Na, it was weird and uncomfortable for the interviewer and us. Not funny even a little bit. If you laughed you are the type of person to laugh when someone says I don’t know about parachuting. I just can’t see why you would jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Harhar slaps knee.
Im 48 and starting training 2 months ago, its hard, I struggle with my cardio and flexibility compared to the other guys in my gym, this video certainly gave me a big boost
I hear you, Jon. I am 56, and started training Judo 3 months ago, and I still struggle, particularly with cardio, flexibility, muscle soreness and arthritis. And those things can affect the amount I train each week, and - more important to me - my motivation, but I am trying to be disciplined, rather than being concerned about motivation. I am addicted.
Jesus Cristo Very true. I hadn’t wrestled in 40 years, but that mentality, experience and attitude is hardwired in my brain. As soon as I was on the mat, I felt at home. But after a while (a couple years) I realized I had to stop being a wrestler, and become a “jiujitsero” - I’m still working on that. Every adult brings a lifetime of experience with them to the mat. For me, the most interesting thing is to see how the heat and flames of jiujitsu forges those experiences into something new and beautiful.
I'm 58 and just started BJJ.. I've gone to 2 classes and i really enjoy it. I got knee issues so ive been a bit concern if i should continue. This Video and others has boosted my confidence. Thank you for posting
WOW. that is amazing. the complexity of BJJ just kills me the most. YEs I am afraid of injuries but the complexity or trying to remember hundreds , if not thousands , of moves is beyond anything I have ever done. When I did Muay Thai it was just basic kick, elbow, knee and punch.
Us older guys like to clear out throats before we start talking! Speaking of which, I'm about to start my first BJJ training at 49, two months shy of my 50th birthday. This video really helped alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you.
You are so incredibly dumb. Just 'cos one guy can do it means nothing. There are lots of people that would quit this kind of sport at 50, due to injuries.
@@boliussa well, yes he should know that it's not easy just because this guy has excelled at it. I just don't like calling people dumb, BUT he may be naive or he may know that it's not going to be easy and he's just taking this guy's energy as inspiration. But I get what you're point is.
Love this video. i got my 1st Dan in Japanese Ju Jitsu when i was 61, im 63 now and training for 2nd Dan. As they say in Galaxy Quest " Never give up, never surrender " and that is so true
41, just started a month ago after a long break.. Cardio, and mobility need work but I'm in it for the long run. Just to stay fit and play fight on the mat.. Take your time, curb your ego, know your limits, and have fun..
I'm really thinking about learning BJJ. I turn 50 this year, but I've also lost 110 lbs in the last 10 months, so I'm feeling pretty fit right now. This guy gives me hope.
Great video. I'm a 57yo blue belt and loving jiu-jitsu. I've only competed once. I got smashed but it was still fun. I'm considering competing at the Master Worlds in August. Seeing guys like Jim are extremely motivating. Thanks.
Thank you for the video..... I am 55 years.... I used to train Gracie Jiujitsu for several years when I lived in Hawaii ..... I stopped training 26 years .... your video encourages me to start again .....
I started BJJ at 66 years old, under Professor Mario Yokoyama , who was awarded his black-belt by the late Ryan Gracie. I am now 69(in a few days). At my age you have no choice but to leave your ego at the door, and you have to be determined, for one does not have the strength and stamina of a man or woman in their 20's.The effort and strain, along with getting used to being sore all the time, is worth it - "if it does not challenge you, it does not change you".
I've been training in the martial arts since the 80s I'm now 53 and looking to add to my continued training Bjj is something I'm definitely interested in and now that I've seen this story I want to give it a try myself
I started BJJ just recently once I turned 30 and was feeling a little upset that I did not start earlier. After watching this I can say that I have enough time ahead. Oss!
Super motivating video and comments section. I'm 40 and just got started a month ago. I injured my rib cage in my first live rolling session and now I'm trying to keep the motivation and hope alive that I am not too old and too out of shape to carry on. Its cool to see and hear about all of you older guys that are thriving in BJJ. This is just a minor setback, even if it takes months to heal.
