Genius. Let go of your ego with your teammates when training and most importantly have fun. I have been the guy getting pissed and down on myself when getting tapped, and I was stupid. This guy speaks wisdom. Work hard, roll everyday and make it fun.
God bless you for posting this. I've said it on other threads "I would love to train under this guy". This is the attitude that i try to promote where i train and i hope many more people will too.
i've actually found a youtube comments section full of decent people, no trolling and a great message. you guys are inspiring. hope i can find a dojo like this close to home
I started BJJ in 1999 at the age of 20 and trained on and off since. Never got very good. Always hurt. Stagnant in my techniques and mindset. Men like this have finally helped me break through and train with the right attitude. Got my purple recently and finally see a path to black belt. But more importantly, I see a way to train with joy and not to win. Listen to this wisdom. It will save you years of headaches.
Hi Keith, Thanks for putting it in words. I'm a total believer in Tapping and not getting all hung up about it. I tell my training buds that if you ain't tapping you ain't learning. There's a double meaning there: 1) In order to learn, you have to be out on the mat getting tapped. 2) If you don't tap because of pride or something, you haven't learned yet. Thanks again, Rick
I completely agree with this. What happens if you get obsessed with winning and losing is that you don't really have a good time in class. You're stressed and anxious about tapping and going down the "hierarchy" of the class. And what happens is that the whole experience is so stressful that you stop training. If you relax and have fun, don't worry if you tap, you carry on going to class because it's fun. And that makes you better.
Great talk. I'm a white belt training for 10 months. I don't really see too much improvement in myself. I'm not angry but I'm not enjoying it much. It just isn't clicking. I'm old 46 and small 165. I'm sure these are factors. Probably out at the end of my contract. Big respect for BJJ though and how technical it is.
this man is absolutely amazing. Every time i hear one of these lectures from him i go "ohhh, never thought of it that way" or "damn that's a good mind set" and get all pumped up.
when i train i go hard like almost 100 percent every time, either in grappling or in striking. I like your philosphy and wisdom , you are well spoken bro. Sometimes if i dont give a hundred percent i get injured so i go balls to the wall through all of sparring and leave it all in the gym
i like when instructors do talks like this our instructor does them from time to time i think it really boots the moral of students if there worried about belts comps or just new they do alot of good. GOOD JOB KEITH
Hey Keith Owens, I met you at American National, I'm the blue belt under Alexandre Novaes. Did you ever end up competing? If so I'm very interested so let me know. And the 3 T's is very smart and everyone should listen to this guy, don't be a knucklehead!
This is good stuff; I first started bjj on campus, the instructor was a purple belt in bjj and a cool dude; but the attitude around that gym really was "100% submit or quit" Over the summer when I went home, I trained at an actual bjj club (much more expensive, black belt instructor under brazillian top team canada) and the attitude was so much more focused on learning, and rolling at 30-50% Now that I'm back at university, this year I hope we can get this point across our little gym.
I have a similar experience to what Keith Owen talked about here. My Jiu Jitsu instructor wanted us to do "King of the Hill". One guy starts in the other guy's guard. If either one get's submitted, it's a 100 pushups, reversal=50, if both people stalled it's 50 pushups for both of them. I almost did not tap to a triangle choke. I was inches away from blacking out. But I decided to be a man and do my 100 pushups instead of passing out xD
I'm with you on this on man. There are times when I'm rolling and guys aren't tapping because of pride- seriously. Then when you do tap them they start punching the mat and walk out of the gym as if their world caved in. I'm like dude, a taps a tap. Get over it. Better to tap on the mat than in competition. If you can withstand the pain and move to a non-threatening position, by all means don't tap. There comes that point though, when you either tap, sleep, or crack (I'm tappin').
I am so glad I found Submissions101, absolutely love the How To videos and Keith Owen is just amazing. I just started BJJ in August and always come to yal for new sweeps and submissions ha
So true. When I started grappling years ago I used to get utterly dominated by someone who had years of experience, and a huge size advantage. Eventually he had to really work to beat me. I got better, mainly because he was always careful and helpful.
