# Should I do BJJ when sore?

Light soreness is normal and training through it is fine - movement often helps. Sharp pain or severe soreness means rest. Learn the difference between discomfort and injury signals. You can train lighter on sore days - drill instead of hard sparring. Chronic soreness suggests overtraining.

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**Tags:** training, injury

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