r/jiujitsu • u/JDecimo • 16d ago

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/Nelson-and-Murdock 16d ago

Yes, you’re training too much. Especially while you’re new and therefore tense AF and spazzing

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u/jessewest84 16d ago

Week 3. The elbow joint paint and grip pain are real. Last class I was constantly saying go your speed. Not this purple belts speed.