5 white belt tips for better Jiu Jitsu
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- Опубликовано: 23 сен 2024
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The journey of a Jiu Jitsu white belt can be a confusing yet rewarding one. These 5 tips will help you get the most out of your formative years as a bjj white belt. You’re going to make some amazing changes as you mature through your white belt, and my goal with this video is to add some clarity to that process.
Enjoy the video! More to come.
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It is clear that you are putting a lot of thought into your videos. Wishing you much success with your channel.
I really appreciate that! More coming, my friend.
Really great advice in this video. Thank you. I train at a Gracie Gym and as a white belt with 4 months I do not spar. I'm happy about this. I mean, I could do tournaments or train other places/players but I don't want to yet. I'm barely remembering the techniques. And at 71, I don't want strength applied on me yet. I am strength training and my cardio/endurance is very good but my jiu-jitsu game is lame.😂 I'm working on the basics and muscle memory. I need my partner to help me get in position per the indicator. And regain safer positions after a bad position and I'll do the same for them. Strength IS important and can be applied AFTER I get some muscle memory and really am able to flow technique to technique. I'm just competing with myself. I'm trying to be MY BEST SELF. I hope I never actually have to use jiu-jitsu on anyone but I'm learning, I'm having fun, and avoiding needless injuries. CHEERS!
Sounds like you’re on a great path. Keep up the good work 🤙🏼
71 and BJJ beginner must be very challenging. im not even 50 and some times my joints says enough, especially knees and elbows. How do you endure joint pain? do you have some nutrition or supplementation?
Been doing BJJ for a few months now, and recently felt a massive dip in confidence and have felt like I’m letting my frustration getting to me. Your video is a definite eye opener to being a BJJ white belt
I’m happy to help 🤝
Thanks for the content. I’m 22 years in the Matt. Mistake I made as a GB instructor . 20% drills 80 % hardcore rolls. My body is wrecked . Yoga has helped . Physio is good. Warn kids now. Watch Rickson in his last interview . He is paying for his youth . We need to talking to BJJ black belts 50 plus who can fend off a 25 year old fast purple belt long enough to take his will away
Gotta future proof yourself as much as possible. I’m glad you liked the content 🤙🏼
It took me almost a full year to stop spazzing or as I would say learning how to pace myself. People would tell me 2 relax but i just didn’t understand. One day it all happened, I was fluent in my movements and I exerted minimal energy. I now realize my spazzing was a result of not having any real defense or submissions.
Absolutely nailed it. Well said and good job 👍🏼
Yup That’s where I’m at , lost in the forest an all I can do is run😅😂
I just started back up after 10 years off and I just have fun with it, I don’t focus on progressing to the next belt, or submitting just one position at a time and just having fun the entire roll even if i do “suck”. Makes it way less stressful.
Such a valuable tip! The act of making it fun really transforms everything about it. Thanks for the comment and welcome back!
Back on the mats after 2 years out. Only a 1 stripe white belt so I was never good, but I carried a lot of the fundamentals with me. Training 5-6 time a week. But going 50-70% most of the time. Loving my new approach and mindset. Winning? lol idc about that. Learning. Yes! Besides in my class everyone is purple and above and there’s 5-10 of us. I’m not gonna be tapping anyone for a long long time, and I’m cool with it. Best learning environment I’ve been a part of.
@@seanheisey8645 that’s a great mindset to have!
Awesome video man thanks. I’m 44yrs old and just started bjj roughly 4 months ago. I’m actually going through most of the stuff you mentioned. However, lately I stared to notice that I can make things harder for people. They need to work more for that armbar or choke, and I ain’t gonna lie it feels awesome. I also, noticed that my cardio (that I think is grossly underrated) improved dramatically. Tbh this is where I see the biggest improvement at the moment. When I started I was really struggling to complete the class and maybe one roll. Now I’m able to complete 3-4 rolls after the classes. BJJ definitely feels like a rough ride yet I am leaving from every training with a huge smile on my face. It is a great sport with even greater community. Thanks for the video and OSSS!
You’re doing an amazing job. Keep it up. I appreciate the comment. More vids on the way 🤙🏼
Great video! i started off as a spazzy white belt but I've slowly been trying to focus more on my technique and breathing!
