I have been in a mma/bjj gym for around 7 years now and wrestled for 6 prior. I can assure you no "class" or "rolling session" has ever even come close to how hard a Wrestling practice is. They really aren't even comparable though, advanced BJJ players can relax during a good portion of going "live" and Wrestling is 2 people constantly pushing forward and whoever wilts/rests 1st will lose. Wrestling practice can be 4-5 hours long. How long is a class 1-2 hours tops? Top Wrestling programs have lifted an hour and ran 30min-hour before practice even starts. everyday.
That said, I have been through a couple MMA camps when I fought and that stuff is no joke. Very similar to wrestling and possibly just as hard if not harder simply because you the singled out "target" and constantly have fresh bodies on you. These camps do not last as long as a wrestling season though. Wrestling is hell.
That said, I have been through a couple MMA camps when I fought and that stuff is no joke. Very similar to wrestling and possibly just as hard if not harder simply because you the singled out "target" and constantly have fresh bodies on you. These camps do not last as long as a wrestling season though. Wrestling is hell.