Thanks for posting this. I really admire Jim for doing this. I myself am 56 and started training Judo about 3 months ago. I do love it, but, as Jim said, at this age you have to be concerned about your heath in terms of diet, and so on. I also find that being disciplined (especially in the face of injuries and age-related bodily aches and pains, such as arthritis) is the most important thing, because the physical challenges can affect my motivation to train.
I am 58 and re-entered bjj after 20 years out of the sport. I am enjoying it and my mature approach of not trying to compete physically with guys 25 years younger has forced me to develop my control techniques....i think i am starting to piss them off a little...hahaha
Awesome Glad I found this video. I am 41 and have not trained since receiving my brown belt(only a few times after :). This inspired me and love the humor!
Very nice. 39 yo here, started almost 2 months ago and I'm struggling with my cardio and diet (turns out radical changes to diet, even for better, have some impact on your gut bacteria, and you really don't want to practice Jiu Jitsu without being sure you don't need to go to the toilet for the next several hours. Still managing to do 3 or 4 trains per week and feeling the improvement.
Wow! I’ve been a fence sitter for a few decades. Primarily because there were no places to train in my area. Then once we had training locations, I had no money. I’ve recently signed up my 7yr old and thought I was possibly too old and out of shape to train as well. This video gives me hope.
Amazing profile!! I’m 42 and just competed for the first time a few months ago- took silver in GI & NOGI. Looking forward to many more years of training and competing... This man is a stud!!
I'm 73 and just started last week. Lots of past sports injuries but have experience in judo, TKD, boxing and wrestling and Krav Maga. Need to lose 25 lbs and gain some flexibility.
This is very inspirational. It’s great to see guys of this age doing Jiu Jitsu let alone competing. It does take a special mindset to become a champion but I believe anyone can do it. Some just have to work harder than others. Great video 👍🏻
62 training since 1962 Hoops street bball taught me fighting in Brooklyn Bed Stuy Do or Die.Now I teach MMA as a retiree. Looking to RV and teach in a few years ,67 sounds good with Gods blessing ! Rock and Roll 4 life!
BJJ not only has challenge me, but I have found myself through it. Put aside your fears, if you have the heart, then you are never too old - if you do not, then you are too old for it at any age. Transcend yourself, move past imagined limitations, and remember Hélio Gracie trained on the day he died, and he was in his 90's. Too old, not if you have the heart for it, you are not.
Wow...thanks for this video! I just turned 54 and living in Vegas...I have plenty of jiu jitsu gyms to choose from when I decide to jump into the scene. I did wrestle for 10 plus years growing up in one of the top wrestling hotbeds in the country which was the Lehigh Valley area in Pa. And I competed against kids that went on to become NCAA div. 1 national champs in college. I have kept myself in very good shape physically so I'm sure that, combined with my wrestling experience, will certainly help me in my jiu jitsu endeavors.
His first sentence is exactly why I am here.. Watching my 6, 8 year old do BJJ has got me inspired.. Plus, they're gonna be able to whoop me soon if I don't learn some moves.. lol.
Great video. as a 62 year old doing Judo and some BJJ was great. I commenced training in Judo aged 10 still trying competed in Australian Kodokan Championships in October 2018 over 40 under 90 kg division getting Silver. The young fella demonstrated the North south very well. I have trouble getting it. That description was wonderful. Respect young fella from Old Aussie. Hpding to get my Shodan this year after being a Judo brown belt since 1976 think that is enough time on 1st Kyu?
50 here only able to train on Saturdays drive 1.5 hrs 1 way been at it for 15 months just did my 1st competition no one in my age so I was offered to drop down to the 30 year olds in gi won gold....same issue in nogi offered to move up too heavy weight and 30 year olds and i did took silver never too old people love it..
Wrestling is the best foundation onc can have. Once a wrestler, always a wrestler. I'm older than Jim and recently got interested in grappling. It feels very natural to me. "Oops, sorry! is what we never want to hear." :-)
@@jiujitsujudy Back in the day, some of the guys used to wear some plastic then wrap themselves in a mat to lose weight. Crazy! I always envied the heavyweights, lol
I'm a Certified Fitness Trainer, turning 40 this July and on track to get back to 240 lbs but gained 10 lbs now during this quarantine but I'm more than sure I can lose the 10 lbs this summer as I was 265 lbs in 2018 and only through taking my ISSA certification I unlocked the methods to burn the most fat, eat the right foods, and what food hacks I need to implement to be the healthiest I can. I am very much interested in JJS and Kickboxing/Muay Thai. I'll probably pick JJS this next year. There's a Gracie JJS in my city, so I'll drop in sometime.
