A Little Jiu Jitsu Goes a Long Way in a Fight, A Lot Will Change Your Life

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the 2nd best time is today. If you haven't started jiu-jitsu yet, what are you waiting for? It's a wonderful journey and you will gain so much more than self defense.

[@jackson1030]

Listen to this garden gnome. He is wise beyond his years.

[@gracieohio]

Haha! Thanks!

[@drmr]

Lol

[@sgt7]

Yes, but this garden gnome could also probably strangle most of us unconscious.

[@YourMajesty55]

😂😂

[@kobejordan5518]

@@sgt7 most or all?

[@TM-ff6iv]

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today." Love it!

[@LjMeleed]

same but wouldnt it be 19 years ago? lol

[@DK-bm5rg]

“Learn how to fight, so you don’t have to fight”

[@mattdorien7755]

Absolutely. Better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war 👌🏻

[@jiujitsu94]

I started Jiu jitsu at the age of 45. I just got my second stripe on my white belt, and am headed towards blue belt.

[@Sutherlinite]

I'm three classes in at 44

[@jedimaster291]

Im38 already 7months in 10th planet ..this sport change my life 180’ OSS

[@paulladenis2651]

I m 48 and want to start

[@edpho4779]

I’m 40 and now is too late to get a black belt 😜

[@OozyImp]

I started last month and I'm 16 !

[@drjimjam1112]

Really nice post thank you. I earned a black belt in taekwondo at 37, now I’m a white belt in Brazilian jujitsu at 72. Having a great time, meeting some awesome people and even learning some BJJ.

[@cheynneedmonston1974]

Love this video. I’m 44, two months into my BJJ journey and I ain’t looking back. Wish I’d discovered the art sooner of course, but as the man wisely says: the second best time to plant a tree is now. 🙏

[@clockworkninja09]

Robin was guest teaching at my first ever JJ class and told me "Stick with it, it'll change your life." ... He ain't lie

[@gracieohio]

Rob Cooper where are you training Rob?

[@clockworkninja09]

Hey Robin, I'm at RG in Athens under Carlos! It's been 2 years and I ain't ever looking back!

[@jptothetree]

His message rings very true for me. Growing up, I was never a confident person and didn't know how to stand up for myself. I've been training for almost 3 years now and I feel so much better on a day-to-day basis. A couple months ago in Brooklyn, I had a crazy guy come up to my face and threaten me. I was honestly shocked at how calm I felt during that moment and I just kept responding in short, simple sentences that wouldn't escalate the situation. While he was yelling, his fists were clenched and he was standing with his right foot back. So I'm thinking, okay if he's going to swing it will most likely be a big overhand right. Gameplan: I'm going to duck under, clinch, takedown, mount, punish this dickhead with elbows until he gives me his back and choke him unconscious. In the end, he just wanted to yell at someone so no punches were thrown. I am just grateful I had the knowledge to remain calm during this storm and I know it will continue to serve me well in my life. Thanks for posting this video!

[@vaibhavgurung5585]

Wow! Cool. 👌🏻

[@HtheKing]

Hey hows your bjj journey going now?

[@jptothetree]

@@HtheKing LOL wow I totally forgot about this post! Still going strong and still loving it. Perhaps I'll get my brown belt this year, if my coach deems me worthy. I've had my purple belt for nearly 3 years 🤙

[@BarChordA]

This guy has one of the best beards I've ever seen.

[@TrempBoy2]

It's not a beard, it's an injury. Somebody turned his head upside down

[@Bigbawz7]

@@TrempBoy2 Haven't laughed this hard because of a comment in a loooooong time

[@gregdott1330]

@@TrempBoy2 Nah it's cauliflower chin

[@successfulinternetpsycholo7685]

This is true. I realised this after I had been rolling for a few months and the next batch of white belts arrived. We toyed with them like they were babies. I thought this was me a few months ago and I realised that day how much I had learned and I also realised how much I dont know. So that ignorant confidence I used to have about being a hard tough guy died that day. Bjj actually makes you walk away and avoid fights because you realise a guy with more skill that you can completely destroy you and you never know who you are picking a fight with so it is best to just be humble and walk away unless there is no other option.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

you toyed with them after a few months of rolling? gtfoh dude.... you know nothing after 2 months... nothing.

