Hello, I have some questions. Could I do BJJ ?

I have always been interested in learning some kind of Martial Art. I
think BJJ is very cool to watch and I love when people talk about different
techniques. I really believe that BJJ would make me have a different outlook
on life, I personally think it could help me with Depression in my life.
Also I would love to lose some weight, which would make me feel good.

That being said would I be able to learn some BJJ ?
I'm 5'11 and out of shape. I also have mild Cerebral Palsy (Left side)
I can move eveything pretty good, but there's somethings I can't do
with my left hand. Its not deformed or anything. Just weaker.

I'm not looking to become some BJJ master, just someone looking
for something fun and to keep me level headed.

Could I learn some good techniques, I'm also thinking about
taking some basic boxing classes.

Thanks for reading,

Jonathan

Yes.

The only way you'll know is to try. Go for it! I have a training partner with a traumatic brain injury. He does just fine...seizures and all. Just find a school right for you. Don't let anyone discourage you.

Give it a go :)

Jiujitsu is for everybody. Just make it your own and don't compare yourself to others. Like that one legged wrestler dude who won the nationals (i think). Did he just sit around with his one leg and complain about how he can't ever do a double leg takedown? No, that dude got into matches with guys 2 weight classes lower than him (because he's missing a leg) and he proceeded to pull off the sickest, most impossible hip switches (because his leg is gone, he can drop that hip without any obstruction) grappling in a style that only he was capable of doing.

It will only help you if you commit. This is not easy and is entirely up to you, but I will vouch that it is awesome and worth every drop of blood, sweat, and semen. You down?

Find cool people who are passionate about training and good luck.

"You can do it!!!"

It could change your life Brother.

Wait.. so the only physical ailment is your left hand? why has nobody mentioned machado yet? Look up Eddies Instructor.. He had a deformity in one of his hands and became one of the greatest jiujitsu practitioners in the world. So to answer your question.. yes.. you can do it..

If there is one thing you can do, or you should do, well that's JiuJitsu. A friendly place and good training partners and you will be hooked for life. It will also broaden your social network. Most people who train Jiujitsu are very cool dudes and gals. As far as your physical stats, disabilities or weakness, we all have them as one form or the other and it really does not matter one bit.
Welcome.

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Wait.. so the only physical ailment is your left hand? why has nobody mentioned machado yet? Look up Eddies Instructor.. He had a deformity in one of his hands and became one of the greatest jiujitsu practitioners in the world. So to answer your question.. yes.. you can do it..

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very well said!!! machado is the man and he's missing like 3 fingers. jiu jitsu has changed my life and you're gonna love it

Thanks to everyone that gave me positive reinforcement, I've always wanted to learn BJJ since I was about 10.
Never did though because I was too scared I wouldn't be able to do it. You guys have really changed my mind.
Now that I'm 17 I guess its better late then never !

Thanks -

why not try? I think this would be a better sport as apposed to something with striking like boxing.... although tai chi would be another good one to try, or yoga...

Better late than never? I started when I was 20. Your still starting early

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Originally Posted by Scott Philips

Better late than never? I started when I was 20. Your still starting early

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Indeed. Didn't Eddie start when he was around 28 or so? I'm bad with numbers so I could be wrong. I didn't start until I was 23.

Definitely go for it, imo. Just jump in and test the waters for a while and I almost guarantee you will be addicted. It has certainly changed my life in nearly every way.

I am 309 Ibs 6 foot 2 inch and I have been doing BJJ for about 1 1/2 months now. I started at 330 pounds and have lost a ton of fat and gotten stronger. My stomach has come down a couple of inches and my chest and arms have gotten a lot stronger. My cardio compared to my first day is immensely improved and my reflex's and agility off my back has vastly improved. My advice is because of the condition you are being in I would clean up your diet which will make you feel cleaner and healthier and also incorporate yoga into your daily routine to stretch b/c Im sure your not very flexible etc due to your weight.

I also suffer from severe depression, bi-polor, anxiety with paranoia have ADHD. I take daily medication for anger due to my severe bi polor dis order, depression medication and anxiety medication along with medication for low testosterone and hypothyroidism so I know what its like to have severe mental issues.

Having said all that in the last month I have felt amazing, better than I ever have. I have grown calmer and more restrained, stopped angry outbursts and have not been depressed. Because of this I have embraced BJJ in the short time I have been practicing and the cleaner lifestyle it seems to incorporate. I understand I have only been doing this for 1 1/2 but I have not felt this good since I was in the Corp running around young and dumb lol.

I can GUARANTEE you can do BJJ, 99% of the effort is just showing up to class. You've taken the step to look to a forum and post a question so your interest is there. Now you just need to go a gym and take that first step to improving your lifestyle as a whole.

do it bro!!!

i got started because i was interested in mma and was already doing shotokan at the time. since then, i havent really trained alot of stand up, havent fought in forever, and only focus on jj 100% of the time. its really consuming man. you get so caught up with it that nothing else really matters, i mean if you have a good day on the matts theres isnt really much that can bring you down. jj is the anti-depresseion

Okay so does anyone know the best school in Columbus, Ohio ? I've searched on google and there aren't that many. So if you know anyone in Columbus, it would mean a lot if you could point me in the right direction. Someone who is easy going and is willing
to work with someone like me.

Thanks -

I started at 30. Got my ass kicked by a 14 year old my first day. I appreciate every day I get on those mats. It's never to late.