Oh snap I made it into an Nsima video haha. #6 Reason to start BJJ - The people! You'll meet a bunch of really cool goal oriented people. The vast majority of people in the BJJ community literally want to see you succeed. Almost everyone was intimidated to start off. So, when you walk in the gym for the first time just know that everyone else in class was in your shoes and they are usually more than happy to help you fit in.

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Zaki my man, you can’t be more right about this. Should have included that!

I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for a little over a year and it has pretty much changed who I am as a person. I went from 270 to 220 pounds, it’s motivated me to start lifting, but most of all I’m no longer afraid to go out. I’ve dealt with anxiety my entire adult life because of childhood trauma and one thing that’s always hard to deal with is conflict because as a kid conflict meant violence and I was always the smaller weaker person. Jiu Jitsu has given me the ability to face that without that fear of violence because if it does go to that I have the tools to defend myself. Of course I’d never go out looking for trouble and I’m not a badass, just a white belt that’s been training for a year, but even with my little bit of experience I feel like a completely different person than I was when I started.

@diego1776

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you. You deserve your victory keep it up I'm just started a week ago

@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694

2 жыл бұрын

I do not know you , but I feel proud of you

@harvestblades

2 жыл бұрын

Jiu Jitsu is the antithesis of anxiety. Even if you have never felt claustrophobic you will when you start bjj, & you will learn to be comfortable when facing discomfort this is when your anxiety disorders, your lack of self confidence will melt away (along with extra bodyfat).

@sysyphosliebtsteine

Жыл бұрын

That is great! I’m happy for you 🙏

@UltraZombie-nk4nz

Жыл бұрын

I love that for you, keep training king!

Jocko got me into bjj. Blue belt now and I'm gonna train till i die.

@metalrocks999

4 жыл бұрын

Also point 3 is true af. I don't care how much i eat i stay lean af when I'm rolling everyday.

@metalrocks999

4 жыл бұрын

Adding you to my list of people i wanna roll with lol.

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Yeaaaaaaa buddy!

@metalrocks999

4 жыл бұрын

@GlasgowBlueBear1690 never too late to start

Great video my friend Keep it up !

@MrJonathanhidalgo365

3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man super helpful!

@jedidoesjiujitsu3177

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJonathanhidalgo365 thanks

@mbirotte318

3 жыл бұрын

It’s jediiiiii ❤️

@maxzhao8331

2 жыл бұрын

hi jedi!

@ABCDEF-uz9fd

2 жыл бұрын

Id love to be in your Guard. 😉

First jiu Jitsu class at 6 today. Talk about good timing lol

@kooolooooo

4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck 💪 Enjoy it 🔥

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

daveortiz10 get it buddy! Congrats!

@kylefee4822

4 жыл бұрын

Keep at it

@partea3943

4 жыл бұрын

Still taking classes?

@lukewaite09

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going ?

Got my first class today at age 23. Looking forward to it, ready to be humbled and have reason to train and get better

@matsuwd-emethdaath4002

Жыл бұрын

Do that thing bro👍😉

@dnbtom8819

10 ай бұрын

Still doing jiu jitsu now?

@dominicfrancis9422

10 ай бұрын

@@dnbtom8819 to this day! Got bronze medal in my first comp 2 months ago

@erwinwayne3129

10 ай бұрын

@@dominicfrancis9422damn I wanna start so bad I’m just scared bro

@mikeymouse3941

4 ай бұрын

@@erwinwayne3129no reason to be scared. look online for nearby gyms and check out the best reviewed. They usually have a week free trial and you can figure out which gym you like. Everyone is usually very welcoming and the head instructor will assign you with partners that should take it easy on you (it’s also a good idea to tell them you’re a brand new beginner, though they’ll figure that out in seconds if they have any more than a few months experience). The hardest part is starting. Just give a gym a call and you should be able to go in as soon as the same day!

Hey man. Today is my first day I'll start doing Juijitsu. Im 62 years old, I have over 30 years in boxing not (Pro). I live a vegetarian lifestyle, I don't drink or smoke. I have to say this video was very encouraging especially for the physical challenges I'll be facing that are different from boxing. Honestly, I feel so healthy to do this because of my food intake lifestyle. I'm approaching it from a need to learn POV. Again,, thank you for your advice and point of view.

