_The best exercise plan is one you can stick to long term_ While I agree with this, high dropout rates in BJJ mean that it's not a great long term exercise system for most people.
I have been at it a year . Changed my diet and habits just to get better . Before I knew it I have dropped 35 LBS. Love working on getting better and rolling .
I'm a Taekwondo guy. I picked up martial arts because it was a struggle to go to the gym. "Lose weight" and "be more healthy" are arbitrary goals. However, now I have goals of being able to last for multiple rounds, kick harder, punch harder, so going to the gym is easier.
I’ve given this advice to people who want to lose weight before, just wanting to lose weight and look better is a harder goal to work toward psychologically than improving at a skill, as the seratonin and satisfaction gained from the skill is greater than, etc. It’s a lot easier to think I want to get better at boxing for example and have your workouts pointing towards that, and the other results you wanted will come with it!
Bjj 3 to 4 days a week coupled with trying to cut my carb in take in half has let me drop 40 lbs. Down to 238 from 285. It's taken 3 years but it has definitely worked.
yessir, also try to get some oat milk from costco or anywhere and frozen fruits witha bag of greens and make some smoothies thats what im doing and they are filling AF, also if you do Intermittent fasting 16:8 eating window is from 12-8 that helped me drop 45lbs i was 238 during quarantine time, i am now 193
@@apollothemoonman632 I've starting trying to have a protein shake when I get home, rather than going to town on bad stuff. I do utilize IF, but usually I just won't see the weight drop and I'll start late night snacking again.
I started training jiu jitsu back in November to get back in shape. I was a wrestler in high school 15 years ago but in the last 5 years with life and work I put on quite a bit of weight. I’m 5’3” and was about 230lbs. It’s now April I’m down to 190lbs almost off my blood pressure meds feeling great. I plan on getting down another 20 lbs and go from there but I haven’t felt this good in years!
@@ahmadelshbasy3222 I had a similar circumstance where I've gone from 235 to 195 in 4 months since starting BJJ -- as long as you track calories and exercise (on an app or website) you can lose weight. High protein diets that incorporate foods like Greek Yogurt, Protein Shakes, etc. really work for me personally. I also tried to avoid eating out and mainly ate foods that are healthy which I also enjoy eating. I limited carbs to rice for the most part. I've found that the key thing is to follow a lifestyle you enjoy -- exercise should be fun and your diet shouldnt be a chore in that you should try to still eat foods you enjoy.
I don’t normally comment on YT but thank you for sharing. I’m 5’4 and 195lbs @ 29 years old. At one point I used to weigh 220. Been going to the gym but I feel like I need a combat sport/martial art to take me back to feeling great just like you. Used to take TKD back in my teens so I figured why not take myself back to those days… but with Jiu Jitsu 😏
I'm 41 years old, started Jiujitsu 6 month ago 86kg (190 pounds) 1.77cm (5'10) with a body fat of 23%. Today I am at 73.5kg (162 pounds) with 14.6% body fat; Training 2 to 3 times a week Jiujitsu! My favourite part is rolling, my cardio has improved drastically from day 1. This martial art led me to do other things in my life such as eating healthier 6 days out of 7 so I have 1 cheating day which gives me balance with craving. This led me to more positive personal events such as walking daily 15000 steps on average.The best part is that it become easy because you see quick results. My next step is competing, I will have my first competition in April 2022. I look forward to feel that rush of rolling against an unknown human being, this will bring my brain to another level. I will do Jiujitsu until I have no more arms or legs :) Ossss!!!!
I started less than two weeks ago and am already feeling stronger and healthier. It's drastically improved my diet and sleep patterns already. Can't wait to see how I feel after more than just two weeks!!
dude. just checked out your channel - super cool to see you're still into it!! aside from comps, check out other open mats in the area. good to gauge areas of personal deficiency since other gyms have different instructors and curriculums
I wish I would have someone in my life like you Chewie. Keep going. You are an inspiration to all of us with the way you are and the way you express yourself.
Life is about momentum, a snowball effect, when you’re training hard you just don’t want the junk.. and when ya drink a bunch of beers you just want a pizza 🤣
Yep, your tastes actually change. The fitter you are, the nicer healthy food gets, and the less tasty junk food gets. When you are unfit, healthy food tastes boring, and junk food tastes great.
The conditioning is fantastic. For me, having a game to apply fitness to makes the goals more realistic and motivating. You're forced to look at your diet and caloric intake too; sometimes when you make adjustments, you can often see direct results. Beautiful cycle, especially because you have a team / community to build you up as well.
The only way to Heaven is to be born again by saying out loud "Jesus is Lord" and believing in ur heart that God rose Him from the dead then you must live for Him i suggest getting baptized, repenting(asking for forgiveness of your sins and making a radical turn from ur sin), fasting (doesnt have to be from food), evangelizing(spreading the Gospel), praying, and reading the Bible. God and Jesus love all of you hmu with any questions have a good day God bless✝️❤️❤️ good works dont get u to Heaven God's grace does John 3:16 Colossians 2:6 Romans 10:9
I've been doing BJJ for 2 years now on and off with Covid lockdowns but constant since May 2021. 5 days a week every week. I'm 38 and in the shape of my life. I'm addicted to training and the really good way of life that BJJ brings. It's easy to turn up everyday when you enjoy something so much and I'm looking in shape
Spot on Chew-man. I would also add that there is an added layer of motivation to eat well, stretch, exercise outside of class in preparation for the next class or roll. For me, going to the gym just for the sake of looking good or being healthy has been a challenge, but training to be better on the mats has helped me to maintain my healthier habits.
I do strength training 5-6 days a week. From this week I'm joining jiu Jitsu classes. When I took a couple trial classes, it felt really good felt a lot better than doing typical cardio. Also been wanting to join Jitsu for a year now.
Got back to BJJ since December after 4 years break. A bit of healthy diet and 2 sessions with hard rolling a week helped me drop from 183 to 165 lb. can’t say I’m ripped but definitely in much better shape! And I’m 44yo so I’m sure I’d work for anyone
Great video! I think Bjj also gives more meaning to weight training. Now you train in order to prevent injuries and to be better in a realistic and stressful situation.