Awesome stuff! Thank you Jiujitsujudy! I came looking for inspiration and that's good enough for this 53 YO former wrestler I'm going to give it a shot. What's the worst thing that can happen? Don't answer that;)
I'm 49 competing in 3 marathons this year and 3 Spartans next year thank you for helping me to see that though I am completely insane I am not alone... lol
I started Jiu Jitsu when I was 19 going on 20 years old. Been doing it for 7.5 years. Hopefully one day I get to become a champion, even if it's my own right. 😅
@@jiujitsujudy Awww thank you!!! 😄 You made me feel so much younger and made my day! I will do my best and keep it up. If I'm lucky, I'll be able to compete with the hardcore black belts by the time I'm 30! But for now as a poor college student, I'm stuck with poor man's Jiu Jitsu tournaments Grapplefests and Naga.
I notice around 4:35 her right arm is up and over her body, she just kind of pulled it out to give him room to flatten out and choke, if she left it there would it of protected her and prevented the choke, or would it then become something like an arm in choke? ty
I am the Moroccan Taekwondo champion in the years 1986 1987 1989 and I stopped training for 27 years. I have two sons, the big one is 13 years old and the little one is 6 years old. When I take them to the Taekwondo hall, I feel nostalgic to play the game again. I teach them how to play like champions and they are distinguished. The little one looks a lot like me, he doesn’t He is afraid to play with someone who is older than him and plays with manliness, unlike the old man. He is an artist in his game, but he is very afraid. This is what prompts me to return to practice Taekwondo in order to stand by my children
I'm 22 years old and I've been doing bjj for two years and I'm a 3 stripe white belt. It's been a dream of mine since i was a child to become a champion of some sort but my parents would never let me take martial arts because they were afraid I'd be too violent. Right when I got out of highschool and got a job all my friends went to college and I looked for the best local bjj/muay thai studio locally, where I found the beautiful art of bjj and my journey began. I fell in love with it. Tonight, I kinda opened up to my professor about what he thought about what it takes to become a world champion by training full time (5 days a week drilling for 2 hours and rolling for 4 at the minimum.) and what he thinks it really takes and he told me that he thinks I'm too late... I'm too old. I couldn't help but want to tell him I'm going to try anyways and another fellow black belt who's been training under jean jacques machado since he was 15 chimed in and he also thinks I'm too old. I just talked to my fiance about what she though and she said "I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you might be too old babe." I just saw this video and I cried. It's always been a dream of mine and I dont know what to do. I want to become like gordan ryan, Keenan Cornelius, buchecha, or marcello Garcia so bad. I want to become a legend like these guys and I know it's no easy task. But I'm crying right now because I feel like my dreams have been crushed and I don't know what to do. I was told if I'm not winning worlds in 3 years I'm never going to be a champion. If anyone could reach out to me and tell me what they honestly think, it would be helpful. Thank you for listening to my small story.
GratificationGaming you have to have a good support system. I would possibly find a new place to train with positive people who will push you to be the best you can be and not tell you that you are too old to do something. My coach is living proof that if you want to be a champion you at any age you can. I’m a 40 year old blue belt training when I can still pushing myself to be better.
Stick with it man my biggest regret is stopping. Im back at it now. I would have been a beast if i had stuck to it. My buddy who i use to whoop on is a brown belt now and ge is a beast. Its all about consistency. Dont worry about where you are at now and dont focus on how well you measure up against everyone. Im 28 now by the ways and i first started at exactly 22 which is where you are at. Thats why i replied. Dont be like me. Im still young.... I am getting at it but i wasted too many years
If you enjoy BJJ just continue doing it. Enjoy the journey and it doesn't matter so much as where you end up. Maybe with time you will discover this "philosopy" could and should applies to everything in life... coming from a 46 year-old one-stripe white-belt who does not get to train more that 4 times a month... and that is if I'm lucky.
