BJJ 101: Blue Belt Test

Today Elijah Smith is testing out for BJJ Blue Blue. Although he has been wrestling and no-gi grappling for a very long time he has finally spent the required consistent time in the Gi to be qualified to test out. We decided to record the test so other students can see how the test is conducted. With that said, congratulations to Elijah for passing the test and thank you for helping me to demonstrate the Blue Blue Test.
Grading Syllabus For White to Blue Belt:
1. 3 submissions from close guard
2. 3 submissions from side control
3. 3 submissions from mount
4. 3 submissions from back
5. 1 closed guard sweep
6. 1 open guard sweep
7. 1 half guard sweep
8. 1 butterfly guard sweep
9. 2 closed guard sweep
10. 2 half guard sweep
11. 2 escapes from side control
12. 2 escapes from mount
13. 2 escapes from back control
14. 2 straight ankle foot locks
15. 3 takedowns (at least one Judo throw or trip)
16. 1 defense to the arm bar, Kimura, triangle, and guillotine
17. Demonstrate these moves or positions: technical stand up, under hook, whizzer, figure four lock (arms and legs), reeping, and a sprawl
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[@kenfutv]

00:00 Intro 00:23 Three submissions from guard (One of them being a choke) 01:04 Three submissions from side control 01:44 Three submissions from mount 02:18 Three submissions from the back 03:09 One closed guard sweep 03:25 One open guard sweep 03:38 One butterfly guard sweep 04:01 Two guard passes 04:33 Two half guard sweeps 05:12 Two escapes from side control 05:58 Two escapes from mount 06:33 Two escapes from rear mount 07:22 Two straight ankle locks 08:09 Three takedowns 08:37 One of them has gotta be a judo throw 09:02 Defense 09:14 Defense of the armbar 09:32 Defense of the kimura 09:45 Defense of the triangle 10:00 Defense of the guillotine 10:13 Terminology 11:59 Congratulations

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for breaking down the time stamp

[@kenfutv]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMA Sure thing! Great test, your son did great!

[@Hugo-on8je]

thanks!!!! that's an incredibly helpful video!! much obliged

[@Dergicetea]

• The Judo throw is called O-goshi. It seemed at first like a Tai-otoshi because of the leg. However, since the leg didn't act/function as a barrier (didn't unbalance or block the opponent's leg), I would consider it like an O-goshi since it was the arm and the hip the ones that caused the unbalance of the opponent. • Then, the collar choke applied from the mount is called Nami juji jime. • The collar choke that was applied from the back is called Okuri eri jime. (These 2 collar chokes have a different mechanic in the execution from one another. If we see them just as 'Collar chokes', then we get plenty of them, but each of the main ones have their own names in Japanese, and the rest would be varitions/variants or 'kuzures'. • The rear naked choke applied from the back is called Hadaka jime. • Finally some judo terminology: - The armbar is called Juji gatame (or long version: Ude-hishigi juji gatame). - The Triangule is called Sankaku jime. ('San' means '3', also Sankaku means Triangule. 'Jime' means 'Strangle' or 'Choke'. Thus, Sankaku jime means Triangule choke). - The Americana from the side is called Ude garami. - The Kimura from the closed guard or from the mount would be a Kuzure ude garami, since Kuzure means Variation. 😊 Thanks for the time stamps and also many thanks to VictoryMMA for the in depth and awesome exhibition for the blue test in BJJ. I liked it and I always find it enlighting to share knowledge across disciplines. Looking forward to finding videos of the transitions from blue to purple belt and from purple to brown belt since I am just starting in Jiu Jitsu and experimenting with all the new things and also with the similarities with other sports 😊 Greetings, Diego!

[@eddiewright5921]

I really appreciate you providing this time stamp. I'm new to jiu jitsu. Now, I have an outline of what I need to work on as a white belt. Thank you!

[@tomwebb10]

As a 2 stripe, this was just really helpful for me to know what areas I need to focus on.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@DadBroCo]

Same here!

[@eb3ly]

Are u a blue belt now

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️❤❤😊 Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@jrmartinez1354]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMA Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@mightguy123456]

White Belt-Survival Blue Belt-Escapes Purple Belt-The Guard Brown Belt-Make people do stupid things, that they don’t know is stupid. Black Belt-Tap people with any stupid thing you want.