Nice work! And thanks 🤙🏼
Those are relatable, level-headed points. Great job making this combat sport easier to navigate for beginners dude. I think white belts constitute the largest rank in Jiujistu, and videos like this are going to help them stick it out and make those upper belt numbers grow.
Thanks man! Means a lot coming from you! I was reminiscing about some of the struggles I had as a white belt and felt motivated to put out more guiding content for those who may be in the same shoes during their white belt years. If I can help more people stick with jiu jitsu for the long run, that’s a major win right there.
This rules . As a white belt I’ve always kind of eye rolled at guys who get frustrated and angry at getting tapped , I just stay calm and thank my partners or say “ ya got me , good job . How’d you do it ?”
Exactly! 🤙🏼
Great video and thank you. About to restart my jujitsu journey at 52.
Glad you enjoyed it. And welcome back!
Rocking with this channel 🙌🏽
I appreciate you! 🙏🏻
46 year old white belt, love rolling with higher belts and trying not to get tapped which is a challenge in itself. Love the journey, hopefully blue belt in a year or so. Love the video
Keep up the great work! 💪🏼
48 year old WB myself 3 months in. Same. Rolling with higher belts is great because even though I’m constantly on the defense I’m seeing what they’re doing and taking things in.
Really needed to hear this! Thank you
Happy to help!
So so true my brotha, all facts! Thank you for being such a great mentor 🤙🏼
I appreciate it, my man! This is a passion of mine, and even though I’m still figuring it out as I go, if I can share what I’ve learned along the way, it’s a win 🤙🏼
@Will Brooks, 47yo white-belt from the UK...just discovered your channel. Golden stuff. God Bless you, bro.
I’m happy to help, brother. I’m you’re finding value here. More on the way 💪🏼
Great words of wisdom to share!
Glad you liked it 🤝
Great advices man. I saw me in a lot of things you said.
I use so much strength that my body hurts when I lay down at home.
I do gym training since a lot of time. But a BJJ work put my body to death.
I'm still trying to keep my training technical. It's hard when it's natural for you do strength training for a long time.
Thanks brother. Yea, I hear ya. It’ll growing easier time. Just as much as it is to learn and successfully apply submissions, it’s just as fun to realize your efficiency is improving. Keep up the good work.
5:00 mark: yep I'm on month two and frankly can't seem do anything. Not seeing the fun/playful aspect when getting choked out or armbar-ed. I've been told it'll eventually click but I can't counter a choke or arm bar once it's cinched in (because I can't recognize the initial steps leading to it). Of course at 52 and less than stellar physical condition (mainly flexibility issues) doesn't help.
Options: keep going (and endure the niggling injuries) or quit. Might as well tough it out until either I learn something in the next few months then make another assessment.
In my opinion, I think you should keep
going. Otherwise all those annoying moments you have experienced are for nothing. Especially with so much success ahead you, it’s totally worth the struggle. Give yourself room for grace and be patient with yourself. You’ll get there 👍🏼
I really like your advice man! Thank you so much
@@Intiyogi happy to help, my friend!
This was awesome advise! I made several of the same mistakes you pointed out, especially the one about going hard all the time and now I’m injured and can’t train for a while as a result 😢. Really wish I wouldve paced myself a bit early on. Great lessons here that I will take back to the mat once I heal up. Thank you brother…Osu!
I appreciate the feedback, brother! Glad you liked it. More on the way 🤙🏼
Thank you for that video! I've been training for a time and I'm happy cause I'm learning, only to survive! That's my mission now as a white belt and I'm just trying to get better, don't stress me and don't push until I have no breath, as you say, it will no help to change the result! So I try to breath, think on what I'm doing, how to escape...and someday, it will be easier! Thanks again for your tips, very helpful! Big hug from Spain
Beautiful said! I’m glad you liked the video. Sending hugs back at ya from Cleveland OH.
Thank you for all this advice, Will.
Always brother
Well said sir
@@juliogarza6634 much appreciated
Hi Will, I'm starting BJJ at 42, almost 43 years old, and i think that your tips are what i really needed to hear. Thank you for your generosity! Suscribed!
Happy to help, my man! More on the way!
Startunng week 3 at my loxal mma gym and ive done 6 BJJ sessions and a wrestling class (will be trying to do a xoupke of those it was really fun)
Learning to survive and escape was really helpful and gives me something to really focus on.