Train as hard as you can as often as you can. Get in to some local competitions and see how you fare. Start the journey and see where it takes you. Look back one day wherever you are and tell yourself that you gave it your all.
Go for it, but don't get too hung up on it. There is so much more out there than sport competition. Getting older is something else to learn about and adapt to, and overcoming that challenge has it's own reward.
Right ON! At 71, I'm a blue belt in Shotokan karate. NEVER too old!
right on brother
Thank you. I’m chasing you!
I took shotokan in high school, now doing kungfu and tai chi
Respect ✊ 🙏🏻
I'd love to start....but at 51 totally unfit...?? And what style
“You have to beat everybody else”
Realest answer ive ever heard anyone give to that question
FACT........... The TRUTH sets us FREE
... he presented it as a joke, ffs.
That really got me, I laughed for a good 5 minutes. I'm still chuckling now.
Yeah, those were some cringe moments until he laughed.
Na, it was weird and uncomfortable for the interviewer and us. Not funny even a little bit.
If you laughed you are the type of person to laugh when someone says I don’t know about parachuting. I just can’t see why you would jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Harhar slaps knee.
Im 48 and starting training 2 months ago, its hard, I struggle with my cardio and flexibility compared to the other guys in my gym, this video certainly gave me a big boost
I hear you, Jon. I am 56, and started training Judo 3 months ago, and I still struggle, particularly with cardio, flexibility, muscle soreness and arthritis. And those things can affect the amount I train each week, and - more important to me - my motivation, but I am trying to be disciplined, rather than being concerned about motivation. I am addicted.
Stick with it! Its worth it! I started 2 years ago and I'm a blue belt 2 stripes!
Oh I'm 45!
Jesus Cristo Very true. I hadn’t wrestled in 40 years, but that mentality, experience and attitude is hardwired in my brain. As soon as I was on the mat, I felt at home. But after a while (a couple years) I realized I had to stop being a wrestler, and become a “jiujitsero” - I’m still working on that.
Every adult brings a lifetime of experience with them to the mat. For me, the most interesting thing is to see how the heat and flames of jiujitsu forges those experiences into something new and beautiful.
@@drutgat2 just keep at it and be patient. Judo takes time. Rest when you need it. Stretch. And relax your body. Good luck.
I'm 58 and just started BJJ.. I've gone to 2 classes and i really enjoy it. I got knee issues so ive been a bit concern if i should continue. This Video and others has boosted my confidence. Thank you for posting
Im 55 and a purple belt. Inspiring interview! Thanks
WOW. that is amazing. the complexity of BJJ just kills me the most. YEs I am afraid of injuries but the complexity or trying to remember hundreds , if not thousands , of moves is beyond anything I have ever done. When I did Muay Thai it was just basic kick, elbow, knee and punch.
57 purple. Won the Europeans this last Jan. 2020 in Portugal. @ masters 6, bluebelt, light feather
Oss
@@bengsierraz5576 impressive. what age did you start?
@@bengsierraz5576 How does it feel to train bjj at that age? Does it take much out of you? Does it hurt?
I'm 76 and going to check out Tracy's Karate today. Probably a dumb idea but what the heck!
Us older guys like to clear out throats before we start talking! Speaking of which, I'm about to start my first BJJ training at 49, two months shy of my 50th birthday. This video really helped alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you.
You are so incredibly dumb. Just 'cos one guy can do it means nothing. There are lots of people that would quit this kind of sport at 50, due to injuries.
@@boliussa yeah but if he has the right attitude, why call him dumb?
@@christopherwalker6056 because he needs to know
@@boliussa well, yes he should know that it's not easy just because this guy has excelled at it. I just don't like calling people dumb, BUT he may be naive or he may know that it's not going to be easy and he's just taking this guy's energy as inspiration. But I get what you're point is.
@@boliussa now I wanna see how he turns out in a year from now, if he does well or if he gets a rude awakening and quits.
I’m a 55 year old black belt training 23 years and I am technically better and more flexible than in my 40s. Really enjoyed this video piece!
