Explore essential Jiu-Jitsu tips tailored for older grapplers, focusing on mindset shifts and intentional training. Learn to balance competition with defense, and harness heart rate monitoring to optimize performance. Discover the impact of nutrition on training and effective recovery, along with strategies for adapting your practice as you age. Embrace mindful training approaches that prioritize technique over speed, and make informed dietary choices to enhance your skills on the mats.
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Don't Win Every Roll
Avoid trying to win every round during training or rolling to prevent injury and burnout.
Dialing back intensity can help you improve faster and have more fun in jiu-jitsu.
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Newbies Struggle to Tap Properly
Early grapplers often don't know when to tap because they haven't experienced submissions enough.
Dr. Eugene Tsozik shared how he resisted tapping an armbar, not realizing the danger until a coach intervened.
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Prioritize Defense and Connection
Be good at defense, especially from bottom positions like side control or mount.
Sometimes concede position to maintain connection and conserve energy against faster opponents.
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 important Jiu-Jitsu tips for older grapplers to help with your performance on the mats.
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