Best thing I heard someone say, "If your gonna be around in 10 years, why not have a black belt"

@DEADIDLE

2 жыл бұрын

Almost as good as Mike Tyson: “I went to plan B, and hit him back” 😂

The best thing I ever did for my life was starting jiujitsu. I was a lost, punk kid at 18 when I started. I’m 29 now and a black belt. Jiujitsu gave my life focus. Changed me fundamentally as a human. I never thought I could be where I am today, or anywhere close to it. I attribute almost all of my progress as a human to the lessons I learned on the mats. Don’t hesitate to start. Just start.

Started training bjj at 47 years old. I'm now a 52 year old purple belt. I love this sport. I've had a few dings but thankfully no real injuries. The reward way outweighs the risk. You get a great workout. You build skills and confidence. And as a bonus you build a brotherhood with the guys you train with.

@ghostrot

Жыл бұрын

That is fast to get purple

@jacksht6308

Жыл бұрын

my wife and I started our journey this year as well as you we are both 47

@lsudx479

Жыл бұрын

Hearing this is motivating to me. I'm a white belt, 3 months in, and 40. I love this sport. I wish I'd started 10 years ago when my now purple belt friend began to ask me to try it out. No regrets though because at least I found jiu-jitsu.

@bwdnako

Жыл бұрын

@@ghostrot without knowing how long they have been a purple belt, not really. 10-12 years is average to black belt. 5-6 years from purple to black is also normal. 2 years to blue belts, 3 years to purple belt. All pretty normal timeline, especially if you are rolling 3-4 times a week and are very consistent on going.

@DoseOfReality308

Жыл бұрын

@@ghostrot hes an older gentleman so its appropriate.

I started training Jiu Jitsu in the 90's when I was in college, graded up to a purple belt. In 1999, I lost my leg above the knee. I stopped practicing Jiu Jitsu. Fast forward to today, 24 years later, and I'm starting over at white belt again. I have to relearn the techniques, but also learn how to move on the mat with only one leg. Happy to be back on the mats. I don't know why it took me nearly 25 years to do it again. I'm now almost 50 years old, and wishing I hadn't wasted 25 years

@kingpindbessmusic7516

Жыл бұрын

Thatd whats up bro.

@badxradxandy

Жыл бұрын

Man you keep that purple belt, you earned that

@jaystephenson3380

Жыл бұрын

Thats a boss move

@jamiewalking

Жыл бұрын

They should definitely not take away your purple.

@Retired229

Жыл бұрын

@Jamie Walker , they didn't take it away. They offered to keep me at purple, but I'm nowhere close to that level anymore, and won't be for a while. I made the decision to start over. At this point in my life, the belt color is less important to me than the cardio and just the love of training.

I started two years ago at 57 years old. Absolutely love it, there's nothing like it that I've ever done. Leave your ego behind and jump in, you're going to be glad you did.

@johnnesbitt3210

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I'm 57 and was considering trying it.

@meathelmet41

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@affordableelegance1196

Жыл бұрын

I started at 56 and love it. Do it now you never going to be this young again

@user-ej7hw3ob6x

10 ай бұрын

I am getting ready to start…. 56 yrs old…. Finally have the time. Wrestling background… What few pointers would you give me starting at my age?

Just started at 71 and I really love it! ❤️ I'm not a man but I do adore manliness (competence) in men. Great channel.

7 months in BJJ after a long background in kickboxing and boxing what I have learnt: 1. Respect for smaller experienced guys 2. What the hell do you you do with bigger experienced guys 😂 3. Hard !!!

I agree with all you said. I’m 62 and have 15 days in. Loving it! Thank you.

@SlavaAnimado

Жыл бұрын

how is your progress ?

I have been training for 15 months now. Very intimidating at age 42 but so glad that I started. I love it

42 and just finished my 2nd week. One advantage of my age and experience is that I know my body, I know my limit, and my mind is centered more than it ever was. I learned to play hockey as a young adult and that learning experience has primed me for this new journey.

39 years old, joined a free class last week, got beat over and over again, and it was spiritual. Signed up for regular classes as soon as the class over, looking forward to getting choked out 3 days a week until I finally turn a corner and do the choking out, then repeating the process.