Thing is - when I train I can't eat 4-5 hours before training - or the food will later end up on the mat. That leads to a much more structured day. As soon as I can't train, I start eating all the time. Like during this never ending German lock-down.
100% a great point. training made me think about my meals later in the day. I had to eat a few hours before the gym, couldn't eat too much, but it had to be pretty good energy wise. Made me eat 1 healthier meal for the day.
Funny thing is, this was the main reason i started BJJ. Had been lifting for years, and i noticed i was starting to add fat, as i was getting older. A friend of mine invited me down, and my first thought was 'This can replace the boring cardio i hate doing in the gym'. So i would lift a few times a week, roll a few times a week, and it slowly build me into a very athletic person, with a decent 'lean-ish' physique. and then I got into running, to improve my cardio during BJJ, so like you said, it has that positive feedback loop, which is very beneficial.
happened to me, I started jiu jitsu a year ago, a was overweight, I'm 1.80m (5'9ft) I was 91kg (200lbs), today I´m 79kg (175lbd), Didn't lose all that weight doing only jiu-jitsu, I was going to enter a tournament and my opponent were suppose to be very big, unfortunetly i got injured prior that tournament but I went to see it anyway, and yeah my opponents where huge, so I started running and went to a profesional to instruct me how to eat healthier, now I feel so much better not only when training, I feel better in general. So yeah, Jiu-Jitsu gave me a reason to lose weight and the discipline to do it! I started Calisthenics to grow my stenghts and grip. I'm 31 and I'm in the best shape of my life now and I'm still a white belt with just one stripe!
I’d say yes- I ripped the muscles in abs in only a few months of trading 8-9x a week and I ripped my back muscles soon afterwards. Real talk, don’t overtrain, but lifting + BJJ helped me keep some weight off. I got strong lifting this last year (no BJJ b/c COVID), but BJJ helped me stay trim in the past.
Exactly what happened to me. I quit smoking cigarettes after 15 years for bjj. I cut out soda and started eating better. I was always "skinny fat" at 218 pounds. I'm currently 188 and feel pretty good. It's not easy, but it has changed me for the better.
Started Nov 26 2020 260lbs. April 6 2021 225lbs. BJJ and Noom. More energy, more drive to roll. Get at it! Have fun. Tap early, tap often. Rinse, wash, repeat.
@@Kevin-ll5vu not necessarily. There are plenty of young people that are obese or overweight. It comes down to many things including your body type, lifestyle, medical conditions, genetics and daily nutrition.
Thanks Chewy! Good video. Been getting stagnant in my training. I frequently get my jits in, started strength training, but now looking to tune up my diet.
BJJ was a key reason for me to quit smoking. It was really affecting my performance, and I enjoyed the process of quitting cigarettes because I was rolling better day-by-day.
Personally I started doing mad pull-ups, push-ups and taking care of my diet while at the same time doing jiu jitsu. Now I’ve got a reasonable four-pack and my arms a tonne bigger! It’s bloody great exercise for sure, but to get slim perhaps boxing, running or rowing will be better!
All to late for this video but if it's of any encouragement for smaller lads. I'm Aussie so bare with me, only 2 months in to jitz, I'm 37, 164cm and started at 59kg, I'm now 63kg. My body has adjusted to rolling so starting to put some body weight exercises in the mix now (dips, chin ups) 🤘👍 cheers chewy
Completely get it, I was really in shape in my early 20s and boxed and was admittedly ripped! But then had some injuries and pretty much slacked off from 26-33! Started BJJ about 3 months ago and rapidly getting back in shape. Beer consumption goes down, back into supplementing my BJJ with other training that I used to do running sprints ect ect and generally more motivated than I have been for a long time! Long May it continue 🤙
I've slimmed down and gained muscle largely because of bjj. We do some strength training at my bjj gym and it's really helped. I got really motivated 2 months ago and am still eating really healthy. I want to be as ready as possible when I'm going to compete. TL/DR Bjj has helped me a lot with my body.
I went into bootcamp at 135, came out at 155 after 16 weeks off getting thrashed. Even though i gained weight it was mostly in my legs from drilling, hiking and all inbetween. After starting to do bjj 4 times a week and muay thai 4 times a week i got leaner but wider and my shoulders, traps and lats just got wickedly huge including my neck. I will say i never do any weight lifting, just eat right, have fun and train!
Great info Chewie! I wrestled 189 in high school (28 years ago, lol) so I’ve always been thick. Just started BJJ…currently 5’9” and 270, got a long way to go!
I'm in my 30s and I lost 80lb in the first 6 months of bjj (paired with interment fasting). It was very hard at first but it gets easier and it is definitely the most enjoyable way to work out. I don't do anything other than bjj for exercise and haven't worked out my abs in 5+ years. I have a 8 pack now. People at the gym tell me that I have a 16 pack 😆. Coaches wife said "I didn't know a human could have so many abs" lol.
BJJ helps build up almost of neglected muscle groups. Forearms, rear delts, and abs are often neglected in most training plans and BJJ is a great exercise for all of em.
Facts!! I mainly lifted weights & did pull-ups for a workout regimen. I started jujitsu 3 months ago & my neglected areas are showing Improvement. I still have too much muscle to crab walk, but I’m getting there
Literally what happened to me when I started training. I lost a little weight at the start then started eating healthy. I went from 195lbs to 155lbs by the time I got my blue belt.
lifting, bjj, creatine, lots of water and eating clean has me in crazy shape. went from a 6’ 130lb skinny kid to almost 160 now and have gained no fat. just buled up a bit. sore as hell but worth it
I got started with Jiu Jitsu because I found the Gracie diet. I know some people don’t like it but it was great for me, lost a lot of weight, had more energy and discovered a new martial art.
