jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com The Best Jiu-Jitsu Search Engine in the World Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:30:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.jitseasy.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-jits-logo-100x100.png jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com 32 32 143216789 BJJ Over 40, 50 & Beyond | Tips for Older Grapplers https://www.jitseasy.com/bjj-over-40-50-beyond-tips-for-older-grapplers/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:30:03 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/bjj-over-40-50-beyond-tips-for-older-grapplers/ 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 […]

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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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]]> 257395 How To Monitor Load Management For Performance and Injury https://www.jitseasy.com/how-to-monitor-load-management-for-performance-and-injury/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:49:07 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/how-to-monitor-load-management-for-performance-and-injury/ In this video I discuss an important concept in improving performance and reducing injury risk known as “Load Management.” What is load management you ask? Well its pretty much the “burden” or stress you put on your body. There are 2 types of load that you can put on your body: External (how long you […]

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In this video I discuss an important concept in improving performance and reducing injury risk known as “Load Management.”

What is load management you ask? Well its pretty much the “burden” or stress you put on your body.

There are 2 types of load that you can put on your body: External (how long you train…minutes and days) and the internal load (the physiological effects, or how your body feels).

Too much load can lead to injuries and too little load won’t stimulate the body enough to promote strength changes and won’t improve performance.

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

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]]> 225487 Why Is A Cool-Down Important For BJJ? https://www.jitseasy.com/why-is-a-cool-down-important-for-bjj/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:25:30 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/why-is-a-cool-down-important-for-bjj/ In this brief introduction, I share some ideas on why its important for you to have a cool-down/after training/recovery routine. I chat with my coach, Chewy, about how this sequence can be helpful in your overall health and well-being. If you are interested in this full cool-down series to see exactly what I do after […]

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In this brief introduction, I share some ideas on why its important for you to have a cool-down/after training/recovery routine.

I chat with my coach, Chewy, about how this sequence can be helpful in your overall health and well-being.

If you are interested in this full cool-down series to see exactly what I do after training, you can check out my newest instructional Grappling RX – The Cool-Down https://www.thejiujitsutherapist.com/sales-page-83be9531-c164-4958-9eda-d741a70970fb

You can also use the code 20OFF at check out for 20% off!

And thanks to @Chewjitsu for being in the series!

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

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]]> 217606 Doing This Will Prevent Injury and Protect Your Joints In BJJ https://www.jitseasy.com/doing-this-will-prevent-injury-and-protect-your-joints-in-bjj/ Fri, 03 May 2019 17:58:42 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/doing-this-will-prevent-injury-and-protect-your-joints-in-bjj/ 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. ***If you are in the Louisville area and interested in working with me for your […]

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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.

***If you are in the Louisville area and interested in working with me for your recovery or injury-prevention needs then head over to https://mbodilouisville.com or send me a message! 

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