@tymelessslayboutique5794

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

i just started and i already love it. im 13 and really enjoy training, and i've also noticed it helps with confidence a lot too

Thank God for jui jitsu! Saved my life

@coltsmith4353

4 жыл бұрын

How

@Eleven-dk4be

4 жыл бұрын

@@coltsmith4353 I was in a low place and decided to get on the mat. I was too busy getting my ass kicked that I didnt have time to think about what was hurting me

Did BJJ for about a year in the late 90’s. I stopped at a 4 stripe while belt. Started back last year at age 57. One year later I’m back to 4 stripe white belt and loving it much more at 58. It’s never too late to start.

Your perspective is appreciated. Considering the beginning of a martial arts journey at 51.

Thank you so much for sharing your raw experience. The fact that this is so relatable makes me feel like I am not the only one going through the same thing

im 37 yr old started last year june same as you on/off the mats and still hooked and loved jiu jitsu, now i got my own space and mats at home. keep training guys

BJJ changed my life. Been doing it for around 8 years now. I am a purple belt now, and I can safely say I want to do this until the day I die :)

I’m 32 and just started mon already in love with it great content keep up the hard work

Great video. I can totally relate, 6 months into jiu-jitsu. Thank You!

Love the video man. It gives great inspiration to anyone hesitant yo get out there and do something they're afraid of. Especially in the later years of life

I’m 46 started two months ago, love it every minute of it. Rolling with Savages that smash me every class. Stay humble🤙 growth will come.

Thank you sir. I been training for 3 weeks. My first competition is in 6 weeks.

I’m meeting Dedeco at a seminar at our gym tomorrow. Definitely excited to learn from this man, especially after watching your interview in September. Thanks for the videos.

great video. Thanks for sharing. I started training at 41. I agree with your point of view. Good luck with your podcast.

What’s going one with your BJJ now? What rank are you? I started BJJ at 19 in 1999. I received my blue belt in 2001. Unfortunately I got injured and quit in 2003. I got married, had kids, helped build a business. Got fat and complacent. My marriage, and my life totally fell apart in mid 2019. I decided then to go back. I found a no gi gym and started there in 2020. I was so bad. I’m 5’5”, at 230lbs, 37% body fat, and almost a 44 waist when I started back. Today I’m 165lbs, 18% body fat, 28 in waist. I’m a baby purple belt now and now instruct. I train and instruct 25+ hours per week currently. My BJJ has just exploded around 6 months ago and am hitting things on high level brown belts. Tuesday I hit a bottom side kimora trap to back take with ease in a (3) striped brown belt. This was not at my gym. It’s awesome.

Sir thank you for your post . Well articulated and your insight on your journey seems interesting . I truly believe in the circle of life . My goal is to tighten that circle to create time and distance for maximum affect in everything I do . Thanks for sharing your insights .

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks Ryan

What a great video 👍👏 It’s so true, we kinda think we’re tough until someone shows us that we are NOT that tough at all! I feel this exact thing (started training ~7 months ago, im 36yo) 100% agree, jiujitsu will not abide any delusions if you are honest bout your training. Glad to know it’s not just me who feels this way!

Ryan, Thank you. This post is spot on! At 47 my BJJ path began last night and i learned some harsh realities very quickly and you touch on most of them. 1) I am not near as bad as i thought i was. 2) Learned a hard lesson in energy exertion. 3)Technique.. Technique...Technique, strength is not king 4) It is absolutely a chess match. 5) I have rekindled my dormant competitiveness. And lastly, 6) confidence is already up and the analytical part of my brain is in overdrive! Looking forward to lesson 2... Keep doing what your doing.

I’m signing up my son and I for lessons next month.....Getting on the mat and rolling is a good time

@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933

4 жыл бұрын

Is he gay?

@noneyabusiness6957

4 жыл бұрын

Álvaro Gabriel Aguirre Garín is who gay??

@TheRick8866

4 жыл бұрын

@@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933 its not your fault.

@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933

4 жыл бұрын

Your son. Is your son gay to enjoy rolling about a mat with another male?

@mainaman

4 жыл бұрын

@@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933 pretty ignorant comment but I can see where you are coming from, that soy milk will get after ya

What an excellent insight!!!! Shared on FB.

Oss! Big love from South Africa 🇿🇦

I started at 47 - and now 1 year in - The physical aspects are secondary to the mental, the friendships, the brotherhood, etc

I started a few months ago and it’s honestly changed my life. As I write this I have broken all bones in my body and have felt pain in parts of my body that I never knew existed.

Started at 48 I'll be 50 this year. Jiu Jitsu is the best part of my day, maybe the best part of my life. I started way late in life, but as the saying goes "when the student is ready, the master appears".

