In Episode 141 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, Misa returns to join John and Anthony for an important conversation about injury prevention, physical preparation, mental health, and building longevity in Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be demanding on the body, especially as we get older, balance work and family, and try to train several times a week. In this episode, we discuss how training outside of BJJ—including strength training, mobility work, conditioning, recovery, and proper rest—can help reduce injuries and keep you on the mats longer. We also talk about the mental side of Jiu-Jitsu longevity. Staying healthy is not only about avoiding physical injuries. It also means managing frustration, burnout, comparison, ego, training intensity, and the pressure to keep up with younger or more athletic teammates. Topics covered in Episode 141: • How to train Jiu-Jitsu without constantly getting hurt • Strength training for BJJ injury prevention • Exercises and workouts to support your body outside the academy • Mobility, flexibility, recovery, and rest • Knowing when to push through discomfort and when to slow down • Training smarter as an older BJJ practitioner • Avoiding burnout and maintaining motivation • Managing ego and choosing safer training partners • Protecting your physical and mental health • How to build a long and healthy life in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Whether you are a beginner, competitor, hobbyist, parent, or older grappler trying to stay healthy, this episode offers an honest discussion about what it takes to keep training for years—not just weeks or months. Let us know in the comments: What has helped you stay healthy and avoid injuries while training Jiu-Jitsu? Like the video, subscribe to 40 & Fighting, and turn on notifications for more conversations about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, training, fitness, family, injuries, recovery, and life on and off the mats. Join the Discord and be part of the team https://discord.gg/MUgrpSc2nt Save your feet mat burn: https://amzn.to/3uLkJjh Blath Path Gear: https://theblkpath.com/ IG: John: https://www.instagram.com/ghostninjasd Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/beardrolls 40ANDFIGHITNG: https://www.instagram.com/40andfighting_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@40andfighting In Episode 141 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, Misa returns to join John and Anthony for an important conversation about injury prevention, physical preparation, mental health, and building longevity in Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be demanding on the body, especially as we get older, balance work and family, and try to train several times a week. In this episode, we discuss how training outside of BJJ—including strength training, mobility work, conditioning, recovery, and proper rest—can help reduce injuries and keep you on the mats longer. We also talk about the mental side of Jiu-Jitsu longevity. Staying healthy is not only about avoiding physical injuries. It also means managing frustration, burnout, comparison, ego, training intensity, and the pressure to keep up with younger or more athletic teammates. Topics covered in Episode 141: • How to train Jiu-Jitsu without constantly getting hurt • Strength training for BJJ injury prevention • Exercises and workouts to support your body outside the academy • Mobility, flexibility, recovery, and rest • Knowing when to push through discomfort and when to slow down • Training smarter as an older BJJ practitioner • Avoiding burnout and maintaining motivation • Managing ego and choosing safer training partners • Protecting your physical and mental health • How to build a long and healthy life in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Whether you are a beginner, competitor, hobbyist, parent, or older grappler trying to stay healthy, this episode offers an honest discussion about what it takes to keep training for years—not just weeks or months. Let us know in the comments: What has helped you stay healthy and avoid injuries while training Jiu-Jitsu? Like the video, subscribe to 40 & Fighting, and turn on notifications for more conversations about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, training, fitness, family, injuries, recovery, and life on and off the mats. #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJ #JiuJitsu #BJJInjuryPrevention #BJJLongevity #StrengthTraining #MobilityTraining #MentalHealth #Over40BJJ #Grappling #40AndFighting