[@successfulinternetpsycholo7685]

@@Daniel-yo5es Who said 2 months. Read before you type please, Internet Tough Man!

[@Daniel-yo5es]

@@successfulinternetpsycholo7685 first off... dipshit... what did I say that was "tough"? although... having done bjj and muay thai for twenty years.. I'd certainly beat your ass. but, "after I had been rolling for a few months"... what does a few months mean fella? two, three... does few go all the way up to 6, or would that be more than a few. you are really struggling homie.

[@successfulinternetpsycholo7685]

@@Daniel-yo5es Few months could be 6+ months. There is a big difference between someone that has done it for 6 months+ and a new guy that just walked into the gym. You are just a douchebag. Totally missed the point being made and post comments on KZbin to pick a fight. You don't know jack shit about me and claim you can beat my ass. Anyone that says they can beat someone's ass in a KZbin comment section is definitely a pussy acting like a tough guy so you just proved my point you dumb ass.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

@@successfulinternetpsycholo7685 you might want to reevaluate the meaning of "a few" so that you wont be mistaken every time you use that phrase for more than a few. the rest of your post is just silliness little fella. the point remains.. anyone who claims to be "toying" with folks after only a "few" months is deluded. takes more than a few months to get anything out of bjj... Ive seen guys walk in off the street and beat four stripe white, hell even blue belts, if they are a good athlete and the four stripe white belt isnt. your point is not valid.

[@mertles02]

I wish I had grown up with Jiu Jitsu

[@SKULLVONKRUSH69]

mertles02 same here man. I started about 2 months ago and am addicted to it. Wish I would've found it younger

[@hammonas]

Never too late to start. I'm 36 and just started a month ago with my boy. He will get to grow up with it.

[@krazylevin]

I feel the same way

[@Captainhairyass]

Me too man! I took jiu jitsu 3 times 12 years ago but was so stupid I ignored it. I thought it was "retarded". I was so focused on muay thai. Then my adult life happened and my 5 year old introduced me to jiu jitsu and my life has changed ever since!

[@almer2415]

check out the caption

[@sullyb23511]

I may be odd, but one of the most inspiring parts of this video was that TMA practitioners overcame their fears and prejudices and decided to start in a new martial art, from the bottom, and were able to become competent in that style as well.

[@tinkywinky3680]

Started Jiu Jitsu about 6 months ago....age 45. Even though I still get tapped a lot, I can see I’m starting to understand and improve. Only regret is I wish I started this 15 yrs ago.

[@bucky90269]

This was a powerful message for a 5 minute video. I had some very similar experiences growing up, especially in my early high school years. I was a class clown, so I'd always deflect and self deprecate to avoid confrontation at all costs, and those moments of feeling insignificant afterwards still stick with me 12- 15 years later. Even today, I feel like if I trained in jiujitsu it would give me the confidence that he talks about in my everyday life... I need to get off my ass and get to a gym!

[@lucabalossino]

I am 42 years old. 1 year ago that started my jiujitsu journey with already 4 competitions behind my back in 12 months.... I LOVE IT!!! BJJ4life! Ossss!!! It's never late!!!

[@harrija76]

I cannot tell you how deeply that message resonated with me today. I don't know whether or not it would have yesterday, or tomorrow, but today it found me and has inspired me to make some changes in my life...Maybe Jiu Jitsu. Thank you for taking the time to share your message.

[@gracieohio]

harrija76 Thank you for sharing! I'm happy it helped!

[@dstoglin1]

Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy that message resonated with me as well. I was so afraid to defend myself against bullies when i was a kid. I still have that feeling now as an adult some times i have to admit

[@Leitefsj]

Amazing how everybody’s story about starting jiu-jitsu could be made into a movie (or at least a series episode). There’s a huge emotional aspect to those stories, that immediately makes us relate to them. Great stuff!

