Awesome videos guys. As a 30 year old, I have decided to walk away from BJJ , been training alittle over 5 years. For context I am a 4 stripe white belt. I feel I left the sport relatively injury free, tore some tendons in my hand and foot and popped rib but other than that nothing major thankfully. I do CrossFit 3 times a week and I try to do an open mat a couple times a month just to make sure my subs are still sharp. I think I’ve gotten what I wanted from BJJ and now I’m ready to move onto other things in my life. I do feel like the wear and tear will catch up to you the longer you stay in this sport regardless of how safe you try to be, at the end of the day everytime you step on the mat and roll you essentially putting your safety in the hands of someone else.
43 years old, 30 years training jiu jitsu, train 4 days a week some times 5 days, surf 3/4 days a week before bjj and work out 1/2 days a week with some yoga work mixed in, train GI and NOGI. Still love jiu jitsu as much as the first day I started.
I started jiu jitsu at 19yrs old under Grand Mater Relson Gracie. I saw how he trained as an older man and I knew I could do Jiu-jitsu forever if I trained smart. I am now 41 years old I run my own school training 6 days a week. I have changed the way I train, but I will never stop training.
Since 2002, IVe visited about a dozen grappling academies, and about 25 or so groups. Most shutdown. The thing with me is I never quit, I out-live grappling schools. YOU READ AWRIGHT, I OUTLIVE BJJ SCHOOLS. I live in a remote area, so instructors eventually hate the downward steep drop of membership occurring throughout times, and get discouraged.
I turned 40 in May and I had ear surgery in June. I've really struggled to get back into Jiu-jitsu. After sporadically training 5 years and a 4 stripe white belt. I have a lot of anxiety about more injuries and another surgery. I feel I should be pushing to get to Blue belt. However I kinda judge the people who quit suddenly at blue belt and if my coach ever thought enough of me to promote me then I have more responsibility to keep going. I've made peace with quitting at White Belt. I've gone much further and achieved much more than I ever dreamed of when I 1st started. With 2 surgeries a whole heap of sickness and a couple bad spells of covid I think 99% I'm ready to call it a day. I'm grateful tho and appreciate everything that Jiu-jitsu has given me in life.
I did the same as you guys..I started after 2005 adcc. Lots of 5/7 n 2 a days + lots of comps etc and tbh I’m completely fine! Besides a lateral kneebar break of my acl which I never repaired ( shiet just slides outta place till this day. Outside passing is the worst on it ) … to be honest it depends on what game you choose when your young and how you tap In compétitions . Ive broken tons of peoples ligaments and even a few bones (omoplata humerus break) because they didn’t want to tap. Pretty crazy how many people let things pop in comps meanwhile ive always been a good taper to most submissions unless it was a huge tournament (even then I’d never late tap to specific ones like the kimura/plata because of my experience on the other end) I pulled guard 90% of time and only did stand up in training with lower belts n very safe training partners.. though I think it’s harder now because stand up is so important in modern jiu jitsu. You must be very good at all positions to win ibjjf tournaments in higher levels
Iv been thinking about quitting lately. Im only 27, been training for over 3 years but im just not having fun anymore. Its not that i’m getting smashed and im sick of it so i want to quit, im just not having fun. The whole time at class im wondering why i went to jiu jitsu instead of going home to see my wife and son after working all day even though i only train twice a week
I really respect you guys for bringing this up. I know there are some haters in the comments section, but there is truly a point where there are diminishing returns for older grapplers. Ive been in Bjj for 13 years, and as a brown belt, I dont think ill get to black. Its not about attitude, its me being realistic. I struggle to have a real roll with a younger man at this point. I have been asking myself if it is really reasonable to continue. Thanks for having a real conversation about it.
Same here. You bring up a good point on attitude and being realistic/true to yourself. At 53, I felt I would rather spend my days doing something else that keeps my body somewhat active, healthy and injury free.
You guys have made a similar distinction before - you can only compete in martial sports for a limited time, but I think participation in the martial arts should/can be for life; the latter being more so about being your best self at your given time and place in all aspects of your life.