Good stuff
There we go! Have fun with it. Sounds like you’re off to a great start
@@willbrooksofficial thanks. I'll be heading in tomorrow night and then friday and Saturday if work/family works out. I'm addicted and overwhelmed in equal measure
The tip on not chasing submissions but yet learning to avoid them as exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you brother
Happy to help 🤙🏼
Yeah, I chased after the blue belt and almost burned out! Great vid! Thanks!
It happens! Thanks man 🙏🏻
Dude, this is legit gospel. I'm only a few months into my journey with BJJ. I am wholly guilty of not focusing on technique, just trying to survive. I've recently started leaning more on cutting back my subs in a training round, not looking for subs. Going to build my defense, roll on from there. 🤙🤙
Glad you liked it, brother. Sounds like you’re on the right track!
@willbrooksofficial just hoping for class to class improvements, not trying to a 90 day blue belt. I feel that's kind of disrespectful to myself and my gym.
@@jaysonholman2791 you’re definitely on the right track with that mindset 🤙🏼
First comment from the most faithful follower of your channel
Thank you brother 🙏🏻 you’re an inspiration to many including me
My biggest downside to being new to BJJ is having practice outside of the classes. I don’t have people that can do it at all as of right now, and truthfully I don’t know what to do but hopefully it will change.
I’d look at visiting other bjj gyms in your area
I really needed to hear this. I'm a white belt. Thanks for this awsome advice.
You’re welcome, brother. Keep up the good work.
Yes sir, Great video ! Going 9 months of my WB Journey, it is sometimes frustrating but I started seeing the opportunity and opening while rolling but still off in timing. I know it will come thru time, so I keep coming and learning. OSS Thank you
Glad to hear you like the video! Keep up the good work. Sounds like you’re headed in the right direction🤙🏼
Wonderful tips! Thank you🙏
Glad you liked it!
Ive only done 4 classes so far and its a lot harder than it looks 😅. Coming from never having excersized for a good 3+ years controlling my breath is so hard. I've had multiple people im practicing with stop to let me catch my breath and give me some guidance as to how to control my breathing which I really appreciate
Yea the breathing aspect is a very crucial part of this 🤙🏼
Has a small person i always have to sure i use angles and leverage
That’s huge. I’ve scrapped against smaller guys who use angles and leverage effectively and they feel like gorillas
@Will Brooks Official hope to see u at orwell soon
@@JCooper33 hopefully this next Sunday
Second comment from the other most faithful follower of your channel 😋🥰😘
And from the most beautiful 😍
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Thank You , Sir 😊
Anytime 💪🏼
Thanks
@@EmirRamic-sr3qd happy to help 🤙🏼
I am already trying to tap people out only having 4 weeks experience but I agree that I need to primarily focus on escapes and being tapped out less
@@vincentstanley8926 everyone’s journey is a little different. Just keep going and it’s all good 👍🏼
Rolled with a terrific purple belt today. Im trying to flow and its hard. He said stop bench pressing as youll get tired and become an asshole. As a 3 strip WB i feel that i should always be doing something. Wrong!! Go vegan if you’re not already gang. ❤
Well said 🤙🏼🤙🏼
I love your videos!!! Thank you!!!
I appreciate it! More on the way, my friend 💪🏼
Just subscribed to your channel 👍🏿
Much appreciated. More vids on the way 🤝
Thanks for the pointers I’m a long time lifter about to start my BJJ journey.
Always, my friend. Congrats on entering the world of Jiu Jitsu. As a lifter myself, I think you’ll really enjoy the journey.
@@willbrooksofficial thank you brother
Ty 🙏🏻
Yw 💪🏼
That’s my new goal then. I making it a point to strictly train survival and escapes. I’be been training for 1 year at this point and im still no good at guard passing and can only perform 2 submissions. But I notice people have difficulty staying on me when they have mount, and if they do take my back I can’t get out of the body triangle but my hand fighting isn’t terrible. So that settles it. Survival above everything for now.
Absolutely love that plan. Definitely run it
This was a great video was excellent. Just what I needed to hear after a day of getting guillotined. Thanks for sharing.
Happy to help, fam. More on the way. Keep on keeping on 🤙🏼
This fella speaks 100% I would love to be able to train with him
Much appreciated, my friend. All are welcome to come train. I’m at Gracie Cleveland 🤙🏼
Always top notch brother!!! Keep bringing it!!!
