I’ve been struggling with the idea of training in jujitsu. Or the best way to go about it. Let’s face it, or let me face it… I’m not ever gonna have this endless energy again, or am I? Let’s go with the idea for now that in my early to mid fifties, that this fountain of endless energy…does not exist. How do I approach my day to day training in Brazilian Jujitsu?
I have been struggling mentally and physically, with my jujitsu training strategy. The last group I trained with only rolled for two 5 minutes rounds on average, this new group, Python Jujitsu Academy, on average, does three 10 minute rounds… Sick. So yeah, gonna take my body some time to get use to this, and ANY layoffs. . your in a world of hurt on the return.
This Joe Rogan podcast shares an interesting approach, or thought process, in where intensity should probably be at in day to day training.
FLOW Training
My quick summary of the video is that if you train at a moderate pace, you could theoretically add 30% more training days into your schedule. This makes sense. If i have a big day, meaning an all out ADCC effort where I’m limping to my car at the end of class… I am done for that week. Meanwhile that smart trainer who is flow training…is there the rest of the week learning and getting his reps in.
A quick Google of flow training and I find this.. “Is winning every roll important to you? Do you treat each sparring session like a gold medal ADCC match? If so, you’re doing yourself a disservice and undoubtedly impeding your BJJ progress. When we prioritize winning over learning and having fun, we raise our stress levels and unwittingly trigger the fight or flight response described above. Conversely, when we stop worrying about losing rolls, we instantaneously reduce the amount of mental stress we experience in class. Remember, there is no winning or losing in the academy—only learning” –https://evolve-mma.com/blog/the-art-of-flow-learning-to-relax-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/
Old Man Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) 