How to get started in BJJ | Ryan Hall and Lex Fridman 

You talking about his tourettes?

@@liammeharry What? No, he just looks sleepy with his eyes always half open.

Hilarious.

@Issac Hernandez What disability? He just has eyes that look half closed. Calm down.

@Issac Hernandez ❄️❄️❄️❄️ 🚨

For how long did you teach those kids before you had to tell them that?

The fact that you didn't stunt their progress and didn't hold them back and knew to let them go and continue their journey to be better truly shows what an absolutely outstanding coach and person you are. Doing the right thing by your students should be number one and you've clearly put their needs before your wants and that's character. Legend.

@@maddniarslan 5 minutes

@@alexg9693 once you teach them the guard, you let them learn how to pass by someone else

Your a good teacher, you were honest with them and let them grow beyond your place, I bet it was worth it even if it was bittersweet, it’s always worth it.

Im like this bro I just get too nervous to go in and I never have been in an MMA gym

@@reactiverhino6931 Bro just go. We always have new guys come in and they are physically dishevelled. They are low on confidence, and nervous aswell. People are happy to see people bettering themselves. We welcome people who want to learn. It is motivational!

@@dinoman-1skicoin384 cheers man I needed this thanks

Totally agree, started working out as soon as I get up in the morning. For to long I just would think about working out in the mornings. Stopped thinking, just started doing it without option.

@@reactiverhino6931 the jiu jitsu community (generally speaking) is the best family I've ever had!!! Very accepting and welcoming and supportive. We are a team helping each other grow, as artists and people. Fear is in your mind but if you've considered mma this long, that's in your heart. Don't ignore your heart, it's trying to lead you to where life wants you. Good luck brother! Dive in, we got your back

I’m starting JJ on 3/23 with my two sons with a group of other fathers/sons. My childhood I was bullied as well. Never gotten in a fight. Struggled with confidence issues a good chunk of my life. Doing this to build my relationships with my sons and to invest in them and myself…to build confidence and discipline. A bit nervous going into this especially at almost 48.

Such an open mind

It can be safely assumed he's a really intelligent dude just by seeing how eloquent he is

@@josipdolibasic4143 not after his last fight.

Did you quit yet? 😁

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Hang in there man, where you at?

Sounds like you’re at a sketchy place... you’re always gonna have to deal with shit on the mats and poor hygiene, but all of that combined after a short period is a little concerning. Good luck, and stay safe. If you’re rolling with dinks who want to flex their dick size, find another partner.

So I should not start with BJJ because I really do not want any joint pain?

I'm proud of the cauliflower ears

@@2pacfan12357 lol, definitely not. BJJ destroys your joints, but i'll take arthritis over mental anguish that stress and anxiety was causing any day.

July 10 let's go!

I see

"wizard" hall

You keep up with it?😊

@@liorcolina I did! Just got my blue belt last month 💪

@@oFLUXo680 badass man. 2 month white belt here lol

@@nicks1169 Keep going! We are future black belts

Just went to 1st JJ class this week. Like you, after MUCH back n forth for a long time, I FINALLY took that leap. Glad I did. Here's to future sessions 🤙🏽

I could not agree more. Lex is killing these pod cast! In the good way😁

@@alarlol very clever, but not sensible....

@@alarlol His work is truly clever, gargantually so. But lately he seems to be given to wild assertions before proving them. Proofs first please. That's the Old Science! Einstein did not give advance notice of his seminal papers! He published them first and then spoke about them! #sensible

@@alarlol He is an amazing guy. I think he is authentic in his motives and if he can prove what he asserts it would be a genuine Paradigm Shift. He would not just be standing on the shoulders of giants but a giant to be stood on!

Did you quit yet? 😁

Not long now. He is fighting Dan Ige in March hopefully.

@@lex8239 Hell yah, cannot wait to see this fight.

Did you quit yet? 😁

How are you getting on now

@@samuelredmond1310 Prolly quit lol

It happened. BJJ is awesome

Except way less gay and corny

what did she say

@@tpal3243 She asked for a Hall Pass

Rolling with higher belts is actually a lot safer than rolling with white belts or beginners. They move with control and precision and they protect you from injuring yourself. At least this was my experience. Most of my injuries are from beginners. Injuries are a part of the gig unfortunately. It is definitely a risk but there are a lot of ways to prevent injuries or at least lessen their severity by keeping a good foundation of strong muscles, tendons and ligaments and improving your mobility.

