摘要：Queiroz JL, Sales MM, Sousa CV, Neto IV, Asano RY, Moraes JFVN, França NM. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training as an Alternative Method to Improve Maximal Strength of Upper Limbs in Beginners. JEPonline 2015;18(2):45-51. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 4 wks of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) training on the maximum strength of the upper limbs (UL) in beginners. Thirty-eight untrained individuals were divided equally into two groups: control group (CG; n = 19; 24 ± 5.4 yrs; 24.2 ± 2.7 kg∙m-2 of body mass index, BMI) and experimental group (EG; n = 19; 23.2 ± 7.1 yrs; 25.2 ± 3.1 kg∙m-2 of BMI). The EG underwent 4 wks of BJJ training, 3 times·wk-1 , 90 min·session-1 . Subjects’ neuromuscular performance was assessed by testing the 1 RM on the following exercises: bench press and seated row, performed before and after the training period in both groups. The results indicate that the EG showed a significant increase (P<0.05) in the absolute load (kg) of 1 RM for both exercises while the CG showed no increase. Four weeks of BJJ training is sufficient to promote a significant increase in muscle strength in beginners.