Awesome content, dude. Been powerlifting for just a year and started BJJ yesterday. Can't wait for the next class.

You bring up some great points in this video. Martial arts are a great way to diversify workouts and incorporate "improper alignment" as Ido Portal says, improving mobility and range of motion in all other activities we do, whether its bodybuilding, powerlifting, running, yoga, soccer, etc. After my first class, my entire body was sore! From my neck to my calves. Strength and cardio training in one. Doesn't get more complete than that. Its also cool seeing you get a little more comfortable in front of the camera as you start talking about why you love Jiu Jitsu and sharing your experience with it.

7 month, 2-stripe white belt here. This video motivated the shit outta me. Salute good brotha.

I absolutely love this video. I start Jiu-jitsu today and I just know that if I keep practicing I know I will have better confidence in myself and know I can defend myself.

Hey Nsima, I’m my second week of bjj now and it’s amazing! Watching all your old vids for advice and what not! Would love to see you post more! I love it when you guys talk about it on the power project, but anyways keep it up!

Thanks for the coaching your awesome man,very inspiring

Amazing video, I’ll be honest I watched your video because I’m really interested in learning more about jujitsu. However, I do not know anything about any martial arts. I hope to build up enough courage soon to go to a gym and learn. You answered a ton of my questions I had in the back of my mind about jujitsu and I think you’re a great teacher and inspiration.

Im watching this on the eve of my first class tomorrow. I don't think I'll sleep tonight because I'm so excited. I've done a variety of sports and I have been away from anything competitive for a few years now. I'm 33 and I really cant wait, this video has got me even more excited to go!

great video man, had bbj in my mind for quite a while and this video might just be the reason i start training bbj. keep up the good content

Bro this was a really good video!!! I do BJJ full time and have just started to lift and it was super interesting to hear your Perspective!!

I love how in-depth this is! I rarely comment on stuff, but your passion about BJJ paired with your knowledge of it is refreshing and exciting to hear! Once my local gym opens, I am going there straight away.

This is what I was looking for. Thank you

Thank you. This video is appreciated.

Just took my first BJJ class yesterday it was great!!

Just found your channel. Stared Jiu Jiujitsu last year for health and knowledge. Glad I found your video.

Trained in and coached stand up arts for years and just joined BJJ 6 months ago at an older age, but I am loving it. Truly humbling, etc. But it goes beyond that and it's hard to put into words. It's truly a journey. Excellent point on teh powerlifting, etc. We have a few competition champion lifters in our gym as well as bodybuilders and like you lost a ton of fat fast that shocked even them. We have an old Olympic medalist power lifter as one of our coaches, and well he COMPLETELY sucks to roll with. he's like a freakin gorrilla playing with food when he rolls with people. Good thing he's a nice guy lol.

@eastoakland-S65feen

6 ай бұрын

Thats cool man. Whats your age if you dont mind me asking. Im 32 & in pretty good shape. Did boxing for 9months but really wana do either wrestling or jiu jitsu

Ive been doing Jiu jitsu for about half a year or maybe a little less and love to learn this skill and its amazing.

Im finding jiu Jitsu very close to learning a musical instruments, the pain, frustration, realising you know so little, the humble feeling of watching (listening) to someone who is far superior, the triumph when something clicks, the creativity.

Well said # 5 is what got me I lov it. OSS!!!!!

I like your energy man. Really magnetic

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Cool video !!! I sub / like just to support the community . Love the positive energy and content . One thing I will say is without being “big” or “jacked” you can still be great at jujitsu ! I come from rock climbing background , and our grip strength , flexibility , and isometric strength has been huge for grappling . Just encouraging people who might not be the most big or strongest , jujitsu can still really be something you can be good at as well!! ❤ 🐺

Nsima, you should definitely do a video on your weekly schedule sessions between powerlifting and BJJ. I've seen videos of Dr. Mike Isratel and Brian Alshrue but since you do both at an amazing level I'd love to see your input.

Great video. Would be great to keep this type of series going. I thought of Chewjitsu when I started watching this, great mention.

