Calories Burned Doing Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…)
Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu, karate, kick boxing, tae kwon do, tai-bo, Muay Thai boxing)) is rated 10.3 MET. A 70 kg person burns about kcal in 30 minutes and kcal in an hour. Enter your own numbers below.
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Calories burned martial arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) by weight and time
| Weight | 10 min | 15 min | 20 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min | 90 min |
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| 50 kg | 90 | 135 | 180 | 270 | 406 | 541 | 811 |
| 55 kg | 99 | 149 | 198 | 297 | 446 | 595 | 892 |
| 60 kg | 108 | 162 | 216 | 324 | 487 | 649 | 973 |
| 65 kg | 117 | 176 | 234 | 351 | 527 | 703 | 1054 |
| 70 kg | 126 | 189 | 252 | 379 | 568 | 757 | 1136 |
| 75 kg | 135 | 203 | 270 | 406 | 608 | 811 | 1217 |
| 80 kg | 144 | 216 | 288 | 433 | 649 | 865 | 1298 |
| 85 kg | 153 | 230 | 306 | 460 | 689 | 919 | 1379 |
| 90 kg | 162 | 243 | 324 | 487 | 730 | 973 | 1460 |
| 95 kg | 171 | 257 | 342 | 514 | 771 | 1027 | 1541 |
| 100 kg | 180 | 270 | 361 | 541 | 811 | 1082 | 1622 |
| 110 kg | 198 | 297 | 397 | 595 | 892 | 1190 | 1784 |
| 120 kg | 216 | 324 | 433 | 649 | 973 | 1298 | 1947 |
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How much is that in food?
30 minutes of martial arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) at 70 kg (379 kcal) is roughly 4 bananas, 1.5 chocolate bars or 2.7 cans of regular cola. Exercise is a poor way to out-run a diet, but a reliable way to keep the weight off once it is gone.
Where martial arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) fits in a plan
At 10.3 MET this counts as vigorous activity: 75 minutes a week meets the WHO minimum on its own. Pair it with two or three strength sessions a week to keep muscle while losing fat; the plan generator builds those around your equipment.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does 30 minutes of Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) burn?
About 379 kcal for a 70 kg person, 487 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.
How many calories does an hour of Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) burn?
Around 757 kcal at 70 kg. Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) is rated 10.3 MET (very vigorous intensity).
How long do I need to do Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) to burn 500 calories?
About 40 minutes at 70 kg, or 31 minutes at 90 kg.
How is this calculated?
kcal = MET × 3.5 × body weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes. MET values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities; Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) is 10.3 MET (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu, karate, kick boxing, tae kwon do, tai-bo, Muay Thai boxing)).
Is Martial Arts (different types, moderate pace (e.g., judo, jujitsu,…) good for weight loss?
Any activity you do consistently helps. Pair it with a modest calorie deficit and strength training to keep muscle; see our deficit calculator for a realistic timeline.