I started 2 years ago at the age of 51...in fact l started the week of my 51st birthday 😅. Best thing I ever did and has improved my life in so many ways that I didn’t know it would. Good on you mate 👍👊
The saying goes “you are never truly rich until you have something money can’t buy” Teri has two things, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and that amazing speech. She is so inspirational I’m now contemplating my whole life. What an amazing place to train. Oss
Needed to hear this badly today - I have been feeling awful since a terrible competition performance last weekend and I needed to be reminded of why these tough times are so important in the perspective of the journey.. What a wonderful speech - she summed up the best of BJJ in just 5 short minutes.. Congrats on a remarkable achievement, Teri.
My coach told me who cares what belt you are who cares how you do in a tournament your goal in jiu jitsu isn’t to win or get to the next belt it’s to become better with every roll to be the best you and if you lose then learn there is no lose don’t hold on to tough “losses” just learn from them I’ve made my biggest leaps in my skills when I get smashed because it fuels me to the next level osss!
Ive only been training for 3 years. Started at 48. Been injured at least a third of that time and when injured I just stay home. No more. This speech really affected me. If I get hurt again, I am still going to class. I am going to take notes. I am going to drill as much as I can. I am going to work grips. I am going to watch videos. I won't pause my journey again. Thank you, professor Teri!
@@phillipgrimshaw9760 Ha, yes indeed. Purple belt now and doing some coaching. Have learned a bit of wisdom (I hope) concerning who rolling smart. The injury bug has gotten much better.
Yeah but at the same time listen to your body. I through my back out doing judo once and instead of letting it heal I continued and really messed up my back. I was out for 6 months, because I was too stubborn to listen to my body when it was telling me to take a break and heal. If I would have just listened to my body I would have been out for just a few weeks instead 6 months.
dude I'm a white belt and this had me in tears. I've only been doing jiu jitsu 9 months, but I know I will be a black belt one day BECAUSE I will never stop training BECAUSE I feel alive when I roll.
👍I've been doing Jiu Jitsu for 16 years started at 40 with Gracie Barra and I still try to go 3 times a week. It's the best thing I've ever done. When you get your black belt I think that's when you really start learning the art.
@@ceenote311 two ACL surgeries with a meniscus and a broken bone in my hand. Never have injured my shoulder, knock on wood. ACL we're blown out doing standup takedowns. I just stay on the ground now I've been injury free for about 10 years, about since my black belt I guess I got smarter. All and all I still think it's the best thing I've ever done. I look at my friends at 60 and the huff and puff going up a flight of stairs. They ache all over and are out of shape. My hands have arthritis but they have it to. I know injuries are a concern but you can injure yourself doing about anything.
Wow. That speech brought me to tears because I realised that o truly find happiness in life is to be all that you can be no matter the condition of your mind so long as the condition of your heart is being transformed to building the best you that you can be.Sincere thanks for sharing your heart and your passion. A beautiful soul.
I spent 8 hours with Professor Romulo, and he has an aura about him. I am thankful that my Professor is great friends with Professor Romulo. I hope to see him again soon. You guys are extremely lucky. 🙏
Thank you for this video! Helped me understand a lot! Iv Just started Jiu Jitsu and am Very green but I am super hooked!!!! A guy I really look up to a lot was always telling me I should come. Really top guy who I do work for! He’s easily top 2 guys I know, the first being my Father! There was a time I wasn’t very well and he’d always be the one to just “check in” always at stupid o’clock in the evening as neither of us sleep… he Gave me prep talks for starting my own business and just always been some one I enjoy picking his brain, he’s full of wisdom! Anyway I always had a reason for not having “enough time” and things have just aligned and he’s now coaching/training me! From the start I feel like he’s been really invested in me! Super cool feeling and after this video I think I get a sense of why now! 100% committed to making him proud on and off the Matt!
The words she speaks couldn’t be more true and resonating to anybody who has walked the walk and been on those mats. The best times, the worst times.. it’s why we do it. I show up to every class early because I want to be there. I’m the last to leave because I don’t want it to end. It’s truly my happy place. Congrats to her and all of those who seek their happy place. Wherever it may be.