4 months in. Loving it. Man, I would appreciate it greatly if you could put out some content on conditioning for bjj. HIIT has been carrying over well for me but I’d love to hear your insight. Great upload man.

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

RudyValo thanks Rudy! I’ll talk about that 👍🏾

I’m so thank full your A body builder as well I been doing bodybuilding and powerlifting for years and now I’m adding bjj two-three times a week to my time. 4 weeks bodybuilding I’m excited I’ve always been competitive but never been in a fighting combat type sport. I’m 23

I was thinking about getting into boxing. But you’ve convinced me. I am gonna give jujitsu a try.

I have been doing some kind of martial arts since I was 15. I have been training BJJ now for 2 years. Done it in the past but no gi only and not consistently. I’m 33 now honesty never felt better. Plus I’m really getting serious about strength training just recently. I’m glad I found your channel. Great content.

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad this helped!

Awesome video brother! Oss!!! Jiu Jitsu is for everyone. I have dedicated the past 10 years of my life and it's a journey that truly never ends. Two really great other reasons to start Jiu Jitsu is the community and the confidence in your ability to protect yourself.

@freedom2870

2 ай бұрын

Do you think bjj workt in Street fight like self defens?

I appreciate you!

Thx for this!

Congrats on the Purple belt man!!!

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just rolled you at Waza when I came home for winter break and saw your face on yt like hey I know that guy! Haha. Just subbed to your channel. Good luck with everything bro!

Just started my bjj journey! Its so tough but gonna keep at it. I am doing the kick boxing program at my gym too but gonna stick with bjj and lets see where I am a year from now! Loved this talk thanks for the motivation. Gonna update with future vlogs as well.

@NsimaInyang

Жыл бұрын

Keep it up!

@TheTattooedRonin

Жыл бұрын

@@NsimaInyang thank you! Been over 1 month so far! Its fun and challenging! I am definitely getting the hang of some of the moves. Still so much to learn but one day at a time!

@jorgecarreno5617

11 ай бұрын

when you start you'll have more "bad days" than "good days" but like everything else, you'll get better as you continue on your journey. Just keep showing up, I know it sounds cliche but that's the best advice I have received. Getting smashed just means there's still room for improvement. Good luck!

I started training at Gracie Humaita HQ in San Diego a couple weeks ago. Each time class you just feel better. Which keeps you going back for more.

Im a powerlifter started boxing 6 weeks ago. I’m loving it! Plus it’s very simple as in terms of just using your arms for striking. My powerlifting has taken a hit but I’m sure il bounce back. I probably will try ju jitsu soon!

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Lewsaboy Fitness glad you’re doin it man! I wanna box in the future too 👍🏾👍🏾

@lewsaboy1645

4 жыл бұрын

Nsima Inyang it’s awesome! Wanting to lose around 40lbs and this is the most fun way for me to lose it!

I saw your channel about 5 months ago and somehow the subscription button didn't work and have been looking for ever since so glad I found it again ...

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing Albert!

Great video👍

I really love your passion man, I am a white belt one stripe in bjj, I only have 5 months and every day I get my ass beaten on the matts, it is humbling, and frustrating and exciting to lose every time, lol. I also love to hit the gym at leas two times per week. But recently I was thinking to embark on practicing judo a couple days per week. Maybe competing later on this year, let see how it goes.

I had trouble starting do to time and financial problems , but starting today I’m going start my first class

Great vid

16:34 i think I’ve trained with him before over in Tampa. Great guy and really knows good craft.

I'm going on Monday to check out an Academy’s prices and hopefully sign up. Can't wait to combine both weightlifting and BJJ.

I keep seeing BJJ videos everytime I come on KZread lol. Must be a sign that I should go back to it again and love the video

I started because I am and always have been a quiet and non confrontational person, which gives some people the assumption that I'm weak. Since training in bjj, the inner confidence it's given me to know that IF anything were to happen physically with me, my wife, or my family, I'll be the one who decides how it's going to end. It's changed my life and made me a better person. I'd go as far to say the life skills I've gained off the mat far outweigh the self defense skills I've attained, although those skills are awesome too 😉

jesus bro second at ibjjf. That's impressive asf keep that grind

Really liked the vid thanks subscribed also

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👊🏾✌🏾

just took my first class yesterday. never even exercised before, completely out of shape but it was still amazing

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Keep at it man 👊🏾

Congratulations on the Purple Belt!!