I appreciate the transparency. I feel that. I have a real assessment of my lack of ability to control another TRAINED human being. If you have ever wrestled or fought and dominated someone who has never been trained in your past, you may need a wake up call. Not to mention the fact that I’m fairly athletic and “in shape” and I found out really quickly (within the first hour) that I need WAY more cardio in my workout plan! Especially if I’m training to use my skills for self defense, it’s crazy how fast we can burn out when grappling. New to the channel! God bless you. 👊

I am going to start jiu jitsu I am mid forties and I am really excited about it

I just started a month ago, at age 53. It is hard, but I think will be worth it. Im a veteran, and have always loved to push myself. And the folks in the school are super friendly and supportive.

# 9 Proximity is a great predictor of performance. In psychology, this is called social contagion theory. Great video.

23:48 Profound. Such a great concept!

One benefit I'd like to add from BJJ has been the constant chance to experience failure from attempted techniques; Ultimately you will get a taste of success once you are able to land something you never were able to before.

Enjoyed this conversation!

I go 2-5 days a week. I started a few months ago at 38. Wish I had started earlier. It a journey to better myself. I do sometimes get frustrated by newer guys who are younger and faster. But I remember it’s my own journey to better myself.

Any age is good- but it takes a lot of discipline to fit it into your weekly schedule if you have a lot going on (43 yr old 3yr white belt).

I started training at 36. When I think about my first year training, I just remember feeling like my body was wrecked all the time. LoL. So glad I made it past that hurdle. At blue belt, I told myself 'all I need to focus on is continuing to show up to class.' and that's what I tell everyone now. Just keep showing up. At 44, i earned my purple belt a few yrs ago and although i don't get to train as much as i used to, i hope to continue training and one day share the mats with my children.

Great podcast. I'm 38 now and have been on the mat in some form since I was 6, be it wrestling or bjj and nothing has taught me more life lessons than grappling. Keep up the great work.

Love this video ! 59, starting my 3rd month at a Gracie academy. The fact that we are not NEARLY as tough as we think we are is so true. I’m still stunned. I went with a grandson and just loved it and I’m addicted in a good way. Just go try it !

@user-ej7hw3ob6x

10 ай бұрын

I am 56 and getting ready to start…. What few pointers would you give me starting at my age?

@therehastobesomethingmoore

10 ай бұрын

@@user-ej7hw3ob6x Mostly just have fun. Hopefully you are in a good school with a good group of guys. When in doubt, TAP ! And early on one of my issues was gassing out quick and not knowing how/when to catch my breath.

Starting any serious endeavor after 40? Adjust expectations accordingly and then you will enjoy yourself. You can't make up miles or time studying or time practicing but you can still be successful and even compete on a high level in a master's division. But take inventory of your resources and capabilities first so you know what you are getting into.

Brazilian Jiu jitsu is on my to do list after school

Shit that age thing fucks with my head too. It's hard to train hard work hard etc etc constantly. So now I have to break it down to 3x a week BJJ and 1x to lift. But a bad day on the mats is still a great day in life!! 46 soon to be 47 One stripe here!!

I started at 52 it’s awesome it’s important to do the hard thing and challenge ourselves

This is true. Great stuff. I wish more men and boys would do something hard.

I'm from southern Maine so I go to Jiu Jitsu in New Hampshire. I'm curious where you train

Great video.. Thanks.

3:42, purple belt here. I say this alllll the time. Especially when I see guys pontificating on how they'd be able to take on a trained girl with ease. They simply don't know. Lol

@reesyman8354

2 жыл бұрын

They really don’t lol. Some girls in my gym look so innocent but man they can really put a beating on you

@Jaham32712

Жыл бұрын

Seriously. Really shows their insecurities with their "manliness".

I am a blue belt 38yo. I am sure my idea will change but for now, I believe sparring with lower belts is better for improving my jiujitsu..I dont have enough room for practicing my game against higher belts.

Great Content!

Technique beats strength is such a fact

@victoriasmees5625

3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. At 120lbs I have technique or nothing 😂

I train in kadochnikov russian systema here in England been doing it for four years. 49 now. You raised so very interesting points. I am also a black belt first dan in kali. I thought that ment something but i was wrong. I went up against a guy from a hybrid martial art and ended up getting beat so badly i could hardly walk. All my training failed. All the stick stuff and unarmed stuff. He destroyed me. So i went on a quest to learn something that worked and ended up doing systema. There is something very important about a beating

9:31 This is definitely a real thing. Haha. 1 thing I might add to this second the vid is to limit the amount of grains and sugar old ppl use. Inflammatory foods definitely add to the achs and pains. Nutrition, stretching,sleep, and consistency is so key, just to confirm the things u stated. The body will adapt but it's not as fast as in the 20s so we have to stay clean to give our bodies the best chance at recovery.

