Why Men Over 40 Should Practice BJJ (No EXCUSES)

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In this video I discuss why men over 40 should practice BJJ. There are really no excuses to not practice - unless there is some medical reason. Check it out and as always, thanks for watching!
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@tomkennedy3123 4 года назад

I'm a 70 year old no stripe white belt. Exercise, weight lose and camaraderie are my motivations. Been at it for the last 5 months and lost 22 pounds. Got my first submission last week. Don't get me wrong, I'm an expert in tapping! Great school. Wonderful new friends and great instructors. oos

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Awesome to hear! Maybe respond to some of these other guys in their 60's contemplating BJJ...Thank you for watching, commenting and the inspiration!

@StewartInvest1 4 года назад

Thank you. I look forward to the learning experience. I went back to college at 59, so I am used to doing what is not considered normal. Thanks for the encouragement.

@JJ.ermenegildofregna 4 года назад

Respect man. You are my model. I'm 62, was about to start but I'm still blocked by this comic-19😕

@rhick382 4 года назад

I’m a 40 year old BJJ blue belt. Let me say your content and opinions are completely on point. I agree with all your videos.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Thank you, brother! Much appreciated. I'm not the greatest at explaining my points so sometimes I think my message gets misunderstood and I get verbally beat up for it...it's all good though...trying to get better. Comments like this keep me motivated. Appreciate your support! 🙏👊

@vmmd17 4 года назад

I’m turning 56 this month, just started last week. I’m sore and realize how out of shape I am but it’s been great so far!

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Love reading comments like this! Keeps me motivated. I've been slacking lately but I'm back at it now....Keep coming back to let us know how you're progressing!

@clantonaw 4 года назад

Started BJJ a little over a year ago at 40. It makes you feel alive and thankful that you're healthy enough to participate in something so difficult. I can't scramble and shoot blast doubles like the 20 somethings can, but I can hold my own. No man wants to be considered feeble. BJJ helps fight off the age demons and keeps you sharp. That line from the movie "Act of Valor" always comes to mind. "Before my father died, he said the worst thing about growing old was that other men stopped seeing you as dangerous. I've always remembered that, how being dangerous was sacred, a badge of honor. You live your life by a code, an ethos. Every man does. It's your shoreline

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Agreed my friend...No man wants to be considered feeble. We want to keep the fight alive...Thanks for watching and commenting! Sincerely appreciate your support! Oss, brother. 👊🙏

@defguy319 Год назад

Miss your videos man - they're great!

@midlifebjj Год назад

I’m coming back…soon!

@josesegura6486 3 года назад

I started at 45 and have been going strong for 3 years. I totally agree with you and you are on point!

@midlifebjj 3 года назад

🤙👊

@JayMayhem13 4 года назад

47 and just started. I've been lifting weights for 20+ years but BJJ is a completely different level of fitness.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

That was one of the biggest eye openers. Thinking I was ready to roll because I was “in-shape” - nope...not even close. 😂😂😂

@chopsueykungfu 4 года назад

I’m 60 and I can see myself taking it up by the time I’m 65. I’m still not done learning wing chun, and I did the karate thing in my youth.

@floyd398 4 года назад

Start now, I'm telling you you'll kick yourself in the butt for not starting sooner.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Agreed, it doesn't get easier!

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Why are waiting? Just curious. Is it because you are practicing other arts (like wing chun)?

@chopsueykungfu 4 года назад

@@midlifebjj yea, I'm not done with WC, and I can only afford one school at a time. Plus, I'm hoping the tuition fee will be less for 65. Senior citizen discount?

@chopsueykungfu 4 года назад

Man Unfiltered I’ve begun weight training in preparation, so I will be a whole lot stronger when I do begin.

@pkraus02 4 года назад

Just turned 50 and started two months ago. I love it and I'm going to keep going as long as my body will tolerate it.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank for watching and commenting! Appreciate the support! Oss!

@giocastellano 3 года назад

Just started BJJ recently. I find it super fascinating and extremely valuable on so many levels. I just have to keep reminding myself that I’m turning 46…not 26. 😂

@midlifebjj 2 года назад

Sometimes the mind and heart are willing but the body just ain't able. I'm 46....and most days I feel it!