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

MouthGuardComic thank you!

Cool video 👍! Just subscribed

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're here!

Hey Nsima, yourself and Jocko have certainly been influential on my gravitation to commence BJJ. The one concern and question I would appreciate your insight into is how frequent or common impact is to the groin area? I've had a significant injury there in the past and would not want to risk recurrence. This would be the only deterrent for me from pouring myself into the sport. Thanks for all your excellent, informative content.

Great Videa

When he says he loves Jiu Jitsu, I get excited!

Hollywood people do really do crack bro, take this like and comment bump 🤙🏻

This dude look like a black Goku lmao (Jiu-Jitsu is boss) 3 year purple is some good shitttt... Wow

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Franz!

Watched this and immediately emailed my local BJJ academy 😂 great video!

how many days a week do you lift and do jiujitsu? i just started training jiujitsu and i just got my first stripe. i also love lifting but i'm still trying to figure out how to balance the two.

Love it

Yes I started with traditional Japanese Jujutsu Ryu and ninjutsu nimpo bugei martial arts as practiced by the ninja and samurai of Japan. I recently started bjj due to covid and my dojo closing down for the duration. Thinking bjj was similar to traditional Japanese Jujutsu Ryu, no I can say it's not really but having just done my first week it's very different form of Jujutsu than what I have done to date. So am starting from scratch however there are similarities between the two. I like bjj also so far hope it helps

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying it man!

@bryantjenks3598

2 жыл бұрын

Same story here. Got a black belt in Japanese jiujitsu. Been going a month of BJJ and got continually choked and arm barred. Also my whole body is getting bruised much more. But I am 58 now so my tissue damage not healing might cause me to stop. I try to cut back while rolling (randori) but I keep putting 100 percent into it and so does the other guy.

Purple Lightsaber = Purple Belt! 😄👍 May The Force Be With You!

Dude, you are the swolest man who has ever swoled

I would love to train with these guys who are big and jacked and who do jiu-jitsu in all aspects in training jiu-jitsu, and weightlifting.

I’m curious what is your training schedule? I’m 28 years old and I’ve been training BJJ for 10 months, I want to compete soon. So I’m weight training in the morning and doing BJJ in the evening 5 days a week. Is that a good training schedule? Or do you think I’m over doing it?

I've been living on Rio de Janeiro, I'm going to start BJJ classes..

I’m a powerlifter thinking about joining a BJJ gym. But I’m not sure how to balance both my trainings throughout the week? How should I work my lifting split into going to a BJJ gym? Any advice would be great

I rarely...if ever speak on training.....but this guys journey sounds exactly like mine. With the exception of competition lol.... But seriously....I noticed jiu-jitsu was great for keeping my body fat....at the athelete range...single digit-13% I started in 2011....and I train in the present....admittedly....only about 4-5 years actual mat time in that decade. I love it.......11 year white belt. 44 years old Still benchpress 400 Still deadlift 450 With a pathetic squat of 350 lol Suffice to say I enjoyed this....because I love jiu-jitsu......

You speak wonderful

I started BJJ at 62 .. I've always been in great Shape since i was 10 years old TKD Boxing Karate Swimming Jogging Very Flexible, Yoga ect. At 62 i decided to go & get Humbled & CRUSHED .... I have no injuries from the past NONE 0 at all..... But I always Train Smart 53 years now of training.... When you roll ,Roll Slow & FLOW , NON of this Smashing rolling, you won't learn anything & roll With Blue belts & Up don't roll with White belts like yourself cause thats when injuries happen ... So far over 1 year Bjj & Do Injuries... Wish The OLD MAN Luck....

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Rolling with white belts when you’re also new can be really dangerous 🤷🏾‍♂️

@bryantjenks3598

2 жыл бұрын

What about bruising and healing from it? 58 here and after 5 weeks not sure my outer tissue can take it.

