My Newest Black Belt (Started BJJ at 40, Black Belt by 50)

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This is a short clip from the belt promotions we did at my gym back in October 2022. In the clip you'll see me promote one of my students to Black Belt. It's been around 10 years since he started and he's been one of the most consistent people on the mats even being 40 when he started BJJ and is now 50 years old. He's had some injuries along the way and kept coming and gotten very good at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
In the video I also share why I try to give Black Belts that I wear to my students when I promote them.
Just a sneak peek from inside the gym.
-Chewy
P.S Sorry about the kids in the background. I know the noise can be a bit much. They were playing on the other side of the gym and I didn't think the mic would pic it up as much as it did.
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@ChristopherCarpenter Год назад

The older grapplers need more love!!

@geaves762 Год назад

Agree

@DanielBPastor Год назад

Congratulations from a 62-year-old blue belt. That’s awesome!

@reginaldanglin4264 Год назад

He'll yea!!!!!! Brother 62yr old. GOD BLESS YOU TOO. ALHAMDULILLAH.

@Alessandro-hu4iy 11 месяцев назад

What a king! you go Sir!

@meatshank2104 Год назад

Just hit 50 and just started, Black belt by 60 is the goal! Congratulations

@shaneross3319 Год назад

Right behind you brother I am a 48 almost 49yr old Blue Belt.

@jacquelinetung5102 Год назад

So inspiring, I started when I was 40 also, hopefully I’ll make it to black belt one day!

@shadymilkman443 Год назад

What belt are you now?

@Bryan.Conley Год назад

You got this!

@isaacgarcia2979 Год назад

@@shadymilkman443 she’s still 40

@matthewjalomo8511 Год назад

you are! let's just stay consistent! I promise we can do this!

@jacquelinetung5102 Год назад

@@shadymilkman443 I’m still a white belt lol (2 stripes)

@nathanbaker9816 Год назад

I’m a 55 year old blue belt started at 53 I struggle with the grind mentally and physically but I also love it truthfully the mental aspect is the worst for me but what I’ve come to learn is l’m not alone younger Guys and Gal’s go through the same struggle Stay humble and committed

@JIbanez1989 Год назад

OSS!

@grim_ghost141 11 месяцев назад

im now 42, got my blue belt 7 years ago, life happened, and im trying to get back in again. the metals will get you. but were all in his together.

@govtom4 10 месяцев назад

I’m 56, too, bro. Two stripe blue. Keep with it. Stay hard, MFers.

@michaelingram8056 7 месяцев назад

I'm 49 and want to start but a) would just feel ridiculous, and b) worry about being extremely sore all the friggin time. . .

@govtom4 7 месяцев назад

@@michaelingram8056 You get used to it. It’s a non-factor, actually. Wish I was 42, too.

@epicwhovian Год назад

I’m just starting my journey at 35. This is so inspiring and motivating! What an accomplishment! Congrats!

@twinsunpredator7998 Год назад

started at 345 ,, 39 now , keep the grind bro

@cynthiageskes1457 Год назад

Thank you for the encouragement and you too keep at it!!

@richrodriguez8520 Год назад

Awesome I started at 35 too. Im 48 now, been a blackbelt for 3 years. Enjoy the journey

@theyankeesamurai23 Год назад

Just started my journey at 28, I rarely choke up with RU-vid vids, but man seeing a person who is at an age that is "past their prime" achieve one of the hardest goals within the martial arts world is a massive inspiration. Really makes me understand to trust the process more than anything.

@3nt3rtain Год назад

43 here... 4 stripe blue... this video is exactly what this older bjj player needed to see... Truly inspiring.

@godisnotinvisible Год назад

You're almost at the point that is for some of us our wildest dreams. When did you start? You're inspiring people you don't even know, keep going. Oss.

@3nt3rtain Год назад

@godisnotinvisible I've been at it about 5 years. I have done many martial arts my whole life, and I have maintained my body to the best of my ability naturally. I add that 2nd part because without that foundation, I doubt I'd be where I am. Honestly, the grind is real, brother. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏼.

@Mithrandir69 Год назад

Congratulations brother. I started at 42, and am about to hit purple next month. I hope my body holds out!

@ThePaulkitchen Год назад

How do you know you're about to hit purple?

@Mithrandir69 Год назад

@@ThePaulkitchen Winter grading is in December, and my coach doesn't put a lot of stock in surprises lol.

@EricVuTran Год назад

are u adding weight training to your training?

@Mithrandir69 Год назад

@@EricVuTran I do some calisthenics, rehab and weight training, but it's too inconsistent. It's really tough to get that extra time. I'm up at 5am and in bed around 11-12, and I never stop. BJJ is the only real leisure time I have.

