A White Belt Story - Jiu Jitsu Documentary

[@chiragdave5212]

UPDATE: Received my purple belt in the first week of November...it has only just really hit me! Thank you all for the continued support. When I first started Jiu Jitsu I never thought I would make it this far...but now that I am here I wouldn't live my life any other way. Proud to represent the belt and the martial art as a whole. To everyone who is in the early days of starting Jiu Jitsu, just stay persistent and that 1% improvement everyday will eventually add up to changing your life for the better - on and off the mats. OSS!

[@gerardddd]

Happy for you, my dude! I just started 2 weeks ago..

[@Blueblackngold]

Upload an update! I watched this months ago and now go 4x a week!

[@kuya49z]

Thanks for the update man I saw this video last year when i started (3 stripes in). Come back to this video for motivation

[@cooperhanson5564]

Congrats brotha!

[@itscork]

Thanks bro. Your story is inspirational. I’m an old guy (51) that just started a couple months ago. Been fun...been hard...I gas so fast. I find new aches & pains everyday but nothing like you went thru. Thanks again for sharing your story.

[@sergiogomez7523]

congrats man, truly inspirational. i could imagine how overwhelming it was receiving that blue belt after that gold podium

[@ZOreactions]

That blue belt promotion was eye watering... not to say i cried or anything, but i can see why someone would .. Again not me because i dont cry but... Screw it I cried😂😂😂

[@gw2macken757]

I cried too. Holy shoot! My girlfriend wanted to know what I was watching that made me cry. She still can't believe it. Great story.

[@MitchColon]

Shit it got me too.

[@sharaudramey9336]

I cry at every belt promo...

[@danieltheavatarmusic]

Sharaud Ramey same

[@garybolenable]

I got something caught in my eye just that that moment...

[@brunopereira3300]

I lost the count of the times I saw this! It's really inspirational at all levels. My mother fought a cancer, and my best friend is currently fighting one... glad to see that you beat the shit out of cancer, and all that matters is that you became stronger than before from what happened. Very well deserved that blue belt... congrats!

[@chiragdave5212]

+Bruno Pereira Thank you for the great support, I am glad to continue to fight for all patients and people alike :)

[@koenemann1927126]

The best of luck brother and to all out there fighting

[@DadsCornerLew]

Dammit I'm not crying, you are. Chirag, you, your story and this film are all massively inspiring. You're also a beast on the mat. This is the BJJ doccie everyone should watch!

[@glion69]

The coach looks such a good person...

[@redmosquito771]

I started training Jiu Jitsu a week ago. Today I'm so sore its hard to bend down to tie my shoes. This is inspiring to see what's possible in a years worth of hard training.

[@fiftyfadesofgrey]

Still rewatch this from years ago. Such good video.

[@chiragdave5212]

Thank you all for the views and comments. This documentary focuses on my story but my journey is a composition of all of yours as well! I'm 100% healthy and will be training until my very last day...couldn't imagine living any other way :)

[@Zantor135]

Great to hear that. Rock On.. Great matches and story.

[@akonjo2012]

I wish u a great future bro in this game

[@jacobt8871]

i wanna have a good story going up like you! thanks bro! Chirag Dave OSS!

[@tealsign860]

Hi, Chirag. My name's Raja. I'm also Indian. I'm a medical (science) student. I recently took up BJJ. I can relate to your story so much that I feel like I somehow know you. Thanks for the inspiring post.

[@beableproductions3288]

Chirag Dave Congrats man, sincerely. That was actually one of the best videos of Jiu-Jitsu I've seen. I wish you all the best keep training Jiu-Jitsu, I've got a tournament in 2 weeks, this made me feel more confident. Peace.

[@thecommonkid3110]

Absolutely phenomenal, well done and what an incredible achievement. Keep pushing Chirag, you will be Black belt for sure with the dedication and hard work you have shown.

[@andynguyen6823]

So inspiring man. Thank you for sharing. Beginning my BJJ journey next week officially

[@BoondockCleric]

Very dope, I think we need a Blue Belt Story next.

[@RandomGuy-ou3no]

My bJJ drills trainer taught me when I just started a year ago how to build confidence and inner strength and my bjj coach is like a father to me considering I don't remember my birth father. Jiu Jitsu Is my life I will always love this amazing martial art without Jiu Jitsu who knows what kind of person I would be right now

[@boliussa]

+Random one with more time

[@emmanuel3981]

A random guy

[@raspatat7047]

This is awe-inspiring. I'm just 2 months into training, and I keep getting told not be too compassionate. I could relate to some parts so much!