16 years deep I’ll never quit. There have been many times where all I do is come to class and take notes and teach people from the sidelines. I don’t mind it because I love it
40 life time natty still benching 455+ but my deadlift and squat dropped off due to mainly just not wanting to excessively load my spine. Due mostly zercher squats/ conversational deadlift and kettlebell work for legs now days for bjj. But I can’t quit bench yet I love it lol. Been benching 405 at a minimum for 15 years and still no pain. I rarely go up to 455 but I mostly stick to 365-405 for reps and just maintain what I can as a aging natty
I ACTUALLY started training LESS BJJ and doing MORE weights. I think this will be good for longevity. I'm training already 7 years of BJJ & started in my 30's. I compete in adult division no problem.
If I have to aim at the BJJ black belt, I will eventually leave BJJ. So the thrill for me right now is to roll for fun, roll for the big bang for the buck grappling moves. That is where my reward is, not the belt. The black belt doesnt come with a brand new car, nor a 6 figure purse, nor a Noble Price, so why care about it. For one thing, it might leave my body wrecked and like a havoc. But I crave for the thrill of being well rounded on the mat. The belts are no longer the carrot that motivates me. There need to be a serious update on that in the BJJ world.
41 just got my blue belt passport. Taking a couple months off, plan i think is to cycle couple months on and a month off from now on. Rib pain building up over time has been a challenge. Building in some time off seems to work.
@@clinicallydepressedcat3497 back on the mats, got a steroid injection in my neck and the knee healed on its own, i'm actually doing a LOT of yoga, like hour long hot vinyasa classes every day to simulate bjj and it's GOOD
Awesome videos guys. As a 30 year old, I have decided to walk away from BJJ , been training alittle over 5 years. For context I am a 4 stripe white belt. I feel I left the sport relatively injury free, tore some tendons in my hand and foot and popped rib but other than that nothing major thankfully. I do CrossFit 3 times a week and I try to do an open mat a couple times a month just to make sure my subs are still sharp. I think I’ve gotten what I wanted from BJJ and now I’m ready to move onto other things in my life. I do feel like the wear and tear will catch up to you the longer you stay in this sport regardless of how safe you try to be, at the end of the day everytime you step on the mat and roll you essentially putting your safety in the hands of someone else.
I'M NOT FKN LEAVING!!!
Lol (Dracula laugh), Oooo at some point, somewhere, somehow, you will. Promise you that, promise you. But you'll be back, then leave again, and back.
43 years old, 30 years training jiu jitsu, train 4 days a week some times 5 days, surf 3/4 days a week before bjj and work out 1/2 days a week with some yoga work mixed in, train GI and NOGI.
Still love jiu jitsu as much as the first day I started.
I’m 50, I train 4-5 days a week. Working out, magnesium baths and self care is a game changer for me
4-5 times bjj + S&C?
I started jiu jitsu at 19yrs old under Grand Mater Relson Gracie. I saw how he trained as an older man and I knew I could do Jiu-jitsu forever if I trained smart. I am now 41 years old I run my own school training 6 days a week. I have changed the way I train, but I will never stop training.
Perfect!
Since 2002, IVe visited about a dozen grappling academies, and about 25 or so groups. Most shutdown. The thing with me is I never quit, I out-live grappling schools. YOU READ AWRIGHT, I OUTLIVE BJJ SCHOOLS.
I live in a remote area, so instructors eventually hate the downward steep drop of membership occurring throughout times, and get discouraged.
I'm 47 and I only just came to terms with the fact that I won't play rugby for South Africa.
1 more season lad
I’m not ready to walk away from BJJ until I’m too old to f’ing walk!
I turned 40 in May and I had ear surgery in June. I've really struggled to get back into Jiu-jitsu. After sporadically training 5 years and a 4 stripe white belt. I have a lot of anxiety about more injuries and another surgery. I feel I should be pushing to get to Blue belt. However I kinda judge the people who quit suddenly at blue belt and if my coach ever thought enough of me to promote me then I have more responsibility to keep going. I've made peace with quitting at White Belt. I've gone much further and achieved much more than I ever dreamed of when I 1st started. With 2 surgeries a whole heap of sickness and a couple bad spells of covid I think 99% I'm ready to call it a day. I'm grateful tho and appreciate everything that Jiu-jitsu has given me in life.
Never give up no matter what. Hopefully your school’s got some good support for there team members.
I’m 37 I used to train 6 times a week I’m down to 2 days a week 14 years of Jiujitsu I’ve loved it but it takes its tole,
same here 35, trained 2-a-days in my 20s , not the same feeling anymore
I did the same as you guys..I started after 2005 adcc. Lots of 5/7 n 2 a days + lots of comps etc and tbh I’m completely fine! Besides a lateral kneebar break of my acl which I never repaired ( shiet just slides outta place till this day. Outside passing is the worst on it ) … to be honest it depends on what game you choose when your young and how you tap In compétitions .
