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The Best Mindset for Returning to BJJ After a Long Layoff

The Best Mindset for Returning to BJJ After a Long Layoff

From Chewjitsu

October 8, 2026

Today we have a question from Mike, who has been off the BJJ mats for a 2 and a half years.

He said that back around 2021 he started training Jiu-Jitsu 5 days a week.

He was day dreaming about being a MMA fighter. Fast forward to now, he drops out of college, gets a job, and feels like his All-Or-Nothing mentality towards martial arts seems to not be feasible for him anymore.

He can't find a reason he doesn't train anymore, but he can't and it makes him emotional.

He just wants some advice, and I'll do my best to help.

Thanks for watching.

- Chewy

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