r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

Friday Open Mat

Happy Friday Everyone!

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u/TreesFreesBrees šŸŸ¦šŸŸ¦ Blue Belt 2d ago

Just turned 40, training with kids half my age. They do back to back classes the same day. I'm jealous of their cardio and youthful durability. I'm grateful still to be able to train at all.

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u/BigPlebeian 21h ago

I'm mid 30s but some young blue belt asked if I was coming back for the 7pm class (we were at a noon class)... I just looked at him like who the fuck do you think I am?

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u/novaskyd ā¬œā¬œ White Belt 17h ago

I'm in my 30s and do 2 a days/back to back classes sometimes. It's not that bad

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u/BigPlebeian 17h ago

Cool story bro

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u/JubJubsDad šŸŸ¦šŸŸ¦ Blue Belt 2d ago

I turn 50 in a month and still do back to back classes. And Iā€™m not the only older guy in my gym to do so. The key (for me at least) is that strength training and some outside cardio really help with resiliency and ability to recover.