Was wondering what you do for a living to be able to spend so much time learning ,and how is the best way to manipulate work around instructors schedules

Hi, I've liked the video, it's been very insightful, but my question is what if I do not lift weights and do bodyweight exercises instead?

Please list your powerlifting sets, reps and what parts you train together. I am looking to improve.and appreciate.any help. Thank you, sir.

Also, should we do gi BJJor non gi? I think that's how it's spelled. Gi? Gee? Either way, I think non gi is much more realistic but what do you think?

I would like to train bjj, but I also would like to stay with striking martial arts and lifting. What should I do?

Sparring depends on training partner on being injury free. Also, being able to communicate your experience to your training partner.

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

True

I liked the video.

i have a question, why if im sitting all day im tired at the gym? theorically im resting everyday more than 8 hours and im always tired in the gym for no reason, if i take off-days im even more tired, my nutrition and sleep is on point so idk wtf is wrong with me

Great tips!! Love the channel! Congratulations on your purple belt. Where are you based?

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Sacramento, Ca!

@jhvh828

3 жыл бұрын

@@NsimaInyang cool.. have to visit one day

Badasss video

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏾

The Jiu-jitsu gym that I train at has a lot of jacked guys who train. You'll have an edge with strength and size but don't go in there thinking you'll whoop everyone on your first day.

Have my first bjj class at 17. Hopefully i wont quit and lose interest. I wanna do it as a hobby and for fun

your video sounds so great to encourage me to start practicing this game. But I am suffering from a sort of breathing illness.and as you know that this game is depending on the proper way of breathing and I am afraid if I start to play this game which might have affected me seriously . Do you have any advice to develope my performance in this game . Thank you so much for your kind care .

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

You just need to start and slowly get better over time. What exactly is the issue?

@mamosheno5029

3 жыл бұрын

@@NsimaInyang if i make over activity or get intact with someone i feel something like the oxygen is stopped and the speed of my breathing is being declined. And the sound of my breathing is getting loud more and more.

Just to touch bodybuilding and bjj. It depends on your goals in bodybuilding. IF you are an IFBB pro or that’s your goal it’s probably not worth the risk for injuries. However if that’s not your goal then I 100% agree.

Hi great content !! i wanted to ask few questions: 1.How do you avoid over training with this intensity of training? 2. Do you find the constant short periods of choking to cause some damage to the brain in the long term? Tnx!

What do you suggest heavy less repsmore rest or light more reps less rest

How old were you when you started bjj , i’m 26 should I start they journey?

Nsima hi my name is Glenn. I really enjoyed this vid about the five reasons for starting Jiu Jitsu. I’m really wanting to start training however I’m 64 years old, and do you think I can really get into it and keep training for years to come? I want to really but I guess I’m just second guessing myself. What is your honest opinion? I’m really really thinking about it! Thank you for your time. Peace!

@jqn8361

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!!!! It’s never too late

I dont really get how the belt system works, isnt it white blue purple brown and then black , for what is yellow and green?

Excellent video! "Why are your nostrils so large?" I laughed out loud at that

@NsimaInyang

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

I got put into an americana and injured a tendon in my elbow, I've been poked in the eye, put in an armbar where the guy is pulling as hard as he can, luckily I escaped position or my arm would be broken, I've had many other really close calls during sparring and ultimately got discouraged from it in 2016 as I didn't want a potentially permanent injury. My goal is to get stronger and more flexible/mobile, then I may come back to training at a different place or start muay thai.

Congratulations on the mace windu belt

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey I just started BJJ, and I’m a pretty small dude. Who are some really good dudes to follow with a similar frame to me? I’m 5’4 and 145lbs. Thanks for the video man

@NsimaInyang

4 жыл бұрын

Oy, there’s tons. Mikey Musumecci, Bruno Malfacine, Caio Terra, the list is endless

Is bij better than WERSTEL or judo?? What do you think??

how do you improve your cardio for rolling other than rolling, as i dont have a partner to roll with outside of the gym

@daniilvolosin1816

2 жыл бұрын

Well rolling is the best but exercise bicycle helps or running

I have genetically extreme weak connective tissue. Should I avoid BJJ?