[@Sam-ir6iu]

So inspirational man congrats on all your successes!

[@c4major582]

I hope to relate with this comeback story in the sense that I've not been able to walk since last November due to rare medical conditions. I am pushing to be back to using a cane by this summer since I've been using a wheelchair ,but I've vowed that as soon as my body is well, I'm going back to the mat. The weird thing to internalize isn't so much the epic story of comeback as much as the amount of self realization that takes place when our bodies are "out of control". It's crazy how much people take for granted when we're healthy, but once we see our limitations and we don't have ANY other choice than fighting a faceless enemy with clear purpose and full intent, it is empowering. Thanks for sharing

[@chiragdave5212]

Thank you for sharing C4...glad to see you're pushing forward. Keep going and you'll blown your own expectations out the water.

[@c4major582]

+Chirag Dave thanks for the encouragement, keep strong

[@anxietycalm7582]

You can do it !❤️

[@trynagetbanned8483]

Amazing video man! I just received my blue. That's an emotional moment!

[@clempple]

That was a very nice touch by the coach to promote the blue belt. That takes a lot of heart.

[@BM-of6dg]

Awesome bro!!! I’m a white belt and I’m working man... inspirational because sometimes you think you’re not getting anywhere but gotta keep pushing forward!!

[@josephbell6130]

This was incredibly inspiring. I began studying jiu jitsu a month ago after over a decade of wanting to train but choosing a life of drugs and degradation over my dreams. You've given me hope that I too can learn this art. As a 6' 1", 195 lb guy, it is humbling when my size and strength are easily triumphed over by technique, and experience. I nearly geared up when you received your blue belt. Congratulations and thank you for sharing part of your story.

[@lordassasen]

Have you stuck with it?

[@RMatty95]

Currently a one stripe white belt with 6 months experience. Love this art/sport. Excited to earn the belts but even more excited for all the experiences

[@AimzFraming]

"I won't teach you how to fight , but how to walk away " beauty

[@Severen45]

Very inspiring and heartwarming. Your coach giving you the blue belt on the podium was very enjoyable.

[@mantis_monk]

Great documentary bro. Very inspirational and I love that you even made cancer tapout...Oss!

[@e1g3r]

Just had my first class last night. This is very inspiring!

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

Elger Montesclaros Hey how's the journey so far?

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

Elger Montesclaros Hey how's the journey so far?

[@fibsniper786]

he quit unfortunately

[@fibsniper786]

@@jeremywhitfield4556 he quit last about 8 months ago, unfortunately

[@TomPark1986]

Congrats dude, that blue belt was well earned.

[@EdgarRodriguez-nv4ns]

GOOD JOB!!!! I'm 26 and started BJJ about a year ago as well. Very inspirational keep it up man, we might roll one day!

[@parisdickens925]

Congratulations on your belt and victory dude, that was a really nice film to watch and your team looks great. Keep training!

[@conyemedia2782]

Such an inspirational video. Primal is a great mma gym, loved competed in the submission league tournaments there, Igor is a savage.

[@geraldburgos292]

I am only 2 months in and love it so far. This story is fantastic and I teared up at the blue belt promotion. OSS!!

[@joymarie2185]

That was true heart, the love of the lessons it's brought you personally in your life, surrounded by great mentoring , when you received your belt from your teacher that was better than the metal. Congratulations to you,

[@raulnsherah]

Blue Belt promotion!!! Beautiful!!!

[@richardstevens5961]

This was a very well made video, and a great transformation of your self. Congrats most of all on your battle with cancer. It’s funny that you mention surfing in the video, as I had surfed my entire life and at age 39 had a paralyzing spinal cord injury. Due to my journey in martial arts (TKD) my life was saved because I was in shape and had mental focus and clarity when I needed it the most. I’m talking underwater, paralyzed from the neck down,out of body experience, flown out by helicopter, type of shit. Anyway, luckily I was able to recover and after taking time out (20 years) to raise my children and regain my mojo I started TKD again with my former instructor Master Eric San Jose.six years ago at age 58. I began at my former rank of Brown Belt and this past Monday June 10th was promoted to 2nd Dan. This Monday, BJJ fundamentals class begins for me and my journey begins anew. I’m living and breathing proof that martial arts can save your life whether your opponent is another human being or you’re locked in a battle with Mother Nature. I’m lucky to attend a great academy at LAW MMA on Long Island NY and have great instructors and fellow students. Thank again for inspiring myself and so many others with your work.