WOW!!! Amazing. you must have a high IQ, I bet
Love this video. i got my 1st Dan in Japanese Ju Jitsu when i was 61, im 63 now and training for 2nd Dan. As they say in Galaxy Quest " Never give up, never surrender " and that is so true
lmao, watched Galaxy quest the other night. a lot of peeps aint hip....
59, just had my first two classes...LOVE IT !
"Well Judy, you have to beat everyone else." Great answer! 🤣 I just turned 47, and am considering picking up a martial art. Maybe I'm NOT too old.
Did you do it?
@@jimnations7310 Ha....banged up my knee shortly after. Guess I'm too old after all.
Train Jiu Jitsu. You’ll love it.
41, just started a month ago after a long break.. Cardio, and mobility need work but I'm in it for the long run. Just to stay fit and play fight on the mat.. Take your time, curb your ego, know your limits, and have fun..
What an inspiration...not just for BJJ but for life.
I'm really thinking about learning BJJ. I turn 50 this year, but I've also lost 110 lbs in the last 10 months, so I'm feeling pretty fit right now. This guy gives me hope.
Milkman4279 If you have the discipline and determination to lose 110 pounds you will excel in BJJ!!!
Do it bro!!! #BestchoiceIevermade
Do it! I started at 40. I'm in love with this shit.
Great video. I'm a 57yo blue belt and loving jiu-jitsu. I've only competed once. I got smashed but it was still fun. I'm considering competing at the Master Worlds in August. Seeing guys like Jim are extremely motivating. Thanks.
You should do it! It will definitely be a fun experience! I'll see you in Vegas!
Hi brothers
I too am 57. Masters 6, bluebelt, light feather, European Champion 2020. Lisobon Portugal IBJJF,
Was promoted to purplebelt recently.
God willing I will meet some of you in 2021 compitition circuit. Who knows.
@@jiujitsujudy Hey, you can put me in a triangle choke any day 😉
Thank you for the video..... I am 55 years.... I used to train Gracie Jiujitsu for several years when I lived in Hawaii ..... I stopped training 26 years .... your video encourages me to start again .....
michael gondokusumo Do it!
I M a 60 yearl old, white belt, 1 stripe. Jim you inspire me.
Much respect Brother, you're an inspiration! BJJ is a great art, I started training Bujinkan at 50, white belt for 7 years turning 58 soon now Brown!
I started BJJ at 66 years old, under Professor Mario Yokoyama , who was awarded his black-belt by the late Ryan Gracie. I am now 69(in a few days). At my age you have no choice but to leave your ego at the door, and you have to be determined, for one does not have the strength and stamina of a man or woman in their 20's.The effort and strain, along with getting used to being sore all the time, is worth it - "if it does not challenge you, it does not change you".
43 although I don't compete in bjj but I love my sport and this shows me that I don't have to retire any time soon 😊
I've been training in the martial arts since the 80s I'm now 53 and looking to add to my continued training Bjj is something I'm definitely interested in and now that I've seen this story I want to give it a try myself
45 just started, thanks for sharing, you are an inspiration, thought about giving up thinking I'm to old, not now, thank you.
If your main goal is fun then stick to BJJ but if you want more Self-defense you may be better of doing Muay Thai.
He's an inspiration for real. I'll still roll with him.
I started BJJ just recently once I turned 30 and was feeling a little upset that I did not start earlier. After watching this I can say that I have enough time ahead. Oss!
I am now 45 and Wrestling is the hardest damn thing I have ever done. I am 6-1 and only 158 or so and this is a bad size for grappling
Excellent Video !! Very very Inspiring !!! I am 40+ and started learning ShitoRyu Karate for last few months.
This was pretty cool to see.
I am 32 and just started my bjj journey. I am sure having a wrestling background helped him as well.
Super motivating video and comments section. I'm 40 and just got started a month ago. I injured my rib cage in my first live rolling session and now I'm trying to keep the motivation and hope alive that I am not too old and too out of shape to carry on. Its cool to see and hear about all of you older guys that are thriving in BJJ. This is just a minor setback, even if it takes months to heal.
Love it, no excuses.
Thanks for posting this.