I just started again tonight. At 47, after 17 years. I stood outside in the parking lot for 10 minutes. I did it though. It was ok. Guys are friendly. I'm in Japan, though. Most Japanese people are pretty laid back.
Clearly a good instructor. Congratulations. I`m stronger than most guys I practice with, so I try not to push too hard in order to keep improving my technique instead of just relying on strengh.
Dude, I am in the military, and I hit the mat with some massive dudes and Im here to tell you, with a LOT of mat work, and the proper education in jiu jitsu - you can prevail! You really can. If I can submit 300+ lbs guys only being at 168lbs.. you can too! I know you might be sayin, but your in a special branch of the military and you have the training. I use the same stuff as you learn in the Dojo brother - you have in you man, just work at it. It's the little things that count!
@tokorojj not much, 10th planet works no gi and prefers to use certain obscure and semi uncommon moves and also has different unique names for most moves as opposed to the average gym.
I suffered some torn ligaments in my ankle a couple weeks back because I tapped a guy who doesn't like getting tapped. He wanted to go again right after and took me down hard and it screwd my ankle up. I haven't got to train since and it still is bothering me. I wish more ppl had a calm attitude about grappling. :'(
Funny, i guess your story rings a bell with alot of people. I do submission grappling and we get alot of wrestlers. They definitely use more strength, but i must admit that i've learned alot from them
@Submissions101 Just out of interest, what style (or styles) of JJJ do you have a black belt in? I've been watching these videos of Keith for the past week or so. I would probably pay money just to listen to him speak. If I ever get a chance to train with him, I most definitely will.
. Totally agree i have rolled with guys who have only been practicing bjj for two weeks and tapped them many times, and in a few cases i have been tapped by them, even by the simplest of armbars. We all make mistakes at some point, we all tap, it doesnt matter to who, you should always look at the technique of the thing. What did i do wrong; what did they do right? i'd rather tap to someone in training and learn why they be unprepared for competition.
I'm brazilian and lived in Rio for a long time. Practiced Jiu-Jitsu among other martial arts and it's really sad the way things go around there. it's all about force and violence. Looking for a fight everynight ( if possible with someone who have never had any trainning so you can make real damage). Just ask any cop, physitian, judge, etc..; what do they think about Jiu-Jitsu there and you know what i'm talking about. Sad but true
The only thing i disagree with is when you put your ass on the line every night, and you DON'T give up, and stick with it, it will make you stronger in the end. I used to fear grappling some of the really tough guys in my school, but after a while I got used to it, and now i don't fear grappling anyone.
I know, I approach judo with this same philosophy. Which has helped me get better, and allows me to train with kids and adults (both men and women), and noone gets hurt.
I had the privilege to roll with someone Wednesday. He, like me, was a white belt and had a couple striped on his belt. as soon as we did our little hand shake, I knew this guy was going to hurt me. The amount of muscle he was using, jerking me around trying to throw me out of position. The whole time we rolled, it seemed like he had very little technique, and just wanted to man handle me to get a submission. I eventually put him in my guard and held on for dear life, breaking him down every time he tried to posture up. I held him for the rest of the match in my guard, and when the match was over he says "Wow, I couldn't get past your guard!" like yeah, you weren't using any technique and your arms aren't stronger than my legs, buddy. I dread the day I have to roll with him again...
Its just a matter of time.. Before you get alot better at your techiques. Then his strength wont matter. Practice practice practice! Whenever my coach rolls with anyone, he uses about 20-25% of his energy (also when rolling with the heavy guys). The rest is pure technique.. Wait for it.. It will come..