I started Jiu-Jitsu on the last week of Dec 2022, I was 66 yrs old; now I'm 67 and already been training Jiu-Jitsu for 9 months; I think I'm beginning to love the sport but don't know till when

I’m on my 3rd week of training and I go to the 5:30am classes. I was up at 1:30 am unable to really sleep. I still got up at 4:30 to get ready to make it to my class. I’m getting my ass kicked but even 3 weeks in I’m seeing little improvements. Found myself in a chokehold this morning and my first week I would’ve tapped out, this week I was able to get out of it. Even finding myself in a stale mate when the clock runs on our rounds is a win for me so far.

7:40 - I prefer to roll with higher belts because it's perfectly fine to get tapped out. Yes, I've been tapped out by lower belts because those lower belts were larger and/or younger (I'm pushing 40 and I can feel the age difference when I roll with someone in their 20's).

Well spoken ❤

Well said!

I haven't listen to this podcast yet but all I ever hear from Joe Rogan and other podcast dudes that practice the art seem to have sustained multiple injuries throughout their lives, yet at the same time, they're always encouraging people to start. It seems that there is a risk vs. reward issue that should be weighed. Enjoy your podcast!

@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933

4 жыл бұрын

Just like a Ponzi scheme.

@anthonymaloney6838

2 жыл бұрын

That is because they train and spar too hard too often. Life is a cycle of ebb and flow; ease and tension; slow and fast; silk and iron. Train wisely and take time to recover

@johnmorrison3560

Жыл бұрын

@@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933 that’s not what that is maommmm

@JaimeBlanco666

Жыл бұрын

Life is risk. If 100% safety is the goal, expect to live in a padded room.

@badxradxandy

Жыл бұрын

It's worth it don't be a little pssy

Been there...done that...loved jujitsu & Karate..

In the beginning in Japan when they had other rules in the tournaments ,and a young man was going to a match he said to his parentes bye now ill hope i survive this weekend because its was win or die actually ALLMOST they could die. But then they changed the rules so today's modern Jiu jitsu there are not so many injuries. I have trained it before it verry fun.

I wouldnt mind getting beat up I just worry about injury, so I give it up to you guys.

I’m 40 and I work in an office all day. I have to make sure I get some form of physical activity in or I’ll fall apart. I wake up early and work out and I’ve been doing Jiu-Jitsu for over a year now. I’m close to getting my blue belt but I had a rough couple of months from injuries and personal/work stuff so I didn’t go as often as I should have. Those days and sometimes weeks off set me back from not being there and doing the moves. My technique diminished so now I’m not ready. Frequency and consistency are the most important things when practicing technique. Every time I break my discipline or get hurt it’s a setback. If those things lead to time off practicing technique it’s almost like starting over.

Great video and I agree Jiu Jitsu will humble anyone. ha ha. Great stuff. I am a blue belt at 61 yrs young.

Biggest lesson is the daily dose of humble pie. Big, small, fat, athletic, old, young, females, nerds, anyone can fuck you up and you wouldn’t know about it if you couldn’t see their belt colour. We all love humble pie motherfuckers, keep strong!

As a fellow beard owner/BJJ practitioner i have to ask. Does the beard make your BJJ better or does BJJ make your beard better?

I started in Feb/23, I’m a 55 y/o leg amputee with all aches and pains that are the inevitable result of a serious industrial accident. If I can do it, pretty much anyone can!!!

Where at in Southern Utah? I live in St George.

That proximity part was the truth

Bro how was rolling with the beard? I too have a longer than average beard and a guy made a comment yesterday that it was going to suck.

once you become a black belt in one art become a white belt in another starting from scratch striking to grappling or grappling to striking is very humbling and will make you more well rounded.

Jiujitsu is a humbling, amazing chess match. Yes, I'm hooked too. I'm a 48 year old white belt.

I'm on my 2nd month of judo training, 38 y.o. When 16 y.o. kid with white belt can screw me in like 20 seconds, you reboot & do a reality check, understanding how much you are NOT ready for extreme situations. I regret not joining it earlier, would have proper confidence and energy in life earlier.

as a retired fighter and ex bouncer I have alot of injuries that prevent me from doing much other than bag work or mitts. If you ate not getting hit in the face in sparring weekly and rolling atleast twice a week with a resisting opponent your ability to defend yourself is up for debate now matter how many years you have trained. When you become the best fighter in tne gym find another gym asap pressure= growth Drills can only do so much.