@Bryan.Conley Год назад

Congrats Chris! As a 39 year old thats coming up with a million excuses not to get back on the mats this was inspiring.

@Alessandro-hu4iy 11 месяцев назад

39 here also, just started this week. Just do it.

@EliteForceLHP 9 месяцев назад

Keep going, brother! I've been training for over 14 years now. Train at 70-80% and enjoy the journey! OSS 👊

@tamsi___-op 8 месяцев назад

@@Alessandro-hu4iynice job

@garysmith2983 Год назад

Started last year at 57. About a year to go to blue belt. Still give the twenty somethings a run for their money. Surviving 5 minutes now with the blue and odd purple belts. Think I’ll be this choked up when I get the blue. Congratulations on the black. Massive achievement at any age. I highly recommend BJJ for older guys, great for mobility and the band of brothers and sisters.

@fwhitey7686 Год назад

Great video for us old farts lol. I started at 40 as well and fast forward 3 years I’m a recently promoted blue. I’m under no illusions I’ll ever get to black, with the whole work, kids, life thing, but I still enjoy it so who knows. But it really is nice to see one of us old farts reach that level. Good job amigo!

@benbush7838 Год назад

Started at 43. Immediately fell in love with the process. This video made a few tears roll Off my cheek. Congratulations

@garciasigns Год назад

I started a week after my 40th….5 years in & I’m still a blue belt. Trained consistently for the first 4 years but no where near as much as I would’ve liked the last year because of Covid lockdowns/birth of my 2nd child & now a torn medial meniscus. Looking to start going minimum 3 times a week next year. Can’t wait to push myself again in this beautiful art that is BJJ. Congrats to the gentleman in this video…..must be an incredible feeling receiving that black belt. ☺️👊🏼🥋

@cynthiageskes1457 Год назад

Congratulations! I will be 60 in a few days, started about 8 years ago and became a brown belt 5 months ago. Last week I decided I was going to quit. I felt like I couldn't keep up with the 20 -30 year olds and if I did well it wasn't from years of rolling it was because they were going easy on me - a 'pity party', which I don't want. I could not accept my limitations. However, I do love Jiu Jitsu. I told my Coach about quitting. He definitely was not pleased. He has encouraged me for many years- (whenever I have doubts like now). He once again convinced me not to quit. BUT - I still am very sad about my age etc and it's always in my mind that if I just quit I would not have to think about it.

@96money96 Год назад

Don’t quit!!! You’re almost there!

@deifor Год назад

Just think, Cynthia, how much worse you'd have it if you wering training. Maybe allow yourself to take a vacation, relax and do nothing, and then come back with renewed energy. osss

@cynthiageskes1457 Год назад

@@deifor Hi, good, sensible advice- I have thought about taking a break, but I kind of work like that saying 'an object in motion will stay I motion..etc'. I have taken a break 2× - once for rotator cuff surgery- about 4.5 months- the other, Covid shutdown. Aside from those pretty much train 4-6×/week. I get paranoid that others will get 'ahead' of me. So either I'm in or I'm out (yes, not necessarily sensible)

@juandenz2008 Год назад

An aging body can definitely make things more challenging. On the other hand you have to ask yourself what made you want to take the BJJ journey in the first place ? If it is no longer rewarding then there is no harm in devoting your resources to another activity. On the other hand if you still feel like you can get a lot from BJJ, maybe you just need to reduce your training frequency a bit to prevent burnout. 4-6x / week is quite a lot. It's probably a mistake to try and compare yourself to others too much. Sometimes I feel like there is too much focus on the competitive nature of BJJ as opposed to each person focusing on their own personal growth.

@deifor Год назад

@@juandenz2008 I agree.

@g9quito Год назад

So glad to see this!!!, started at 39 after a pulmonar embolia, 41 now and already a blue belt. I won't stop till I die. Good job sir!.

@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511 Год назад

Congrats! Putting your body through that grind in the 5th decade of life. Inspiring!

@dl6225 Год назад

Nice work. I started at 45. I just turned 50 in August, I'm also the oldest at my gym aside from 1 coach. I'm also one of the lightest at 150lb. Its been a wild ride but I love it, my whole family trains, my 47y/o wife and our 14 y/o son. Just repeat the mantra 'a black belt is a white belt who never quit', the journey is amazing....PROUD WORK Sir!! Chewey your channel/ site is an inspiration and invaluable resource. Thank you!!

@ChoonMa Год назад

What an awesome moment! It gives blue-belt me hope!