I don't mind losing at BJJ but Halo is another thing man nah JK Yeah everyone has an "Anti You" but I don't mind getting tapped. I think if I get tapped enough I might get good at the defending. If you worry too much about tapping you'll miss the whole experience. Losing is a natural occurrence in any sporting outlet thus it should be accepted. It's like talking to a hot chick if you think she might turn you down then you might not try, so forget the outcome just focus on the experience...
belts are freaking long to get in BJJ. not like in karate or some stuff like that. You can get to black belt in 3 to 5 years max if you train constantly. In a Karate dojo there is like 20+ black belts. In a bJJ dojo, you can train for 2, 3, 4 years and still be white belt! anyway we dont really give crap about the belt color... we are not there to have a cool looking belt!!! We are there to have fun, to train, to have fun, to get better and to have fun!
Genius. Let go of your ego with your teammates when training and most importantly have fun. I have been the guy getting pissed and down on myself when getting tapped, and I was stupid. This guy speaks wisdom. Work hard, roll everyday and make it fun.
Everyone that is thinking about trying bjj or recently started training needs to watch this video.
This was taken at the Submissions 101 Gym located in Victoria BC Canada. Keith Owen's school is just outside of Boise Idaho.
going through a bit of shit at the moment. This guy is really good helping me keep focus.
Keith is my BJJ instructor and this was taken when he came to my school for a seminar and belt testing.
God bless you for posting this. I've said it on other threads "I would love to train under this guy". This is the attitude that i try to promote where i train and i hope many more people will too.
i've actually found a youtube comments section full of decent people, no trolling and a great message. you guys are inspiring. hope i can find a dojo like this close to home
I started BJJ in 1999 at the age of 20 and trained on and off since. Never got very good. Always hurt. Stagnant in my techniques and mindset. Men like this have finally helped me break through and train with the right attitude. Got my purple recently and finally see a path to black belt. But more importantly, I see a way to train with joy and not to win. Listen to this wisdom. It will save you years of headaches.
Hi Keith,
Thanks for putting it in words. I'm a total believer in Tapping and not getting all hung up about it. I tell my training buds that if you ain't tapping you ain't learning.
There's a double meaning there: 1) In order to learn, you have to be out on the mat getting tapped. 2) If you don't tap because of pride or something, you haven't learned yet.
Thanks again,
Rick
I completely agree with this. What happens if you get obsessed with winning and losing is that you don't really have a good time in class. You're stressed and anxious about tapping and going down the "hierarchy" of the class. And what happens is that the whole experience is so stressful that you stop training. If you relax and have fun, don't worry if you tap, you carry on going to class because it's fun. And that makes you better.
Wow big props to Keith Owen.. his philosophy is just amazing and he looks like such a nice guy
Great talk. I'm a white belt training for 10 months. I don't really see too much improvement in myself. I'm not angry but I'm not enjoying it much. It just isn't clicking. I'm old 46 and small 165. I'm sure these are factors. Probably out at the end of my contract. Big respect for BJJ though and how technical it is.
Guys, I can't give you enough props for the way Keith teaches. This is from Vince, ATT Team Edson Diniz Ft. Lauderdale , Fl
this man is absolutely amazing. Every time i hear one of these lectures from him i go "ohhh, never thought of it that way" or "damn that's a good mind set" and get all pumped up.
when i train i go hard like almost 100 percent every time, either in grappling or in striking. I like your philosphy and wisdom , you are well spoken bro. Sometimes if i dont give a hundred percent i get injured so i go balls to the wall through all of sparring and leave it all in the gym
That was one of the best speeches I've ever heard, and I will be forwarding to the guys I train with.
i like when instructors do talks like this our instructor does them from time to time i think it really boots the moral of students if there worried about belts comps or just new they do alot of good. GOOD JOB KEITH
Hey Keith Owens, I met you at American National, I'm the blue belt under Alexandre Novaes. Did you ever end up competing? If so I'm very interested so let me know. And the 3 T's is very smart and everyone should listen to this guy, don't be a knucklehead!
This is good stuff; I first started bjj on campus, the instructor was a purple belt in bjj and a cool dude; but the attitude around that gym really was "100% submit or quit"
Over the summer when I went home, I trained at an actual bjj club (much more expensive, black belt instructor under brazillian top team canada) and the attitude was so much more focused on learning, and rolling at 30-50%
Now that I'm back at university, this year I hope we can get this point across our little gym.