[@davidjohnson3103]

i did jiu jitsu for over 20 years. When i first started, i was doing kenpo karate, and then we cleared the dojo, and the jiu jitsu class came in. I would stay and watch them and think 'hey, that is pretty significant shit'. So i started doing jiu jitsu. The first day, my sensai sat on my chest and said 'see if you can get up' all the while feigning punching me from that position. I felt helpless and could not get away (and i am very strong person). He made me feel so vulnerable. So i started doing it, and spent years working on escaping from the mount and avoiding ever getting mounted. Best martial art in the world.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

started jiu jitsu 17 years ago.. was hooked. been going 3, 4 or 5 times a week ever since.

[@Dbunkr55]

I believe if you can learn distance management, clinch, takedown, mount, escape from mount you have the basic Jiu Jitsu tools that will benefit you in most unarmed street confrontations.

[@haza123b4]

*Unless you run into me*

[@marklishman3860]

and if they are armed lol

[@marklishman3860]

I love all the arts but Ill take a bat, rock, knife or whatever is laying around first.

[@haza123b4]

*True*

[@aidenmccarthy792]

@@haza123b4 Well yeah for a solid white belt, they'll beat the average person without any martial arts experience a lot of the time no matter the physicals. The thing is, the minute the opponent has even a little actual training in, the basic experience advantage decreases big time and athleticism and power become so much more important in the exchanges.

[@CameronSharpPottery]

Your story of being pushed and using words and wit to avoid the fight but coming away feeling diminished or less than or weak is my story as well. My first lesson in Gracie Jiu Jitsu was trap and roll. With just that one lesson I felt more able more confident and was hooked. I joined and went 2x per week until I hurt myself going two on one in honor of Helio Gracie week. A month late hurt again but at work, and then hurt again while recovering in a skull and fall dislocating and breaking my knee cap. and then returned to work to early and sliced open my finger at work. It's been a year of recovery and I'm still healing. Yet I cannot wait to get back on the mat to continue my journey. It's already in my system. It's what I wish I had as that 8 year old new kid when those 5 other boys beat me up. I want my kids to walk around with heads held high and also stand up for their friends.

[@dstoglin1]

CameronSharpPottery i felt that way as a kid myself. I know what that hopelessness feels like

[@popps7198]

I felt the same, which is why my 8 year old is training now.

[@phx4closureman]

5:06 Agreed!! 😎😎 Just joined Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Phoenix AZ) today, my 52nd birthday - as a gift to *myself* . I first tried Gracie Jiu-Jitsu *once* exactly 20 years ago (bought three uniforms which, fortunately, I kept - and am now using!!), but didn't stay with it. *Now I'm back* , six weeks into it and going strong. It's *never* too late! 😁😁😁

[@livetroy]

The Eagle congrats on the decision and commitment!

[@phx4closureman]

@@livetroy Thx!! 3 months and still going strong!

[@gjjgb]

Love this quote!... "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the 2nd best time is today"

[@deniseriverahallinan619]

I started my journey five years ago. It's definitely a slow journey for me. I go when I can. I have a child who is three so I only train once a week and open mat once a week. I'm exposing my son to it because I want him to learn. He will love it because he's constantly asking to go to the gym with me. Thanks for your words of knowledge, Sensei.

[@JM-jd7yp]

This video has two great qualities. It's deeply insightful and straight to the point. Thank you and I wish you well.

[@scroolewse7733]

I need jiu-jitsu in my life, I really do. I've followed it for years now watching all the KZbin vids and love what it can do for you living the jiu-jitsu life style. It's like there's something intangible in there that changes everything for the better. I've just never given it a go and at 38 I really regret not starting. I think the reason for not starting jiu-jitsu is the very reason why I need jiu-jitsu.

[@mrdavisdance]

Shut the fuck up and go train. Now.

[@yangtroy1]

If u don't have any major injuries u can still get plenty of great training in at 38, just don't have an ego rolling with the young guys and tap early

[@edwardskrod]

If you want to be a brown belt in 5 years, you have to start today. Do it.

[@gulfsurfco]

LOL do you feel too old or something? I just turned 50! I have been training Gracie Jiu Jitsu for a little over a year. It's never too late! The things that you end up regretting in life are the things that you didn't have the balls to do. Do it!

[@workemail5429]

jeezus man go down to your nearest jiu jitsu studio and start training lol....GET TO IT! DO IT!

