POLL: How often do you train?

In a recent study of 325 Jiu-Jitsu martial artists from across the world, the question was asked.....

"In a regular month, how often do you get down to the dojo and train? Include any courses, high-grade sessions etc.. (but trying stuff out on your housemates in the kitchen doesn't count as a session)"


0-3 times a month.............9% [ 30 ]
4-8 times a month.............27% [ 90 ]
9-12 times a month............31% [ 103 ]
13-16 times a month...........17% [ 58 ]
17+ times a month.............13% [ 44 ]

Total Votes : 325

Source: Planet Jitsu


This shows that a third train on average between 9 and 12 times a month, approximately 2-3 times a week. Clearly, someone who trains at that frequency could potentially pick up the techniques easier than someone who may only train once a week or once a fortnight. Im not saying that everyone should go out and train 3 times a week, im just pointing out the reason I have shown these survey results is to highlight that sometimes it may be necessary (especially on the higher belts) to try and get another few sessions a month under your "proverbial" belt, just to make sure that your technique is good and not just rushed to get through the sylabus.


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