I really admire Jim for doing this. I myself am 56 and started training Judo about 3 months ago. I do love it, but, as Jim said, at this age you have to be concerned about your heath in terms of diet, and so on. I also find that being disciplined (especially in the face of injuries and age-related bodily aches and pains, such as arthritis) is the most important thing, because the physical challenges can affect my motivation to train.
drutgat2 Amen, brother!
I am 58 and re-entered bjj after 20 years out of the sport. I am enjoying it and my mature approach of not trying to compete physically with guys 25 years younger has forced me to develop my control techniques....i think i am starting to piss them off a little...hahaha
Awesome Glad I found this video. I am 41 and have not trained since receiving my brown belt(only a few times after :). This inspired me and love the humor!
Very nice. 39 yo here, started almost 2 months ago and I'm struggling with my cardio and diet (turns out radical changes to diet, even for better, have some impact on your gut bacteria, and you really don't want to practice Jiu Jitsu without being sure you don't need to go to the toilet for the next several hours. Still managing to do 3 or 4 trains per week and feeling the improvement.
Tentacles No doubt it will all improve with time and consistency!
Wow! I’ve been a fence sitter for a few decades. Primarily because there were no places to train in my area. Then once we had training locations, I had no money. I’ve recently signed up my 7yr old and thought I was possibly too old and out of shape to train as well. This video gives me hope.
Amazing profile!! I’m 42 and just competed for the first time a few months ago- took silver in GI & NOGI. Looking forward to many more years of training and competing... This man is a stud!!
Congratulations! Enjoy your journey!
And I'm worried that 36 is to old to get back in it, thanks for this video!
I'm 73 and just started last week. Lots of past sports injuries but have experience in judo, TKD, boxing and wrestling and Krav Maga. Need to lose 25 lbs and gain some flexibility.
This is very inspirational. It’s great to see guys of this age doing Jiu Jitsu let alone competing. It does take a special mindset to become a champion but I believe anyone can do it. Some just have to work harder than others. Great video 👍🏻
Thank you Judy and Jim! Very inspirational Two thumbs up.
What an inspiration!
Judy I just found your channel.
You should post some more videos they are excellent.
Jim's an inspiration. Judy should do more vids
Good for him, everyone has their own gifts and limitations
Wonderful video!
62 training since 1962 Hoops street bball taught me fighting in Brooklyn Bed Stuy Do or Die.Now I teach MMA as a retiree. Looking to RV and teach in a few years ,67 sounds good with Gods blessing ! Rock and Roll 4 life!
BJJ not only has challenge me, but I have found myself through it. Put aside your fears, if you have the heart, then you are never too old - if you do not, then you are too old for it at any age. Transcend yourself, move past imagined limitations, and remember Hélio Gracie trained on the day he died, and he was in his 90's. Too old, not if you have the heart for it, you are not.
Wow...thanks for this video!
I just turned 54 and living in Vegas...I have plenty of jiu jitsu gyms to choose from when I decide to jump into the scene.
I did wrestle for 10 plus years growing up in one of the top wrestling hotbeds in the country which was the Lehigh Valley area in Pa. And I competed against kids that went on to become NCAA div. 1 national champs in college.
I have kept myself in very good shape physically so I'm sure that, combined with my wrestling experience, will certainly help me in my jiu jitsu endeavors.
Drew - You have a great foundation and vegas is a hot bed of jiu jitsu - go give it a try , i did and I love it.
@@jamesnations Thanks Jim. Now we have to get through this crisis first before any of us consider rolling around on the mats again.
His first sentence is exactly why I am here.. Watching my 6, 8 year old do BJJ has got me inspired.. Plus, they're gonna be able to whoop me soon if I don't learn some moves.. lol.
Great video. as a 62 year old doing Judo and some BJJ was great. I commenced training in Judo aged 10 still trying competed in Australian Kodokan Championships in October 2018 over 40 under 90 kg division getting Silver. The young fella demonstrated the North south very well. I have trouble getting it. That description was wonderful. Respect young fella from Old Aussie. Hpding to get my Shodan this year after being a Judo brown belt since 1976 think that is enough time on 1st Kyu?
