When should I weight train?

[PrideampPoise]

I agree with Whitebelt... Given your schedule, Tuesday and Saturday would be best. That'll give you at least 2 nights sleep to recover before BJJ, and recovery is necessary to build strength.

 

If that's not practical, and you have to weight train on the same day, I'd say after BJJ, if you are up to it. The BJJ would warm up your muscles nicely. As long as you can maintain your form and energy during your weight training, you'll be able to train safely. You could have problems really getting the most out of your weight training, depending on how strenuous your BJJ workouts are, but I still think that's better than the alternative of weight training before BJJ.

 

Since MA training requires more reactive movements, its not as easy to protect a body part that might be overworked from the weight training earlier in the day, and might lead to a greater chance of injury.