Keith O. rocks!
I always say in class...no winning...no losing...only practice!
I have a similar experience to what Keith Owen talked about here. My Jiu Jitsu instructor wanted us to do "King of the Hill". One guy starts in the other guy's guard. If either one get's submitted, it's a 100 pushups, reversal=50, if both people stalled it's 50 pushups for both of them.
I almost did not tap to a triangle choke. I was inches away from blacking out. But I decided to be a man and do my 100 pushups instead of passing out xD
I'm with you on this on man.
There are times when I'm rolling and guys aren't tapping because of pride- seriously. Then when you do tap them they start punching the mat and walk out of the gym as if their world caved in. I'm like dude, a taps a tap. Get over it. Better to tap on the mat than in competition.
If you can withstand the pain and move to a non-threatening position, by all means don't tap. There comes that point though, when you either tap, sleep, or crack (I'm tappin').
Wise words, can't be enough videos of this nature on youtube
There's a life lesson that extends far beyond the dojo.
This is a brilliant talk. Real life lessons in there.
I am so glad I found Submissions101, absolutely love the How To videos and Keith Owen is just amazing. I just started BJJ in August and always come to yal for new sweeps and submissions ha
Its so much fun when i get to train with Keith Owens when he comes down to Dark horse mma
So true. When I started grappling years ago I used to get utterly dominated by someone who had years of experience, and a huge size advantage. Eventually he had to really work to beat me. I got better, mainly because he was always careful and helpful.
I just started again tonight. At 47, after 17 years. I stood outside in the parking lot for 10 minutes. I did it though. It was ok. Guys are friendly. I'm in Japan, though. Most Japanese people are pretty laid back.
43, 8 years off the mat. Number one priority is not to get hurt. Loving it (again)!
Clearly a good instructor. Congratulations.
I`m stronger than most guys I practice with, so I try not to push too hard in order to keep improving my technique instead of just relying on strengh.
I am a blue in BJJ, a purple in 10th Planet and a black in JJJ.
Yes sir...blue belt in bjj, purple in 10th planet and black in JJJ.
This should be required viewing for anyone studying BJJ. Well said.
Dude, I am in the military, and I hit the mat with some massive dudes and Im here to tell you, with a LOT of mat work, and the proper education in jiu jitsu - you can prevail! You really can. If I can submit 300+ lbs guys only being at 168lbs.. you can too! I know you might be sayin, but your in a special branch of the military and you have the training. I use the same stuff as you learn in the Dojo brother - you have in you man, just work at it. It's the little things that count!
@tokorojj not much, 10th planet works no gi and prefers to use certain obscure and semi uncommon moves and also has different unique names for most moves as opposed to the average gym.
I suffered some torn ligaments in my ankle a couple weeks back because I tapped a guy who doesn't like getting tapped. He wanted to go again right after and took me down hard and it screwd my ankle up. I haven't got to train since and it still is bothering me. I wish more ppl had a calm attitude about grappling. :'(
Wow man I'm impressed you can admit that! Thats a very mature attitude to have.
Awesome. Truer words were never spoken.
man i want to join up with 10th planet and submissions 101, you guys are awesome
Funny, i guess your story rings a bell with alot of people. I do submission grappling and we get alot of wrestlers. They definitely use more strength, but i must admit that i've learned alot from them
i def got an anti me
hes awesome
but i look forward to rolling with him learn something every time
@Submissions101 Just out of interest, what style (or styles) of JJJ do you have a black belt in?
I've been watching these videos of Keith for the past week or so. I would probably pay money just to listen to him speak. If I ever get a chance to train with him, I most definitely will.
. Totally agree
i have rolled with guys who have only been practicing bjj for two weeks and tapped them many times, and in a few cases i have been tapped by them, even by the simplest of armbars. We all make mistakes at some point, we all tap, it doesnt matter to who, you should always look at the technique of the thing. What did i do wrong; what did they do right?
i'd rather tap to someone in training and learn why they be unprepared for competition.
