# Am I too out of shape to start BJJ?

BJJ will get you in shape - that is part of the point. Start slow. Sit out rounds when you need to. Nobody expects a beginner to keep up with conditioned athletes. Your conditioning builds as you train; give it a few months of regular attendance and you will feel the difference. Plenty of practition...

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**Tags:** beginner, fitness, training

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