@stangdude5593 2 года назад

44 yo blue belt here and sparred for the first time in over 10 years. Now resting a bruised sternum/ribs for the next week or so. We ain't in Kansas anymore, Toto.

@afathersroll3569 4 года назад

Great video. We have a podcast about men over 40 training Jiujitsu. Glad to hear that you didn’t really quit as a 3 stripe blue. Keep up the grind!

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

What's the podcast? Would love to give it a listen! Thanks for watching and commenting...Oss! 🙏👊

@jimkrebs1706 4 года назад

I was just going to ask which Podcast as well and see that it’s been asked!!! So i second that, id like to listen

@afathersroll3569 4 года назад

A father’s Roll. We are on RU-vid and Apple podcast.

@afathersroll3569 4 года назад

Thanks. If you like our podcast maybe we could collaborate on one.

@afathersroll3569 4 года назад

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fathers-roll/id1522090053

@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501 4 года назад

Bjj is a great sport and is very humbling. Lot's of great people can be found in bjj dojos. I took up bjj before I turned 40 but quit at 48. This was partly due to injury but I found that despite some serious effort, my progress just stopped. My aim was to get purple by 50 but it started to look like I would never achieve it despite the effort so I lost motivation. Classic blue belt syndrome I suppose. My advice for anyone over 40 going into bjj is to make sure that you have an instructor who 'gets' you, because trust me, the body does change from the mid forties onwards no matter how fit you are. Also, rolling with people your own age is important because some younger guys can go too heavy and cause injuries. In terms of the street fight arguments-- forget them. Street fights are not fights at all but violent interactions and no martial art or combat sport can fully prepare you for everything that might come your way in such situations.

@JJ.ermenegildofregna 4 года назад

Good post. Especially the last part. All this nonsense about which martial art is better for "real street fighting". None and all. Real street fighting is another story.

@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501 4 года назад

@@JJ.ermenegildofregna Thanks. Rory Miller covers this topic brilliantly:a huge eye opener from someone who has faced real violence.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Well said, my friend. I'm curious, were the injuries due to BJJ? I try to stick to the older guys when rolling but for some reason the heart thinks I can do what the body is unable to....ANNNND, I get injured....Thank you for watching and commenting! 👊🙏

@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501 4 года назад

@@midlifebjj The injury was at my first club. Firstly I lost all carteledge in my big toe joints due to kicking pads. I had surgery, but every training day was followed by pain in the feet the next few days which persists to this day. The next injury was with a guy my age but he was close to purple and I was still not blue. He hated losing. We were the only two down that night plus the instructor. The role was hard. He wragged me about hard. As I tried to get to my feet I heard a loud pop: my left bicep tendon snapped leaving the muscle hanging down my arm. I had surgery but the arm is weak and deformed. I never blamed the guy until he boasted about causing it one night. I quit that club after years of absolute loyalty. I joined another club but the instructor always felt I was damaged mentally from the other club. I got one tag in two years, despite regular attendance and competing. I stepped up my training, even training early in the morning before work. When the time came for another tag or two I was left hanging. I know that it's not just about belts but I was gutted because I knew that I couldn't train at that level of commitment any longer without progressing. My aim was to get purple and to start training older guys.

@JJ.ermenegildofregna 4 года назад

@@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501 Rory Miller: I read at least two of his books! 👍

@pourindiesel 4 года назад

USPSA competitive shooting would be right up your alley. Good way to train and become proficient with a firearm. There is a internationally recognized classification system as well within the organization as well (like belts).

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

I appreciate firearms and have a few myself. With a wife, 3 kids, BJJ, Full time career, consulting business and 2 RU-vid channels - Can't take up something like competitive shooting. Although, it does sound intriguing! Do you practice BJJ?

@pourindiesel 4 года назад

@@midlifebjj yes to the BJJ, been at it almost a year, 2 stripe white belt.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Rock on brother! Appreciate the reply!

@JeffreyDavisChristianAuthor 3 года назад

45-year-old judoka here. I definitely want to see you to a video on the subject of Brazilian jiu-jitsu & self-defense.