Nice speech by professor and her. You can really see the passion she has gained in bjj. You really have to have a passion doing martial arts broken fingers, cracked ribs, broken toes, busted lips, broken tooth, throwing up, and etc. I know exactly what she is talking about to never quit and come back for next class. Now you are a black belt you help teach the art as best as you can.
This was a great speech. I’m glad they let her go on as long as she needed. I started my BJJ journey in 2002 but I’ve always let work and various life problems keep me from ever training consistently. It’s stuff like this that motivates me to keep at it.
Very awesome speech (I do Jiu Jitsu because it makes me a stronger human and happier human) love that part, I can relate to that. Congratulations Teri Reeves on your black belt from Gracie Barra Kapolei!!!!
Amazing video, Jiu Jitsu (or any martial art for the Martial Art Police that patrol this realm) is the medicine we all need as It works to cure hubris, ego, and self-doubt and enriches our lives by interaction with those that are sharing our journey.
There’s something spiritually cathartic about getting a black belt and Ms. Reeves’ words are spot on! At 49, I began my journey in Tae Keon Do and currently earning my stripes towards 2nd degree dan. 🔥
beautifully said! I love the wear on the old belt! My 1st thought is she is now a noob again! she has a brand new shiny blackbelt for everyone to know she is new to the belt! Keep the ritual going! Respect
I haven't got a black belt in jiu jitsu yet, i'm far, far off it. I'm a third degree karateka, but man, this speech hit me in the feels. I LOVE jiu jitsu. I love this journey.
I've just started my Jiu Jitsu journey at 50 years old .
Good on you man and all the best
I'm 45. Never give up!👊
Better late than never! Roll on brotha!
Osss
I started 2 years ago at the age of 51...in fact l started the week of my 51st birthday 😅. Best thing I ever did and has improved my life in so many ways that I didn’t know it would. Good on you mate 👍👊
Jiu-Jitsu is changing lives for anyone willing to challenge themselves through pain and hard work. Beautiful speech, thanks.
Look at the wear on that brown belt. Definitely well deserved.
I heard she accidentally left it out in the sun for a few days in the summer 🌞 😎. That's sun damage , not wear and tear..🤣jk
"I do jiu-jitsu because it makes me a stronger human. I do it here because it makes me a happier human." Great line. Great moment. Congrats!
The title isn't lying. That was the best black belt speech ever.
The saying goes “you are never truly rich until you have something money can’t buy” Teri has two things, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and that amazing speech.
She is so inspirational I’m now contemplating my whole life. What an amazing place to train. Oss
amazing quote
Needed to hear this badly today - I have been feeling awful since a terrible competition performance last weekend and I needed to be reminded of why these tough times are so important in the perspective of the journey.. What a wonderful speech - she summed up the best of BJJ in just 5 short minutes.. Congrats on a remarkable achievement, Teri.
My coach told me who cares what belt you are who cares how you do in a tournament your goal in jiu jitsu isn’t to win or get to the next belt it’s to become better with every roll to be the best you and if you lose then learn there is no lose don’t hold on to tough “losses” just learn from them I’ve made my biggest leaps in my skills when I get smashed because it fuels me to the next level osss!
i envy your courage to compete win or loose.
Her speech starts at 9:35, just an FYI.
Andrew Kim legend
The whole video is worth a watch
Lol. Right
Best black belt speech ever! I am a beginner with jiu-jitsu and I would sign up for her jiu-jitsu class any day. Inspirational.
Ive only been training for 3 years. Started at 48. Been injured at least a third of that time and when injured I just stay home. No more. This speech really affected me. If I get hurt again, I am still going to class. I am going to take notes. I am going to drill as much as I can. I am going to work grips. I am going to watch videos. I won't pause my journey again. Thank you, professor Teri!
Don’t roll with the young bucks so hard
@@phillipgrimshaw9760 Ha, yes indeed. Purple belt now and doing some coaching. Have learned a bit of wisdom (I hope) concerning who rolling smart. The injury bug has gotten much better.
Yeah but at the same time listen to your body. I through my back out doing judo once and instead of letting it heal I continued and really messed up my back. I was out for 6 months, because I was too stubborn to listen to my body when it was telling me to take a break and heal. If I would have just listened to my body I would have been out for just a few weeks instead 6 months.