[@chiragdave5212]

Inspiring journey Richard!

[@mang6423]

Well done my man!

[@RossieHoorn]

This is awesome. That gold medal and blue belt was well deserved!

[@nickschafer717]

Really awesome documentary. I feel like jiujitsu has such a comradery, because once you've been through those challenges it's so easy to relate to others going through it. Such an amazing thing.

[@nicholasgonzalez2048]

I’m like looking for a school like this.... Nothing but support, brotherhood and growth!!

[@antjmi]

Man I commented before the end....great to see he battled through cancer as well, inspirational stuff.

[@srt2fast4u]

Fellow stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor and just started jiu jitsu 1 month ago. Congrats!

[@chiragdave5212]

Wish you all the best, keep pushing forward!

[@anthony989utube]

Great story Chirag. You're a positive guy. That's infectious.

[@ColoradoBengal]

Congratulations, Chirag. That was moving and inspirational to me. Thanks for sharing this.

[@bcmoykg]

When he got the blue belt i got emotional

[@LinkedTech]

Man no lie.

[@garyhenderson1179]

So did I. :)

[@James-sm1lh]

This is a great video. He will learn how to finish his submissions as a blue belt and he will be unstoppable.. This is the bjj journey.

[@COLLYD420]

Dude that's amazing! I'm a white belt and so inspiring seeing these people work hard and get better. Good job dude!

[@luissantiago9905]

Great story, thanks for sharing.

[@mountainmanwatchreviews8081]

Everyone in this from the instructor down to the white belts were so humble and supportive. I hope the schools around me are like that.

[@jordandeclerico4416]

Chirag this was awesome man! Congratulations! I tripped when I saw this man I used to work with Colin in the distillery and we'd talk about training all the time. So glad we found our way into this amazing world of jiu jitsu!

[@chiragdave5212]

Thanks! I'll tell Colin you say hello :)

[@goonersfanno1]

Really inspirational and emotional story, especially for a white belt like I am. Congrats and keep it going. See you at the world cup in a couple of years

[@PabloCruise91]

Congrats! Very inspirational story. I've only been training for 6 months and hope to compete in the near future.

[@seanknot]

jump in i won state silver after 5 weeks and national gold after 10months and got my blue belt 4 months later in 2009. :D

[@mattr2961]

really inspirational man, ive been dabbling in bjj the past couple years because my brother started about 5 years ago and is now a purple belt so ive always enjoyed rolling with him and going to train off and on. but now im about to start training seriously and dedicated, things like this just give me that extra push and make me see the reasons to pursue it. thanks for sharing man!

[@ColwellNC1309]

Still one of the best documentaries there. If someone asks me what jiu jitsu is I tell them about this video. It gives a lot of motivation and hope to me. thanks -a 1 stripe blue belt

[@gregor955]

Good for him.i hope he kept up the training,for sure a black belt now if he did osss

[@briannemuise7856]

Too cool! when people get promoted, it like gets to me. Such an amazing milestone! Oss!

[@BlockheadJiujitsu]

Really well done, Chirag. You friggin earned it, dude. Congrats.

[@zacharyskopeleanos6056]

Just getting back into jits again, this was really inspiring. Congrats Chirag, can't wait to come down for open mat @ primal some day

[@InJonWeTrust]

I love this video! Very inspiring for me to get back out there and continue doing jiu-jitsu again.

[@rumbled5461]

Great story, very emotional when the blue belt came. well done.

[@fiftyfadesofgrey]

I always watch this at least once a month. I watched this when I first started bjj.

[@xdfbsdfh7949]

one of the best documentaries/self bio on bjj

[@chiragdave5212]

+xdfbsdfh much appreciated!

[@simonnaylor7983]

Very inspirational! Congrats Chirag, this inspires me to keep training to achieve my goals in my martial art too.

[@thisthat4755]

3rd month into my BJJ journey, and may i say, that was the most inspirational video i have come across.!! Thank you, @Chirag Dave and CONGRATS from Australia.!! So stoked for you.!! i can't wait to look back on the progress i have made in 12 months. Keep rulin' Bro! (PS. 23 insecure mofos need to check their ego.)

[@TheChristhomas74]

I'm 3 months in to it also, but starting at 42 yrs old 😬

[@Daidera91]

This is just an amazing sport. I am competing as blue belt by myself and i know little other sports where people show so much respect and dedication.

