I’ve seen people lose 50lbs of fat and put on muscle just by starting BJJ. Forming the new habit of training amongst peers will make you want to change your eating habits to lose more weight too. It’s a good idea to start your Journey now rather than later. 

Here are the top 5:

1. I need to get in shape first.
2. I’m too old to get started.
3. I have an injury.
4. My schedule is too full.
5. I don’t want to spend the money on myself.

Here’s what we have to say about each one:

1. BJJ will get you in shape. We’ve seen people lose tons of weight and get in great shape from regular training. It’s much more fun than the treadmill!
2. We’ve seen individuals as old as 70 train. It’s not uncommon for out of shape 40 and 50 year olds to start with no prior experience.
3. If you have minor injuries like a tweaked knee or shoulder, you can modify your training and be ok. It’s important to pace yourself and listen to your body. There may be some moves that don’t work for you, but that’s ok. No body is perfect!
4. If BJJ is important to you, make the time for it. If it’s not a priority, be honest with yourself and start when it is a priority.
5. Other people are adjusting their budgets or picking up more hours to train, so why can’t it be you? You can achieve whatever you set your mind to!

Competition isn’t necessary to progress in BJJ, however, it does give you the opportunity to train with people you’ve never met, which helps you to see mistakes you’re making you wouldn’t see otherwise.