@atrain670 Год назад

This honestly made me tear up. I started three years ago, at age 49, just got my blue belt (after losing 9 months to a lower back injury and a torn ACL, still going at 52, but can only roll twice a week due to family commitments. But I am in it to the very end, until my body fully breaks down later due to old age. Hoping to get my black belt somewhere around 62-64 yrs old, barring any more brutal injuries. ✌🏼

@Ronaldinho10101 Год назад

Sounded interesting but couldn't hear a thing because of the kids in the background 🥲

@bilguuntsog-ochir3889 7 месяцев назад

Kids ruin everything

@todd2324 Год назад

Was a little hard to hear, especially with the kids in the back, but congratulations.

@JIbanez1989 Год назад

Wow man I couldn’t hear anything smh

@johnnoe6791 2 месяца назад

Brats lol jk

@vidform Год назад

I think the reason a lot of people are starting BJJ so late in life is because when they were younger, most of them didn't know much about it. I think the awareness of BJJ came in 4 distinct waves: 1. Televised UFC/MMA matches 2. The rise in violent crime prompting you to learn self defense 3. Tired of the same old fitness routines and wanting something different 4. The enormous amount of RU-vid videos that espouse the benefits of the sport If it weren't for YT videos, I think many still wouldn't try bjj. The videos are very helpful in filling in the gaps of information on why people should try it.

@BrMg01 11 месяцев назад

Congrats Sir, that's my Goal for the next 10 yrs of my life. I'm 42 I started couple weeks ago.

@Downwithfitness Год назад

Such an inspiration. It’s the path I feel I am walking now. Started 2 years ago just before turning 40 and as a blue belt, I cant get enough, but I train consistently 3x per week every week. The idea in my head was to hit black belt by the time I turn 50…. This just shows again that staying the course can make that a reality. Love seeing stuff like this. ❤

@Hangar1318 Год назад

I'm 37. I started 4 months back. I've been doing 4 days a week. This is inspiring. Especially the fact that at 40+ years old he trained 6-7 times a week.

@shaneross3319 Год назад

That is alot of Black Belts and KNOWLEDGE if i am ever near yall i have got to stop in!

@elbensvibez Год назад

Awesome!! I started at 34 and was thinking I may never make it to black belt and this def gave me the push and inspiration to keep showing up and keep working!

@Georgeamarustudios Год назад

Very inspirational. I too started at 40 (currently 42 y.o. Blue Belt), so it’s nice to know there’s hope for Black Belt even for those of us starting later.

@boerinlondon Год назад

Well done mate! I started a year ago aged 46. Still working on that blue belt!

@spire393 3 месяца назад

Im 81 and have just started. I am loving it, and my wife, Esmay is considering giving up lawn bowls for something a little less harsh on the old body.

@chrisburnett4552 Год назад

I am a 42 Yr old Purple Belt. This will hopefully be me by 50. Never Stop Training. Congrats Chris

@sufianal-mukhtar2888 Год назад

Massive respect. I started a year ago at 46 years old. The hardest most frustrating but greatest thing I've ever attempted.

@bookofdaveandsteve Год назад

Came here for a touching moment (which I got!) but I re-watched it for Adam's death stare at the start. Great stuff all round 👍

@alanwood9822 Год назад

Its great to see it takes 10 years to attain a black belt in bjj. I have studied karate for over 55 years and the belts, especially black belt are given away today. Congrstulations.

@ballinboxer3676 Год назад

Not even that, it usually takes more than 10 years to reach black belt. The guy must have been super consistent with training to reach it that fast

@HollyDollyTakahani Год назад

Seeing this is actually changing my perspective. Thank you so so so much for posting ❤

@FR-ty5vn Год назад

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤ - as an even older grappler, I’m inspired 🎉

@j.bernard752 Год назад

Congratulations profé. That there is no small task. 10 yrs at 50 y/o. Great job warrior!

@perryBJJ Год назад

Congratulation to both student and coach. -- It's just as rewarding for a coach to promote a loyal student to black belt as it is to earn a black belt!

@ButtScootBJJ Год назад

I’m 40 and just started training BJJ. I dive into everything I do at 100% full speed. I bought a few Gi’s and paid for an entire year up front. I have enough time to be at the academy as much as 8 times per week. My goal is to make it to Black Belt in 8 years. I’m not gonna beat myself up if I don’t get there in that time frame, this is just a goal I have set for myself. I’ll grow as fast as my Professors see fit. But I’m in shape, I’m athletic, I eat right and take care of my body and learn really fast. So I think it’s attainable.

@davedave7038 Год назад

dude you have so many people apart of your gym very impressive

@L0stAtLast Год назад

Well said. I started at 41, I’m 49 now. I’m going to draw a little inspiration from this here. Thanks for sharing.

@Pensivelyexpensive Год назад

Congrats man! It’s never too late!