Imagine getting your blackbelt from Romulo. Good work to Teri, what an excellent example of hardwork.
dude I'm a white belt and this had me in tears. I've only been doing jiu jitsu 9 months, but I know I will be a black belt one day BECAUSE I will never stop training BECAUSE I feel alive when I roll.
Still training? Since this comment is a year old, I'm guessing you're probably a bluebelt or getting close!
Update please brother. Let’s goooooo oss!
Still rolling? I guess we started training at around the same time because I’ve been training for 1 year and 9 months
What a speech! So powerful and real words! I can recognize myself in that speech! OSS! from a white belt 🤙👊🥋
👍I've been doing Jiu Jitsu for 16 years started at 40 with Gracie Barra and I still try to go 3 times a week. It's the best thing I've ever done. When you get your black belt I think that's when you really start learning the art.
Oss🤙🏿
Respect
Can i ask you honestly how many times you have been injured starting at age 40?
@@ceenote311 two ACL surgeries with a meniscus and a broken bone in my hand. Never have injured my shoulder, knock on wood. ACL we're blown out doing standup takedowns. I just stay on the ground now I've been injury free for about 10 years, about since my black belt I guess I got smarter. All and all I still think it's the best thing I've ever done. I look at my friends at 60 and the huff and puff going up a flight of stairs. They ache all over and are out of shape. My hands have arthritis but they have it to. I know injuries are a concern but you can injure yourself doing about anything.
WOW! She has a deep understanding of what BJJ really means and how it enhances us as people.
Beautiful speech. The humility, loss of ego, pain, growth, trust, love, and lust for life... Beautiful!
She seems like an amazing human being. Glad I watched that. 😎
Very amazing speech. Everytime I watch these types of videos, it really pushes me to keep going in my jiujitsu journey
Wow.
That speech brought me to tears because I realised that o truly find happiness in life is to be all that you can be no matter the condition of your mind so long as the condition of your heart is being transformed to building the best you that you can be.Sincere thanks for sharing your heart and your passion. A beautiful soul.
I spent 8 hours with Professor Romulo, and he has an aura about him. I am thankful that my Professor is great friends with Professor Romulo. I hope to see him again soon. You guys are extremely lucky. 🙏
👍Great leadership. Thank You for a great lecture for the youth 🙏namaste!!!
There is great value in those words and in the perspective being shown here. The transformation and journey never end. Osss!
Thank you for this video! Helped me understand a lot! Iv Just started Jiu Jitsu and am Very green but I am super hooked!!!!
A guy I really look up to a lot was always telling me I should come. Really top guy who I do work for! He’s easily top 2 guys I know, the first being my Father!
There was a time I wasn’t very well and he’d always be the one to just “check in” always at stupid o’clock in the evening as neither of us sleep… he Gave me prep talks for starting my own business and just always been some one I enjoy picking his brain, he’s full of wisdom! Anyway I always had a reason for not having “enough time” and things have just aligned and he’s now coaching/training me!
From the start I feel like he’s been really invested in me! Super cool feeling and after this video I think I get a sense of why now! 100% committed to making him proud on and off the Matt!
The words she speaks couldn’t be more true and resonating to anybody who has walked the walk and been on those mats. The best times, the worst times.. it’s why we do it. I show up to every class early because I want to be there. I’m the last to leave because I don’t want it to end. It’s truly my happy place. Congrats to her and all of those who seek their happy place. Wherever it may be.
Watching a Black Belt promotions always gives me the biggest smile lol. I love it. Congrats!
Nice speech by professor and her. You can really see the passion she has gained in bjj. You really have to have a passion doing martial arts broken fingers, cracked ribs, broken toes, busted lips, broken tooth, throwing up, and etc. I know exactly what she is talking about to never quit and come back for next class. Now you are a black belt you help teach the art as best as you can.
How can anyone dislike this video...awesome! Thank you for sharing....👊🙏❤
I’m 51 and just started Jiu Jitsu. This guy is awesome. You can feel all the positive energy in this gym - and all comes from the leader!!!
