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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Old Grappler Handbook: How To Thrive In Jiu Jitsu Over 40

Old Grappler Handbook: How To Thrive In Jiu Jitsu Over 40

Ellis, Rick

Paperback

Sports GeneralGeneral FitnessMartial Arts

ISBN13: 9798242776739
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 8 2026
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Old Grappler Handbook: A Complete Training Guide for the over-40 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athlete

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn't come with an expiration date-but training like you're twenty when you're over forty certainly does. The Old Grappler Handbook is your comprehensive guide to sustainable, high-level BJJ practice designed specifically for the mature athlete who refuses to choose between longevity and excellence.

What This Book Covers

This isn't a watered-down approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for older practitioners. It's a technically superior methodology that prioritizes mechanical efficiency, strategic thinking, and intelligent training design over youthful athleticism. Inside, you'll discover:

  • Old Guy Jiu-Jitsu Defined: Learn why the mature grappler's game isn't a compromise-it's an evolution toward pressure-based, positional dominance that younger athletes often miss in their rush to be athletic
  • The Long Game Philosophy: Understand how to redefine success metrics, balance training variables through the Training Triangle (frequency, volume, intensity), and build a sustainable practice that improves year after year
  • Movement Quality First: Master the foundational movement patterns that must precede strength work, with practical warmup routines designed for bodies that need proper preparation
  • Smart Strength Training: Discover the specific strength qualities grapplers need-isometric strength, grip endurance, and explosive power-with protocols adapted for recovery constraints
  • Competition Mindset: Mental preparation strategies and visualization techniques from real tournament experience, helping you perform when it matters
  • Training Smart vs. Training Hard: Learn to distinguish productive intensity from destructive ego, managing the unique challenges of training in a young person's sport

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