THE BEST WHITE BELT TIPS || Not your usual tips

Today we're covering 5 white belt tips I wish I knew when I started training Jiu Jitsu. I'm certain these will help you white belts enjoy and flourish in your Jiu Jitsu journey. Making the most of your experience is your responsibility, and helping that happen is mine. So sit back, relax, or knock out your cardio while you enjoy the video. You know we have more on the way.
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  • @jksmhr1
    @jksmhr19 ай бұрын

    As a black belt I approve of this message. And unfortunately I have made ALL of these mistakes and more. Not only as a white belt but still can today at times!! 14 years later🤦‍♂️

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the comment. Not only is it validating, but it’s a reminder that we never stop growing. I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you for your honesty and transparency 🙏🏻

  • @jksmhr1

    @jksmhr1

    9 ай бұрын

    @@willbrooksofficial the honesty and transparency is a little bit easier when you are 56 years old as well haha. Great message on your channel keep it up brother

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jksmhr1 I feel it, man. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

  • @codymarestein6538

    @codymarestein6538

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@willbrooksofficialwhat do you say to the person who applies all these rules, yet still makes no progress?

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    @@codymarestein6538 I would say he/she needs to zoom out their perspective. Don’t look for progress inside each day. Look for it after a couple months of steadily applying these techniques. You can even go as far as filming yourself. I love doing this. You can compare footage from a month or two ago to current footage, and then progress is pretty easy to see. Also remember, you may not feel like you’re progressing even when you are. Recognizing progress can be a skill in itself. Just keep training, do it consistently, and you’ll seek what you pursue.

  • @Slamminbassplayer
    @Slamminbassplayer9 ай бұрын

    My favorite thing to say to new guys is “this is a great place to spend our free time together. Let’s strive to keep it that way!” Corny, but it serves as a reminder that this is supposed to be fun and that we need to take care of each other to keep it that way. Osss!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I love that! At the end of the day, we all need to trust each other. What a great perspective. I’ll remember that one!

  • @NollaGirl504
    @NollaGirl5048 ай бұрын

    New white belt here! My husband and son joined A year ago. I always went with them and observed class. I noticed new people coming in and being super spastic and gassing out fast. Now that I joined, one thing I did during rolling was stay calm and breath. I was able to last longer and avoid getting hurt. Your video helped reinforce what ive been doing! Thanks

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I love to hear that. Keep up the great work

  • @unpopularliam
    @unpopularliam8 ай бұрын

    A smart man learns from his own mistakes, a wise man learns from others mistakes. Thanks for the information will definitely take it on board!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Love that! 🤙🏼

  • @RyanMarrs
    @RyanMarrs9 ай бұрын

    I'm a fairly newly minted white belt. Just started training in May and I can tell you I just recently figured a lot of these things out for myself. I'm thankful for our community that has been very welcoming and walked me through how to learn better. I've probably watched a thousand hours of BJJ and you're the first person to mention a few of these. The biggest difference I noticed in myself is surviving the 5 minute rounds without gassing out, rolling all of the rounds, and when a new white belt joins I can help walk them through defense if I get a submission. Another thing I found helpful was helping higher belts drill a particular technique they're working on. I can act as a dummy partner with no resistance and learn a technique while not being spazzy. I can also provide feedback if the choke bite isn't great, or if I notice a hole in the technique. This gets them more willing to roll with me and we both learn.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Keep up the great work 🤙🏼

  • @sochape1253
    @sochape12538 ай бұрын

    I´m a white belt from Argentina and you really helped me with this vid, thank you. All along my short three months of training i was trying to submit my bjj mates and they just kept passing my guard, now i understand that i need to focus my training in improve my defense. You have a new suscriber, oss!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to help. I’m glad you found value here. More on the way! 🤙🏼

  • @JoshTerrellWill
    @JoshTerrellWill9 ай бұрын

    Definitely resonate with everything you said. I had two friends that got me into jujitsu one with a blue belt, and the other a white belt and they both told me that my first year as a white belt. Simply focus on trying to learn how to move and transition well … do not worry about submissions. Six months in, and still learning a lot and putting the pieces together.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Well said, my man. That’s the journey right there 🤙🏼

