#148 Am I Too Fat For BJJ? Is being over weight holding back your Jiu-Jitsu?
From Bulletproof For BJJ
Do you struggle with your weight? What is a BMI? Plenty of us have experienced weight gain at different stages of life. This shouldn't be a reason not to train BJJ. Even though being over weight can make many things hard, if you know how to use what you got, this can be an advantage on the mats. JT & Joey discuss many of the related pros, cons and alternatives to help manage what might usually hold you back and turn it into something to drive you forward.
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