The Short answer is No!  Jiu  Jitsu WILL GET YOU in shape!  It is amazing the exercise you get while enjoying the training and learning new techniques.  You will gain lean muscle mass, lose body fat, gain flexibility & mobility, see cardio vascular improvement, all while learning how to defend yourself.  And Let’s not forget about mental health.  The challenges we face on the mat help prepare us for the daily struggles of life.  Jiu Jitsu is a total Mental and Physical workout that improves your daily life.