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Conditioning That Will Enhance Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills

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If you want to improve your proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you must practice. Those serious about improving these skills should join a mixed martial arts gym and plan on taking a few weekly classes. In addition, one should also consider some of the following conditioning and strength-training exercises which will make Jiu-Jitsu a bit easier.

 

If you like to swim, consider a good swim workout a couple of times each week. This can be a great way to start off your day, and unlike many other cardio exercises, there is far less risk of injury in swimming. You will build strength in your upper body which will improve your grappling skills, and swimming will keep your heart healthy and strong, as well as improve your lung capacity.

 

Yoga might not seem very high intensity, but this form of exercise is a fantastic way to improve your core strength and flexibility. Many practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu use yoga to improve their overall muscular health. There are many different types of yoga to consider, ranging from higher intensity Astanga yoga to Vinyasa yoga which focuses on improving your overall strength.

 

To possess great Jiu-Jitsu abilities, one must work to improve their ability to grip and hold an opponent. Rock climbing is an activity that will focus on exactly that. In fact, there are few activities that more strongly rely on your ability to hold a grip. Check out the rock climbing options, both indoor and outdoor, in your area.

 

Another key component of improving your skills is to improve your diet. Eating the healthiest food possible will make your body stronger and less prone to injury and illness. So talk to an expert and discuss your food and supplement needs before beginning any exercise program. Consider eating leaner cuts of protein that are high in creatine, which help you build muscle, and Omega 3’s, which protects your brain and heart, as well as your joints.

 

Select a gym that offers training in martial arts in San Diego, and find one where you can take as many classes as you like for one monthly due. Your gym should include strength and conditioning classes, Jiu-Jitsu classes and perhaps even boxing classes. All of these classes can be helpful.

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