12 weeks of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training improves functional fitness in elderly men

Queiroz, José Luiz; Sales, Marcelo Magalhães; Sousa, Caio Victor; Aguiar, Samuel da Silva; Asano, Ricardo Yukio; Moraes, José Fernando Vila Nova de; Soares, Brande Ranter Alves; Neves, Rodrigo Vanerson Passos; Moraes, Milton Rocha; Simões, Herbert Gustavo

doi:10.1007/s11332-016-0287-8

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“…Although BJJ training alone has been shown to increase strength and endurance in subjects with low baseline fitness levels (11,33), data from representative athlete samples indicate a substantial potential for improvements in attributes such as maximal strength and aerobic endurance (4,31). Interestingly, several studies report a discrepancy in maximal strength (9,16) and power (15) between advanced and non-advanced BJJ athletes, indicating a relationship between strength and performance level.…”

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Maximal Strength Training Improves Strength Performance in Grapplers

Øvretveit

Tøien

2018

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The aim of this study was to assess the short-term effects of maximal strength training (MST) as an accessory to grappling training on strength performance in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes. Fourteen male BJJ athletes underwent measurements of one-repetition maximum (1RM) in the squat and bench press, rate of force development (RFD) and peak force (PF) in the squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ) height, and muscular endurance in pullups, sit-ups and push-ups. Following baseline measurements, subjects were randomly allocated to either an MST group or control group (CON). The MST intervention consisted of 4x4 repetitions at ≥ 85% of 1RM in the squat and bench press, and four sets of pull-ups to failure, performed 3x per week. Both groups were instructed to maintain their BJJ training and avoid additional strength training. MST improved 1RM in the squat and bench press by 15 ± 9% (p = 0.02) and 11 ± 3% (p = 0.03), respectively, and CMJ height by 9 ± 7% (p = 0.04). Muscular endurance performance increased by 33 ± 33% in pull-ups (p = 0.03), 32 ± 12% in push-ups (p = 0.03), and 13 ± 13% in sit-ups (p = 0.03). Increases in RFD (35 ± 55%, p = 0.13) and PF (8 ± 9%, p = 0.09) did not reach significance. No improvements were apparent from BJJ training alone (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that MST is a potent approach to rapid improvements in maximal strength, power, and muscular endurance in active grapplers.

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Maximal Strength Training Improves Strength Performance in Grapplers

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2018

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…Similarly, to Walaszek et al (2017) found that regular 6-month judo practice had positive effect on young judo athletes’ body posture, and Grabara (2020) found that two years of volleyball training did not result in asymmetries in teenage athletes posture. de Queiroz et al (2016) found improvement of functional fitness, health and quality of life in elderly men who trained BJJ for 12 weeks. Postural disorders in athletes may result from the specificity of the sports discipline (repeated movements, asymmetric movements, wrong technique) ( Piwowarski, 2016 ), yet they may also be related to the past injuries.…”

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Back pain and body posture of non-professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners

Sędek

Truszczyńska-Baszak

Cygańska

et al. 2022

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Background The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of back pain in non-professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners (NP-BJJ practitioners), and to assess the relationship between their back pain and postural disorders. Methods The study involved 61 subjects (age: 30.7 ± 4.9 years old; body mass: 79.4 ± 12.9 kg; body height: 179.6 ± 8.4 cm; 8 woman and 53 man), 31 who trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and 30 subjects who had never trained any combat sport. The mean time of training BJJ in the study population was 3.9 ± 4.1 years. Postural assessments were conducted with the use of the photogrammetric method. The assessment of back pain and injuries was conducted with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and with our proprietary questionnaire. Results Among both populations, 37 subjects reported back pain. There were no differences in back pain location between the two groups or in functional state on the ODI. Significant differences between the groups in the values of the postural parameters (spinal height, length of kyphosis, length of lordosis, pelvis inclination angle) were observed. Statistically significant differences between the NP-BJJ practitioners with and without back pain in the length of the thoracic kyphosis and the differences in the height of the waist triangles were found. Conclusions Both in the study population and in the control group the spinal pain was minimal or moderate on the ODI. BJJ practitioners who reported back pain had characteristic postural changes in some of the analysed postural parameters in comparison to BJJ practitioners who did not report back pain.

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“…After the exclusion of the duplicates in the databases, the screening and eligibility criteria were applied. Finally, for data synthesis, 101 articles were included [ 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , …”

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Characteristics of Physical Exercise Programs for Older Adults in Latin America: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Vásquez-Araneda

Solís-Vivanco

Mahecha-Matsudo

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Aim: To characterize physical exercise programs for older adults in Latin America. Methods: This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. A search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between the years 2015 and 2020 was performed in the Scopus, MedLine and SciELO databases. Results: A total of 101 RCTs were included. A large percentage of the studies had an unclear risk of bias in the items: selection, performance, detection and attribution. Furthermore, a heterogeneous level of compliance was observed in the CERT items. A total sample of 5013 older adults (79% women) was included. 97% of the studies included older adults between 60–70 years, presenting an adherence to the interventions of 86%. The studies were mainly carried out in older adults with cardiometabolic diseases. Only 44% of the studies detailed information regarding the place of intervention; of these studies, 61% developed their interventions in university facilities. The interventions were mainly based on therapeutic physical exercise (89% of the articles), with a duration of 2–6 months (95% of the articles) and a frequency of 2–3 times a week (95% of the articles) with sessions of 30–60 min (94% of the articles) led by sports science professionals (51% of the articles). The components of physical fitness that were exercised the most were muscular strength (77% of the articles) and cardiorespiratory fitness (47% of the articles). Furthermore, only 48% of the studies included a warm-up stage and 34% of the studies included a cool-down stage. Conclusions: This systematic review characterized the physical exercise programs in older adults in Latin America, as well the most frequently used outcome measures and instruments, by summarizing available evidence derived from RCTs. The results will be useful for prescribing future physical exercise programs in older adults.

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12 weeks of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training improves functional fitness in elderly men

Cited by 13 publications

References 32 publications

Maximal Strength Training Improves Strength Performance in Grapplers

Maximal Strength Training Improves Strength Performance in Grapplers

Back pain and body posture of non-professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners

Characteristics of Physical Exercise Programs for Older Adults in Latin America: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

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