100%, I started April 21 at 250lbs, still 250lbs but at 6'3 but my body composition is completely different, people keep telling me I'm buff but it's just due to the biceps and shoulders I've grown. I'm 53 going on 54 and I feel amazing other than being sore constantly from BJJ. :) I would tap from just inability to breath/heart rate when I started and now I can do 4-5 live matches back to back and be completely fine, part is learning how to not be active constantly and to settle into positions and control vs my wrestling background of being busy 100% of the match and the other part is my cardio is on point for an old fat guy. :)
I've been going for about 2 months now to a BJJ gym, funny how close to what he was saying was the same for me. You start going and really enjoying it, then you start eating healthy and just overall feeling better. I have Plantar Fasciatis in both feet from work and was starting to put on a lot of extra weight because I didn't want to do anything when things got slow during COVID or after work. It's been amazing how much these exercises for me I think the big one was loosening up all the muscles in my legs has made a massive change for how my feet and body feel now every day. I've always hated lifting/going to the gym, but now between bjj days I'm starting to actually enjoy going to the gym more cause I feel like I've got more of a goal than before for being there. Never want to let myself feel how I was ever again. Hopefully can drop another 15-20 lbs and get to a weight like I was in my 20's again
“I love this stationary bike” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m a relative noob to bjj , but every session I’ve ever been too always goes over it’s original planned time, at least 50% of the class just want get a few more rounds in and the instructor(s) is still helping out. Easy calorie burn when having fun 🤩
What's worked for me is keto + intermittent fasting. I've lost 70 lbs doing that in the last 3 months, and I feel better and more energetic now at 41 years old than I did as a teenager. Going to my first BJJ class tomorrow night, and I'm both super excited and very nervous, not being an athletic type at all.
Smoked for 20 years signed up for my first BJJ tournament in May haven't smoked in 3 days. BJJ will push you past where you never thought was possible 100%
Picked up weight lifting to get bigger 5 days a week plus jitsu 4-5 days a week and it’s a big difference. But also it makes my normal life a rush to get both workouts in and food in. But recommend!
This was exactly me, lost 10 lbs immediately, started only drinking on the weekends, gave keto a shot, and I've lost almost 30 lbs so far. #feelsgoodman. Love your stuff Chewie!
The thing about jiu jitsu is the better you get the less of a work out it is unless you're tournament prepping Because your energy efficiency is constantly getting better. But like chewy said it pushes you towards better habits overall.
Just started Bjj early March and loving your content man! I've done Muay thai on and off and my mate wanted a buddy to train with at his gym so I started doing classes there and then he said I should try out Bjj...first 10 minutes I was a bit uncomfortable with guys on me but by the end of class I was hooked and bought a gi straight up! I'm now doing classes of gi and no gi 5 to 6 times a week and have never been so motivated to eat healthy and get back to my healthy weight, although the extra weight can help with smothering I'd rather have more muscle and when I compete I want to be in a 70-75kg class.
I lost more than 100 lbs on a 5'3" frame pre BJJ. It definitely has helped me maintain my weight at a healthy level for more than two years now. My cardio was pretty good when I started, but it has improved since.
I feel like it’s the best form of cardio too I do that and add in basketball with it and times flys and you realize how much movement you been doing without it feeling boring
I've been doing exactly what Chewy advises in this video, and have realized some pretty satisying results!! The game changers for me have been: Hiring a nutritionist ($660.00 for 16 weeks of meal planning and nutritional training for cutting weight/and building muscle; as well as an exercise and weight training program tailored to my needs). Joining a gym with a lap pool. I swim daily, averaging 1 hour per day. So far, I have lost 30+ lbs. in 3 months...only 60 lbs. to go!!👍 When I reach my weight goal of 200 lbs, I will join the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gym in the town next to mine, and begin rolling!! Looking forward to it!!
Everything I do in the gym is to try to get into the shape I was in when I did jiujitsu. And nothing gets me back into that shape. I was in my best shape of my life when I did jiu jitsu 4 times a week and nothing else outside of that.
I took a jiu jitsu class at my university, my coach was absolutely incredible and motivated me to continue my training later on. There’s a 10th planet near where I live and I’m wondering if they participate at tournaments such as pan ams or worlds, since I always heard stories about those tournaments and I would really like to participate in them.
Took me too long to realize it but yeah, all it is is calories in vs calories out. I just got on MyFitnessPal and I have been sticking to a strict calorie limit. Lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. More cardio just means you get to eat more before going over your calorie limit.
Kratom and Bjj go together. It’s an appetite suppressant so no breakfast just 1/2 chia seeds mix with water, little peanut butter and raisins at lunch time. Eat a little bit before rolling and take 2 grams of Kratom 1 hr before you roll for pain relief. As we get older over 35 Bjj is a pain management game. As you go home eat a one big healthy meal. Rinse and repeat in 3 months your body is lean as it can be.
After 10 years on bjj I noticed I need to keep my calories down because I simply don't burn as much fat when rolling, I got so used to the mat that it feels sometimes I'm flow rolling except with very few guys in the gym.
After 18 months 3-4 times per week I didn't lose one single pound. So I wouldn't bank on it. It's a good full-body workout, good for flexibility, makes muscles sore in places you didn't know there were muscles, but it's not really a weight loss or bulking plan.
I’ve never been the kind of enjoy the regular gym. Always thought it was just boring to stand there and do reps and sets. Still think this way. I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for about a year now, I can tell you the me who entered that bjj gym over a year ago and the me today are two completely different people, physically and mentally. Bjj didn’t get me ripped (I’m not) but it made me “solid”. I’ve started going once a week with my cousin and the results from lifting just once a week are almost immediate. I think it’s because the muscle doesn’t get bigger with bjj but it gets “activated”? Ready to grow as soon as you do some weights. I don’t know the science behind it, I just know that it may not get you ripped on its own but it’s amazing for cardio and muscle “activation” the regular iron pumping gym will be so much easier when coupled with bjj and the results of weight lifting are almost immediate.
You get abs in the kitchen. You get strong in the gym. Everything you said in this video is 100% correct. And it applies to ANY exercise, not just bjj.
