Bjj?

[LoneHusky]

What parts of your body does it work out? and what other martial art would compliment it? Basically what's good and bad about it? I'm lucky and have alot of martial art schools where I live. I'm just wondering what you guys would reccomend taking. I'm looking to build muscle and I'm not gonna be taking roids.

[cakegirl]

BJJ works out everything - it's a resistance exercise, because you're pushing and pulling something heavy (your partner), it's isometric exercise, because you will tense a muscle or muscle group while you're moving, and it's cardio if you roll for an extended period of time. And because your position changes all the time, there's no muscle or muscle group it doesn't work out.

[lopezma]

I agree with cakegirl, but you won't built muscle. You WILL get lean due to the constant cardio, all the body exercises, and the constant rolling around with training partners. If you want the muscle building, your best bet (in my opinion) is to weight train with FREE weights. Along with plyometrics, this is more for explosive power.
Martial arts that compliment BJJ (ground work) would be... Kick Boxing (stand up fighting). There is also Muay Thai and Boxing.

[LoneHusky]

thanks guys.

[SamuraiGuy]

If you want to get bigger or stronger, dont do BJJ at all, honestly I grapple and also do powerlifting.

If your only goal is to get bigger and stronger, dont do BJJ, having your neck cranked, waking up with your arm all sore and shit from being armbarred, or pulling muscles from being put in funny positions isnt good for your weightlifting.

I do both but its just something you would have to choose.

If I were you I would choose both, but if your only looking to get bigger and stronger, no BJJ.

[LoneHusky]

Thanks I think I'll choose both. BJJ seems like one of the best martial arts.

[lopezma]

At the school I have a sherrif deputy that trains in both Tae Kwon Do and BJJ. He also weight trains at Gold's Gym. He is doing great, Good Luck! The only draw back to BJJ is many instructors fail to properly teach kicking arts along with it. Just something to keep in mind to be an all around fighter. You are on the right path.

[LoneHusky]

Thanks again. The instructer I'd have has a Muay Thai backround and would teach striking. My legs prolly need the most work though as I can't stretch my legs worth a damn as far back as I can remember. At the moment my kicks look more like a praying mantis stance.

[lopezma]

Great! Go Rock The World, LoneHusky!!!

[LoneHusky]

Lol are you a motivational speaker?

[LoneHusky]

It's 85bucks a month though. How much does yours cost?

[lopezma]

First, I am not a motivational speaker, but I do speak at events and seminars. I do feel it is part of my job to help individuals succeed in whatever it is they want to do. My wife is also a basketball and volleyball coach and she NEVER downtalks or uses negative words toward her players.
I did learn this at a young age, "Find something you love to do, DO IT, and don't care what anybody else thinks or says"! That, along with God and my family, has gotten me through life.
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO DESTROY YOUR DREAM!
We are planning to open sports camps (from martial arts, tri-a-tholons, basketball, volley ball, weight manangement, ect.. ect..) next summer. Along with the physical training, we will have workshops to help you succeed in life, through positive re-enforcement.

BJJ classes cost anywhere from $60 - $100, so $85.00 is a mid range. Our average price is $70.00. Every instructor teaches different, you may want to check out different schools and they should allow you to take a couple of free classes. Good luck with the training!

[LoneHusky]

Thanks alot. You're a wise man.

[LoneHusky]

Damn he upped the price to 90bucks a month. I'm not gonna get on his badside by complaining though.

[lopezma]

Are you learning? Does he take time to explain the techniques? Does he give you one on one time? Or is it, come in, workout, and go home? Learn from that guy over there! If he truly is a teachers, he will take time to work with you, and that itself is worth the price.