Compliments to Jiu-Jitsu

I'm trying to get some ideas from some more seasoned Jiu-Jitsu practitioners than my self, what kinds of excersises, work out routines, diets, supplements, stretching or yoga programs do you follow. What things do you do to improve and compliment your Jiu-Jitsu. This would really be helpful to me and I'm sure some others as well.

also if anyone has tried Ginnastica Natural I'd like to hear about how that worked for you, It's something I'm interested in trying.

and one more thing..... is anyone on here competeing in the MBJJC tournament in Michigan?

thanks!

To be honest dude the best thing to do to improve jiu jitsu is to train more jiu jitsu.

Honestly, ginnastica natural isn't too bad. I've tried it a few times. I prefer Rebel Yoga though ;D as far as supplements go, you probably don't need any. Most people don't. Haha. I guess it depends on what you're trying to do. Stretch and drill every chance you get. I'm sure Eddie covers a billion stretches in the MTS videos.

Maybe I shouldve worded it better.... things that can compliment your Jiu Jitsu OTHER THAN training more Jiu Jitsu haha

Look up wrestling exercises and conditioning. It translates into bjj perfectly and even more so if you don't use a gi.

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Originally Posted by jeremysparks

Maybe I shouldve worded it better.... things that can compliment your Jiu Jitsu OTHER THAN training more Jiu Jitsu haha

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Any type of physical activity will help: surfing, swimming, bball, breakdancing, kickboxing... But, you run the risk of getting hurt doing those activities. Might as well get hurt while training jiu jitsu. It's hilarious how many times I see someone, and ask how they got messed up, and they say it was from another activity.... Damn, they gotta be out of jits, because they were hiking... Damn!!!

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

Any type of physical activity will help: surfing, swimming, bball, breakdancing, kickboxing... But, you run the risk of getting hurt doing those activities. Might as well get hurt while training jiu jitsu. It's hilarious how many times I see someone, and ask how they got messed up, and they say it was from another activity.... Damn, they gotta be out of jits, because they were hiking... Damn!!!

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I totally agree with you. Swimming is a great way to work out your cardio with super low impact to your body. Also, if your in a lap pool, it highly unlikely that you are going to get injured. In terms cardio work outs with low impact to your body I would go Swimming->Biking->Running.

Also, if you ambitious, training for a triathlon will drastically improve your endurance. I know that Nick Diaz loves to do them, and I can tell you that once you can swim a mile, bike twenty five miles, then run another six, that 45 minutes of rolling at the end of class will feel like nothing.

Yoga, and a solid core conditioning program similar to cross fit.

parkour

cycling

hiking

climbing

also surfing if you can.

*self help books ;)

Saulo Ribeiro made the point that you need to have another physical, dedicated activity, unrelated to Jiu-jitsu. Activities that uses your body and mind in totally different ways will help with balance and personal growth in general.

I'll be surfing Central America all next month for this very reason!

just roll

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jeremy when is that tourny next one i'm doing is prolly the E.F.G one on st pattys weekend i think it is

thanks for the input so far guys i really appreciate it

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Originally Posted by DavidHamp

jeremy when is that tourny next one i'm doing is prolly the E.F.G one on st pattys weekend i think it is

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its next saturday, january 28th. its a gi only tournament though. whats the EFG?

barbell and bodyweight work for strength, kettlebells for conditioning.

Whatever you can do to increase your hip and neck flexibility will help a lot, especially when you're training 10th. Planet techniques.

I see guys saying jiu jitsu will give you better jiu jitsu. I mean, yes, but to a certain extent. Increased flexibility will help your jiu jitsu so something like Yoga would be a great compliment. And better strength and endurance would help too. So I guess you can take the slow route and just roll. Or you can fast track yourself by using other things to help your body be more efficient for JJ. After pushing around 250lb guys, I realized that I would benefit a ton from increased flexibility, increased strength, and conditioning. I mean, I've learned a lot, but sometimes I'll be too tired to finish. Last week I had a darce perfectly locked in, but my arms were spent.

I'm thinking of doing some kettlebell work.

I've been waiting on the rebel yoga dvd to come out. But in the meantime, is there any other yoga dvd that you guys would recommend?