Will BJJ Get You Ripped ?

Will BJJ training get you ripped? That’s the basic question from our buddy Brandon. He said he’s been thinking about getting into BJJ primarily because he was to lose a few pounds.

He’s seen where a lot of people get in shape with the “gentle art” and was wondering if it would help him in his quest to get abs that he can wash his clothes on in a pinch.
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I’ll confess the last part was my own addition. . .

To answer Brandon’s question and maybe yours if you were curious about the same thing. The answer is a big resounding no.

Simply put. Diet is the building block that your performance and health is based upon. And when it comes down to losing weight it boils down to calories in and calories out.

​In the video I'll talk more about how Brazilian Jiu-jitsu can help you lose weight but how it's not the only thing that's needed if you want to lose weight and get leaner.

-Chewy
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[NaturalHypertrophy]

Lifting + BJJ might be the most anabolic combo there is

[WhiteApeMA]

Been doing jiu jitsu for some months now. And I can verify, that I have in fact gotten ripped on it.




...ripped apart that is

[PhilthyHorseRacing]

The best exercise plan is one you can stick to long term

[The_YouTube_Critic]

I'm fatter than ever. Maybe I should stop using BJJ as an excuse to pig out at 9:30pm after a training session.

[rkiller]

I have been at it a year . Changed my diet and habits just to get better . Before I knew it I have dropped 35 LBS. Love working on getting better and rolling .

[danielskrivan]

I'm a Taekwondo guy. I picked up martial arts because it was a struggle to go to the gym. "Lose weight" and "be more healthy" are arbitrary goals. However, now I have goals of being able to last for multiple rounds, kick harder, punch harder, so going to the gym is easier.

[nalykazule]

Bjj 3 to 4 days a week coupled with trying to cut my carb in take in half has let me drop 40 lbs. Down to 238 from 285. It's taken 3 years but it has definitely worked.

[jacobhemming]

I started training jiu jitsu back in November to get back in shape. I was a wrestler in high school 15 years ago but in the last 5 years with life and work I put on quite a bit of weight. I’m 5’3” and was about 230lbs. It’s now April I’m down to 190lbs almost off my blood pressure meds feeling great. I plan on getting down another 20 lbs and go from there but I haven’t felt this good in years!

[tomarcher]

"You can't outwork a bad diet" is a true axiom; especially as you get older.

[lucabalossino]

I'm 41 years old, started Jiujitsu 6 month ago 86kg (190 pounds) 1.77cm (5'10) with a body fat of 23%. Today I am at 73.5kg (162 pounds) with 14.6% body fat; Training 2 to 3 times a week Jiujitsu! My favourite part is rolling, my cardio has improved drastically from day 1.
This martial art led me to do other things in my life such as eating healthier 6 days out of 7 so I have 1 cheating day which gives me balance with craving.
This led me to more positive personal events such as walking daily 15000 steps on average.The best part is that it become easy because you see quick results.
My next step is competing, I will have my first competition in April 2022. I look forward to feel that rush of rolling against an unknown human being, this will bring my brain to another level.
I will do Jiujitsu until I have no more arms or legs :)
Ossss!!!!

[bradn.]

Life is about momentum, a snowball effect, when you’re training hard you just don’t want the junk.. and when ya drink a bunch of beers you just want a pizza 🤣

[adeelkhan]

Jui Jitsu and running this year have helped me fully leave fizzy drinks behind after 27 years of being completely addicted 🤣 it’s small, but progress!

[zenthegeneral]

idk about being ripped but you can rip apart the limbs of your enemies, does that count

[cyph]

I wish I would have someone in my life like you Chewie. Keep going. You are an inspiration to all of us with the way you are and the way you express yourself.

[shadymilkman]

Idk if Im ripped but I definitely leaned out and LOOK a bit more ripped

[uumdi]

The conditioning is fantastic. For me, having a game to apply fitness to makes the goals more realistic and motivating.

You're forced to look at your diet and caloric intake too; sometimes when you make adjustments, you can often see direct results. Beautiful cycle, especially because you have a team / community to build you up as well.

[frchm]

Got back to BJJ since December after 4 years break. A bit of healthy diet and 2 sessions with hard rolling a week helped me drop from 183 to 165 lb. can’t say I’m ripped but definitely in much better shape! And I’m 44yo so I’m sure I’d work for anyone

[richardturner]

Jiu Jitsu won’t get you ripped. Your consistent diet and nutrition choices will do that.

[stevenconnolly]

I've been doing BJJ for 2 years now on and off with Covid lockdowns but constant since May 2021. 5 days a week every week. I'm 38 and in the shape of my life. I'm addicted to training and the really good way of life that BJJ brings. It's easy to turn up everyday when you enjoy something so much and I'm looking in shape

[ashwinkumar]

I do strength training 5-6 days a week. From this week I'm joining jiu Jitsu classes. When I took a couple trial classes, it felt really good felt a lot better than doing typical cardio. Also been wanting to join Jitsu for a year now.