[@rolotomase1440]

You are a lucky man to train with your son and will be the envy of many. I get to train with my son too - we are both reaching the 1 year mark. Thankyou for sharing this video

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@chysontelles-petri6328]

Excellent display of techniques!!! Good to see a father passing down knowledge to his child. Hope it continues for generations to come!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@asalamalecom7096]

What a nice coach. Love that at the end “shit, I need to get better at some things” strong words….shows you never stop learning.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are totally correcr

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️❤❤❤

[@jrmartinez1354]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMA Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@DanSFSD]

I REALLY liked the last two minutes, I feel like I need to run my blue, purple and brown belts through that before promotions as well! The whole test is well thought out, love it man!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, I really appreciate your words!

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️❤❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@mang6423]

Love it! Father & Son doesn't get much better than that. Keep up the amazing work🙏👍

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive words!

[@Meatdevil]

This has just become one of my favourite videos on KZbin! What an awesome father and amazing coach. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Respect, Ossss

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank so much for the positive feedback. We truly appreciate your comment.

[@johnnyjung2054]

great job to both of you, keep up the awesome work OSS!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@randallsteiger4860]

Thank you for sharing this. Congrats on the journey!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are more than welcome!

[@alexanderalvarado568]

A quick note of appreciation for your awesome BJJ Blue Belt Test video! As a white belt practitioner, the insights and guidance you provided were incredibly informative and helpful. Your attention to detail and clear explanations made the learning process so much smoother. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and contributing to the BJJ community. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you so much for your positive worrs

[@letshuman8985]

Awesome! Congrats and all the best to you both!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanjs

[@eddiewright5921]

Thank you for posting. Im two months into a martial sport that i really enjoy. When asked, my bjj gym could not provide a curriculum. Now, with this video and the time stamp breakdown provided by the other commentor of this video, I have an outline to follow so now my training sessions will have a focused purpose instead of me feeling like im going in there twice a week and being reactive and not proactive. Thank you. Eddie from Atlanta, Georgia. 52 year old white belt. Semper Fidelis!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I appreciate your feedback

[@mbuckner4994]

Thanks for taking the time to post and be open enough to share

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I appreciate it and I hope it adds some value to your training.

[@ML-tr1xv]

Thank you for this post. Fathers and Sons.... we need to see more of this online. New to BJJ-- helpful to see what the future holds and what the testing process might be like.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you so much. I wish you great times in BJJ journey!

[@alanhaine644]

This video is fantastic. Thanks for posting!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511]

Just watched this 05/23/2022. From one blue belt to another. Nice work! Thanks for posting.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for positive feedback!

[@jayc.4848]

That was so awesome. Thank you for making this video 👍👍👍

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive responce

[@RazielFallenAngel]

It's inspiring to see father and son training together. You can sense by the father's tone of voice that he is strict, yet fair (and also proud of his son). Thank you for sharing the video.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive words

[@leechlord7060]

I got told recently that in May 2024 I'm gonna have my blue belt test and this video helped me to know what I'm gonna face and now I feel I'll be prepared

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That's dope

[@zacharyjarrett43]

Great video. One of the only comprehensive need to know lists I’ve found. I wish my gym gave me a list like this.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for your positive feedback

[@radicaleyemag]

Wholesome stuff! very lucky to have such a great coach as his father.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you so much

[@csbosox]

As many have said, this is great and gives me a roadmap of what I need to work on. We’ve covered so many of these “moves” and I just need to work on my proficiency while rolling. I’m adding your gym to the list of places to train while traveling.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it. You will definitely be welcome at Victory MMA!

[@turcutudor77]

Amazing, clear explanations. Still on my 2nd stripe on White belt but will come in handy when I try for the blue belt. Saving it!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for your positive feedback

[@bebop4874]

Thank you very much for the wonderful video Professor!! Ossss Congratulations as well!!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I appreciate your positive words

[@teitaafu461]

Wow. This was highly educational for a new guy. Thank you fellas!!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@henrynordman]

I like the structure of blue belt requirements instead of just learning bunch of techniques randomly

[@Sloimer]

Same

[@PseudoHistorias]

Very informative and nice to see a father-son training together :) I'm usually blank when I get into offensive positions so I might write down every submissions Elijah did so they come to mind while rolling. Thank you very much ! I totally lost it when the dog came into scene btw 🤣

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Glad it was helpful! And the dog is the true star!

