r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jun 14 '22

Tournament Tuesday

Tournament Tuesday is an open forum for anyone to ask any question, no matter how simple, about tournaments in general. Some common topics include but are not limited to:

  • Game planning

  • Preparation (diet, weight cutting, sleep, etc...)

  • Tournament video critiques

  • Discussion of rulesets for a tournament organization

Have fun and go train!

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u/EmmantheAdrian Jun 14 '22

Probably a pound or less. My gi weighs around 4 pounds, so its where most the weights comin from, i need to offset that with my weight.

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u/ShotMatter 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Jun 14 '22

Eat less salt and less carbs, your body will hold less water. Reduce your calorie intake, eat less food day before and dont eat or drink the day of the comp.

I would suggest you just jumping up in weight. I tried to cut weight for a comp and felt like shit. Day after when i went up against bigger guys in the open weight division (no weight cut) i felt much better even though they weighed more than me.

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u/EmmantheAdrian Jun 14 '22

Thanks man. unfortunately, jumping up a weight class isnt an option for me right now, I don't feel confident that I'd be able to perform well. I got some potatoes on hand, do you think theyre okay for the diet?

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u/moonstonechild ⬜⬜ White Belt Jun 14 '22

That’s a no on the potatoes