Yes, yoga is a very good compliment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Those who practice both yoga and BJJ say that the postures and breathing techniques they learn in yoga help them while grappling. Rickson Gracie is famous for his yoga-based breathing techniques, and many black belts recommend yoga.
While BJJ can be good for endurance and developing certain muscle groups, it’s not a completely balanced workout by itself. Certain parts of the body can become over or underdeveloped, which leads to posture problems and injuries. Yoga can help balance this out.
You can try learning yoga stretches from YouTube or DVDs, but just like with BJJ or anything that takes decades of practice to master, I recommend finding a qualified instructor and going to classes, at least to start.
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Yes, yoga is a very good compliment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Those who practice both yoga and BJJ say that the postures and breathing techniques they learn in yoga help them while grappling. Rickson Gracie is famous for his yoga-based breathing techniques, and many black belts recommend yoga.
While BJJ can be good for endurance and developing certain muscle groups, it’s not a completely balanced workout by itself. Certain parts of the body can become over or underdeveloped, which leads to posture problems and injuries. Yoga can help balance this out.
You can try learning yoga stretches from YouTube or DVDs, but just like with BJJ or anything that takes decades of practice to master, I recommend finding a qualified instructor and going to classes, at least to start.
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