[@concernstudent4884]

This is awesome! nothing better than seeing a father passing it down to his son....congratulations!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you so much

[@ricoferrari543]

This is a dope. Gives me a good perspective of what is should know and achieve to learn.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@pmulls17]

well done, Elijah is on point.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@phocas69]

This was amazing, thank you! My daughter started recently and the love is amazing.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@cjb8001]

Gilbert from TUF! That’s awesome bro! Congrats on the black belt and kudos to getting your son in bjj! Glad to see you’re still getting after it.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the love

[@davidcapurro2594]

Congrats and thanks for sharing

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@IAm-fv4mr]

God bless you and your family. What a beautiful sport and to train with your son is even more precious.❤️❤️

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@rob1996ization]

Awesome. Very insightful as well

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Glad you think so!

[@jessemcfadden9706]

Great take downs! Well done!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@nickmoran3553]

This was excellent to watch. The lad knew his stuff like his father said couple of slight improvements but we could all be doing that with our games. I train with my son also and will send this video on to him for future reference. Many thanks.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive feedback and for sharing the video!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Also, check out the purple belt test too.

[@merleburkhart3596]

Gilbert! One of my favorites from TUF. Hard work!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, I truly appreciate your response and support!

[@josephyoung3709]

Congratulations. Beautiful Family

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@rlclark50]

Man, that is awesome you train together with your son. I love it! I've been training 6 years, hoping my daughter wants to start again. She did gi when she was 4 until about 5 before the pandemic hit but just hasn't gotten back into it.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive words

[@rogetaukamo4656]

Osss brother congrats on passing your test and graduating blue belt may the journey just begin. Today is the day I also graduated here in New Zealand to blue belt OSS

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Congratulations to you too

[@DexFu]

Excellent video

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@gh7186]

This is a great idea. I wish they did this in my school

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@Guenonymous]

Great work

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@danielwatson3532]

I don't normally comment on videos, but thank you for sharing this! Keep up the good work!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@ItsMeBatmanlol]

Very eye opening! I've been rolling on and off for many years and have been granted a blue belt from 3 different schools, it's nice to see places where tests have a clear guideline and outline for what's needed!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@bronsonstorm9959]

Do you keep changing schools and turning up in a white belt?

[@ItsMeBatmanlol]

Well cause of work I can't dedicate so much time. My first gracie gym in the city I went only during the weekdays in Summers for 3 years, grabbed my blue belt and couldn't attend after that due to work getting more busy. About 2 years after I found a gym closer to me that I went to again on and off during the Summer only. Grabbed blue belt a lot sooner because I was a little more experienced, though I felt like I forgot everything. Again work constraints, then 3 years later I found one even closer with times that fit my now almost 10h/day schedule. Ended up being there for a year, though I again felt like I forgot everything and grabbed blue belt again. Been on a 2 year hiatus due to work (again), will try to attend the last gym I went to, but not sure if I should relinquish my blue belt this time. @@bronsonstorm9959

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

🤣

[@ItsMeBatmanlol]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMA I’m a bjj addict but the work struggle is real

[@FJUWANA]

Our gym should have this test.. great job and awesome job to your son, Congrats!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That's dope!

[@texrifleman]

Good job on the three take down. Innovative

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@badgoat666]

This is cool to see. I get to train with my 17 year old son as well and it's such an awesome thing for us bonding and having fun together as well as building skills. Best wishes from the UK. 👌

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you brother

[@AceBoogie_]

Love it ! Thanks for this

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@alhfgsp]

I just learned what reaping is from this and I've already had a comp at white belt. Thanks!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@brazilianjiujitsuincorporated]

I love seeing examination promotion. Great job 👏 👍

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamlang1218]

The dog was like, “I wanna roll”🤣🤣🤣

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

He always does! Lol

[@shanedolan518]

I enjoyed watching this

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That’s awesome

[@daviddelossantos7913]

👏 congratulations

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@HandsOnApproachChannel]

Thats a proud Daddy right there. Congrats to him on his belt and you on your son. Good stuff.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Very proud, thank you!

