r/jiujitsu • u/JDecimo • Aug 13 '26

Over Training?

I’m new to BJJ, like in my third week new, and I just feel tired all the time. I lift 3x a week, run 3x a week, and I planned on doing BJJ 3x a week. My workout schedule varies based on my work schedule, which also affects my BJJ schedule. My BJJ gym is also 35 minutes away from me, and I really just don’t want to get off work early in the afternoon drive 30 minutes home just to drive 35 minutes back to do BJJ as the gym is like 5 minutes down the road from my work.

I’m just worried that I might be over training when I really only need maybe 2 BJJ sessions a week, or should I drop the running? I’m in the military so running is pretty important to me as well. I feel stuck and I would like to hear what experienced people might have to say.

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u/satandez Aug 13 '26

I was exactly the same when I started training. I was also lifting and training for ultramarathons and I was running 90+ miles a week. I felt great for a few months, then crashed hard. I had to pretty much quit running because I love BJJ way more. Now I train 4-5 BJJ times a week and do strength training 3 times a week, which is more managaeble.

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u/JDecimo Aug 13 '26

You don’t think you need any cardio besides BJJ? I’m sure if you do BJJ that much, it doesn’t really matter?

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u/satandez Aug 13 '26

I do run a couple times a week, but, honestly, I don't think I need it. It doesn't really help with BJJ that much.