Again, not everyone is ONLY looking to compete, some people care about self defense and how they look. Competition pays nothing and you have the rest of your life to consider.
Bigger and leaner is better, not only in terms of winning fights, but staying out of them. Bigger men get more respect and consideration from other men. When I was small I got bullied, I don't get bullied now.
There is also no weight division in BJJ class, absolute or the street for that matter.
I've been the 125lb emaciated powerlifter and the 240lb perma bulker huffing and puffing, neither was really ideal. 210 lbs walkaround weight is the sweet spot for me in terms of performance and looks.
But I maintain the leanness and strength of that physique by focusing on strength AND mass.
I'm not going to get much bigger without steroids but slowly improve body composition and strength.
Bigger and leaner is better, not only in terms of winning fights, but staying out of them. Bigger men get more respect and consideration from other men. When I was small I got bullied, I don't get bullied now.
There is also no weight division in BJJ class, absolute or the street for that matter.
I've been the 125lb emaciated powerlifter and the 240lb perma bulker huffing and puffing, neither was really ideal. 210 lbs walkaround weight is the sweet spot for me in terms of performance and looks.
But I maintain the leanness and strength of that physique by focusing on strength AND mass.
I'm not going to get much bigger without steroids but slowly improve body composition and strength.
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