[@carlreynolds6047]

Proud of you both This is fantastic to see the curriculum This will greatly help me to eventually get to this test also Amazing how your son is so fast and flexible Especially with the take downs at end of video I’m glad you mentioned his wrestling experience. I believe this confirms to me I need to add and start as beginner to wrestling as well. It seems judo bjj and wrestling are equally challenging and complimentary This is exciting to see I will watch as a training video and send it to buddies Needless to say I subscribed Thank you best of luck Take care Cheers

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive feedback and I agree with everything you said

[@carlreynolds6047]

I forgot to mention did the dog get his blue belt yet ? He looks like he was wanting to test

[@rrivera85]

@@carlreynolds6047 Approved with honors I believe

[@SandroSilvaMascote]

very good professor! good you make them do their GI to be promoted in Jiu Jitsu. congratulations

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I 100% agree

[@newka1813]

what a great video i love it thanks guys

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, we appreciate your positive words!

[@CandiceDulaney]

This was super helpful

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@duck1889]

My instructor made me do all that, plus 20 minutes of rolling and 10 minutes of bear crawls and bunch of other movements. I almost puked at the end. Congrats young man well deserved.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That's a good test!

[@straligh]

Love it!👊🏽

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@TheTattooedRonin]

This was great to see! Just a white belt been doing bjj for 6months!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@michaelswann9849]

Great assessment. Really comprehensive. Wish i had this when i got my blue belt. And the doggo is adorable. He would've been a good training partner for me lol

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@TrishCanyon8]

Maybe I could earn a Blue Belt someday. Loved watching you guys. Beautiful to be a BJJ FAMILY ❤ I'm a white belt 6 months. Last night in Reflex and Development I did from guard, armbar, triangle and kimura, punch block series, shrimp escape, elbow escape, some advanced guard getups and weapons techniques. This is one of the most exciting and fun things I've ever done in my 71 years.🎉

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for positive feedback!

[@enzolong9085]

This is cool to see where im at, we dont do stripes at my gym but ive been training for like 7 months and I feel like I would be close to passing this. Thanks for posting

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I'm glad this helped

[@LC-in5or]

Good job brother 💪

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Big up

[@NotEbugaming]

Great video! Love the dog too!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank and Ali said thank you too!

[@ciscoshootsttv]

Woooo congrats to em!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Than you

[@miketrg]

Love this. Very cool

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@miketrg]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMAlove the father son bond. Wonderful to see. I’m 51. Started training 13 months ago. Heading towards blue. It’s a tough, humbling path. Get wrecked often by the young guns. I have 2 out of my 3 sons in it now. 8 and 6 years old (2 yo will start when he’s bigger). It’s excellent quality time we can bond over. You guys are a prime example.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@miketrgthe best bonding experience you have with your kids!

[@benhartland4708]

"i love you son"...best line ever....EVER!!!! congrats guys!!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks brother

[@SureShotX81]

Love it!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@BarChordA]

I just learned that I can circle my hands all the way through (from guard) to follow/assist their hands to the mat - I had been stopping my circle as soon as their frames disconnected from me, but this way looks a lot more aggressive and offensive.

[@chongxina8288]

That’s really awesome. I’m about to start training again as a white belt, so interesting I watched the whole thing haha.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@raymondr2821]

Well done 👏 oss

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for the positive feedback

[@TheDerekDalton]

This is great. I am a white belt, video helps Me out.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I'm glad it can help

[@walid3207]

good job!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@12yearoldscotch]

Very helpful!!! Thank you

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@12yearoldscotch]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMAI found Jiu Jitsu very late in life, it blew my mind and I never considered testing for a blue belt after one year. But studying this video illuminated things and made it all come together in my head. Received my blue belt yesterday. Thanks again!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@12yearoldscotch congratulations on the blue belt

[@seekingtruth9182]

So cool man. So cool

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@Airbornefighter-hr7lt]

Man that was good to watch, to see dad and son in martial arts, im the same with my son (9) hes hitting BJJ, Muay Thai and wrestling and already a beast.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That's awesome, I hope to be watching your video soon!