  • @juliuswilcox4866

    @juliuswilcox4866

    9 ай бұрын

    6 months in myself and still learning did my first competition last week I lost but I’m not mad just know I have a long way to go

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    @@juliuswilcox4866 congrats on having the balls to get out there and compete. And you didn’t lose, brother. You learned. I’m willing to bet you’re already a better grappler because of it 💪🏼

  • @JoeSantulli4114
    @JoeSantulli4114Күн бұрын

    I'm about 3-4 months in. Had never trained in BJJ, only limited exposure to wrestling and other martial arts. Loving your white belt content!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    13 сағат бұрын

    Thanks brother. I’m happy to help 🤝

  • @TonyFerrieri
    @TonyFerrieri9 ай бұрын

    As a 57 year old white belt I am doing ALL of these especially the panic point. Your advice is what my instructors are telling me to do. My advanced instructor's tell me when I'm sparring Breath breath.. Realex. Great advice!!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! You’ll get there. It just takes practice. I appreciate you and I’m glad you liked the vid!

  • @CultofDeepSpaceDivers
    @CultofDeepSpaceDivers4 ай бұрын

    Needed this, I appreciate it, man. It's verified some things I already know and educates me on progress.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    4 ай бұрын

    Happy to help brother. More on the way

  • @feliperomer23
    @feliperomer238 ай бұрын

    White belt from Brazil Sao Paulo here. Thank you for the rich content from this li'l video. Even before i had watched, i realized that Jiujitsu to white belts is more to learn to find "confort on the unconfortble" than to learn how to make the oponents tap... I really apreciate your content, and thank you again.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Wise words, brother. I appreciate you 🙏🏻

  • @codystaples3260
    @codystaples32608 ай бұрын

    Very happy I found this channel 👊

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that, brother 🤙🏼

  • @aurorefleurnordal8719
    @aurorefleurnordal87197 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your tips. These made me relax and see my training with news eyes 😀💪🏾

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome. And good! Glad you found value here

  • @zstevens312
    @zstevens3128 ай бұрын

    My 12 yr old son and I just started jiujitsu a month ago tomorrow and we are loving it. This was what I needed to see. Several guys at class have echoed what you just said for us starting. I’ve noticed I’ve throttled back on the full blown war and getting there. So much good knowledge in this video.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the feedback. I definitely have more on the way. Keep up the great work 🤙🏼

  • @aaronfrench2584

    @aaronfrench2584

    7 ай бұрын

    Don’t quit! Try not to take extended breaks. It takes time but you will regret wasted time if you quit and come back a year later and see guys you started with that have advanced. Then imagine 5yrs later…now they’re purple belts or even brown and you think you still want to get there. Put in the time and stick to it. You WONT regret that. (This was all me… and now I’m back fully dedicated but years behind where I could’ve been. Possibly a brown belt…)

  • @zstevens312

    @zstevens312

    7 ай бұрын

    @@aaronfrench2584for sure! That happened with me as a child in taekwondo and regretted it and he and I take that and will be testing for black in December. I quit as a boy at brown and regretted it but will get that this time and continue with the BJj. But I meant with the throttling back not expending all my energy at once and wearing myself out where it’s a struggle to finish the roll and get tapped easy.

  • @mattyedmonds5652
    @mattyedmonds56527 ай бұрын

    I started training yesterday and this video couldn't have come at a better time! Exactly what I needed, cheers 👊🏻

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! 🤙🏼

  • @sandyhernandez9425
    @sandyhernandez94257 ай бұрын

    Thank you soooooo much! I felt every single one of your tips. I've just started, and I was super lost like I had no idea what to make as my first goal(s) or how to track any progress. Thank you!!!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Totally normal. You’re very welcome!

