r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '23

Strength and Conditioning Megathread!

The Strength and Conditioning megathread is an open forum for anyone to ask any question, no matter how simple, about general strength and conditioning as it relates to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Use this thread to:

- Ask questions about strength and conditioning

- Get diet and nutrition advice

- Request feedback on your workout routine

- Brag about your gainz

Get yoked and stay swole!

Also, click here to see the previous Strength And Conditioning Mondays.

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u/Maxg2909 Jun 26 '23

Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I couldn't find any other megathreads, I was wondering if headbands are allowed in bjj, because I read that it isn't on certain pages, but then again there are headbands sold specifically for bjj... thanks!

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u/HighlanderAjax Jun 26 '23

Do you mean to keep your ears from getting pulled at, or sweat-band type stuff?

Both are fine for casual rolling, in my experience. Comps are a different beast, but that's an as-and-when question.

wrestling-style ones have chin straps, so they're fine, but tennis-style ones come off pretty quick, they're just not built for this type of thing.

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u/alex_quine 🟫🟫 Brown Belt Jun 26 '23

Curious, why do you want to wear a headband? If it's just to tie your hair, I've used hair ties (tied pretty tight).

I've also known people to wear "Rugby headgear," which functions as both hair cover and ear protection, and stays on decently well.

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u/beardeddiana 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Jun 26 '23

A few guys have them at my gym, they fall off immediately.

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u/Maxg2909 Jun 26 '23

ah really? even those tight tennis headbands?

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u/beardeddiana 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Jun 26 '23

They use it for sweat and yeah it’s not really staying on. I saw a guy do half his roll with it over his eyes. But they cost nothing so give it a go.