I'm brazilian and lived in Rio for a long time. Practiced Jiu-Jitsu among other martial arts and it's really sad the way things go around there. it's all about force and violence. Looking for a fight everynight ( if possible with someone who have never had any trainning so you can make real damage).
Just ask any cop, physitian, judge, etc..; what do they think about Jiu-Jitsu there and you know what i'm talking about. Sad but true
Where do you look for the rankings of different martial arts disciplines, specifically bjj?
I am going to borrow the videogame analogy
The only thing i disagree with is when you put your ass on the line every night, and you DON'T give up, and stick with it, it will make you stronger in the end. I used to fear grappling some of the really tough guys in my school, but after a while I got used to it, and now i don't fear grappling anyone.
I know, I approach judo with this same philosophy. Which has helped me get better, and allows me to train with kids and adults (both men and women), and noone gets hurt.
Be technical, be tough, be TECHNICAL.
Excuse my ignorance but what's the difference between 10th planet and BJJ? Gi and no gi? I'm just curious to know.Thank you!
R.I.P Keith Owen
If only all instructors were like this guy
I had the privilege to roll with someone Wednesday. He, like me, was a white belt and had a couple striped on his belt. as soon as we did our little hand shake, I knew this guy was going to hurt me. The amount of muscle he was using, jerking me around trying to throw me out of position. The whole time we rolled, it seemed like he had very little technique, and just wanted to man handle me to get a submission. I eventually put him in my guard and held on for dear life, breaking him down every time he tried to posture up.
I held him for the rest of the match in my guard, and when the match was over he says "Wow, I couldn't get past your guard!" like yeah, you weren't using any technique and your arms aren't stronger than my legs, buddy.
I dread the day I have to roll with him again...
how much do your classes cost, to Ari and the submissions 101 gym
Ari - Do you have Part one of Keith's talk?
Great talk!!
keith owen makes jiu jitsu fun
what are the 3 T's he talkn about??
Mr. Owen is a very smart guy. Great stuff!!! :o)
Is Ari wearing a blue belt?
Brother that was amazing.
Is that a blue belt Ari????
Don't be a knucklehead! Love it
I think he is purple belt in 10th planet... Am I right Ari?
ya, he is a blue belt in brazilian Jiu Jitsu. black in japanese JJ.
Keith O. rocks!
I really like this guy...Very smart.
great clips
Good speech!
keith you are the man bro!!! agreed 110%
If only all JJ clubs were like this one, most are just: "I AM GOING TO TAP YOUR ASS OUT!"
did u think he was a black belt?
VERY wise words!
No I was just making sure.
Wisdom!
great guy
Its just a matter of time.. Before you get alot better at your techiques. Then his strength wont matter. Practice practice practice!
Whenever my coach rolls with anyone, he uses about 20-25% of his energy (also when rolling with the heavy guys). The rest is pure technique.. Wait for it.. It will come..
technique, technique, technique. seriously.
Those "brute force" guys - we call them "munters" in my gym :D
I don't mind losing at BJJ but Halo is another thing man nah JK Yeah everyone has an "Anti You" but I don't mind getting tapped. I think if I get tapped enough I might get good at the defending. If you worry too much about tapping you'll miss the whole experience. Losing is a natural occurrence in any sporting outlet thus it should be accepted. It's like talking to a hot chick if you think she might turn you down then you might not try, so forget the outcome just focus on the experience...
very cool
WOW
Halo!
belts are freaking long to get in BJJ. not like in karate or some stuff like that. You can get to black belt in 3 to 5 years max if you train constantly. In a Karate dojo there is like 20+ black belts. In a bJJ dojo, you can train for 2, 3, 4 years and still be white belt!
anyway we dont really give crap about the belt color... we are not there to have a cool looking belt!!! We are there to have fun, to train, to have fun, to get better and to have fun!
hahaha this guy's badass
I have a 50 in mlg i dont think your gonna get as good as me in 5 hours LOL
this guy is exatly right lol
first! lol , sweet vid as always!