[@rahulnath1982]

really connected with the message. Practicing for eleven years now. I remember this incident, I was having lunch with my dad at a food court. I was checking out some stalls and some thug thought I was staring at him. He approached me and started to act tough. First thing I did was de-escalate and create my space, hands up near my hips saying I do not want trouble. If he came closer I would do what my coach taught, the same hands shoot for a double and take the guy down so my left leg was in position too. But I kept saying I don't want any trouble and he walked away feeling tough and I smiled thinking I could have sent you to a hospital if you entered my space:)

[@jameslaspesa6834]

This is crazzy how so many of us can share this same story. I was 30 when i started now I'm 41. I thank god for bjj grand master mansure of kiotobjj . From the bottom of my hart. .. thank you master.

[@SkanDogVids]

what belt are you now

[@thomasaweaver]

Thank you. I'm a Pastor, and live to encourage and care for folks in the name of Jesus. Your encouragement is contagious. Way to go!

[@MotivatingInspiration]

Great Video! Im 61. Still strong and athletic with a belly. Just started training in a great BJJ academy. Great energy, great instructors. The immediate learning curve is somewhat intimidating since I dont know anything. But, everybodies helpful while also pushing me. I just "roll" with it and I love it.

[@homeaccount344]

Very wise words. Thank you.

[@trevorward2078]

I’m 47 and started bjj about 3 weeks ago. I’m hooked. I do want to progress through belts, but more then anything I want to learn. I already feel more confident in myself and I know as I continue on this journey, my confidence will only grow stronger.

[@lencumbow]

Did you stick with it? I'm 67, started a month ago, and I'm hooked.

[@DGD4Landy]

I'm 25 and had my first class yesterday! I liked it

[@matthewoneill5354]

This is FANTASTIC! Pure GOLD!

[@mikelobao]

In just 6min this message is so inspirational. Thank you Sir

[@greywarrior60]

BJJ is wonderful. After 40+ years of training all kind of striking martial arts, including TKD, Kempo, boxing, kickboxing and Krav Maga, I started to take some lessons in BJJ. I was beaten by anyone in the gym even those with just 6 months or less of BJJ experience. And... size didn't matter at all... This stuff works!

[@davebond7380]

That's how I have felt my friend I'm 49 started bjj 3 month ago thanks man

[@gracieohio]

Glad you started! Stick with it!

[@syedshah7151]

Hey Dave, great to hear that! I'm 46 and just started. Check out the solo jujitsu drills on youtube, Doing those every day will wipe the years off you and get you ahead fast. Good luck bro!

[@TheJacmurphy]

This was super thoughtful and appreciated. I thought you were just some funny guy with a lesson on how to deal with a handshake then I happened upon this. Your understanding and nuanced description of power is important. How fortunate for your students. Thank you.

[@gracieohio]

TheJacmurphy thank you for the generous compliment!

[@JBonDrd]

Myself and a business associate had the pleasure of taking a private lesson from Robin a couple of years ago when we were on a business trip to Ohio. Awesome instructor with a fantastic perspective on Jiu-Jitsu and life. Continued success to you sir!

[@jasminebeth5328]

Very well said. You sir have quite well captured the spirt of Jiujitsu.

[@gracieohio]

Thank you!

[@brucewilliams464]

Great beard Robin and even better message...i really miss training with you...

[@gracieohio]

bruce williams miss you back!

[@coolhari2000]

Don't encourage that beard bro (With Love from Cincy)

[@stangdude5593]

Miss all the great people at that school! Its been 15 years since I trained there.

[@krazylevin]

I've been training in Shotokan Karate for twenty five years and one thing I have learned, is that when it comes to learning, all martial arts are definitely connected. Studying the techniques of Jiu Jitsu has taught me much. For example...seeing new applications to techniques that come from Kata. I wish I had access to a physical Jiu Jitsu school, but I don't, yet I will continue studying the art. We are all connected.

[@Pendraeg]

Great video, Robin. As a TKD Samdan, Jiu Jitsu blue belt under Relson and a Judo brown belt, I fully relate to this.

[@Finggy]

Thats it Im gno do jujitsu. This mans words really struck me and Id like to feel that tranquility

[@khatack]

I learned a lot of this stuff at Judo when I was a kid. Those lessons really have been a major lifeline for me, and I don't know where I would be without the mentality I learned from Judo.

