It is important to stretch before you train in any Jiu Jitsu situation. With ordinary technique classes this should be organised by your instructor. Generally you will do the shrimping exercise discussed in the technique classes article along with 2 or 3 other dynamic movements that will prepare you for the class. In my experience this includes guard retention drills and cart wheel guard passes but I’m sure it will vary widely with different Jiu Jitsu instructors. For Rolling classes however it is common for the instructor set aside 5 minutes for you to stretch by yourself before the sparring begins. As a Jiu Jitsu beginner you may not know any stretches thus wasting this time and risking the possibility of sustaining injury while sparring. Here are some stretches I have learned so far that you might want to start with or add to your existing set of stretches.
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