I've definitely lost fat since starting BJJ a few months ago. People have asked if i've lost weight ( I haven't ,just maintained weight) but i also lift 3/4 days a week on the side
Hi Chewie, Please post on how a late 40’s athletic dude who has recently committed to BJJ lifestyle can come out the end of my 50’s without a raucous case of cauliflower ear. What are the protection techniques and how to manage the inevitable ear bonks.
I don't have many training partners that want to go hard, so most of the time bjj classes actually don't take much endurance at all and I could definitely be stronger and have better cardio if I did something else. Light rolling is still much more fun than lifting weights or running though.
When I first started training it was just bc I was interested in the art. However, agter I signed up for a competition, I started lifting and eating better. I lost 30 lbs and keep at it to keep moving my jiujitsu forward.
Don't know why but despite all the intensity of bjj trainings it does not make you ripped ... My whole body is burnt and hurts but no 6 packs ... Never understood why ... You can see most guys in ufc who does a lot of bjj are not ripped neither
BJJ + Muay Thai + Weight lifting may be best. But I don’t have time for those anymore. I’ve been doing jits only past 4 years and not as picky in term of foods anymore. Now I have dad bods. Extra pressure baby. Woo hoo!
Jiu jitsu will get you ripped.. gi pants. Always keep an extra pair! One thing I found when I started training is that I was never interested in exercising but then once you start training you are now motivated to get stronger and leaner to get better at bjj.
You don’t need to be ripped to roll or compete strength is important but don’t focus on body weight or mass, focus on what makes your game better wether it’s stamina or flexibility
I've been attending class 3 to 4 times a week and the gym about 4 days a week In total I rest 2 or 3 days moderate nutrition nothing special I avoid over eating been dropping a few pounds and getting fit.
I did bjj one year in my 20s and got fit. Then quit one year and weight crept back. Then did another year and got fit again not even watching what i ate and drank alot. Did one year in my 30s and lost a bit but wasnt ripped like when i was young in fact not even close to ripped. Over those 2 years we all like to forget about i turned into a chubby powerlifter. One year ago i decided to get fit again. Im 37 yo I went from 240 to lowest of 188. I was alittle bit leaner than my profile pic. It took almost a whole year of tracking every calorie. I almost did a natural bodybuilding show just for something to do since there's no real reason to try and keep getting leaner past a certain point. but im not that into bodybuilding to parade around in my undies. Halfway during my weightloss my 12 yo son asked me how do you lose weight since he saw me changing. Nothing extreme just showing him how to lift and make healthy food choices and the importance of activity. He went from slightly chubby to a healthy slim look. I got bored just lifting and jogging. So 2 weeks ago I found my old bjj coach and been training everyday since. Its been 5 years since i last trained. I tried get my son to join bjj but he didn't want to. They have boxing so he said he'd like to do that instead. So he watches me do bjj and then after I watch him do boxing. I wanna do boxing too but at 37 and being a bricklayer bjj and lifting everyday beats me up enough already. He trains with the adults and I'm proud of him he does his best to keep up with everyone doing drills and he didn't quit cause it's tough . Then we immediately go lift weights at the gym next door. Hes even losing weight.I did one month off of dieting for my sanity. I was still fit but lost the ab definition. Started bjj again and counting calories although not as restricted as before and abs are coming back. Your average Joe's weight will fall off doing bjj. Most people are very inactive and eat crap. Eventually they will have to make healthier choices to progress. Especially as they get better and more efficient. If this was too long sorry. Just sharing my story and trying stay as young and healthy as I can for as long as I can. Oss
Lifting + BJJ might be the most anabolic combo there is
3 days of bjj and 3 days of weightlifting has me crazy sore but im loving it
Add some protein powder and you got more than a winning combination.
@@dereksather5921 creatine
Lifting + wrestling
@@dereksather5921 açaí
The best exercise plan is one you can stick to long term
Truth. And not many people stick with BJJ.
_The best exercise plan is one you can stick to long term_
While I agree with this, high dropout rates in BJJ mean that it's not a great long term exercise system for most people.
Been doing jiu jitsu for some months now. And I can verify, that I have in fact gotten ripped on it.
...ripped apart that is
I have been at it a year . Changed my diet and habits just to get better . Before I knew it I have dropped 35 LBS. Love working on getting better and rolling .
I’ve been doing bjj for 6 months lost 5kg looking to go from 112 to 85kg the competition on the mat drivers me too keep going
Good work!
How did you do the weird text emoji?
@@FreeHat_ IDK if you can it may be a perk for members .just in the emoji bar
ive been very ambivalent about weight loss even though I should. now Im super motivated because I hate tapping to exhaustion....
I'm a Taekwondo guy. I picked up martial arts because it was a struggle to go to the gym. "Lose weight" and "be more healthy" are arbitrary goals. However, now I have goals of being able to last for multiple rounds, kick harder, punch harder, so going to the gym is easier.
I’ve given this advice to people who want to lose weight before, just wanting to lose weight and look better is a harder goal to work toward psychologically than improving at a skill, as the seratonin and satisfaction gained from the skill is greater than, etc. It’s a lot easier to think I want to get better at boxing for example and have your workouts pointing towards that, and the other results you wanted will come with it!
Huge increase in range of motion in your legs and hips.
Bjj 3 to 4 days a week coupled with trying to cut my carb in take in half has let me drop 40 lbs. Down to 238 from 285. It's taken 3 years but it has definitely worked.
I'm fatter than ever. Maybe I should stop using BJJ as an excuse to pig out at 9:30pm after a training session.
Same
yessir, also try to get some oat milk from costco or anywhere and frozen fruits witha bag of greens and make some smoothies thats what im doing and they are filling AF, also if you do Intermittent fasting 16:8 eating window is from 12-8 that helped me drop 45lbs i was 238 during quarantine time, i am now 193
Bro are you skipping warm up??
Gotta live boys!
