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I am just curious . I have gone to a few classes here and there , but not consistently . I want to learn more and become better , which means I must train more . How much is enough ? I know it's kind of a dumb question, but then again , there are no dumb questions .
Depends how quickly you want to improve and your current conditioning.
I drill 0-5 hours a week and spar 10-15 and then teach my class. Im there everyday mon-sat.
But if I roll with a whitebelt I dont have to exert 100% effort so it isn't as hard as if I was a whitebelt and had to go full out with everyone.
The biggest thing is training consistently, I have a student who takes months off at a time he thinks it doesn't hurt his game but it most certainly does. You'll remember basic things like I have to get the lockdown youll forget the steps to the sweeps and other such detail orientated stuff.
Training consistently is definately key. Two training sessions per week 48 weeks a year, I would consider to be a minimum investment.
I spend 3 days 3 hours a day training jiujitsu and rolling, so 9 hours a week training and rolling, and I spend 2 days 3 hours a day training stand up so 6 hours a week. on weekends I attend any open mat or seminar I can to see what other people near me are doing and learn from them. :/ just make it a life style.
I do kyokushin or kickboxing 3 days a week, jits/sub wrestling twice a week and either judo or muay thai once a week and every session I try to get in some sparring
I'd say it depends on where your at. If you train really heavy for a while it might be good to roll easy and drill reps more and vice versa. Either drilling techniques, rolling easy, rolling hard as long as you train consistently, that's the key.
I train about 2-2.5hrs, at least 5 days a week. Usually get at least a hour of rolling in, the rest is technique.
I guess what I really meant , was training , ie - technique , sparring , etc.........
Thanks for all your responses
Our future Hotbox meets 4 nights a week. We run drills for about an hour a night, and free roll for 30 minutes.
But, I can tell in an instant which guys really internalize the system and are running drills and techniques solo and through visualization, and which ones leave their jiu jitsu on the mats.
im at my school everyday, i spend about 7 hours a week teaching, 12 a week sparring, and about 6 a week drilling. full time training has allowed me to progress fairly quickly.
I go to class twice a day four days a week. Classes are 2 hours long so 16 hours total training I roll about hour a day, rest of the time drilling and also I train my Judo twice a week for about an hour no more than that though getting thrown sucks.
Why do you only "go to a few classes here and there , but not consistently"
It sounds like you dont like doing it
A few reasons Tom . I get frustrated really easy , something I really gotta work on for sure. I get frustrated with how I am not able to execute the moves I am learning , and I know I shouldnt , because its part of the learning curve . Another reason is just having the motivation to go , I think I let my work life consume to much of my energy , and thats another thing I gotta do , is leave my work at work and not let it take over my life outside.
sounds like you need to relax man. you already have a job to take seriously. just have fun with jiu jitsu :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Tiganis
Twice a week is enough in the beginning to learn and gain. Most schools will have a beginners 101 program that will run for 6 weeks or so. Just sign up for one of those programs and commit to it.
I can understant that. Some days i leave class feeling like i'm making tons of progress and really starting to get it. Other days, or even weeks, i feel like im not making any progress or even getting worse.
I guess learning to have patience and dealing with frustration is all apart of the humbling JJ experience
You got Coach Zog man, you will be fine in the long run. With his help you should a destroyer soon enough. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Carbone
Thanks. Good coaching and helpful teammates have definitely made the process easier and more fun.
Don't let Tom fool you, the dudes a beast, and he'll be tearing it up in the competition scene soon enough ;)
Its a long journey my friend so strap in and enjoy the ride. Everyone progresses at a different rate, so don't get frustrated just rep more. The more mat time the better. About work, you have to just leave that shit at work. I still work a 40 hrs per week day job and then run the gym at night so I know how your job can eat you alive. Unless you run that company, the minute you walk out the door try consuming yourself with thoughts of jiu jitsu or whatever to keep work at work. Over time things will mellow out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Tiganis
I forgot to add how much time on the. 4-5hrs Monday, 1-2hr Tuesday, 3-4 Hours Wed, 2-3 Thursday, 3 hours Sat. I will call it 14 hours a week, sometimes more getting closer to comp. These numbers also don't include close to an hour of Crossfit 6 days a week, nor the thai boxing.
How do you manage all of this ? Do you live 48 hour days ? HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Josh Passini
Thanks for all of your responses , you are all awesome ! This gives me a good idea of how much I sHould hit the mats .