Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Calories Burned per Hour
A grappling martial art involving positional control and ground techniques. This estimate is for active training rounds, not a whole class including instruction and rest.
757
kcal per hour at 70 kg
379
kcal in 30 minutes
10.3
MET value
Estimated MET: 10.3, using the moderate-pace martial arts entry that includes jujitsu (2024 Compendium code 15430) as a proxy. This is not a Brazilian jiu-jitsu-specific measurement; technical drills and live rounds differ. View reference activity.

Your calories burned
379kcal burned
Calories burned by body weight
| Duration | 50 kg (110 lbs) | 60 kg (132 lbs) | 70 kg (154 lbs) | 80 kg (176 lbs) | 90 kg (198 lbs) | 100 kg (220 lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 135 | 162 | 189 | 216 | 243 | 270 |
| 30 min | 270 | 324 | 379 | 433 | 487 | 541 |
| 45 min | 406 | 487 | 568 | 649 | 730 | 811 |
| 60 min | 541 | 649 | 757 | 865 | 973 | 1,082 |
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Calories = estimated MET × body weight in kg × hours × 1.05. Actual burn varies with fitness, effort and body composition.