The story of my trip around the world to train, teach and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling arts.


World Championships next week… To cut or not to cut?

I just weighed myself this evening. 172 pounds without the gi. Should I try to cut down to middleweight or just don’t worry about it and compete in middle?

I couldn’t decide wether or not to spend all that money on competing in the Worlds next week, but BJJ Legends magazine generously offered to sponsor me so it would be possible. I am looking at flight tickets today and will sign up as soon as I make a decision on the weight class. Maybe I will weigh myself tomorrow morning and see what it says.

On one hand, I would prefer to compete in lightweight because I haven’t done much physical training on the trip and I know everyone is cutting. On the other hand, my preparations have been terrible in terms of trying to perform well at the tournament (amazing in terms of having fun and traveling though ;)) so maybe the weight class is of less importance.

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  1. Kris

    Weight cutting sucks and does not allow the burger project to continue, so leave the cutting to some other competition and enjoy the travel… ;)

    Thanks for a great blog…

    May 24, 2011 @ 00:18


  2. Kris

    Thanks! Don’t cut. Have fun.

    May 24, 2011 @ 00:54


  3. mike d

    Go at current weight. Better to fight nourished and strong than weak and underfed. Believe in your jiujitsu Christian, you will do amazing brother I have no doubt.

    May 24, 2011 @ 03:10


  4. Brendan

    congrats on the sponsorship. well done sir! can’t wait to hear your report and see your pictures from worlds.

    May 24, 2011 @ 03:19


  5. Brendan

    oh… and no cut. just fun.

    May 24, 2011 @ 03:20


  6. Wax

    Dude, as a boxer we have the same dilemma. I also raced bikes with the opposite situation. I had to reach maximum weight (no chassis shaving, light parts etc.) I don’t know about you but I’d rather be the stronger guy with the skills than the weaker guy who can’t employ his skills. Even if that means going up against more physically larger opponents. I’d rather step into the game FEELING HEAVY METAL than looking like a bigger prune.

    It’s more complex since I’m half your size. : )

    Eat, feel good, and meditate on all your experiences around the world, rolling with the best, and thus becoming a better monster. You have experienced, and learned. And that is the best training, literally in the world. Looking forward to your awesome results!

    May 26, 2011 @ 19:36

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