HangmansJoke
White Belt
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I just had my first BJJ class yesterday. It was probably one of the hardest workouts that I have ever been through in my entire life. We rolled around for about two hours. I come from a wrestling background and I have been through a lot of grueling workouts with that, but it compares nothing to this. I had to go puke my guts up after about a half hour of rolling with a much heavier partner. I felt extremely discouraged because I have never puked off of a workout before. It has been about 4-5yrs since I have been physically active in a sport, and I do smoke which never helps. I am out of shape, but I don't believe I am incredibly out of shape. I am 6'0, 150-155lbs, and athletic. The grueling workout I can handle, and the uncomfortable training that is to be experienced is ok with me because I have went through that mental aspect of it with wrestling. I kinda know what to expect with it, but that was beyond anything I have ever felt. I don't want to hold class up because I have to step outside to puke my guts up everytime I go to roll around with my classmates, it is a little embarassing to me on this basis alone.
So the point of my story is this:
Obviously I assume that the first couple times you start out with BJJ, it is really rough. I am wondering if I can get some tips on preventing myself from getting to the point of getting physically sick. Tips I can use to help get my cardio up faster, and ease into it sooner. On average, how long would you say it takes to become mat ready in BJJ (Physical aspect, not technical)? Even some of your starting experiences in relation to this issue would help ease my mind a little.
Don't get me wrong, I fully intend on going to every class I can, even if I have to puke my guts up everytime because I want this in a bad way. I have always had a passion with MMA and becoming a cage fighter one day, and I am to determined not to. I am just hoping for some friendly advice on the issue.
Thanks to any that have input, and I appreciate it greatly.
Zach Dean
So the point of my story is this:
Obviously I assume that the first couple times you start out with BJJ, it is really rough. I am wondering if I can get some tips on preventing myself from getting to the point of getting physically sick. Tips I can use to help get my cardio up faster, and ease into it sooner. On average, how long would you say it takes to become mat ready in BJJ (Physical aspect, not technical)? Even some of your starting experiences in relation to this issue would help ease my mind a little.
Don't get me wrong, I fully intend on going to every class I can, even if I have to puke my guts up everytime because I want this in a bad way. I have always had a passion with MMA and becoming a cage fighter one day, and I am to determined not to. I am just hoping for some friendly advice on the issue.
Thanks to any that have input, and I appreciate it greatly.
Zach Dean