How'd it go?

I’m guessing your neck injury has to do with your vertebrae, in which case I could imagine doing bjj would be quite dangerous. However I think if you could definitely still practice it with some Physical therapy work too. I have a sacralized spine, two herniated discs, and still experience sciatica from time to time but there are certain exercises and measures I have taken that allow me to do bjj as well as wrestle. If wouldn’t say bjj would pose too much of a risk to your knees if it’s a joint issue because there’s minimal impact, and if someone attempts a leg lock or knee bar you can always preemptively tap. And I think most gyms follow the unsaid rule that is you don’t try to hurt or put someone in a position that causes too much pain, usually people tap as soon as they have the lock or hold tight enough to the point where you can’t escape without struggle.

@@trevorbagan6603 thank you for the advice it's much appreciated. Certainly something to thing about and yes it's a vertebrae issue

@@evilmemeboi6160 thanks. We do play roll and stuff now. Thank you.

Start with judo, then after a 6-8 years transfer to bjj. Learnig goid stand-up is almost impossible with bjj

@@Freko2011 thank you guys.

Ya

He would be 4/5 stars

@@muaytha1201 hahahahahah

Did you quit yet? 😁

nah

@@gickygackers fuck off

@@JGlais you're a pattern seeking primate LOL

Yeah its called thinking

Totally agree with you brother.

Look up Jon danahers podcast. He teaches to learn pin escapes and guard retention first. (has instructionals) Then will look at half guard then all the others. Then submissions from the bottom. Then focus on main submissions such as back attack, kimura, arm bar, triangle etc

i think it's to do with his tourettes if you look at his eyes he blinks way to much only just found this out. I just thought he never got a good night sleep 😅

Good on youtube for allowing complete fukin idiots to gather, comment and slap each other on the back. There really is a place for everyone.

a couple options. 1 is maybe try a different gym. sometimes gyms just have a real "bro" attitude. find a gym with quality people, that have nothing to prove. another is just general anxiety management. try breathing exercises in the parking lot. breath heavy through your nose and get alittle meditation before class. another thing, is no one cares what you look like, how you talk, how good/bad you are. they are all there to get better and make others better. no one is paying attention to you in that way. I go through the same thing man you're not alone. but as you train you'll get better physically and mentally. go back man, it will help your mental health in unbelievable ways. I hope this helps man! don't over think. go back, go as many times as your mind will allow. good luck brother

@@EditsUnlimited I’m looking into another place to train in my town. I’ve really got the BJJ itch again after rewatching choke for the hundredth time 😂 thanks for the advice brother. Hopefully I can keep at it this time

@@Scott-qi3wv you'll love it man. just remember everyone has that, and everyone is there to support you and your team. best of luck homie I'm positive you can stick with it

Did you watch at like 7:30? They say that's an important part of the growth process

I'm nervous every time I train. Not crippling, but probably a five out of ten. I've made peace with being scared. I even say to myself "you're nervous, you're afraid" just to acknowledge the fact. When I realized it's acceptable to be scared I can turn that into excitement, use that energy on the mat, and I always, ALWAYS come away better, having learned something I didn't know about myself, my body, the sport of jiu jitsu, or just life. Hope hearing that does you Some good

Did you quit yet? 😁

Never lol. Never.

I'm concentrating on defence. I got my first stripe now.

This is all about gym selection. A good gym will take those people and straighten them out, but a bad gym will foster that environment.

Yeh. Probably a tick or something.

He has Tourette’s

Only if you not tap

Absolutely feasible

who gives a fuck bro honestly

Did you quit yet? 😁

You may laugh, but you don't know how many surprise ninja attacks and snipers that has saved him from.

@@stuart124 And MMA fights.

Such a good comment lol

Where are your fight videos? 🤔

Thats your fault, yo can alwats tap my friend

@@Freko2011 im worried about the increased likelihood of accidental injuries maybe slipping on the mat and blowing out your knee

@@ez123489 i am a judo guy, and trust me the amount of time standup in bjj is almost nihil, depending on the club ofc and even then you can choos to pull guard.

Did you quit yet? 😁

I think he has Tourette’s