Good on you Jim
50 here only able to train on Saturdays drive 1.5 hrs 1 way been at it for 15 months just did my 1st competition no one in my age so I was offered to drop down to the 30 year olds in gi won gold....same issue in nogi offered to move up too heavy weight and 30 year olds and i did took silver never too old people love it..
Lisa & Bobby Stamey Congrats! Giving those youngsters a run for their money!
@@jiujitsujudy Will do you 2 buddy!!
You just made this 40 year old dad want to signup and go hard.
Wrestling is the best foundation onc can have. Once a wrestler, always a wrestler. I'm older than Jim and recently got interested in grappling. It feels very natural to me. "Oops, sorry! is what we never want to hear." :-)
Docinaplane It’s the hardest training there is from what I hear!
@@jiujitsujudy Back in the day, some of the guys used to wear some plastic then wrap themselves in a mat to lose weight. Crazy! I always envied the heavyweights, lol
Inspiring, I am almost 40 I thought it was too late for me
I started judo at 45 and don't waste your time go and have fun.
You are so pretty and fit ! Love this video. Great job. Big fan of this stud Jim Nations and hope to meet yall one of these days on the mats !!
I'm a Certified Fitness Trainer, turning 40 this July and on track to get back to 240 lbs but gained 10 lbs now during this quarantine but I'm more than sure I can lose the 10 lbs this summer as I was 265 lbs in 2018 and only through taking my ISSA certification I unlocked the methods to burn the most fat, eat the right foods, and what food hacks I need to implement to be the healthiest I can. I am very much interested in JJS and Kickboxing/Muay Thai. I'll probably pick JJS this next year. There's a Gracie JJS in my city, so I'll drop in sometime.
I love this guy he rocks
LOVE his answer at 1:53
You guys are awesome! Great editing.
thats a huge inspiration. well done. wow
I love it! Great content! Keep it up!!! OSS! Obrigado
what a great story
That is a STUNNING man.
1:44 *laughed my ass off at the rather obvious, frank honesty in his answer* (and that long, awkward pause afterwards)!! 😆😆😆😆😆
well done
I laughed so hard at, Jimmy what does it take to be world champion?, "Well, you have to beat everyone else" Im still laughing
this was inspiring, thank you.
Jim is a beast at 60!
Great video. Inspiring.
Thank you for sharing
Awesome stuff! Thank you Jiujitsujudy! I came looking for inspiration and that's good enough for this 53 YO former wrestler I'm going to give it a shot. What's the worst thing that can happen? Don't answer that;)
good luck. have fun.
thanks for posting....motivational.
I'm 49 competing in 3 marathons this year and 3 Spartans next year thank you for helping me to see that though I am completely insane I am not alone... lol
Very inspiring 👏
that is seriously bad ass!
I started Jiu Jitsu when I was 19 going on 20 years old. Been doing it for 7.5 years. Hopefully one day I get to become a champion, even if it's my own right. 😅
Walking Corpse You haven’t even peaked yet!
@@jiujitsujudy Awww thank you!!! 😄 You made me feel so much younger and made my day! I will do my best and keep it up. If I'm lucky, I'll be able to compete with the hardcore black belts by the time I'm 30! But for now as a poor college student, I'm stuck with poor man's Jiu Jitsu tournaments Grapplefests and Naga.
Excellent
I notice around 4:35 her right arm is up and over her body, she just kind of pulled it out to give him room to flatten out and choke, if she left it there would it of protected her and prevented the choke, or would it then become something like an arm in choke? ty
Awesome
Hello Judy!!😍
Awsome.
Damn north south is one of my favs too. Its the older guy move to do :) but I am only 42
The only positions I train at are : GUARD, Half Guard, Mount, Back Mount and Side Mount. That is about it in the no-gi class.
No-gi is much faster pace but the GI is far more technical .. That is what I think
You have to beat everybody else. Lol. Perfect answer. ✊
I don't know much about Jiu Jitsu but it seems cool
Cool yes but its like being in a physics or Chemistry lab. That is how I feel ... IT requires a lot of brains
Never too old.....to jump on a young woman!! Way to go mate!! lol
👍👍😎much respect.
