Many times you see people stretching before class. That is wrong. Any kind of static stretching while your body isn’t warmed up is actually bad for you. Stretching is best after class when your body is warm and you need to cool down to relax.
Risk of overstretching when your body is cold is greater, and tightness lowers your speed and range of motion when you start exercising. Some research has shown that athletes who stretch before a workout are more susceptible to injuries and performance issues.
What should not be done for BJJ warm ups:
Calisthenics, strength building, cardio. Squats, burpees, crunches, jumping jacks, push-ups etc. Do this on your own time. BJJ class is for BJJ.
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it’s time to maximize our class time.
Drilling to warm up is great. This helps your game flow naturally without overthinking. To put it simply, keep on moving and don’t hold your partner in a cross face for 5 minutes.
Check out these 8 different BJJ warm up drills taught to you be the legend Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu who is know for his flow style of Jiu-Jitsu:
Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is one of the most accomplished grapplers on the planet. He is an ADCC open weight Champion.