[@2Point]

Great video, well made, I saw it was 20 minutes and thought I'd never make it through but the time passed easily and I enjoyed it. thx again

[@danieltheavatarmusic]

So freaking down to earth, love that attitude sensei, just because you know more techniques does not make you a better person, you are so right, me being a blue belt, im still really humble and very good to people, people try and test me all the time and always try and fight me and I always turn away, I always keep that stuff on the mat, I do not believe in fighting, I believe in keeping yourself healthy and focusing on your mental health.

[@vedder10]

I can't believe I'm just seeing this video. This was super inspirational. This video was fantastic. It may be late but congratulations and all the best to you and your team in the future. Can't say enough of how much I enjoyed watching this.

[@3waver]

jiu jitsu saves lives, it saved mine too. Congratulations.

[@facep15]

Inspirational and amazing, Chirag. I look forward to rolling with you one day. All the best to you and your team.

[@sarayutklongchoengrob1888]

congrats man. I hope I meet you one day. such big motivation, props to you, your coach, and school!

[@wallrider73]

Really inspiring. Great job Chirag! Thanks for sharing.

[@pedrovillela41]

you were happier with the blue belt than with the medal, i can relate to that. good job mate

[@philcinephile]

good job my man!!! I have a tournament in 1 month it motivates me so much!!!! all the best

[@Julian-cf4pb]

Thank you for the inspiration. I wish you well on your journey.

[@TheBboyjoakim]

Competing in a big tournament next month, 4 striped whitebelt, watching this gets me ridicoulosly excited haha !

[@cjb8001]

This pumps me up...first comp in a month! Good job bro!

[@epytel]

very inspirational Chirag... so awesome to see your hard work pay off.. really nice job on the video production al well.. you're a class act man...

[@williammarshall7750]

Truly inspirational. Well done, sir.

[@davebond7380]

Very inspiring I'm Dave 50 years young 4 stripe white belt. Keep rolling brother

[@mtkimbrell]

Chirag, That is a great video! My blue belt did not come in such a victorious way, but there really is nothing like the comradery of a good BJJ team. Team Quest / Checkmat BJJ Temecula California here but so many great small gyms over the country. Your blue belt journey should be even better. Since I travel for work I try to hit up other gyms around the country and usually they just make me sign a wavier but I typically pay a $20 mat fee in small gyms.

[@mikeharvey1597]

'suspend compassion when on top'...yeah, I have that problem, too.

[@ewbeyer1104]

Great documentary! I started almost 5 months ago and I am still trying to figure out what I am doing. Watching this was an inspiration and wish I could commit more fully to BJJ. I know I will achieve my goals (which I am still trying to figure out what those are, too). Keep it up!

[@LiftedTruckLifestyles]

BRAVO... Your dedication and growth is an inspiration.

[@robc602]

That was a great video. Nice job Chirag!

[@johngalloway6387]

When one Door opens another one Always closes my friends.............don't waste energy on something that is no longer there.....but becoming better and overcoming is what it is all about.....congrats man

[@repp181]

very very nice video! I was so happy when he got his blue belt!

[@MrFreedomforyou]

Powerful video, I really enjoyed watching it, much respect to you

[@oldschool9101]

Loved this.

[@ocsatre]

Well done, very inspirational.

[@tobesurf]

That was super inspirational.

[@drbs2007]

Awesome...Very emotional and amazing video. Congratulations and GOD Bless all. OSS

[@danskarate997]

chirag Dave well done on your medal win and earning your blue belt you looked great on the mats

[@TheElevatorman2]

Good stuff man! Thanks for sharing about your struggle with Hodgkins. I'm currently a blue belt and am under going treatment for Non-Hodgkins and I'm inspired to keep going and pushing myself to get back to the mats! Oss

[@chiragdave5212]

All the best with your journey...keep at it, stay positive, and when it's all said and done you'll rebuild your body/mind/spirit better than ever.

[@ec2749]

Very cool. Nice story telling. Great editing.

[@callummarch3970]

Awesome documentary. I have training at lunch time and this gave me a boost I need. Oss

[@bulletinthewind]

Great job bro. Hard work is paying you well. Look forward to seeing more.

[@silo0524]

I also I'm also a white belt I'm bbj and stories like this inspire me to push harder keep up the good work and thank you

[@BobbyTheBugMader]

This is awesome man!!! congrats on the blue belt..I understand the struggle!!! and congrats on gold!!!!

[@asabasco2432]

That bow and arrow in match 3 was great

[@waynesaladeen]

Keep the inspiration, and thank you for inspiring me...

[@fiskcakes]

Really really awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@sadistical5787]

Awesome video! What a journey!