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Thanks for the words

[@drumdad1242]

Great message, thank you.

[@agent_orange5327]

That’s hands down the best Intro I’ve ever seen. And the latter was just as Powerful. Im in

[@jamierossi6936]

I felt encouraged after watching your video. I'm just starting out on in BJJ and wished I had started long ago. I have flexibility limitations, but I am the guy who shows up every Saturday morning. It's one of the few things that I enjoy and agree with you it's never to late to start! I'm now subscribed and thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@gracieohio]

Jamie Rossi awesome! Keep training! Thanks for the compliment.

[@jesseascriven]

I really enjoyed what you talked about in this video. Especially on bullies and how they motivated you to learn Jiu Jitsu.

[@wdanda]

Great video, I can relate to a lot what you said, thank you!

[@jeffhelton2097]

Thank you for all your videos. This one in particular caught my attention because I grew up facing the same comments and felt the same helplessness afterward. It's the whole reason I began training. I wanted the confidence to be able to face situations like that (even as an adult) and avoid the fight because I CHOSE to, not because I HAD to. Since I started (even at a two strip white belt) I feel my confidence is much higher now and I can start to face a situation from an entirely new perspective. I'm excited for what my jiu-jitsu future holds for me. Take care and God bless!!

[@gracieohio]

Jeff Helton thanks Jeff!🙏👊

[@carguy3460]

Preach brother, you dropped some good and honest knowledge there. Thanks!

[@smcawho]

that beard is enough to thwart any attack! Especially the stash, bada$$ery right there :-) OSS

[@DTRMtunes]

Thank you 🌻

[@jw4111]

What a great video! So many good points - one day of jiu jitsu will make you a much better fighter! Get proficient and you don't worry about fighting because of your self-confidence.

[@joesatva]

Great video! I started studying martial arts 20 years ago. Which includes kickboxing, progressive Arnis, Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun. And I had used Wing Chun on the streets with great results(even when fighting two opponents. Lucky me they were only thugs) however I do recognize the superiority of Jiujitsu. And one of my regrets was not starting to train years ago. At least I know it's never too late ... Thanks for sharing!

[@af4396]

BJJ stood out to me when I met my gf and she told me about it and that she is good in it (purple belt). I never heard of it. She told me to try to hold her down, and I couldn't. Not only could I not hold her down, but I was kinda scared for my safety lmao. Also, she's 100 pounds just over 5 ft. I'm 6'3, 165. Impressed me!

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

Legend has it that this man’s facial hair is so tough it can only be trimmed with a cutting torch.

[@livingsober6598]

Biting off the nose, ripping out the eye, snapping every finger you can get hold of, makes you a belt higher. But we all don't need military training.

[@johnmccabe152]

Great video!! I have experienced a lot of what you have been talking about and long forward to the journey! I'm 30 this year and what to learn as long as can love this sport so much!!

[@jaystephenson3380]

Great video brother, I thought I was pretty capable of defending myself until my son introduced me to bjj, so far it has been a humbling and absolutely self-affirming journey. Keep it up and keep telling the world. Oss!

[@lc-cf2db]

I remember going in to this bjj academy once and seeing how bad i thought it was, then i rolled with the instructor and it was like he was cheating, or it was magic i had no control and got choked and tapped 10 times, so i joined bjj and found out my instructor was a 2x polish champ lol

[@dave4789]

Santa took his hat off

[@HamTorta6]

Ngl, that is an awesome beard...jealous

[@rowshanahani]

Very well stated. I’ll try to paraphrase this for my kids.

[@justinpriestly7506]

Always great listening to your wisdom Robin. I must admit that i have a little beard envy Looks great man.

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Drunk people aside, men can tell when you are able....and you never get messed with. Right back at you with the shout out to Scotland. Remember the entrance to Edinburgh Castle ´´Nemo me impune lacessit.´´

[@lborate3543]

So eloquently spoken.