@midlifebjj 3 года назад

Did a couple recently talking about the topic...check this one out....ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_GHmKGmR68Y.html

@JeffreyDavisChristianAuthor Год назад

It's been awhile since you've posted a new video. How about a video with tips for a first tournament for a guy over 40?

@midlifebjj Год назад

Sounds like a good topic. Works got me stretched. Traveling a lot these days but still rolling…not as much but I’ll never quit. Here are some tips: 1) relax in the first few minutes - don’t get winded. You may need the wind later. 2) careful with the grips - they wear quickly in tournaments due to tension a and stress. Someone completely new to tournaments will lose due to grips! I’ve heard the stories so when I did my first tournament, I kept the grips loose until I ended them. 3) don’t eat heavy…I ate a very light breakfast (toast and 1 egg) 4) bring a backpack because it can be a long day. 5) bring water (no brained) and 6) I brought bread to eat a slice if I was hungry. Its light and doesn’t upset the stomach if the nerves are getting to you 7) Warm ups: don’t skip the warm ups! There should be an area to work up a little sweat. Don’t roll cold.

@DAS2165 2 года назад

Helio gracie believed in survival(SELF DEFENSE ) mindset first,which is why we must use gloves as part of the self defense learning process. Most clubs say they teach self defense, but way too many black belts can't defend a punch or headlock standing or on the Ground. We must all thoroughly study the gran masters teaching methods before they are eventually lost forever !,,

@midlifebjj 2 года назад

So true! If you're not learning how to slip punches and get close to your opponent for take-downs AND/OR you're not learning how to defend the standing/ground headlock & guillotine - consider asking "why". Appreciate the comment! 🙏

@bananapatch9118 3 года назад

I turn 59 next week and thinking about starting to take classes. My friends think I’m an idiot. I love watching MMA and I love watching grappling like the Danaher death squad with Gordon Ryan...I just LOVE it. It is a human chess match and fascinates me. My wife and I are retiring in 3 years and will be traveling outside the country and it would give me more confidence if I felt like I can get in better shape and protect my wife and myself if something comes up that we can’t run away from. 59 is way over 40....but I really want to give it a shot. Thoughts ???

@midlifebjj 3 года назад

My black belt professor is 52 (I believe) I’ve rolled with guys that are in their 60’s...I’m 46 -I’ say give it a try. There’s always a free trial!

@hpaek1891 4 года назад

Almost 52 years old. Recently, due to COVID, I have not been on the Mat (since March). Don't know how long I can stay away but for now, I am more concerned about staying safe for myself and my family. With that said, I do BJJ as it helps me stay focused mentally and physically: when practicing BJJ, one is always solving problems - trying to figure out a puzzle. Hopefully through sweat and repetition, one gets better and better at it and in the process lose some of the beer gut. It also keeps me humble, reminding me that anyone can kick my butt however, I am a "hard out," I have a skill which they will have to deal with. Making GREAT friends of all ages is also great for old guys. In this world of tablets and iphones, having human to human conversations is a lost art especially for guys in my age group who did not grow up with these technologies.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Appreciate the comment. Glad to hear you were enjoying BJJ before all this mess hit us...hopefully you’ll be back on the mats soon...maybe after a vaccine is discovered....until then, we all need to be more careful. Thanks for hanging out and watching the video!

@davidgoldsborough7557 3 года назад

So other reasons. You are building resilience. Problem solving skills. Learning skills. At over 40 you tend to be more mature and susceptible to losing so therefore u understand more so that it requires time to get better. And it gives you supreme confidence yet at the same time it humbled you dramatically. Those are the ones I believe you missed. And that’s right off the top of my head. I believe there’s more. Oh and I think I may actually get hurt less than my younger peers bc I’m a lot faster at tapping earlier.

@midlifebjj 3 года назад

Appreciate the comment .

@normgraham6658 3 года назад

I started at 43, I'm 49 now and a purple belt... I wish I would have started much earlier in life instead of karate.

@midlifebjj 3 года назад

I was a karate kid, too....at least we got Cobra Kai now.