  • @brittanieginter8755
    @brittanieginter87559 ай бұрын

    Recognizing the submissions you avoided is a great point. I have been a white belt a year and a half and I have tapped someone twice and got in my head. But I’ve avoided and made people have to work really hard to get me so much more. Different lenses

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Love that. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it

  • @ArabianDragonRecords
    @ArabianDragonRecords7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this. Definitely a good reminder

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you found value here 💪🏼

  • @ThatguyFirst
    @ThatguyFirst9 ай бұрын

    This is the first of your videos I have seen. Thumbs up. Subscribed. I especially appreciate your comment on how to evaluate progress - it can be tough some times to feel like any gains are occurring. Being submitted fewer times in a round, or not at all, are legit victories in my book. I'll check more of your videos in the future.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. Yea, being able to accurately track progress and having multiples ways to check it are game changers. I’m happy to help. Enjoy the vids. I have more on the way

  • @NicholasTSilveira
    @NicholasTSilveira9 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the words of wisdom. Definitely brought what I should be focusing on as a white belt back to the forefront of my mind. And being aware of recognizing progress I am making despite not seeing it right away because sometimes my mind is so caught up in other aspects of how the class went. Oss

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped, it man. It’s good to refocus on the stuff that helps us move forward. OSS 🤙🏼

  • @angiepto
    @angiepto8 ай бұрын

    I loved the length of the video and I am just starting the practice so these tips come very handy. Greetings from Chile!😊

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, Angie! I’m glad you found value here 🤙🏼

  • @jakelieske1211
    @jakelieske12116 ай бұрын

    Love the messages you’re sending in this. As a white belt, lately I’ve been really trying to focus on my positions. Like being able to hold side control or mount for longer each time. I used to worry about getting sweeps and subs but position is def more important to learn first. Thank you for the video 🙏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to help, my man 🙏🏻

  • @billhayes4711
    @billhayes47115 ай бұрын

    Peace inside the panic; love how that is described!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    5 ай бұрын

    Happy to help 🙏🏻

  • @David4Pozzo
    @David4Pozzo8 ай бұрын

    Yes for max 10 minutes videos that are so accessible to watch in a break or feel less threatening to start! Btw thanks for the tips! 4th lesson ever done today. With humbleness and a smile even when gas out or submitted since I’ve learnt in the wayì

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the feedback and keep up the great work!

  • @dopeboyvid8988
    @dopeboyvid89889 ай бұрын

    Another banger, appreciate you Will.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it brother 🙏🏻

  • @oliverreynolds1656
    @oliverreynolds16568 ай бұрын

    I'm lucky to have had these lessons drilled to me since I was 6. Absolutely on point great video.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    There we go! That’s what I like to hear. I appreciate that

  • @philipbedos5257
    @philipbedos5257Ай бұрын

    Great video. Straight to the point and makes you reflect. I’m a white belt, an older player and been injured for several months so about to go back and rebuild my fitness. So this input as I’m about to go back on the mats is supportive as I know and will be daunting. I particularly like the comment “..JJ is a thinking art..”

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to help brother. Welcome back 🤙🏼

  • @andrewrudickcomedy
    @andrewrudickcomedy5 ай бұрын

    Great video! As a brand new white belt I’ve been getting discouraged by how frequently I’m getting submitted, but this definitely helps put things in perspective!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! I’m happy to help

  • @brockwebb3372
    @brockwebb33728 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info! I’m 26 and working on my 2nd week of bjj. Been a gym guy my whole life and starting something new has been a whole experience for me. I’ve already fallen in love with the sport and can’t wait to continue my knowledge. 🤘🏼

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome. It’s a beautiful art. You have much success coming your way. Keep up the great work.

  • @rsmart84
    @rsmart848 ай бұрын

    First time seeing one of your videos and it's really made me feel good. I'm 38 and have only just started Jiu Jitsu a few weeks ago and I'm hooked already. 👍

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! More on the way. It’s the best martial art in my opinion 🤙🏼

  • @richardcombden3663
    @richardcombden36638 ай бұрын

    Great tips man, thanks.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it 💪🏼

  • @rickpierson545
    @rickpierson5459 ай бұрын

    I just took my 4th jj class. I’ve been watching videos for weeks. This was the best info I have heard by far. Thanks bro subscription added.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Happy to help, my friend. Welcome to jiu jitsu! There’s much to look forward to 🤙🏼