@@apollothemoonman632 I've starting trying to have a protein shake when I get home, rather than going to town on bad stuff. I do utilize IF, but usually I just won't see the weight drop and I'll start late night snacking again.
I started training jiu jitsu back in November to get back in shape. I was a wrestler in high school 15 years ago but in the last 5 years with life and work I put on quite a bit of weight. I’m 5’3” and was about 230lbs. It’s now April I’m down to 190lbs almost off my blood pressure meds feeling great. I plan on getting down another 20 lbs and go from there but I haven’t felt this good in years!
Well done dude
What was ur diet!
@@ahmadelshbasy3222 I had a similar circumstance where I've gone from 235 to 195 in 4 months since starting BJJ -- as long as you track calories and exercise (on an app or website) you can lose weight. High protein diets that incorporate foods like Greek Yogurt, Protein Shakes, etc. really work for me personally. I also tried to avoid eating out and mainly ate foods that are healthy which I also enjoy eating. I limited carbs to rice for the most part. I've found that the key thing is to follow a lifestyle you enjoy -- exercise should be fun and your diet shouldnt be a chore in that you should try to still eat foods you enjoy.
Keep up that discipline keep getting rewarded
I don’t normally comment on YT but thank you for sharing. I’m 5’4 and 195lbs @ 29 years old. At one point I used to weigh 220. Been going to the gym but I feel like I need a combat sport/martial art to take me back to feeling great just like you. Used to take TKD back in my teens so I figured why not take myself back to those days… but with Jiu Jitsu 😏
Bjj made me an iron marshmallow.
This guy gets it
Lmao true
Great defense for the guard haha
That’s a great description.
Can someone tell me where I send in questions? I have a 🔥 one for him that will prob get a lot of views,
I'm 41 years old, started Jiujitsu 6 month ago 86kg (190 pounds) 1.77cm (5'10) with a body fat of 23%. Today I am at 73.5kg (162 pounds) with 14.6% body fat; Training 2 to 3 times a week Jiujitsu! My favourite part is rolling, my cardio has improved drastically from day 1.
This martial art led me to do other things in my life such as eating healthier 6 days out of 7 so I have 1 cheating day which gives me balance with craving.
This led me to more positive personal events such as walking daily 15000 steps on average.The best part is that it become easy because you see quick results.
My next step is competing, I will have my first competition in April 2022. I look forward to feel that rush of rolling against an unknown human being, this will bring my brain to another level.
I will do Jiujitsu until I have no more arms or legs :)
Ossss!!!!
I started less than two weeks ago and am already feeling stronger and healthier. It's drastically improved my diet and sleep patterns already. Can't wait to see how I feel after more than just two weeks!!
awesome man...im 45...wrestled for 10 years as a kid...BJJ is my new home!
dude. just checked out your channel - super cool to see you're still into it!! aside from comps, check out other open mats in the area. good to gauge areas of personal deficiency since other gyms have different instructors and curriculums
@@KazzArie Oss brother! Thank you 🙏
I wish I would have someone in my life like you Chewie. Keep going. You are an inspiration to all of us with the way you are and the way you express yourself.
Be the someone on another person’s life that you wish you’d have in yours, it’s very rewarding.
Life is about momentum, a snowball effect, when you’re training hard you just don’t want the junk.. and when ya drink a bunch of beers you just want a pizza 🤣
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I disagree. I like to train very hard and eat pizza and beer as well.
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agreed. most humans have a single-track mind and a narrow focus window. So it is much easier on most to go either all in or all out on things.
Yep, your tastes actually change. The fitter you are, the nicer healthy food gets, and the less tasty junk food gets. When you are unfit, healthy food tastes boring, and junk food tastes great.
The conditioning is fantastic. For me, having a game to apply fitness to makes the goals more realistic and motivating.
You're forced to look at your diet and caloric intake too; sometimes when you make adjustments, you can often see direct results. Beautiful cycle, especially because you have a team / community to build you up as well.
idk about being ripped but you can rip apart the limbs of your enemies, does that count
If it is the other guy who's looking to get ripped, yes.
Jui Jitsu and running this year have helped me fully leave fizzy drinks behind after 27 years of being completely addicted 🤣 it’s small, but progress!
Thats pretty big! Congrats!
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That's awesome, congrats!
@@jashearsadiq7772 hail Satan
I've been doing BJJ for 2 years now on and off with Covid lockdowns but constant since May 2021. 5 days a week every week. I'm 38 and in the shape of my life. I'm addicted to training and the really good way of life that BJJ brings. It's easy to turn up everyday when you enjoy something so much and I'm looking in shape
You Sir are one of the best BJJ communicators on the web!
Spot on Chew-man. I would also add that there is an added layer of motivation to eat well, stretch, exercise outside of class in preparation for the next class or roll. For me, going to the gym just for the sake of looking good or being healthy has been a challenge, but training to be better on the mats has helped me to maintain my healthier habits.
I do strength training 5-6 days a week. From this week I'm joining jiu Jitsu classes. When I took a couple trial classes, it felt really good felt a lot better than doing typical cardio. Also been wanting to join Jitsu for a year now.
I did the same thing then jiu jitsu started taking over my life lol
How you get on?
Idk if Im ripped but I definitely leaned out and LOOK a bit more ripped
This was such an incredibly thorough answer!
Got back to BJJ since December after 4 years break. A bit of healthy diet and 2 sessions with hard rolling a week helped me drop from 183 to 165 lb. can’t say I’m ripped but definitely in much better shape! And I’m 44yo so I’m sure I’d work for anyone
Yep, agree 100% there. BJJ is the funnest form of exercise I’ve ever done.
Great video! I think Bjj also gives more meaning to weight training. Now you train in order to prevent injuries and to be better in a realistic and stressful situation.
Thing is - when I train I can't eat 4-5 hours before training - or the food will later end up on the mat. That leads to a much more structured day. As soon as I can't train, I start eating all the time. Like during this never ending German lock-down.
100% a great point. training made me think about my meals later in the day. I had to eat a few hours before the gym, couldn't eat too much, but it had to be pretty good energy wise. Made me eat 1 healthier meal for the day.