Just started jiu-jitsu at 51. Loving it but do realise i have to train smart. Mobility rest and tap out before injury occurs to neck or legs and shoulders particularly. Oh and dont allow beard grips!!!

I’ve been practicing PD (Personal Defence ). It has some keys based on jiu-jitsu, but also combat skills, like kick boxing etc... Any way, i have this question Ryan. I’m a 32 year old man, just beginning to being a better man, not only to rise my confidence but also because i’ve always felt weak in matters of protecting myself from threatening circunstancies... you think i’m in the right path to get myself tough?

@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933

4 жыл бұрын

I tought DP was "double penetration" you can do that on the mat...

@MrJackandEmily

3 жыл бұрын

If someone bullies you just hammer fist them in the face.

@stevenconnolly28

3 жыл бұрын

@@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933 You really seem to enjoy talking about gay sex on multiple threads on here. I think you have a little secret you are keeping from your friends and family. It's ok to come out

I'm a bit late to the party, but I just started BJJ about a month ago (I'm 32yrs old, former Offensive Lineman). I'm having a blast right now... There's aches and pains but it's been overwhelming positive.

@reality3304

10 ай бұрын

Also 32 played sports growing up and just started yesterday. Let’s get it bro!

I started at 33 thinking I was to old I'm a blue belt and wish I started 10 yrs ago but I be getting beat up by people older and younger than me so if your on the fence just jump over because once you start your gonna wish you started ten years ago if your gonna be alive in 10 yrs you might as well have a black belt oss!

Btw, cheers from Portugal! (;

It's been 3 yrs, are you still rolling? If so what is your rank currently?

respect

Bjj is mostly a nonperishable skill- once you get to a certain level. coming up on brown belt here, and i just got injured massively. likely will be 6 months off the mats, maybe more. but I'm 100% confident I will still smash everyone when I come back.

To get better at Jiu Jitsu there is only one thing a person needs to do. Don’t quit.

@Jonbombs

Жыл бұрын

That's the bare minimum tbh. You may get better but the rate will be glacial. Focused training (drilling) and broader research into techniques during spare time, along with improving overall fitness, strength and flexibility will massively boost your rate of return when compared to just turning up.

@bgcheese

Жыл бұрын

@@Jonbombs true but all Roger Gracie does is train Jiu jitsu and sprint. Just keep training, go to class, and never quit.

Well, I'm three years late on this one, but I'm 38 now and just now restaring my jujitsu career.. Holy shit my whole body hurts! lol

One of the other benefits of bjj particularly as we get older (I’m almost 41 now, started at 39 18mos ago) is not intentionally getting punched and kicked. If this was a striking sport there’s no way in hell I could go 6 days a week

Ryan I'm 30 and over 300 lbs but would like to get back to a healthy physique. Is jiu-jitsu something to do now or lose the weight first? I need a training environment for my motivation and this office life is killing me mentally and physically.

@Mijeme123g

4 жыл бұрын

Go into Jiu Jitsu the way you are and the weight will follow. Also don't discount your weight as bad in a sense for it can really be an asset to the class on how to maneuver a big guy. I did wrestling in high School as a heavy weight lost like 30 lbs but was still the heavy weight.

@DaMartialAthlete

2 жыл бұрын

Do jiujitsu

Facts

In Guard we Trust!

Every time I wanted to start, something got in the way.. It’s called life and career.. I’m obsessed with Discipline and consistency…And if I can’t commit to both, I talk myself out of it.. So here I am now, 65 and retired..Other than 65 yr old limitations, it was time to start..Time to put a muzzle on my “inner bitch” and no more excuses. I’m an infant in the BJJ world.. a single stripe white belt.. Somedays the hardest part is walking through the doors and suiting up.. I believe I’m one of the oldest students in the school..I’ll take that title.. Talking with other students, they say, “at least you’re here.. Most don’t have the balls to even walk through the door at any age, let alone @ 65.” For all those around my age, we have nothing to prove.. Check your ego at the door.. work at your own pace and limitations.. and put a little fire back in your ass!! 👊🏽💯

Beard game is strong 💪 👊

I just started mma training 5 weeks ago. It's definitely very humbling and way harder than it looks

@SlavaAnimado

Жыл бұрын

agreed! i'm on my 2nd months of judo and it looks fun and hard. But fun!

Are you still training? Purple Belt now?