  • @beshirrickymohamudally56
    @beshirrickymohamudally569 ай бұрын

    This is Gold

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it 🙏🏻

  • @JonFromSoCal
    @JonFromSoCal5 ай бұрын

    As someone that is starting BJJ, these tips are immensely helpful. Thanks!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    5 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! More on the way 💪🏼

  • @markoniksic3630
    @markoniksic36307 ай бұрын

    Dude hi, this type of advice is exactly what ive been looking for and needed to hear. Thanks, subbed!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to help and glad to hear it 🤙🏼

  • @MrFrankiejg
    @MrFrankiejg8 ай бұрын

    Good advice and tips. Very true bro. See you on the mats

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you bro

  • @neskender
    @neskender27 күн бұрын

    You have the best advice that comes from personal experience, expertise and a strong intuition that perfectly recognizes certain levels and explains them very well and vividly. You are a very good psychologist! All the best, thank you and keep going!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words, my friend 🙏🏻

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    27 күн бұрын

    @@neskender I appreciate you, my man. Keep up the good work.

  • @christianmclaughlin718
    @christianmclaughlin7186 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the advice - and for thinking of us white belts! As a new 54yr old white belt focusing on defense and setting those goals is super helpful. I’ve been primarily working on defense but wondered if I should be focused on more submissions during rolls but it felt counterintuitive because everything is so new and moves so fast. I’m working on good frames and positions and understanding how I’m exposing myself each time I’m submitted. Thanks again for the video!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Keep up the great work

  • @tommoeller7149
    @tommoeller71498 ай бұрын

    Outstanding advice. Thx.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you found value here. More on the way

  • @hopshingdagod2100
    @hopshingdagod21008 ай бұрын

    8:51 your break down really helps putting wb goals in perspective and realistically what to expect......ty 👍🏽keep up the content stay healthy and dangerous!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you. More on the way 🙏🏻

  • @michaelcougar6589
    @michaelcougar65897 ай бұрын

    Great tips. this guy has a great attitude.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you 🙏🏻

  • @maxpl9223
    @maxpl92239 ай бұрын

    That’s some really good advice. Thank you brother.🙏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it. More on the way, brother 🤙🏼

  • @Sam-lt1pb
    @Sam-lt1pb9 ай бұрын

    The last tip resonates a lot. People do learn at different rates, there are some people that are newer to bjj that I just for some reason can never submit or escape from, yet there can be others where I can. Different body shapes, strengths, sizes etc, they all factor in when you're learning.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Well said. I can tell you speak from experience. That’s the best teacher right there.

  • @Akrabut
    @Akrabut8 ай бұрын

    Great tips. 🙏🏻

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to help 🙏🏻

  • @nzxtMonster
    @nzxtMonster7 ай бұрын

    Liked the bit about awareness of progress. Its hard, even when youre looking for it, because the people youre training with are progressing too, often at a similar rate... so it clouds the difference between you in the past and you now. Thanks man!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Very very true. Glad you found value here 💪🏼

  • @RicoMnc
    @RicoMnc9 ай бұрын

    Very good set of tips for new white belts, and reminders for the rest of us, much better than most technique how-to-what-to video lessons. As a >60 yr old 130 lb old man I had to learn these things the hard way just to survive and be able to keep showing up and training without being wrecked all the time. I've never slapped the mat or yelled because I got tapped or couldn't tap someone, but I have on occasion out of frustration for not being able to execute something as well as I thought I should have. Always learning, re-learning, and tightening up techniques to be more efficient. I'm still pretty happy any time I get a legit take down, sweep, or maintain mount or back for a while, very few submissions by me.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Wise words, my friend. Sounds like you’re on a solid path. Keep up the great work

  • @NainoLoL
    @NainoLoL9 ай бұрын

    this video deserves much more views

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated 🙏🏻 and very wise words. Long term games require a strong foundation 🤙🏼

  • @andrew008sanche
    @andrew008sanche7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video I realize it's about my journey in BJJ. I just started I've only been to a few classes but I'm excited for this week! I hope I don't have any bad intentions and keep my head on tight.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome. Just stay positive and leave when and wherever possible. You’ll do great

  • @vadimkiselev7957
    @vadimkiselev79578 ай бұрын

    thank you very much, I started two months ago but you have given me, very powerfull input!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m glad you liked it. More on the way!