Thank you, brother! I appreciate you!!
Really great advice!
Thank you!
Awesome knowledge og thanks for spitting some game
Anytime brother. Glad you liked it
Love it ❤👊🏼👍🏼
Thanks brother
I like the attitude of viewing struggle and even defeat as an opportunity. Do have advice on what we should be looking for when looking for a school? How to spot a quality school and instructor?
Yessir. Always looking for those opportunities. Yea, I would just try a few out and see which ones feel like a “fit” to you. Most offer a trial week for free. I’d just watch out for instructors that aren’t arrogant, easy to talk to and willing to help take the extra step to help you learn, with a friendly demeanor. I could honestly do a entire video on the red flags of bad bjj schools, but for the most part they’re all really good. Just feel out a few and I’m sure you’ll find your home.
@@willbrooksofficial Thanks for the prompt reply and advice.
@@sigmarecovery699 you’re welcome 👍🏼
I'm just worried because I'm not talented or skilled in anything I try. Wrestling team, skateboarding, baseball. Was always garbage and couldn't even get one win. So I'm nervous that I'll be the worse on the team and feel embarrassed. Going back for my 2nd class.
I really would like to get good. I don't gotta be a champion but I wanna get at least one or two wins
@@ZackFabbian-c7k honestly it’ll take ALOT more than two classes to get there. I’d recommend giving Jiu Jitsu a solid year or two before you decide whether it’s for you. It’s a complex martial art but it pays off big time if you stick with it. Just remember you’ll make mistakes along that way and it’s ok. In fact, it’s ideal they will teach you more than any victory will.
@willbrooksofficial so far it's going well. Learning alot and having fun.
Awesome channel thanks ! I will start implementing your strength exercises before I join gym again, gotta move to different location, btw did you try turkesterone ? That stuff Seems to work very good haha just wondering
Thanks my man! No, I haven’t tried it, but I’ve heard of other people seeing good results.
@@willbrooksofficial try and Lemme know , Seems super safe and definitely brings out muscle pump while making you loose fat fast , very interesting plant
@@TeknoDimension good luck, my man. You got this 💪🏼
really good advices
Thanks brother 🙏🏻
Outstanding 👊
Much appreciated 🙏🏻
Great video
Thank you
Great Video!
Thanks brother! More coming tomorrow
Thank you Sir
You’re very welcome, my friend
Thanks friend for your videos you are a Sayayin Oss
Thanks brother. I’m glad you liked it 🤙🏼
The good part of being a WB is that You're always the under dog. If you lose, ok. And if you won, probably the other person let you. 😂
Hahaha honestly that’s a great mindset tho. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain 💪🏼
as one of those lifelong whitebelts this is really great
Happy to help 🤙🏼🤙🏼
I don't get mad when I get submitted. To me it gives figure what I did wrong. I do get mad at not being able to submit my partner. I get there see the submission but, lack remembering the technique well enough to finish.
I totally understand. Keep at it and you’ll find the patience that prevents anger when hunting submissions. Keep up the good work 💪🏼
I have balanced the likes to 999 keep them balanced as all things should be
A job well done
Nobody is going to kill you...I've got a super heavy weight brown belt that may not kill me, but he sure likes to smother and put on the pressure if you make the slightest mistake. At least I'm learning if I defend against the smothering techniques he'll just sub me instead, but my back is still sore the next day after he put the twister on me - 50 year old white belt.
@@path4061 nothing wrong with tapping early to avoid injury with overly aggressive training partners. You have nothing to prove.
@@willbrooksofficial Without a doubt, I've learned that lesson. The tough part is when something is being done to you and you have no idea what it is until the big guy starts putting the pressure on. In the future, if I recognize the twister is going to be done to me I'll be tapping as soon as my legs are trapped before pressure if possible.
@@path4061 absolutely. Sometimes backwards, always forwards 💪🏼
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Much appreciated!
Eh "nois" irmao! OSS
It’s all about learning and surviving especially as a white belt no need to rush things
Love that and absolutely agree
Thank you, I am six months in my journey. LOL, I am so stoked when I don't get submitted, but when I do I ask my partner what I did wrong.
Sounds like you’re on the right path! Keep up the good work 🤙🏼
Good advice bro! I liked everything until eat plants
Thanks! More on the way 💪🏼
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