"You can't outwork a bad diet" is a true axiom; especially as you get older.
Funny thing is, this was the main reason i started BJJ. Had been lifting for years, and i noticed i was starting to add fat, as i was getting older. A friend of mine invited me down, and my first thought was 'This can replace the boring cardio i hate doing in the gym'. So i would lift a few times a week, roll a few times a week, and it slowly build me into a very athletic person, with a decent 'lean-ish' physique.
and then I got into running, to improve my cardio during BJJ, so like you said, it has that positive feedback loop, which is very beneficial.
happened to me, I started jiu jitsu a year ago, a was overweight, I'm 1.80m (5'9ft) I was 91kg (200lbs), today I´m 79kg (175lbd), Didn't lose all that weight doing only jiu-jitsu, I was going to enter a tournament and my opponent were suppose to be very big, unfortunetly i got injured prior that tournament but I went to see it anyway, and yeah my opponents where huge, so I started running and went to a profesional to instruct me how to eat healthier, now I feel so much better not only when training, I feel better in general. So yeah, Jiu-Jitsu gave me a reason to lose weight and the discipline to do it! I started Calisthenics to grow my stenghts and grip. I'm 31 and I'm in the best shape of my life now and I'm still a white belt with just one stripe!
Tbh any martial help will help so much physically and mentally
I’d say yes- I ripped the muscles in abs in only a few months of trading 8-9x a week and I ripped my back muscles soon afterwards.
Real talk, don’t overtrain, but lifting + BJJ helped me keep some weight off. I got strong lifting this last year (no BJJ b/c COVID), but BJJ helped me stay trim in the past.
Exactly what happened to me. I quit smoking cigarettes after 15 years for bjj. I cut out soda and started eating better. I was always "skinny fat" at 218 pounds. I'm currently 188 and feel pretty good. It's not easy, but it has changed me for the better.
Started Nov 26 2020 260lbs. April 6 2021 225lbs. BJJ and Noom. More energy, more drive to roll. Get at it! Have fun. Tap early, tap often. Rinse, wash, repeat.
Jiu Jitsu won’t get you ripped. Your consistent diet and nutrition choices will do that.
unless your young then you can get away with that for a while
@@Kevin-ll5vu not necessarily. There are plenty of young people that are obese or overweight. It comes down to many things including your body type, lifestyle, medical conditions, genetics and daily nutrition.
@@richardturner1579 diet alone would get you ripped, it’s the balance of both
I 100% agree with everything you said! Keep up the good work boss
BJJ would get me ripped, but I'm too addicted to cinnamon rolls.
Thanks Chewy! Good video. Been getting stagnant in my training. I frequently get my jits in, started strength training, but now looking to tune up my diet.
BJJ was a key reason for me to quit smoking. It was really affecting my performance, and I enjoyed the process of quitting cigarettes because I was rolling better day-by-day.
Personally I started doing mad pull-ups, push-ups and taking care of my diet while at the same time doing jiu jitsu. Now I’ve got a reasonable four-pack and my arms a tonne bigger! It’s bloody great exercise for sure, but to get slim perhaps boxing, running or rowing will be better!
@LRK20 hey , how it's going?
All to late for this video but if it's of any encouragement for smaller lads. I'm Aussie so bare with me, only 2 months in to jitz, I'm 37, 164cm and started at 59kg, I'm now 63kg. My body has adjusted to rolling so starting to put some body weight exercises in the mix now (dips, chin ups) 🤘👍 cheers chewy
Completely get it, I was really in shape in my early 20s and boxed and was admittedly ripped! But then had some injuries and pretty much slacked off from 26-33! Started BJJ about 3 months ago and rapidly getting back in shape. Beer consumption goes down, back into supplementing my BJJ with other training that I used to do running sprints ect ect and generally more motivated than I have been for a long time! Long May it continue 🤙
I've slimmed down and gained muscle largely because of bjj. We do some strength training at my bjj gym and it's really helped. I got really motivated 2 months ago and am still eating really healthy. I want to be as ready as possible when I'm going to compete. TL/DR Bjj has helped me a lot with my body.
I went into bootcamp at 135, came out at 155 after 16 weeks off getting thrashed. Even though i gained weight it was mostly in my legs from drilling, hiking and all inbetween.
After starting to do bjj 4 times a week and muay thai 4 times a week i got leaner but wider and my shoulders, traps and lats just got wickedly huge including my neck.
I will say i never do any weight lifting, just eat right, have fun and train!
Great info Chewie! I wrestled 189 in high school (28 years ago, lol) so I’ve always been thick. Just started BJJ…currently 5’9” and 270, got a long way to go!
Was just talking about this last class. Been following you from the start of training. I'm going to be in town next week. Would love to see you!
I'm in my 30s and I lost 80lb in the first 6 months of bjj (paired with interment fasting). It was very hard at first but it gets easier and it is definitely the most enjoyable way to work out. I don't do anything other than bjj for exercise and haven't worked out my abs in 5+ years. I have a 8 pack now. People at the gym tell me that I have a 16 pack 😆. Coaches wife said "I didn't know a human could have so many abs" lol.
interested to hear about your IF regimen. it's done well for me also (in the distant past) but I'd like to optimize again .
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BJJ helps build up almost of neglected muscle groups. Forearms, rear delts, and abs are often neglected in most training plans and BJJ is a great exercise for all of em.
Go bears!! Khalil Mack needs his hand in the dirt (3 point stance) to be the Mack he used to be
Facts!! I mainly lifted weights & did pull-ups for a workout regimen. I started jujitsu 3 months ago & my neglected areas are showing Improvement. I still have too much muscle to crab walk, but I’m getting there
Literally what happened to me when I started training. I lost a little weight at the start then started eating healthy. I went from 195lbs to 155lbs by the time I got my blue belt.
