how do u like to warm up for tournaments?

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10-28-2014, 04:43 PM
Troy Yang

how do u like to warm up for tournaments?

I've been curious how guys like to warm up and stretch for their matches (given that everyone has their unique preferred stretch and warm up) I'm more so curious about WHEN you like to warm up as bjj tournaments aren't exactly the most organized. Do you like to get a good initial sweat goin, loosen up and try to maintain that? Or do u not wanna risk overdoing it and get more of a light swrat/stretch and just maintain that for a long ass time? I've found that I like to have a hoodie on, and sweatpants also if it's no gi, got my headphones on and I'm pacing/stretching and like to peel it off and feel like I just shed off a gazillion lbs and feel light right before I step up Thx for your opinions
10-28-2014, 05:27 PM
Jerry Walker

Just some stretching before my division is up. That's all.
10-28-2014, 06:00 PM
Aiseop

That's one of the things I hate the most about tournaments. There is no room. You don't know when you are really going to go. So you are almost sleepy. Then they call your name and BOOM you gotta figure out what to do. I've given up actually rolling lightly: no room. No shrimping. No room.

After 8 years of training and tournaments, this is what works best for me. I sleep/rest, get off feet, until we are called to warm up area. I bring a yoga mat to claim my space, yes, even on the mat they provide, that's my space, that's all I need. And I do 1) Sun Salutations (Yoga) with Warrior Pose 1 and 2. 6-8 reps. 2) Jumping Jacks. 3) Pummeling & Uchi Komi and 4) modified Granby's. That's it. I have no room for anything else.
10-28-2014, 06:14 PM
Damian J

I like this exercise we do in training called dive bombers. Wrestlers call them something else i think. I like granbys and other wrestling warmups
10-28-2014, 06:23 PM
Brent Smith

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Walker

Just some stretching before my division is up. That's all.

Same. Just some light stretching and I'm good to go. I also like to take a little 20 minute nap a little before.
10-28-2014, 08:21 PM
Drew Ash

Blue Dream
10-28-2014, 08:54 PM
Troy Yang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aiseop

That's one of the things I hate the most about tournaments. There is no room. You don't know when you are really going to go. So you are almost sleepy. Then they call your name and BOOM you gotta figure out what to do. I've given up actually rolling lightly: no room. No shrimping. No room.

After 8 years of training and tournaments, this is what works best for me. I sleep/rest, get off feet, until we are called to warm up area. I bring a yoga mat to claim my space, yes, even on the mat they provide, that's my space, that's all I need. And I do 1) Sun Salutations (Yoga) with Warrior Pose 1 and 2. 6-8 reps. 2) Jumping Jacks. 3) Pummeling & Uchi Komi and 4) modified Granby's. That's it. I have no room for anything else.

Yes exactly, but cool I'll look into more warmup/drills
10-28-2014, 08:55 PM
Troy Yang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Ash

Blue Dream

Lol
10-28-2014, 09:16 PM
Damian J

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvThxEQBENw

I'll basically do the exercises in this video that don't require a partner. And our 10P grandby warmup. Just seems to get me in my own world and relax.
10-29-2014, 08:30 AM
john harris & sons

Jacob nm usually does A-H
10-29-2014, 08:31 AM
john harris & sons

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Ash

Blue Dream

Great answer:-)
10-31-2014, 12:23 PM
Tori Applegate

I roll out my neck, stretch my shoulders with my hands over my head, and wear a hoody til my match. When I'm called I try to be the first player on the mat. I need about 30 seconds to get my initial adrenaline Rush out. I stomp a couple times, jump up and down, slap the mat, slap my legs and I'm ready to go. Warming up is nice, but I've almost never had that luxury so I've gotten used to doing it right before my match and just make sure not to get cold at all.
11-01-2014, 08:31 AM
Troy Yang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tori Applegate

I roll out my neck, stretch my shoulders with my hands over my head, and wear a hoody til my match. When I'm called I try to be the first player on the mat. I need about 30 seconds to get my initial adrenaline Rush out. I stomp a couple times, jump up and down, slap the mat, slap my legs and I'm ready to go. Warming up is nice, but I've almost never had that luxury so I've gotten used to doing it right before my match and just make sure not to get cold at all.

Nice thx
11-03-2014, 02:51 PM
Tom Carbone

Does anyone else get really sleepy at tournaments? I have a hard time staying awake
11-03-2014, 03:04 PM
John Mejia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Carbone

Does anyone else get really sleepy at tournaments? I have a hard time staying awake

Always, I've noticed walking laps around the venue Every 20 mins along with deep deep breaths (Much like denny's breath of fire), keeps me more awake.

Usually I feel like I need a nap 1.5 hours in. I like the way 5 grappling does it where if you compete in the expert div NOGI you don't go til like 4:45 and you don't need to be there more than 1 hour before to weigh in which is legit
11-03-2014, 03:14 PM
Brandon Mccaghren

I have tried every way I can think of.

I think my favorite is no warm up. That seems to be when I have done my best work.
11-03-2014, 03:58 PM
Chad C.

I feel better when I break a sweat as early as possible. Even if I don't warm up immediately before my matches.