@BigBrandonMarcel 3 года назад

Them: "BJJ DOESN'T WORK IN THE STREETS!!" Me: Staring back at them as I begin to tell them I've been using it very well as a bouncer for the last 3 decades. 😂😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

@midlifebjj 3 года назад

Empirical evidence versus theory! 😂😂😂 appreciate the comment, brother!

@crispy1316 Год назад

I am really interested in Bjj over 40 [almost 50]. May seem really stupid but what I am most concerned about is that I sweat like crazy, I mean REALLY crazy. I am not in terrible shape for a 48 year old, I am pretty strong, not to flexible, and my cardio needs some bjj love, but damn, I sweat in a cold shower! This is truly what has held me back, any advice?

@midlifebjj Год назад

I wouldn’t worry about it. Carry a towel and dry if between rounds. I’ve rolled with guys who were a sweaty mess but that’s to be expected.

@StewartInvest1 4 года назад

How do you feel about men 62 participating in BJJ.

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

Go for it...as long as you don't have a medical reason not to...I'm no Doctor so you should consult your physician on any type of rigorous exercise like BJJ....Let us know what you decide! I will say that we have guys in our school that are 60+. As long as your okay with being sore, and you aren't too big on your ego...I don't mean that in a negative way, but I've seen some guys come and go due to ego! Interested in your decision - let me know! 🙏👊

@tomkennedy3123 4 года назад

62! Your a puppy. I started at 70. If I had started at 62, OMG! You will be a Blue Belt, by the time your my age. Go for it.

@StewartInvest1 4 года назад

@@midlifebjj Thank you for the reply. I have an appointment with my heart doctor Tuesday. I practice Traditional Moo Doe and will continue, but I have a real interest in BJJ. It is not a problem with ego. I have been involved in martial arts since the age of 5 and with many styles until Moo Doe, but I always enjoy learning more skills and have been told I am a good student because listening and understanding is a strong suit. Thanks again. I am sure I will be asking more questions. Have a great day!!!

@StewartInvest1 4 года назад

@@tomkennedy3123 Thank you, Sir. I am certain I will pursue BJJ.

@JJ.ermenegildofregna 4 года назад

Wot if you're over 60?

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

I say go for it...as long as you don't have a medical reason not to...of course - I'm no Doctor so you should consult your physician on any type of rigorous exercise like BJJ....Let us know what you decide! I will say that we have guys in our school that are 60+.

@tomkennedy3123 4 года назад

You have a wonderful opportunity in front of you. I'm 70 and wished I had started at 60. Go for it!

@jimkrebs1706 4 года назад

Agreed, Tom your an inspiration, I’m 48, started at 46, I pray to god I’m still after it when I’m 70. Just saw a video recently about a gentleman 74 just got his black belt (and he was legit) started when he was 60... it’s story’s like this that keep me going to the academy on days I feel 48 going to 60.... lol

@JJ.ermenegildofregna 4 года назад

@@midlifebjj What I decide? I had already decided and BAM!....all the gyms are still closed, and God only knows when it'll all start again. I'm thinking about hiring a private coach and train in a basament😢 I've been drilling solo for months, I'm in top shape. One thing with bjj is that even doing those solo drills seriously keep you in great shape, they're actually hard, at least at the beginning. Now I fly...well, more or less.

@jimkrebs1706 4 года назад

Finally....lol

@midlifebjj 4 года назад

I know, brother...it's been a minute...will try to be more committed. Love making these videos and engaging with the community that's growing here. Appreciate your support! Oss.🙏👊

@jimkrebs1706 4 года назад

Man Unfiltered it’s all good brother, just like your stuff and was wondering where you were!!!

@hi-q2261 3 года назад

The reason you should do it over 40 is you get to be patronized and pitied pat on the back you fight like s*** but you try really hard here's a belt 🤣

@midlifebjj 2 года назад

Not at my school...I just get submitted.

@hi-q2261 2 года назад

@@midlifebjj this applies to all disciplines "You must meet the standard the standard cannot meet you" if you lower the standard of your discipline to accommodate people whether that be age your injury then you are compromising the integrity of your discipline and before you know it you're going to end up with a Mc Dojo 😕