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Older Grapplers: Choose Your Training Partners Wisely

Gary Berger — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:33:52 +0000

Who you roll with really matters — especially as an older grappler. The wrong partner can cause injuries and setbacks, while the right one helps you stay on the mats for years.

In this clip, black belt instructor Marc Barton shares Tip #1 from his Top 5 Tips for Older Grapplers video. A former emergency medicine doctor who started BJJ at 30 and earned his black belt at 40, Marc now trains and teaches full-time at 49 — stronger and more resilient than ever.

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BJJ Over 40, 50 & Beyond | Tips for Older Grapplers

Gary Berger — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:30:03 +0000

Are you training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s? This video is all about how older grapplers can stay healthy, avoid injuries, and keep improving on the mats.

I’m Marc Barton – black belt, full-time instructor, and former emergency medicine doctor. I started BJJ at 30, earned my black belt at 40, and now at 49 I feel stronger and more resilient than ever. In this video, I share my Top 5 Tips for Older Grapplers – practical advice backed by science and experience.

What you’ll learn:
How to choose training partners wisely and avoid unnecessary injuries
Why strength training off the mats is essential after 40
The best mobility and warm-up routines for older grapplers
Nutrition strategies that actually improve recovery and performance
Why sleep is the ultimate recovery tool for BJJ longevity

These tips are for anyone training BJJ later in life – whether you’re a beginner starting at 40+, a seasoned grappler in your 50s or 60s, or just someone who wants to train smarter and roll for years to come.

Who this video is for:
• BJJ beginners starting later in life
• Grapplers over 40, 50, and beyond
• Instructors who want to help older students train safely
• Anyone interested in injury prevention and Jiu Jitsu longevity

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you’ve got your own tips for training BJJ as an older grappler.

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Massive thanks to the legendary @jamescooperbtx for making this video possible!

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References & Further Reading

Tip #1: Training Partners & Injury Risk:
– Scoggin JF, Brusovanik G, Izuka BH, Zand MS, Rettig AC. (2014). Assessment of injuries during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. Orthop J Sports Med, 2(2):2325967114522184.
– Andreato LV, Lara FJD, Andrade A, Branco BHM. (2017). Physical and physiological profiles of Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes. Sport Sci Health, 13:157–165.

Tip #2: Strength Training & Longevity:
– Westcott WL. (2012). Resistance training is medicine: effects of strength training on health. Curr Sports Med Rep, 11(4):209–216.
– Momma H, Kawakami R, Honda T, Sawada SS. (2022). Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Br J Sports Med, 56(13):755–763.
– Fragala MS, et al. (2019). Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. J Strength Cond Res, 33(8):2019–2052.

Tip #3: Mobility & Warm-Ups:
– Behm DG, Chaouachi A. (2011). A review of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on performance and injury prevention. J Strength Cond Res, 25(12):327–341.
– Herman K, Barton C, Malliaras P, Morrissey D. (2012). The effectiveness of neuromuscular warm-up strategies, that require no additional equipment, for preventing lower limb injuries during sports participation. Br J Sports Med, 46(14):103–110.

Tip #4: Nutrition & Recovery:
– Morton RW, et al. (2018). A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. Br J Sports Med, 52(6):376–384.
– Monteiro CA, et al. (2019). Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutr, 22(5):936–941.

Tip #5: Sleep & Recovery:
– Walker M. (2017). Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. Scribner.
– Fullagar HHK, Skorski S, Duffield R, Hammes D, Coutts AJ, Meyer T. (2015). Sleep and athletic performance: the effects of sleep loss on exercise performance, and physiological and cognitive responses to exercise. Sports Med, 45(2):161–186.
– Mah CD, Mah KE, Kezirian EJ, Dement WC. (2011). The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players. Sleep, 34(7):943–950.
– Spiegel K, Leproult R, Van Cauter E. (1999). Impact of sleep debt on metabolic and endocrine function. Lancet, 354(9188):1435–1439.

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BJJ Black Belt is Burnt Out with Training & Coaching

Gary Berger — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:08:21 +0000

Today we’ve got a question from a fellow Black Belt and Gym Owner and it’s about Burnout.

We’ll call him Coach Bob.

Coach Bob has been doing BJJ for 20 years and is starting to feel pretty burnt out.

He is running a good business, but the training, the rolling, the physical side of it, is burning him out. He feels like he just doesn’t have the passion for it.

He says I look like I’m still passionate about it, even after 20 years of training and teaching, and wonders how I do it.

Hopefully, this video will help Coach Bob and anyone else who is running into a similar problem.

Thanks for watching.

– Chewy
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Finding This Will Help Lead To Success In BJJ

Gary Berger — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:05 +0000

In this clip from a recent episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, I share one of the key things that will help lead to success and longevity in BJJ.

You can listen to me and my coach Chewy chat about BJJ weekly on The Chewjitsu Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/thechewjitsupodcast

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A Simple Idea To Improve Longevity In BJJ #shorts #bjj

Gary Berger — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:00:45 +0000

Quick tip on improving longevity on the mats.

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Improve Your BJJ Longevity With This Concept

Gary Berger — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:00:15 +0000

This video is a clip from a recent episode of @TheChewjitsuPodcast where @Chewjitsu and I discuss an important concept to improve your longevity for BJJ training.

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Doing This Will Prevent Injury and Protect Your Joints In BJJ

Gary Berger — Fri, 03 May 2019 17:58:42 +0000

In this video I share what is in my opinion, one of the most important and crucial aspects to injury-prevention, protection of the joints and body, and overall increasing the longevity of your body in its ability to train BJJ.

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