Tips to Improve With Only 2-3 days a Week of BJJ Training

A lot of people have this misconception that you can't improve on only 2 - 3 days a week of BJJ training.

And these people feel like they need to either train more or do more outside of the gym to get better at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

And this is the question I received for this video. Recently I was asked about this same subject. The question was about what someone can do outside of the gym to get better inside the gym.

There are numerous options. But what I focused on for this video was the idea of maximizing the training time effectively when it's limited.

I have a bunch of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who can only training 2-3 days a week. And they're monsters. They are super tough. They win competitions and give me fits when I roll with them.

And over the years I've noticed certain traits these people share. So in this video I describe those traits and hopefully give you some advice on how you can still get better and improve with only 2-3 days a week of BJJ training.

I hope the video helps! Thank for watching.

- Chewy

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[DrakeBrunette]

Personally, Ive found that my whole BJJ experience has improved since I've limited myself to training 2x a week as opposed to 5x a week. I don't get injured or hurt as often, it makes the times I do roll feel more exciting & rewarding, its easier to pick what days and times I want to roll at in order to maximize efficiency, now I have more time to train myself in other stand up disciplines like boxing, etc. etc....I'm in no rush to become a black belt. I just want to improve and enjoy the journey in my own time.

[statmandemps]

I train only 2-3 days a week, and I can tell I've improved over the past 8 months. Other people (blue belts) have noticed it and told me too.

[pabloamericano]

Jean Jacques Machado said Eddie Bravo trained 3 times a week.

[chriswatkins]

I'm a fat out of shape almost 50 years old trucker that is lucky to get to roll 2 or 3 times a month.. Hopefully soon I can be blessed enough to roll 2 or 3 times a week..
Bjj/ Gracie is a beautiful work of art that I admire and has inspired me to become an artist..
So to speak.. Love your videos bud.. Thank you for your help and advice.

[joeyvinciguerra]

When I started training, I started within a couple weeks of another guy. We were similarly built and for the first few months we were learning about the same pace. After about six months in he was pulling ahead of me, submitting me constantly, just basically working me. I asked him if he had been attending class more and he told me no, but that he'd been drilling almost every day with his wife. Don't underestimate drilling, it's a game changer.

[shaem]

thanks chewy, I can only do 3 days most weeks as I have kids at home and need to balance them with jiu jitsu so this video has really resonated Alot with me

[MontCoRealtor]

Excellent advice. I've just started watching to your stuff recently. Thank you for all the beginner focused stuff you have done. What most Coaches on here tend to do is talk and teach on a much higher level than what most early practitioners are capable of doing. You do have high level stuff as well, which is fantastic, but you also give great attention to beginners to bring them up and give them confidence to continue on with this amazing Art. Just wanted to say thank you.

[stub]

I just upped my training from 3x a week to 5x a week. I can really feel the difference. I’m improving much faster.

[jones]

dude you are by far my favorite jiu jitsu guy on youtube. i only watch your videos and ive already put some of your escapes to use in class. im brand new to jiu jitsu so im in the stage of getting my ass kicked every class haha

[StillRolling]

I've trained 2 days a week for 8 years and I have competed a lot at every belt level. For Master World's I added a third day and a little more time here and there to drill. It's what you make of the time you have for sure. I would always rather have 1 day of Jiu Jitsu then no days off Jiu Jitsu👍

[juggernautpanda]

I personally like going 4 times a week, I feel that it is enough for your coach recognize that you are devoting a lot of time to it, and three days enough time for me to heal from any soreness or small sprains. I am 17 so I do heal faster, especially when I take it protein supplements and use compression bandages and stuff.

[adamgregoris]

Great advice! Thanks Chewy! I train once a week and started at 39 and “being present” when you train is the key.

[zacharywhite]

You seem like an incredible coach! I wish I lived near your gym! Going to have to travel and roll with you guys one day!

[iFlowWithTheGo]

This is great advice. I currently train twice a week and supplement my training on other days. I've found this suits me best and in fact my progress has been much faster as a result. Less injuries and I feel great.

[erwinszeto]

Hi Chewie, as a white belt with six months training, I really appreciate your videos. One suggestion I have is to have a podcast. All you would need to do is take the audio from your videos and post on iTunes, really easy and increase your reach. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[msifuh]

Great advice..as I get older (55 yrs) can only handle 2-3 x a week to recover .Its not how hard you can train, but what you can recover from ..Steve Maxwell !

[SkynetSeesYou]

Hey Chewjitsu, thank you for this video. It makes me feel better for only being able to train Fridays and Saturdays. I really wish I could train more. It is what it is.

[joethecitizen]

I love your attitude towards jiu jitsu. You really are trying to help people. It's much appreciated.

[nickk]

I train twice per week with a purple belt privately and show up for one open mat on the weekend. I have Been training for 7 months and won gold at my first tournament, Quality training Over quantity.

[rohitchaoji]

I opened this video at the same time as closing another one of yours and the intro/outro music transition was so smooth, I did not even notice