Jiu-Jitsu is a sport that has been growing every year in the world. More and more new students are joining gyms and starting to train the soft art. Therefore, we have prepared some important tips for those who want to start training Jiu-Jitsu.
1 – Respect
The first tip is respect. Jiu-Jitsu, more than a sport, is a martial art that preaches respect for the master, fellow students, and hierarchy. Never disrespect someone during a Jiu-Jitsu training session. You can beat an opponent who is bigger, or better ranked than you, but always maintain respect for him.
2 – Physical Preparation
Speaking specifically about training, it is good that your physical fitness is up to date. A Jiu-Jitsu workout is usually long and intense. The warm-up is very strong, and focuses a lot on the aerobic part, with running around the tatami and polichinelos, for example. After all the warm-up is that comes the roll, which is when the two students face each other on the tatame, applying the blows taught by the teacher.
3 – Nutrition
Eat well before and after training, and prioritize healthy eating. A Jiu-Jitsu student burns an average of 1000 calories per workout. Therefore, pre-workout nutrition is very important, so that you have the strength and disposition to support the intense pace. The ideal is to eat something an hour in advance. The post-workout diet is essential for muscle recovery, since there is a lot of wear and tear. On this specific subject, we have written a text here on the site. Just click here to access it (insert link to the article about “What to eat before and after training”)
4 – Kimono
Choosing a good kimono is fundamental. Some brands stand out, such as Koral, Atama, Keiko, KVRA, Vulkan, Venum, Cascagrossa, and Red Nose. Besides deciding which kimono to use, you need to keep it clean. Wash it after every workout. If you train every day, buy at least two kimonos to take turns. A good tip to reduce the stink on kimonos is to use a rash guard, which is a lycra shirt that sticks to the body and prevents sweat from going directly onto the kimono.
5 – Patience
You are starting a totally new activity. The people who will train with you will be at more advanced stages, but your evolution will be gradual, and you will reach their level as well. Take the opportunity to learn from the more experienced ones. Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that allows you to beat bigger and more experienced opponents, as long as you know the technique well. So observe a lot and pay attention to details. This will make all the difference.
6 – Dedication
If you want to develop your jiu-jitsu faster, train every day. The repetition of the moves you learn in training will make this movement become automatic for you. The more you repeat it on the roll, the more adapted you will be to it, and so, when you are in a situation where you can apply this move to finish an opponent, you will do it more easily. Always remember: in Jiu-Jitsu, technique is determinant to decide who will win.