[@Beastius24]

I have been practicing different stand up styles for 11 years now. (Kenpo, kickboxing, kyokushin karate) and has just started doing bjj. I couldn't necessarily beat / submit guys after the 3 sessions I had. I have managed to submit my training partners (other white belts) 3x but they are beginners too. Maybe I am just a slow learner. However I love this

[@jimreily7538]

Make sure to practice good defense also

[@Beastius24]

@@jimreily7538 I do, thanks mate. ATM I am very ineffective as still I am thinking about 1 move defense and no chains and I am not dynamic, whereas my training partners are. It feels like I will suck at this for a long time until this becomes sort of second nature then all of a sudden I will be able to chain things and everything will become very fluid.

[@captainandcoke7085]

I love how positive he is.

[@Meymeygwis]

Fantastic video, superb message!

[@gagworks]

The message is good but he's hamming his ass off in it! This is one of the most hilarious videos about BJJ on KZbin.

[@swordofguts]

Thank you for this video. I am starting BJJ and my wife does another martial art. I've shown her a little of what I am learning and it has improved her other art substantially.

[@l_catrin6395]

💯 the time to go is now.

[@nlytend1]

I needed to hear this so I make it to my 3rd class this week. I’m physically and mentally exhausted

[@gillyac81]

Great vid! Thanks for sharing your story and I hope to turn others towards bjj. Once you overcome the fear of joining and taking some punishment here and there it will make you wish you began sooner.

[@realitywithmj4334]

a little of any actual hands on martial art goes a long way in a real fight besides just bjj. boxing, wrestling, sambo, kyoshin, muay thai, etc. as long as you have sparring in your training, any of these will go a long way. the best teacher however will teach how to avoid an actual fight unless it is the last resort. too many people have knives, guns, friends and whatever else to win. the street is not the gym and anything can happen no matter how many you have choked, arm barred, pinned or knocked out. the other fact is that many people train now in all forms of mma and too many people think because they have a brown belt or black belt that they are the only people that understand how to destroy someone. you are not the only one. walk humble because there are a lot of people around you everyday who can hurt you no matter who you are.

[@jamesejudy3]

Wonderful message!

[@tiponin23]

Thank you so much for this.

[@lucianmoraes3681]

Great words! Just as that statement stick with you it will stick with me.

[@mertles02]

you're a great guy, and a great person I would've loved in my life as a kid

[@gjjgb]

Thank for this, i really enjoy your videos. I've just found and subscribed to you!

[@asepulveda1202]

Awesome Maestro thank you

[@AussieDad79]

I’d like to point out how open minded were the Tkd black belts! They genuinely wanted to test their own training that they spent years on and accepted that it had serious holes in it. True black belts!

[@FR-ty5vn]

Royce Gracie line blue belt - great 👍🏼 video...

[@ongobongo8333]

The problem is that jiu-jitsu is boring as fuck and doesn't work as well as people pretend. It works great in a timed match in a padded room.

[@IHateHandleNames]

I just started this week. I'm getting my ass kicked, but it's great. I can tell i've gotten better from this week alone.

[@jutt_don8238]

I have just started Jiu Jitsu, this is the main reason why I am going to stick with Jiu Jitsu now.

[@gojuboxer4224]

Thank you for this video. Very motivating👍

[@carloshernandezruiz6424]

hope i can be like you one day. oss Profesor

[@mikebaker3865]

Thank you for the inspiration.....knowledge like jujitsu is powerful

[@garretbuckmaster2524]

Learning martial arts in general goes a long way. Not just Jiu Jitsu

[@jordansaipaia7874]

True and Wise words being spoken in this video.

[@kavirryanmaharaj448]

Thanks going to try it,although I'm not a floor grappled,i will try

[@chokeout412]

The real challenge is managing the injuries and trying to minimize them. For me at least.

[@zzkatz9446]

That's a masterful beard, my freng.

[@shadowfax1221]

If you practice against strikers, jiujitsu is very effective. If you only train for sport competition, expect it to work against more than one person, or expect it to work against an armed attacker, you might be unpleasantly surprised though. Submission grappling is a prerequisite skill if you want to be a complete fighter, but it certainly isn't the last word on the subject.

[@fproszek]

It's precious how they call it an "acadamy".

[@xpansionteam1537]

What an awesome guy, so true thank you

[@coolblue1524]

Will said about leaving the place feeling powerful...