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Old 02-24-2004, 06:59 PM   #2
Ian Williams
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 136
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G'day Paul.

I'm in my mid thirtees, overweight, and have recently (five weeks ago) started training in JuJitsu. In terms of fitness, I think you'll get out of it what you put into it, but I recommend not going too hard to being with.

I was very sore after the first few lessons, having exercised muscle groups that had not been moved for a few too many years and I could have easilly done myself an injury if I tried to train too often. Start off once or twice a week. Don't train till you think your body has sufficiently recovered from the last lesson. (I still need a day or so break between training sessions).

I'm a long long long long way behind the other (younger fitter) members in my class when it comes to the aerobic activities but I do what I can. It's best not to push yourself too much.

Can't really comment on the "depression" aspect other than it gives you a new focus and I constantly find myself going over throwing/locking/restraining techniques in my mind.
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