How intense should I get about the details?

• The answer you get to this question changes depending on which instructor you’re talking to. However, no matter who your instructor may be, when you’re a BJJ beginner, there’s a ton going on. It’s a lot to take in. In fact, it can be like learning a new language.
• If you’re struggling with all the details, we recommend you just focus on mastering the positioning. Get a sense for what BJJ positions feel like when you’re in them correctly. Once you get these basics set, it will be easier to start adding in the details.

How Often Should I Train?

• When you’re diving into something new, it can be tempting to want to train every day. Doing as much as possible will make you better faster, right? Though this might work for some sports, it isn’t the best strategy for BJJ. jiu-jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are two things to keep in mind when it comes to determining what training frequency will work for you.
• Your training frequency may not look like others’. You’ll tire out and likely injure yourself if you train too often, but if you don’t train enough, you may slow your progress way down. At the end of the day, you need to find the pace you can keep up for a significant amount of time. Try not to be too affected by the way that those around you train and find your own path.
• Look at your recovery. We just said a bunch about determining your own training pace, but how exactly do you figure it out? The answer is how long it takes you to recover from a single class. Because BJJ is a skill built over years and not months, you don’t need to be a huge hurry. Instead, figure out the pace that allows you to recover from each session before you go into the next one.

Try Infinity Martial Fitness

The beauty of jiu-jitsu is its accessibility. Many people are surprised by the age range they see on the mats. Making the most of your fitness and your life as a whole is totally possible when you turn to jiu-jitsu. This is a martial art that will take your body and mind to a new level. You will gain more endurance, flexibility, and strength. Most of all, we hope you gain a community.

While training and facilities both play a big part in whether or not people keep training, the one factor that makes the biggest difference is the community. You need to feel accepted, welcomed, and supported. At Infinity Martial Fitness, we are proud to provide a community of great people who just want to get better every time they practice. We look forward to meeting you in our Lebanon jiu-jitsu classes soon!