363 - Key Takeaways for Older Grapplers Trying to Stay Competitive in Jiu-Jitsu
From The Strenuous Life Podcast
To celebrate the launch of the new BJJ for Old F***s instructional (available at grapplearts.com/oldguard) here are some of the most important takeaways for the older grappler.
In this episode Rob Biernacki (age 46) and I (age 52) discuss...
- The two things that change most about your training as you get older - How to improve as fast as possible by limitingyour training - Why base, posture and structure are even more important for older grapplers - How to select for techniques that are high percentage at the high level but still work on young whippersnappers - How to stay safe on the mat and not get injured - Reducing unnecessary movement so you don't get tired - How gripfighting and range management will dramatically improve your abilities on the mat - And much more. Honestly, if you're beginning to creep up on the wrong side of 40 then this is a must-listen.
If you're interested in the actual BJJ for Old F***s instructional you can check that out at grapplearts.com/oldguard
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