Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Grappling practice used as training, stress relief and humility
Grappling practiced with full-resistance sparring, which is why it doubles as conditioning and as an unusually honest feedback loop. People in this directory describe it as the part of the day that empties the mind, plus a social structure that makes hard training non-optional. Requires a gym, and a tolerance for losing constantly at the start.
Who backs it
Sorted by strength of stance
- Jocko WillinkDoes it
Retired Navy SEAL officer · Jocko Podcast
Black belt, training and teaching regularly, and he describes grappling as the most honest feedback loop available.
Source: The Tim Ferriss Show #275 transcript“I talk a lot about jiu-jitsu, which I think is the best base to have for martial arts.”
The Tim Ferriss Show #275 transcript (opens in a new tab) · 2 Feb 2018 - Lex FridmanDoes it
AI researcher · Lex Fridman Podcast
Competed in judo and in jiu-jitsu, and still trains regularly with world-class grapplers.
Source: Lex Fridman Podcast: Neil Adams transcript
Aimed at the same thing
Other entries filed under fitness or stress.
- Protocol$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Yoga
Regular yoga practice for flexibility, strength and a calmer nervous system
Backed by 7 of 44 stacks: 7 do it, 0 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Protocol$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Swimming
Lap swimming as low-impact cardio and a reset for the head
Backed by 4 of 44 stacks: 4 do it, 0 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Protocol$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Running
Regular running, from a short daily loop up to ultramarathon distance
Backed by 3 of 44 stacks: 2 do it, 1 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Protocol$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Sports massage
Regular hands-on soft-tissue work from a trainer or therapist
Backed by 3 of 44 stacks: 2 do it, 0 recommend it, 1 have discussed it - ProtocolFREE, no cost
Hiking
Trail walking with elevation, usually an hour or more at a talking pace
Backed by 2 of 44 stacks: 2 do it, 0 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Protocol$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Tennis
Singles or doubles on court, played as a lifelong sport rather than a workout
Backed by 2 of 44 stacks: 2 do it, 0 recommend it, 0 have discussed it
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