Training While Working Full Time - How Do You Do It?

[Matt Grubb]

Matt, just saw your location Mt Gambier, thats where I was born, small world.

No shit Definatly, well maybe a small country anyway. i've got a lot of mates that have moved over there...

Hey if your ever back in the mount drop me a line and call in to our local school for a roll. always looking for new people to train with etc.

[Matt "Gumby" Glach]

Who the hell gets 8 hours a sleep per night?


Proper diet, and dedication. In order to get something you want your going to have to make sacrifices, its part of the game.

Thanks Coach! Thanks to your help and Brandon and Tyler's hard work in establishing the Miami Hotbox I'm more dedicated to jiu jitsu now than i have ever been in my entire life! That's why I'm willing to make whatever sacrifices I need to to continue to train hard and compete well and learn and grow as a person and as an athlete.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

Matt,
Make sure that you get a QUALITY sleep, even if it's 5 hours. Turn that thermostat down to 66 degrees, make sure you're showered up before bed, keep your room clutter free and tidy *yes, that affects the ability for your mind to relax.* I'm sure I don't think I have to mention how diet affects your energy levels, recovery speed, etc. So dude, no more freaking McDonald's/Fast food battered fried crap dunked in fat sauce/you know what I'm talking about. Get your anti-oxidants in. Yes, coffee is awesome. If a full time job is your only big hurdle, consider yourself lucky. Lots of us have kids, a wife, multiple girlfriends, a high maintenance goldfish or hamster, on top of a job and school. You're in a good spot brother. Make the most of it. I'm rooting for you the whole way.

[808JERMZ]

You all gotta admit it still sucks though sometimes. But , ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I feel your pain brah. Keep chuggin.

Im just tryin to get good enough to supplement my income, then work part time. Then, if everything goes right, my gym. We'll see.

Brah? I thought only people from Hawaii say that. lol

[bobby rivers]

I get alot of shit for it round here. Its contagious, got others sayin it too. Just feels right.. Nawmeen?

[Christopher Piper]

I work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, Teach and train Jiu Jitsu and mma at the gym. Average about 5.5 hours if sleep. Eat clean and just wanna do it. I also squeeze in time for my wife and kids. Oh yeah... and I play video games like once a week :-P

[Eric "Tiger Blood" Safier]

I work at a Gym and personal train plus run a MMA brand I work around 55-60 hours a week , I train Gi Jiu Jitsu once a week with Gracie Barra, Then try to train the 10th planet system 2 times a week atleast. Also study the 10th planet system on my lunch break everyday and stretch as much as I can atleast 30 min a day. I've lost time to play video games or watch movies but I enjoy what I do.

[Tony "The Goods" Garcia]

Matt,
Make sure that you get a QUALITY sleep, even if it's 5 hours. Turn that thermostat down to 66 degrees, make sure you're showered up before bed, keep your room clutter free and tidy *yes, that affects the ability for your mind to relax.* I'm sure I don't think I have to mention how diet affects your energy levels, recovery speed, etc. So dude, no more freaking McDonald's/Fast food battered fried crap dunked in fat sauce/you know what I'm talking about. Get your anti-oxidants in. Yes, coffee is awesome. If a full time job is your only big hurdle, consider yourself lucky. Lots of us have kids, a wife, multiple girlfriends, a high maintenance goldfish or hamster, on top of a job and school. You're in a good spot brother. Make the most of it. I'm rooting for you the whole way.

+1 You Sir are quite enlightened. I couldn't agree more good luck man. Just find your balance. Hakuna matata
and whatnot.