  • @thebulldobiechannel756
    @thebulldobiechannel7568 ай бұрын

    I am a 2 stripe white belt 47yr old, and I appreciate your content, helps with my motivation. My whole time on the mat is defense and I have been getting better. Keep producing more like this. Thank you.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I got your back. Keep up the good work!

  • @TheAshMan01
    @TheAshMan018 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @user-zp7qk6tq1m
    @user-zp7qk6tq1m8 ай бұрын

    Just ran into this video, this really broaden my awareness of my progress these past 6 months in BJJ. I'll use these tips wisely as I prepare for my first comp in November!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it! Keep up the good work 🤙🏼

  • @isthi000ify
    @isthi000ify9 ай бұрын

    Amazing tips brother thank you

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked them brother

  • @Joeyhurt1990
    @Joeyhurt19908 ай бұрын

    I love this guy. Obviously super strong and capable but doesn’t obviously lean on it takes every opportunity to show humility along the way

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you brother

  • @Joeyhurt1990

    @Joeyhurt1990

    8 ай бұрын

    @@willbrooksofficial keep doing what your doing bro. Except that Vegan shit, that can go haha jkjk

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Joeyhurt1990 lmao thanks man 🤙🏼

  • @Regina-ce5pk
    @Regina-ce5pk7 ай бұрын

    I am so glad I came across your video. I m a young senior who made the decision to learn jiu-jitsu as a white belt im having fun 🤩

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to help! Enjoy 🤙🏼

  • @DavidBrown-mo6kt
    @DavidBrown-mo6kt7 ай бұрын

    Great stuff, soon as I chilled out I learned so much faster and lasted loads longer

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    There we go. That’s the move right there

  • @TrishCanyon9
    @TrishCanyon98 ай бұрын

    Really great tips❤

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to help

  • @xenadaffodil
    @xenadaffodil7 ай бұрын

    thank you for this! 🙌

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @manruption7565
    @manruption75659 ай бұрын

    Loved your tips for white belts. Basics are very important at white belt and trying not to rush things to get to your next belt is very important because I come across buys that are building amazing bad habits on a daily basis only to get tapped out and probably get some life-changing injuries in the next couple of years and quit. Best to focus on basics and escape well into your blue belt. As per Helio Gracie "A man that cannot be submitted, cannot be defeated."

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Love this! Keep up the great work 🤙🏼

  • @SantiagoMartinez-nf4hf
    @SantiagoMartinez-nf4hf9 ай бұрын

    The best KZread video you can see today thanks you teach us a lot

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that alot. I’m happy to help

  • @timothyotoole8224
    @timothyotoole82249 ай бұрын

    lot of great stuff you hit on ,nice work.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother

  • @Sroknroll
    @Sroknroll9 ай бұрын

    Perfectly said for the journey of a White belt!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @pixlkid
    @pixlkid9 ай бұрын

    Good stuff... I was awarded my third stripe as a white belt yesterday. It's an awesome journey so far. As a white belt, I have been more successful in situational sparring over outright rolling to progress how I think when in a position. For example, if we are working on guard for the week. I will grab whomever is willing, and we take turns starting in guard for the 5 mins. The person in guard needs to get out and pass. The other is trying to submit or get a better position. If either succeeds, we reset. This allows me to practice the concepts we are learning that week without having to recall everything else when your "stuck in a position" you don't have tools for yet. In a little under a year, the muscle memory is getting built week by week.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love this. I literally just got done with this type of training 10 minutes ago dealing with half guard. Keep up the great work

  • @garciasigns
    @garciasigns9 ай бұрын

    Great tips Will!!! I’m blue belt & that one about learning to find peace in the panic really hit me. I was smothered under a 100+Kg Purple the other night…(I’m 73Kg) high full mount on me, chest/gut to my face, he was trying to isolate my arms above my head. I’ve never tapped to pressure but damn I couldn’t breath at all & honestly felt like tapping. I kept calm & eventually somehow escaped. I was so proud of myself for not giving in. 😂 Find peace in the panic…I needed to hear that champ!! Thank you!! #Subscribed 🙏🏼👊🏼☺️

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    That’s what I like to hear, brother! You lived it, and you learned from it. And I appreciate the supportive comment. More on the way, my friend!