I'm 51...would love to start...am I too old...and what style.....I'm a big guy.
Is bit misleading this guy use to wrestle so has a background in grappling but I'm glad for him.
53 year old black belt, daily practice is the key
Come here for inspiration. Listen up!
1:40 oh snap granddad's got jokes
I am the Moroccan Taekwondo champion in the years 1986 1987 1989 and I stopped training for 27 years. I have two sons, the big one is 13 years old and the little one is 6 years old. When I take them to the Taekwondo hall, I feel nostalgic to play the game again. I teach them how to play like champions and they are distinguished. The little one looks a lot like me, he doesn’t He is afraid to play with someone who is older than him and plays with manliness, unlike the old man. He is an artist in his game, but he is very afraid. This is what prompts me to return to practice Taekwondo in order to stand by my children
I'm 77 years old and in great shape. Can I train in Jiu-Jitsu?
Yes, but find a really good teacher that can tailor his training to you.
respect ...
Guaranteed he was a high level wrestler with good hips in college.
I might have failed to mention he was a D1 wrestler in college!
@@jiujitsujudy Lol ....you can tell!
Wait so when did he start training? What age?
yusei999 57
What is the name of that song playing in the background?
am 47, contemplating to start... should I?? any advice/wisdom nuggets?
Take the first step, then the second, repeat…. :-)
"Kashka gross-a" - Valley Girl voice
Guy: "So....AHEM!!, what I like to show you today is the north south choke"
girl: Can you not do that??
That’s called honest friendship!
I'm 22 years old and I've been doing bjj for two years and I'm a 3 stripe white belt. It's been a dream of mine since i was a child to become a champion of some sort but my parents would never let me take martial arts because they were afraid I'd be too violent. Right when I got out of highschool and got a job all my friends went to college and I looked for the best local bjj/muay thai studio locally, where I found the beautiful art of bjj and my journey began. I fell in love with it. Tonight, I kinda opened up to my professor about what he thought about what it takes to become a world champion by training full time (5 days a week drilling for 2 hours and rolling for 4 at the minimum.) and what he thinks it really takes and he told me that he thinks I'm too late... I'm too old. I couldn't help but want to tell him I'm going to try anyways and another fellow black belt who's been training under jean jacques machado since he was 15 chimed in and he also thinks I'm too old. I just talked to my fiance about what she though and she said "I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you might be too old babe."
I just saw this video and I cried.
It's always been a dream of mine and I dont know what to do. I want to become like gordan ryan, Keenan Cornelius, buchecha, or marcello Garcia so bad. I want to become a legend like these guys and I know it's no easy task. But I'm crying right now because I feel like my dreams have been crushed and I don't know what to do.
I was told if I'm not winning worlds in 3 years I'm never going to be a champion.
If anyone could reach out to me and tell me what they honestly think, it would be helpful. Thank you for listening to my small story.
GratificationGaming you have to have a good support system. I would possibly find a new place to train with positive people who will push you to be the best you can be and not tell you that you are too old to do something. My coach is living proof that if you want to be a champion you at any age you can. I’m a 40 year old blue belt training when I can still pushing myself to be better.
Stick with it man my biggest regret is stopping. Im back at it now. I would have been a beast if i had stuck to it. My buddy who i use to whoop on is a brown belt now and ge is a beast. Its all about consistency. Dont worry about where you are at now and dont focus on how well you measure up against everyone. Im 28 now by the ways and i first started at exactly 22 which is where you are at. Thats why i replied. Dont be like me. Im still young.... I am getting at it but i wasted too many years
If you enjoy BJJ just continue doing it. Enjoy the journey and it doesn't matter so much as where you end up. Maybe with time you will discover this "philosopy" could and should applies to everything in life... coming from a 46 year-old one-stripe white-belt who does not get to train more that 4 times a month... and that is if I'm lucky.
Train as hard as you can as often as you can. Get in to some local competitions and see how you fare. Start the journey and see where it takes you. Look back one day wherever you are and tell yourself that you gave it your all.
Go for it, but don't get too hung up on it. There is so much more out there than sport competition. Getting older is something else to learn about and adapt to, and overcoming that challenge has it's own reward.