp prep)
Thursday: Fundamentals
Oss!
I'll be 37 in april, and I have found that if I train say 2-3 days in a row, I have to rest a day or sometimes two after that. If I were to train every day, my body would be too sore and I wouldn't enjoy the training as much! But, in between training sessions, there's so much you can do anyway, solo drills, research online, etc.
What a damn good answer.
I just started jiu jitsu and im going monday to saturday and i work Monday till friday , off saturday and work sunday but i could take early morning class on Sunday but that extra day at work helps
I trained 4 years ago for about a year n a half and went hard. Too hard got injured and quit. Now i got back to it little over a year ago, i started going 2 times a week for the first months then upped it to 4. Just did my first comp at eu chapionship in lisbon. Now im completly hooked. Bjj changed my life;)
Do 3 days don’t burn out
Thank you
Quick question: I just can train 3 times per week. You think that dedicating one of the sessions to takedown and the other two to work on the ground is a good ratio or you'd invest more time on training on the ground? Thanks a lot in advance and thank you for the videos!
I’m a truck driver and wanted to do this but could only can do 2 days thanks I’m definitely signing up now
What's up bro? Just subscribed. I'm a blue belt took some time off (5 years ) cause the wife and I had twins. Just got back on the mats and happy as f#ck. Just wanted to say great videos. Keep it up man.
Because of my work schedule I can only train once or twice a week, so with that being the case I’m very excited on days where I get to go
Awesome advice! Oss
Hey Chewy,
I was wondering if u would be able to give me some advice on how to get into BJJ competitions. I have no clue how to go about asking my coach about it or where to look for these events. A video or reply would be greatly appreciated thanks!
Love the shirt! Are they for sale? Hahah
I was wondering what you would recommand to me if I'm going to start traditional jiu jitsu around september. I need to still do 2-3 days a week training in karate ( I'm going for my next black belt degree) so should I do 2-3 days a week in jiu jitsu or should I do less ( knowing that both dojos are closed on sunday and that I will have school homework since I will be in 10th grade)?
I think they call it PCT - which stands for present time consciousness.
I always chant it to myself in brain, to the tune of TNT by AC/DC.
"P. C. T. I'm dynamite!
P. C. T. And I win the fight!"
BJJ only 3/4 times a week is enough ... run a bit ... but run intermittently ... like jog for 3 minutes and sprint as fast as you can for one... then hit the weights ... but don’t over do it ! If you over train you will get injuries. Also, warm up very good before every work out! One thing I notice BJJ gyms can improve on is the warm up and stretching before the actual class.
I train 6 days a week 1,5 hours a day.
Moday Jiu jitsu
Tuesday Muay thai
Wednsday Muay thai sparring
Thursday Muay thai
Friday Jiu Jitsu
Sunday Jiu jitsu.
I like the wariety and i only spar 3 rounds of jits every workout, otherwise its drilling and flow rolling.
Muay thai is good for my cardio and wednsday is a sparring day.
Not too much wear and short workouts so i stay fresh.
Offcourse sometimes i get a workshift to the weekend or evening that ruins my day but gotta work too to be able to eat and pay the bills...
how old are you and do you take any extended breaks (2-weeks to a month) for recovery?
BlackKorv bro. do you have job??
BlackKorv solid routine mate, hope you are able to keep it up
I do boxing and jiujitsu on mondays, jiujitsu on tuesdays, boxing and jiujitsu on mondays, kung fu on tursdays, boxing on fridays and sanshou (chinese kickboxing) on saturdays (yes I have a lot of free time)
Are you single? Under 21? Do you ever chill with a beer once in awhile? Are you always complaining and boasting about being sore? Lol. Chill brah. Unless you’re an mma fighter or trainer making money off this, get back to real life.
Man...I wish I lived in area with BJJ school.
Kestutis Kestutaitis trust me you do, hopefully you get lucky and a black belt from Brazil just happens to move to you like what happened in my town haha
where are you?
Kestutis Kestutaitis Judo.
Where do you live?
I live in Indonesia where BJJ camps are so scarce, but luckily i have one in my town
I need advice. I'm 32, a little overweight with a background in boxing training. I've got 4 kids and I've never trained Jiu Jitsu.
My 6 year old son is training Jiu Jujitsu once a week and I would love to but I can't afford both his once a week and me training two days.
Basically, is it worth it to train at all if it's just once a week? I went for the trial period and all the other guys were serious and very dedicated and seemed irritated with me as a newby. I would have loved to have trained single in my twenties, but I'm not sure it would be a good use of money when I could go get two 24 hour fitness memberships for the price of two hours a week. Has my boat sailed?
Edit: my goals are to learn self defense, not compete or be the next best thing, but I don't want to waste money or time
Last edit: I've spoken with the owner of the gym about the advanced level of the classes for adults and they just don't have time for a separate beginner's class.