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Originally Posted by john55  I dont think you should lump all these arts together when you say they dont encourage lifting. BJJ, at least in my school, encourages us to lift. I think every guy in my class lifts or does other sports. And I know the MMA, boxing and MT at my school all encourages lifting as well.
I am not so sure about that second paragraph. I would assume a technically skilled athlete is strong and fast. A technically skilled fatso would not be and I dont consider a lot of martial artists athletic. Just because they have a blackbelt or can do a kata doesnt make them athletic. That is also why sparring is so important. You need to be able to use your techniques against people who are stronger and faster than you. In bjj you cant advance unless you can do that. |
Just to clear i did not write this article eventhough i agree with it.
you have to remember all schools are not like yours. many schools tell people not to lift as are afraid they might loose students.
it is about balance between techniques and strength training. on their own can only go so far but together go along way.
also remember many people believe myths about weightlifting. Such as making you slower of losing flexiblility