[@nicokvm2825]

beautiful video! godbless!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@albertphillipstanley]

I wish every father could watch this lol... thanks and great job!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, I really appreciate you

[@LEOGIOR10]

Muy buen video, saludos desde Argentina!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks

[@calwhite3214]

Our blue belt test was 30, 1 minute, consecutive rounds. No breaks, no water. However, I know all of the techniques/subs as well. My 10 year old and 6 year old boys also train. Father/Son training = good stuff.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

The only reason I don't fully rely on shark tank rolls is because sometimes when the guy gets tired they tend to be open to injury and also they start doing the same moves that they are use to. The shark tank rolls only prove that they are tough or have good cardio. It doesn't show me they true knowledge or lack there of knowledge base. Doing a test let's me know their strengths and weaknesses in all areas of BJJ. But i appreciate your feedback.

[@tomiadventure7682]

sooo great

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@fenrir2616]

Really like this. I come from a gym that doesn't have tests like this, and tbh I wish they did. Sometimes it feels like im stumbling through techniques without learning anything lol

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive feedback!

[@deyandragon2567]

Very good bravo 👍

[@robertlester4569]

Thats great. I'm going to use this as a guide to train my son. Thank you and congratulations

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

We are glad that we can help!

[@user-ev8vl9dv2s]

Congratulations it means a lot to me a blue belt pretty smooth too

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I agree

[@eddiewright5921]

Good evening Professor, This is Eddie from Atlanta again. I'm writing because I trained bjj at a small club from June 2023 to October 2023. Although the people were nice, they didn't have a structured curriculum. Well, since October 20, 2023, I have been training at a gracie barra Academy consistently for four months. This video confirmed I made the right decision because a lot of the techniques on Elijah's test I have been exposed to in their GB1 curriculum. I took notes on the video and created an outline of techniques I can work on at the academy and at home (I bought a grappling dummy). Well, I just wanted to tell you thank you to keep doing what you're doing. By the way, early on the same evening I wrote this message, I was awarded my second stripe on my white belt. Semper Fidelis and stay encouraged!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I am super happy that my video added some service to you. It really validates my efforts. Brother, train hard, train smart, train often!!!!

[@adnt1]

Hey Man, which grappling dummy you bought? I am looking for one and would appreciate your thoughts on it

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@adnt1 I bought one but then I never used it. lol

[@eddiewright5921]

@@adnt1 I purchased an unstuffed grappling mma dummy on Amazon made by Jendila. Also, I bought a 20 pound box of poly fill to stuff it tight. I bought an extra large dummy. It cost $50.95. The 20 pound box of poly fill is $57.97. It took my about 2.5 hours to stuff it tight. I put an old gi on it with a white belt so it appears like a real training partner. Of course, you could spend north of $300.00 and buy a high end dummy like the smarty. But, to start out this works good. I think as I use this one out I may upgrade to the smarty. Now if you want to save time and frustration go ahead and invest in a filled dummy because stuffing it on your own can be a pain in the butt. Honestly, knowing what I know now I would spent the money and got a high end one like the smarty. Oh yeah, go ahead and make sure you have place at the house to put it away. Your girlfriend or wife don’t want to see that thing sitting out in the open staring at her all the time.

[@jimkillszombies69420]

the dog just made thiis the best bjj video ive ever watched

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Lol thank

[@molokaibowhunterscom]

Awesome🤙

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@molokaibowhunterscom]

@ColoradoVictoryMMA Loved it bro! Makes good sense. Would like to see purple belt test next.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@molokaibowhunterscom I already have the purple belt video posted

[@dannyhernandez555]

Congratulations on your blue belt

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@dannyhernandez555]

God bless y’all

[@quanaonamepxingiarefcshop-8016]

Thanks for your sharring 👍👍

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Of course. Checkout the purple belt test.

[@blegolehely8315]

Very Nice i love the energie

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@codyburling2902]

Nice to know what I should be confident in, got 1 more stripe to get it down 🤙🏻

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Great job

[@adambeck3280]

You have a fine son there. Much respect. 👊

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks you!

[@dougnorton5204]

This was great. Question though: is it completely down to the instructor to decide what makes a blue belt in their gym or at the requirements standardised?

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

It does come down to the Professor of the Gym. He/she sets the standards for all belt promotions. So there's no industry standard.