  • @garciasigns

    @garciasigns

    9 ай бұрын

    @@willbrooksofficial Awesome….looking forward to more from you. Cheers. ☺️👌🏼

  • @StefanMalloch
    @StefanMalloch7 ай бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @user-gv5qr2mm1h
    @user-gv5qr2mm1h9 ай бұрын

    Great tips 🙏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked them 💪🏼🙌🏼

  • @michaelpadilla141
    @michaelpadilla1419 ай бұрын

    Very unique and useful tips... Thank you. I'm one month into bjj and your advice is not the same stuff that everyone else says. Cheers!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to hear it. I appreciate the feedback 🤙🏼

  • @jerro94880
    @jerro948808 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this message my man, I get a bit frustrated by getting tapped out a lot and because I'm not a really big guy (70KG) I get subbed a lot. So hearing that my white belt journey is about defence helps a lot! I train for over 10 months now and I've been noticing my defence is getting better and I'm also recognizing the oppurtunities you're talking about. Offence will come, but for now I will focus on defence! So thanks again for the video!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    You’re on the right track. I appreciate the feedback. Keep up the great work!

  • @varogarcamp
    @varogarcamp9 ай бұрын

    Great tips brother,thanks.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it 💪🏼

  • @KernowEDC
    @KernowEDC9 ай бұрын

    This is GOLD. Thank you 🙏🥋

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it 🙏🏻 more on the way 🤙🏼

  • @Dougie_x
    @Dougie_x8 ай бұрын

    Great video 👏👏👏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @alexanderalexandrov4814
    @alexanderalexandrov48148 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Very wise tips .

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help💪🏼

  • @shabblabbat
    @shabblabbat9 ай бұрын

    Well said, great video.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that 🙏🏻

  • @pieter-janvaneggermont762
    @pieter-janvaneggermont7628 ай бұрын

    Just started to train at the age of 49. This is probably some of the most useful guidance I can get. Great work man happy the KZread algorithms pushed this one up 👍

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s an honor to be able to help. Keep up the good work 🤙🏼

  • @Juni0rSeni0r
    @Juni0rSeni0r8 ай бұрын

    I only started 3 weeks ago i really needed some of the advice in this video i will go with a different mind set this week thanks.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help 💪🏼

  • @tonyzerbes8300
    @tonyzerbes83009 ай бұрын

    Very helpful, thanks a lot man!

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Anytime, brother!

  • @jaysonholman2791
    @jaysonholman27918 ай бұрын

    Dude, thank you for this. I just started bjj in May, at 45. Been trying to focus on diet, exercise, and just getting my mind right. These tips are epic. Thank you 🤙🙏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you found value here, my man! I have another coming out soon that’ll be good for beginners. It’s really aimed at brand new beginners, but I think you’ll still find value in it 🤙🏼 I appreciate the feedback

  • @dustinlerch9272
    @dustinlerch92729 ай бұрын

    Good video. I’m at about 2 years so I’m not amazing but I can make most work for it. Relaxing is the biggest thing I think is what’s paradoxical. Once I started being able to pause the roll and observe, it set me off to use my head and not just muscle. Subscribed.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Beautifully said. That’s what so many struggle with, but once you learn it…game changer. Thanks for sharing that and I appreciate the sub. More on the way 🤙🏼

  • @Amerkel7
    @Amerkel77 ай бұрын

    Very good feedback! Only 2 months in (@43 yo) & this makes so much sense! Thank you! 👊🏼

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @TrishCanyon8
    @TrishCanyon89 ай бұрын

    Great tips. TY❤

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome 👍🏼

  • @gerlari2011
    @gerlari20118 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, it is exactly what you must know as a white belt. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear you enjoyed it 🤙🏼

  • @danngonn
    @danngonn8 ай бұрын

    As a white Belt in Bjj a appreciate this, thanks 🙏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m happy to help 🤙🏼

  • @jerbears
    @jerbears9 ай бұрын

    Alllllll facts bro! 🙌🏼

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    You know it, homie! 🤙🏼

  • @Anonymous.android
    @Anonymous.android2 ай бұрын

    I feel like this is all stuff I’ve already been doing and focusing on but it’s nice to have that validated, there’s definitely a few other white belts in my class that aren’t doing these things

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to help. Yea, that validation can be great. Keep up the solid work.