@WholeOtherLevelOutdoors Год назад

Congratulations

@fastrrcbr Год назад

Chewy, i loved your opening speech, so powerful and true, LOVE IT, and congrats to your newest black belt.

@shanecochran8544 Год назад

I'm starting next week at 33 so this is so inspiring!

@MarcusOryanus Год назад

I'm a 40 year old blue belt! This is awesome!!!

@yartysparty Год назад

BJJ is amazing. Congrats!

@MCSizzle1116 Год назад

Started my journey at 32, I keep telling myself that I’ll get there one day. This is such an inspiring video to see. Much love

@Mr.Bamboo41 Год назад

wow so inspiring. I cried with him while watching this video.

@KonaDaGamah Год назад

👏👏👏. Age is but a number as jiu-jitsu is limitless.

@Jiveina Год назад

32 year old blue belt here. I've had a long time off since covid, and I'm only just starting to train again. I recently thought that I would never make higher belts, because I would become too old to push into the higher ranks, but seeing this and reading some comments from you folks being older than I and still learning high end stuff gives me a lot of confidence.

@ldubois585 9 месяцев назад

age is in the head. Think like an old man and you are already an old man. No excuse! you can reach higher belt, 32.. you r young.

@bobby8497 Год назад

I too started at 40. Currently 42 with a blue belt and a newly torn MCL. Surprisingly seems to be healing quickly and I should only miss 4 weeks. I can only hope to stay healthy enough to earn a black belt!!

@iknowbetter Год назад

Genuily brought a tear to my eyes!! Congrats Chris!!!

@danielcho3270 Год назад

Congrats! I can feel how much this meant to you bro! Well done and keep it up. Thanks for sharing this.

@krynico8451 Год назад

Awesome I fell in love with Jujitsu because of videos like this ...the brotherhood...the comradery... The journey..this channel...Congrats to him for the accomplishments..This is just a new beginning to his Jujitsu journey...Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu till the death of us.🙏🏽👍🏽🥋🤼💀 ⚰

@checkpointcharlie7494 Год назад

This is huge motivation for me. I started a month ago and I am 40. Congrats sir!

@TattooGames 11 месяцев назад

As a 44yr old purple belt, this is very inspiring .... he looks great for 50!

@ajmadic Год назад

This is awesome!! I just started at the end of 37 years old. I'm about 4 months in and my knee keeps getting injured, to the point where I can't even put my knee on the mat without pain. I've taken 2 weeks off, back at it today. Hopefully all goes well, ha.

@piranhaandthedirtplantedta4210 Год назад

42 year old and just got my purple belt. Perhaps I will also make it to black belt one day! Osss.

@obviousgiant4568 Год назад

Congrats Chris. Something to be really proud of.

@MP-je9lv Год назад

Congratulations Chris!

@Genghiskhong Год назад

Just started my 2nd week at 27 years old. Only Regret is not starting at 21. Cant wait to get my Blue belt! Congrats on the Black Belt!

@Hugo-ms4mx Год назад

Congratulation, truly an inspiring accomplishment

@Drunk-Jitsu Год назад

Dukes is a great dude and deserves this promotion. It was well earned.

@Guywithair2 Год назад

Good to know ever gym has kids on promotion day lol. Congrats on your black belt!

@matthewoneill5354 Год назад

I think older grapplers, who've seen more of life and lifes struggles, appreciate the significance and symbolism in a black belt. They are able to view it from a more philosophical perspective and have a better idea of it's TRUE value. I could obviously be wrong but I doubt there are many 19/20 year old black belts who react the same way on their promotion. I'm not saying one is better or worse it's just different and means different things.

@WestHamParker8 Год назад

Wow this was really awesome. So much emotions wrapped into this moment

@dromendoza Год назад

Who keeps talking while coach is making that awesome speech. Like damn dude.

@linanleon Год назад

year 82,started bjj last month, very happy for this man

@joejitsu4444 Год назад

That's awesome! Congrats, brother. Welcome to the club!

@dbedford007 Год назад

Congrats! Chris!

@athosdalvarek918 Год назад

Congrats!

@carlosmaldonado9510 Год назад

Had to admit that this is great to see Encouraging people to continue I live To you Coach I thank my improvement as well I hope One day we will shake hands Thanks

@carlosmaldonado9510 Год назад

Oh I forgot I started January 2022 at 43 years old And finally living again

@lukegodbold6696 Год назад

Love to see these. So moving. Congrats brother!!

@boatsfa2015 Год назад

kids in the background...means alot. Congrats.

@TSMontana Год назад

Congrats Hope you do a podcast with him. Be curious to see what advice he would have for older martial artists/grapplers, to stay consistent and healthy enough to get a BJJ BB in just 10 years.