Training jiu-jitsu while high may seem like a great idea, but it could be dangerous. When we are under the influence, our bodies are not performing like normal, which means our reflexes and reaction times can be impaired. That’s why it’s important to never attempt any kind of physical activity when under the influence.
That said, there are some advantages to training jiu-jitsu when high. Many people find that their creativity increases, allowing them to explore different techniques and come up with creative solutions for problems. It can also make the experience more enjoyable, as being high can offer a sense of relaxation and contentment.
Majority of people associates smoking weed with lazy behavior, munchies and general couch potato antics. And those people often shrug off reports of marijuana related suspensions… However some research has surfaced that indicates this couldn’t be further from the truth!
Namely, endurance athletes are currently proving this stereotype is less than valid. There’s a wide spread belief that “runner’s high” was the result of endorphins but this is not the end of it. While the brain does release its own forms of opioid chemical during exercise, it also releases endogenous cannabinoids called endocannabinoids.
Unlike endorphines, these substances cross the blood-brain barrier and act on same receptors that receive THC from cannabis.
So with the brain’s endocannabinoid system responsible for natural euphoria similar to what cardio can help induce, does it mean the weed enhances performance?
Some anecdotal evidence from athletes would strongly suggest it does. And in addition to that the Founder of the Lifetree Pain Clinic in Salt Lake City Lynn Webster agrees suggesting marijuana use can block pain and reduce nausea.
“There’s good science that suggests cannabinoids block the physical input of pain,” Dr Webster told the Wall Street Journal.
As cannabis has been proven to deepen concentration, increase tissue oxygenation, and decrease muscle spasms before, during, or after athletic performance, this might hold merit.
Joe Rogan certainly agrees that weed is a PED – performance enhancing drug.
“I think it (marijuana) is a performance-enhancing drug. If it wasn’t, a huge majority of jiu-jitsu guys wouldn’t be using it before they train,” he said on The MMA Hour.
” They don’t do it because it hurts them; they do it because it helps them.” – He also claimed to have seen the benefits first hand.
“I like to smoke pot and work out,” he wrote on his blog. “Getting high and working out is one of the least talked about and least appreciated pleasures of fitness. Lifting weights is fun when you’re under the spell, cardio is cool too, but for me, nothing compares to getting really high and hitting the heavy bag.”
Regardless of the potential benefits, it is important to take proper precautions when training while high. Make sure to keep your movements slow and controlled, so that you can focus on technique rather than speed. Be mindful of your partner’s safety and make sure to let them know if you are not feeling comfortable or if your movements are not as precise as they should be.
Doing jiu-jitsu while high can provide a unique experience, but it should always be done with caution. Make sure to keep your movements slow and controlled, and remember to be mindful of your partner’s safety. When done with care, it can be a great way to explore new techniques and have an enjoyable experience.
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