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So you're saying in order to get better at something you have to practice it and consistently show improvement?! I can't believe I never thought of that. Thank you for the insight 😎👍🏼
From what I have seen on RU-vid about bjj is that a white belt is on a huge spectrum and you kind of have to master the basic language of bjj kindergarten level for a few years before you grade up, I would rather over level white belt then falsely achieve a blue belt, I'm about to start the journey with that plan in mind.
Jokes on you, I do no gi only and you can only get promoted through gi, nothing wrong with being 2 stripe white belt for 7 years, it makes winning comps super easy 😂
I didn't get promoted GI or No-Gi if I enter a No-Gi comp I am a Black Belt same a Gi. 7 year white belt needs to find consistency or a new place to train.
@@chasingmypinnacle I wouldn't know with out training with you. I would still look at training at another gym. I evaluate my students on their Jiu-Jitsu not whether or not they so Gi or No-Gi. We do both.
@@SticksandStonesBJJ I wouldn't change gyms, we have UFC fighters both active and retired at the gym, great guys and a great gym. My fault too, I don't sign in, because belt color doesn't matter, some guys are black belts and are complete garbage.
Good video. Our school does white stripes by attendance (25 days per stripe) then a comprehensive test including rolling for the blue belt. Not easy, but you know what to expect and the student can see progress and know when they’ll get their stripe. Technically someone could get 4 stripes in 100 days, but that test is hard, most people end up at 1-1.5 years to achieve blue.
So essentially if I know my fundamental submissions, can defend very well in almost all positions and I’ve spent enough time to satisfy the coach, I’m a blue belt?
I'm sure every coach has their own personal perspective. This is what I look and defending is the most important thing most people can skip over because they just want to submit. So they are doing well when they are attacking however you get them in a spot where they need to escape or defend and they are stuck.
From your perspective to become a blue belt do you need know all the different guards, x guard, lasso, and so on or just basic closed, half, maybe one open guard??
Basics are key surviving in each position, knowing how to control people in each position. Then all the basic subs, but truly understanding your frames for defense and maintaining when you are in attack positions.
I spent two years at three stripe white belt, watching everyone get promoted past me. Eventually I had to quit, because I realised I just wasn't getting any better.
Well it's never about the promotion and stripes, I would still be doing Jiu-Jitsu if there was no belt system. However I understand you being frustrated.
Doesn't matter how long it takes you, you only lose when you quit, that's the philosophy and I haven't even started yet, which kind of motivates me more because its like a spiritual journey for yourself.