Progress is addicting, motivating. Great vid Chewie
lifting, bjj, creatine, lots of water and eating clean has me in crazy shape. went from a 6’ 130lb skinny kid to almost 160 now and have gained no fat. just buled up a bit. sore as hell but worth it
I got started with Jiu Jitsu because I found the Gracie diet. I know some people don’t like it but it was great for me, lost a lot of weight, had more energy and discovered a new martial art.
100%, I started April 21 at 250lbs, still 250lbs but at 6'3 but my body composition is completely different, people keep telling me I'm buff but it's just due to the biceps and shoulders I've grown. I'm 53 going on 54 and I feel amazing other than being sore constantly from BJJ. :) I would tap from just inability to breath/heart rate when I started and now I can do 4-5 live matches back to back and be completely fine, part is learning how to not be active constantly and to settle into positions and control vs my wrestling background of being busy 100% of the match and the other part is my cardio is on point for an old fat guy. :)
thank you brother, great content always! well spoken and insightful, Osss!!!
I got fatter after starting BJJ. Not because of BJJ, but because many years have passed so I'm getting older and BJJ is something I can do :)
I’ve been doing BJJ for 2 years now and in the best shape of my life
I've been going for about 2 months now to a BJJ gym, funny how close to what he was saying was the same for me. You start going and really enjoying it, then you start eating healthy and just overall feeling better. I have Plantar Fasciatis in both feet from work and was starting to put on a lot of extra weight because I didn't want to do anything when things got slow during COVID or after work. It's been amazing how much these exercises for me I think the big one was loosening up all the muscles in my legs has made a massive change for how my feet and body feel now every day. I've always hated lifting/going to the gym, but now between bjj days I'm starting to actually enjoy going to the gym more cause I feel like I've got more of a goal than before for being there. Never want to let myself feel how I was ever again. Hopefully can drop another 15-20 lbs and get to a weight like I was in my 20's again
“I love this stationary bike” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m a relative noob to bjj , but every session I’ve ever been too always goes over it’s original planned time, at least 50% of the class just want get a few more rounds in and the instructor(s) is still helping out. Easy calorie burn when having fun 🤩
What's worked for me is keto + intermittent fasting. I've lost 70 lbs doing that in the last 3 months, and I feel better and more energetic now at 41 years old than I did as a teenager. Going to my first BJJ class tomorrow night, and I'm both super excited and very nervous, not being an athletic type at all.
Smoked for 20 years signed up for my first BJJ tournament in May haven't smoked in 3 days. BJJ will push you past where you never thought was possible 100%
I 100% agree with this and have experienced this.
BJJ really improved my fitness. However, I have only been sick once from exercise once... that was rolling, the level of exhaustion is real.
Jiu jitsu + healthy diet= hell yeah son!
I eat high protein and do Jiu jitsu, I have gained weight and muscle. I used to be 92 now I am 114 and going up
Picked up weight lifting to get bigger 5 days a week plus jitsu 4-5 days a week and it’s a big difference. But also it makes my normal life a rush to get both workouts in and food in. But recommend!
This was exactly me, lost 10 lbs immediately, started only drinking on the weekends, gave keto a shot, and I've lost almost 30 lbs so far. #feelsgoodman. Love your stuff Chewie!
The thing about jiu jitsu is the better you get the less of a work out it is unless you're tournament prepping
Because your energy efficiency is constantly getting better. But like chewy said it pushes you towards better habits overall.
Just started Bjj early March and loving your content man!
I've done Muay thai on and off and my mate wanted a buddy to train with at his gym so I started doing classes there and then he said I should try out Bjj...first 10 minutes I was a bit uncomfortable with guys on me but by the end of class I was hooked and bought a gi straight up!
I'm now doing classes of gi and no gi 5 to 6 times a week and have never been so motivated to eat healthy and get back to my healthy weight, although the extra weight can help with smothering I'd rather have more muscle and when I compete I want to be in a 70-75kg class.
How’s it going on the bjj front?
I lost more than 100 lbs on a 5'3" frame pre BJJ. It definitely has helped me maintain my weight at a healthy level for more than two years now. My cardio was pretty good when I started, but it has improved since.
I feel like it’s the best form of cardio too I do that and add in basketball with it and times flys and you realize how much movement you been doing without it feeling boring
I've been doing exactly what Chewy advises in this video, and have realized some pretty satisying results!!
The game changers for me have been:
Hiring a nutritionist ($660.00 for 16 weeks of meal planning and nutritional training for cutting weight/and building muscle; as well as an exercise and weight training program tailored to my needs).
Joining a gym with a lap pool. I swim daily, averaging 1 hour per day.
So far, I have lost 30+ lbs. in 3 months...only 60 lbs. to go!!👍
When I reach my weight goal of 200 lbs, I will join the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gym in the town next to mine, and begin rolling!! Looking forward to it!!
Everything I do in the gym is to try to get into the shape I was in when I did jiujitsu. And nothing gets me back into that shape. I was in my best shape of my life when I did jiu jitsu 4 times a week and nothing else outside of that.
God dammit, chewie, you are f'ing awesome!
I took a jiu jitsu class at my university, my coach was absolutely incredible and motivated me to continue my training later on. There’s a 10th planet near where I live and I’m wondering if they participate at tournaments such as pan ams or worlds, since I always heard stories about those tournaments and I would really like to participate in them.
Took me too long to realize it but yeah, all it is is calories in vs calories out. I just got on MyFitnessPal and I have been sticking to a strict calorie limit. Lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. More cardio just means you get to eat more before going over your calorie limit.
Kratom and Bjj go together. It’s an appetite suppressant so no breakfast just 1/2 chia seeds mix with water, little peanut butter and raisins at lunch time. Eat a little bit before rolling and take 2 grams of Kratom 1 hr before you roll for pain relief. As we get older over 35 Bjj is a pain management game. As you go home eat a one big healthy meal. Rinse and repeat in 3 months your body is lean as it can be.
BJJ gave me a swimmers body, all around looking healthy, not much defined muscle anywhere but I feel great!
Same
Same
I think the best cardio is swimming. Easier on joints, more full body, and gives you that swimmers body you’re talking about.