  • @groundrootsoutdoors627
    @groundrootsoutdoors6279 ай бұрын

    Their ya are. Glad your back. Great video I wish I knew this when I started. But I can apply it now. Love the black eye. My first open mat I got 3 stitches on my eye brow. Lol

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Yessir I’m back and it feels good. Thanks. Gotta love those battle wounds. Hahaha and that’s how you start a jiu jitsu journey lol with 3 stitches 🤙🏼

  • @lukebohn3313
    @lukebohn33138 ай бұрын

    Just started last week, getting my Kimono tomorrow which is pretty cool. These were all very helpful tips, thank you 🙏

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Good timing. I’m happy to help.

  • @anaguerrero3466
    @anaguerrero34668 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel- great content! New white belt follower here

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to have you! More on the way

  • @LucasMRBraga
    @LucasMRBragaАй бұрын

    Love your channel man, great content. Appreciate it! Oss

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to help, brother. I have another good one for the beginners coming out tomorrow. Keep an eye out 👍

  • @leandroimail
    @leandroimail8 ай бұрын

    Valeu pelas dicas. Tks for your tips. They were very wise.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help where I can 💪🏼

  • @12Tommywest
    @12Tommywest8 ай бұрын

    Great video thanks

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @shlingkeesiyopaw
    @shlingkeesiyopaw7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Anytime brother

  • @coolbluerecharge
    @coolbluerecharge2 күн бұрын

    Ohh yeah, excellent information. 💯 👍

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    2 күн бұрын

    I appreciate you 🤝

  • @Brenthruska
    @Brenthruska9 ай бұрын

    Great videos bro

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks fam

  • @aaronfrench2584
    @aaronfrench25847 ай бұрын

    Great video. Gained a new sub for it. 💪🏼

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear it, brother. More on the way

  • @lobo_solo214
    @lobo_solo2149 ай бұрын

    This video came just in time, I'm doing my first BJJ competition next Saturday! You're the man Will 🥋🙏🏼

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Good luck, brother! Go get that gold!

  • @lobo_solo214

    @lobo_solo214

    9 ай бұрын

    @@willbrooksofficial All I see is silver - craig jones, daniel cormier, etc Lol but I got low expectations and high acceptance. I only expect myself to do my best and have fun.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    @@lobo_solo214 have fun! That’s the most important 🙌🏼

  • @jnis17
    @jnis179 ай бұрын

    I really like this. New to bjj and I appreciate the wisdom 💯

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you did. Welcome to the world of jiu jitsu 🤙🏼

  • @ram_bam
    @ram_bam9 ай бұрын

    Outstanding

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @fmmine1515
    @fmmine15158 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    More on the way 🤙🏼

  • @BlackPatriot1776
    @BlackPatriot17769 ай бұрын

    Appreciate this vid. I’ve been training for a month, and absolutely got annihilated by a blue belt and he used the same choke 3 times. Definitely felt humiliated and to add insult to injury he let me get an arm bar on him. It was so maddening but this made me remember that I have progressed further and I’m getting tapped less quickly, and making smarter moves too. Definitely needed this.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it helped. Yea, I’ve seen that movie before. Keep that progress coming 🤙🏼

  • @chuckduncan9098
    @chuckduncan90989 ай бұрын

    Amen. It has taken me about a year to learn most of that.

  • @willbrooksofficial

    @willbrooksofficial

    9 ай бұрын

    I hear ya. The best part is the learning doesn’t stop. As long as we keep training, we keep improving 🤙🏼 keep up the solid work