We all age, and all of us who are passionate about the sport and art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will eventually reach a point in time when we ask, "Is it worth it for me to continue training?"

Though it is referred to as the gentle art, BJJ can take a toll on the body because fundamentally, training involves contorting the body into extraordinary positions and then twisting and hyper-extending joints.

For many older BJJ players, gone are the days of rolling for two hours a day five days a week with no residual stiffness and soreness. When I say older I don't necessarily mean age in years, but rather "physiologic age". You physiologic age may be older or younger than your actual age and is influenced by genetics, nutrition, exercise, and the accumulated damage your body may have suffered from years of sports or work.                                  To continue reading - click here!