Technique or strength? Which one is more important? This is a big debate that goes on in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu where people will tout technique as KING and that strength doesn’t matter. Where others, like myself, encourage the development of strength and athleticism in the body to improve their BJJ.
In this video I talk about the myth or misconception that is spread through Brazilian Jiu-jitsu that strength doesn’t matter. I do my best to dispel what I believe are hindering ideas.
This comes as a question from our friend Matthew who isn’t training yet. And while I do answer the question I try to use it as an opportunity to encourage all of you to keep your body healthy and strong. Don’t ignore your physical being for technique training only.
If you’re body is weak, broken or in bad shape. All the Brazilian Jiujitsu training isn’t going to be helpful.
Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
-Chewy
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Im 16 years old. How can i gain strength and weight?
I’m a 5’4 125lbs green belt (I’m only 15 so I can’t get my blue belt until I turn 16 next year) I do pretty well with the adult blue belts and okay with purple belts but when the adults want to use strength they can outmuscle me and for the most part, I can still play my game and either submit or survive, but they do catch me and submit me and others tell me that their strength doesn’t have anything to do with it because technique wins, which I agree with but I believe that strength does play a big role as well
Can you explain the most common DQ’s and why they exist?
Yes and yes, but Jiujitsu also builds strength. I love rolling with people at least 60/80 lbs or more bigger than me because it makes me stronger.
i use technique but also use strength and have good cardio as well