@@jolonghthong The swimmers body that I have*
But yea swimming is alot of fun, I just don't have the same passion for it as I do jiu-jitsu,
@@aidandixon6028 I will start swimming though the summer, mix that with my wrestling, I’ll be even fitter
It’s the diet that matters most, not the type of sport.
70% diet, 30% sports
After 10 years on bjj I noticed I need to keep my calories down because I simply don't burn as much fat when rolling, I got so used to the mat that it feels sometimes I'm flow rolling except with very few guys in the gym.
After 18 months 3-4 times per week I didn't lose one single pound. So I wouldn't bank on it. It's a good full-body workout, good for flexibility, makes muscles sore in places you didn't know there were muscles, but it's not really a weight loss or bulking plan.
I’ve never been the kind of enjoy the regular gym. Always thought it was just boring to stand there and do reps and sets. Still think this way.
I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for about a year now, I can tell you the me who entered that bjj gym over a year ago and the me today are two completely different people, physically and mentally.
Bjj didn’t get me ripped (I’m not) but it made me “solid”. I’ve started going once a week with my cousin and the results from lifting just once a week are almost immediate. I think it’s because the muscle doesn’t get bigger with bjj but it gets “activated”? Ready to grow as soon as you do some weights.
I don’t know the science behind it, I just know that it may not get you ripped on its own but it’s amazing for cardio and muscle “activation” the regular iron pumping gym will be so much easier when coupled with bjj and the results of weight lifting are almost immediate.
100% yes, if you train a lot.
Lol! That moment he said we don’t look at the time, I was like 😳! Who’s we?! Lol
Before he corrected himself 😉
especially when you have short limbs and large torso, bjj and wrestling works amazingly to have definition on your abdominal muscles
You get abs in the kitchen.
You get strong in the gym.
Everything you said in this video is 100% correct. And it applies to ANY exercise, not just bjj.
Thanks Chewy!!! OSS. 🤙
I've definitely lost fat since starting BJJ a few months ago. People have asked if i've lost weight ( I haven't ,just maintained weight) but i also lift 3/4 days a week on the side
Been at it for almost 6 years. It did not get me ripped but i certainly lost weight and improved my cardio and flexibility between that and yoga
When I started BJJ I Was 180lbs.... now I am 220... it's not all muscle but It is ALL top pressure!
Hi Chewie,
Please post on how a late 40’s athletic dude who has recently committed to BJJ lifestyle can come out the end of my 50’s without a raucous case of cauliflower ear.
What are the protection techniques and how to manage the inevitable ear bonks.
Jiujistu ripped my bicep. Does that count?
I don't have many training partners that want to go hard, so most of the time bjj classes actually don't take much endurance at all and I could definitely be stronger and have better cardio if I did something else.
Light rolling is still much more fun than lifting weights or running though.
Don't know about ripped but certainly very combat fit. And increased body awareness.
When I first started training it was just bc I was interested in the art. However, agter I signed up for a competition, I started lifting and eating better. I lost 30 lbs and keep at it to keep moving my jiujitsu forward.
Don't know why but despite all the intensity of bjj trainings it does not make you ripped ... My whole body is burnt and hurts but no 6 packs ... Never understood why ... You can see most guys in ufc who does a lot of bjj are not ripped neither
BJJ + Muay Thai + Weight lifting may be best. But I don’t have time for those anymore. I’ve been doing jits only past 4 years and not as picky in term of foods anymore. Now I have dad bods. Extra pressure baby. Woo hoo!
Jiu jitsu will get you ripped.. gi pants. Always keep an extra pair! One thing I found when I started training is that I was never interested in exercising but then once you start training you are now motivated to get stronger and leaner to get better at bjj.
killed two pair on monday. glad my wife can sew. whitebelt life.
You don’t need to be ripped to roll or compete strength is important but don’t focus on body weight or mass, focus on what makes your game better wether it’s stamina or flexibility
I've been attending class 3 to 4 times a week and the gym about 4 days a week
In total I rest 2 or 3 days moderate nutrition nothing special I avoid over eating been dropping a few pounds and getting fit.
You can get ripped with any sort of training. Nutrition is the foundation.
Down 54 lbs in 10 months of bjj. Train 3-4 days a week
I did bjj one year in my 20s and got fit. Then quit one year and weight crept back. Then did another year and got fit again not even watching what i ate and drank alot. Did one year in my 30s and lost a bit but wasnt ripped like when i was young in fact not even close to ripped. Over those 2 years we all like to forget about i turned into a chubby powerlifter. One year ago i decided to get fit again. Im 37 yo I went from 240 to lowest of 188. I was alittle bit leaner than my profile pic. It took almost a whole year of tracking every calorie. I almost did a natural bodybuilding show just for something to do since there's no real reason to try and keep getting leaner past a certain point. but im not that into bodybuilding to parade around in my undies. Halfway during my weightloss my 12 yo son asked me how do you lose weight since he saw me changing. Nothing extreme just showing him how to lift and make healthy food choices and the importance of activity. He went from slightly chubby to a healthy slim look. I got bored just lifting and jogging. So 2 weeks ago I found my old bjj coach and been training everyday since. Its been 5 years since i last trained. I tried get my son to join bjj but he didn't want to. They have boxing so he said he'd like to do that instead. So he watches me do bjj and then after I watch him do boxing. I wanna do boxing too but at 37 and being a bricklayer bjj and lifting everyday beats me up enough already. He trains with the adults and I'm proud of him he does his best to keep up with everyone doing drills and he didn't quit cause it's tough . Then we immediately go lift weights at the gym next door. Hes even losing weight.I did one month off of dieting for my sanity. I was still fit but lost the ab definition. Started bjj again and counting calories although not as restricted as before and abs are coming back. Your average Joe's weight will fall off doing bjj. Most people are very inactive and eat crap. Eventually they will have to make healthier choices to progress. Especially as they get better and more efficient. If this was too long sorry. Just sharing my story and trying stay as young and healthy as I can for as long as I can. Oss