Ive broken tons of peoples ligaments and even a few bones (omoplata humerus break) because they didn’t want to tap. Pretty crazy how many people let things pop in comps
meanwhile ive always been a good taper to most submissions unless it was a huge tournament (even then I’d never late tap to specific ones like the kimura/plata because of my experience on the other end)
I pulled guard 90% of time and only did stand up in training with lower belts n very safe training partners.. though I think it’s harder now because stand up is so important in modern jiu jitsu. You must be very good at all positions to win ibjjf tournaments in higher levels
Iv been thinking about quitting lately. Im only 27, been training for over 3 years but im just not having fun anymore. Its not that i’m getting smashed and im sick of it so i want to quit, im just not having fun. The whole time at class im wondering why i went to jiu jitsu instead of going home to see my wife and son after working all day even though i only train twice a week
I really respect you guys for bringing this up. I know there are some haters in the comments section, but there is truly a point where there are diminishing returns for older grapplers. Ive been in Bjj for 13 years, and as a brown belt, I dont think ill get to black. Its not about attitude, its me being realistic. I struggle to have a real roll with a younger man at this point. I have been asking myself if it is really reasonable to continue. Thanks for having a real conversation about it.
Same here. You bring up a good point on attitude and being realistic/true to yourself. At 53, I felt I would rather spend my days doing something else that keeps my body somewhat active, healthy and injury free.
You guys have made a similar distinction before - you can only compete in martial sports for a limited time, but I think participation in the martial arts should/can be for life; the latter being more so about being your best self at your given time and place in all aspects of your life.
These guys aren't true martial artists.
16 years deep I’ll never quit. There have been many times where all I do is come to class and take notes and teach people from the sidelines. I don’t mind it because I love it
40 life time natty still benching 455+ but my deadlift and squat dropped off due to mainly just not wanting to excessively load my spine. Due mostly zercher squats/ conversational deadlift and kettlebell work for legs now days for bjj. But I can’t quit bench yet I love it lol. Been benching 405 at a minimum for 15 years and still no pain. I rarely go up to 455 but I mostly stick to 365-405 for reps and just maintain what I can as a aging natty
Legendary brother, you sound strong as hell. Thanks for motivating a young gun to get back on the weights. Cheers bro!
I ACTUALLY started training LESS BJJ and doing MORE weights. I think this will be good for longevity. I'm training already 7 years of BJJ & started in my 30's. I compete in adult division no problem.
If I have to aim at the BJJ black belt, I will eventually leave BJJ. So the thrill for me right now is to roll for fun, roll for the big bang for the buck grappling moves. That is where my reward is, not the belt. The black belt doesnt come with a brand new car, nor a 6 figure purse, nor a Noble Price, so why care about it. For one thing, it might leave my body wrecked and like a havoc. But I crave for the thrill of being well rounded on the mat. The belts are no longer the carrot that motivates me. There need to be a serious update on that in the BJJ world.
41 just got my blue belt passport. Taking a couple months off, plan i think is to cycle couple months on and a month off from now on. Rib pain building up over time has been a challenge. Building in some time off seems to work.
40 year old white belt. Hopefully I can keep at it for a few years at least
I’ve just realised I may need to quit…
I tried the app for the first time. way too many different exercises and no option to delete my account. 1/5
I think rolling together is a better mutual connection activity than the proposed alternative 😂
Bulged disc in my neck and I popped my knee two weeks ago, idk what I'm doing anymore
Is the disc intact? If so look up the "NeckPro II Overdoor Neck Traction System" I used it and had 2 broad based protruding discs and it helped a lot.
Rehab I bet
@@clinicallydepressedcat3497 back on the mats, got a steroid injection in my neck and the knee healed on its own, i'm actually doing a LOT of yoga, like hour long hot vinyasa classes every day to simulate bjj and it's GOOD
If the disc is intact, check with your doctor first, but try the Neck Pro 2 Cervical Traction Device, it helped me.
I just got here brother
Move along white belt
These people telling you to quit jujutsu. I’m sorry, but it’s up to you not so lame preppy people.
Even milk has an expiration date….
Sigh…