Inspiring :) Thanks for posting
awesome, inspiring and humbling, all arts should have this perspective, much respect
4, 8-year brown belts down voted this.
I am 38. I had my first 2 classes last week and I am not looking back! :) wonderful 👏
Very good speech by both the instructor and the student. Very happy for Teri and for her professor to have a student like her.
That was inspiring. I want to learn now.
This was a great speech. I’m glad they let her go on as long as she needed. I started my BJJ journey in 2002 but I’ve always let work and various life problems keep me from ever training consistently. It’s stuff like this that motivates me to keep at it.
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That was incredible...amazing
Awesome speeches, congratulations!!!
Love this channel! OSS!
Congratulations, awesome achievement
Wow, phenomenal speech. Congrats!
The tears are flowing
Congrats, hard work feels damn good!
Wow simply amazing! Great great and great!!!!
Beautiful speech! Congratulations!
What an amazing speech. And that is the true BEAUTY of JiuJitsu/martial arts
Great speech thanks for sharing
such an awesome speech! LOVE IT
Very awesome speech (I do Jiu Jitsu because it makes me a stronger human and happier human) love that part, I can relate to that. Congratulations Teri Reeves on your black belt from Gracie Barra Kapolei!!!!
Beautifully said
A Big Congrats! And a Big Cheers!
Bravo !! that was really Fantastic !!
It's a beautiful and inspirational speech.
That was just downright amazing
Amazing video, Jiu Jitsu (or any martial art for the Martial Art Police that patrol this realm) is the medicine we all need as It works to cure hubris, ego, and self-doubt and enriches our lives by interaction with those that are sharing our journey.
Uh I’m pretty sure any martial art you do or any activity that you do can offer the same benefits. Let’s not get carried away here
OMG, best jiu-jitsu speech ever. Congratulations!!!!
This best sums up how I feel about jiu jitsu. No words could describe it better
Amazing human being, amazing speech. OSS!🙏
Congratulations Professor Teri!
Congratulations. Love the bond . Jiu Jitsu is beautiful
Just awesome!!!!
You can feel her pride for herself, and her respect for her teachers and fellow students. Very deserving of her accomplishment.
Well said. Enjoy the journey of infinite paths. Pura Vida from Costa Rica. Oss!
Brilliant.
Awesome.
Love this!
Awesome. Go Teri!
There’s something spiritually cathartic about getting a black belt and Ms. Reeves’ words are spot on! At 49, I began my journey in Tae Keon Do and currently earning my stripes towards 2nd degree dan. 🔥
Beautiful!
The Black Belts at the end were welcoming her into the club.
Beautifully said!! Osss!!🔥❤
I Love that speech ❤
beautifully said! I love the wear on the old belt! My 1st thought is she is now a noob again! she has a brand new shiny blackbelt for everyone to know she is new to the belt! Keep the ritual going! Respect
Beautiful.
Love it!
Jiu jitsu makes to realize how far I can go as a human being and all the lessons learned on the mat apply to every movement you do in life.
Incredible speech!
Yea I shed tears 😢
Agree! Congrats!!!!
Fantastic
I haven't got a black belt in jiu jitsu yet, i'm far, far off it. I'm a third degree karateka, but man, this speech hit me in the feels. I LOVE jiu jitsu. I love this journey.
Wow , I did n't see that coming .Brilliant +++++
Teri is an inspiration and a light to this world
Beautiful speech
I can relate to this. Jiu jitsu is about rising above the challenges inside and outside the mat.
Wow amazing!!!!! Beautiful 💐
This perspective is priceless....
Great truth bombs dropped in this speech. Congrats on black belt. Oss.
i really liked romulo's speech as well...amazing to get a belt from this professor
SO PROUD OF YOU TERI!
Congrats ! Love the speech oss
Oss.. nice vid.
Beautiful
so good :)
that was facking amazing.
Jocko giving Echo Charles his black belt set the bar too high for black belt speeches
BEHOLD!
Absolutely a speech from the heart and a speech of pure truth. 🙏🏽
very nice speech and very nice to see my Sensei Cristiano Titi there too!
I laughed, I cried. The title is not wrong.
Great Truth.