BJJ 101: Blue Belt Test

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@jrmartinez1354]

@@michaelrhodes1981 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 ❤️

[@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

[@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 ❤️❤❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@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 ❤️

[@clutchmadness]

A father and his son. This is so heartwarming.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@clutchmadness thank you

[@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

[@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

[@eb3279]

I LOVE the way you did this testing! The requirements are clear and you just go through them. Wonderful! In 20-odd years, I have only seen surprise promotions, out of the blue (no pun intended, honest).

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@eb3279 thank you for the positive feedback

[@eb3279]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMA of course! I appreciate your videos, you deserve some recognition for your hard work.

[@henrynordman]

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

[@Sloimer]

Same

[@cesaralvarez9436]

I'm 27 and one day I want to be a father and this exactly the relationship I would want with my son, congrats to both of you!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@cesaralvarez9436 thank you

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@larrywilkinson6418]

I just got my first stripe on my white belt yesterday. I will continue to reference this video as I move forward. I would love to train at your gym. What a great video. Your son is very lucky.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you and you are always welcome to come train at the gym.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@concernstudent4884]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you so much

[@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

[@orionpax45]

Thank you so much for this. As a WB, this is something very useful. I'm enjoying the process and learning, and its also good to know this.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I’m glad it’s useful for you. That’s our motivation.

[@JBUCKNE]

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.

[@williamlang1218]

The dog was like, “I wanna roll”🤣🤣🤣

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

He always does! Lol

[@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

[@AcoIytee]

I had no idea your son was on contender series!! He looked so calm and coachable during this test. Then I find out he’s a killer 😂

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, we came a long ways from this test day. He has grown so much. Thank you for your support!

[@merleburkhart3596]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, I truly appreciate your response and support!

[@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.

[@mancrann9403]

White Belt - Survival Blue Belt - Leglocks Purple Belt - Wrestling and silly Back takes Brown Belt - TBD Black Belt - TBD

[@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

[@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.

[@teitaafu461]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@mang6423]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive words!

[@tekayro]

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

[@alhfgsp]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@danielwatson3532]

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

[@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!

[@phocas69]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@randallsteiger4860]

Thank you for sharing this. Congrats on the journey!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are more than welcome!

[@Patrick-gd1eo]

Thanks a lot for posting this! Must be super cool to train with your son and get him to that point ("that" because this video was posted 2 years ago)! I'm 30 years and finally getting into BJJ. Wish I started way earlier but better late than never.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Yes, it was one my greatest honors. Thanks for the positive feedback

[@Patrick-gd1eo]

@@ColoradoVictoryMMA If you don't mind me asking is your son still doing BJJ? Very impressed with the discipline to do both wrestling and BJJ.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@Patrick-gd1eo yes, he is a purple belt and 5-0 as amateur and 5-1 as a pro.

[@radicaleyemag]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you so much

[@johnnyjung2054]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for positive feedback!

[@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

[@CADEJOLINCE]

Thank you very much for sharing your test.. I appreciate it. Your child will always thank you.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@CADEJOLINCE i appreciate your positive words

[@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!

[@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

[@bebop4874]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I appreciate your positive words

[@FJUWANA]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That's dope!

[@ricoferrari543]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@gh7186]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@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.

[@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!

[@elvisgutierrez997]

Aside from the ankle lock my son knows all of these techniques, he is 11 and a yellow/white belt. I thought it would be more extensive in the move set. My son knows DelaRiva, single leg x, berembolos, omoplattas, darce, bow and arrow, arm triangles, and a bunch more. So I'm assuming he has enough knowledge if he were old enough to be a blue belt. That's crazy! Great video knowing that you are doing this with your son.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Your son is on the right path. It's my belief the reason kids aren't given adult belts even when they know a lot of the moves at that level is because professors want their maturity to catch up to their skill sets. There's one thing to know the move but there's another level understand the philosophy of each movement in attack. That comes with age and time. So tell your to Keep going. He is there!

[@Leopar525]

Wow I don’t know all of these and I’m a blue belt adult :P

[@ifassnacht]

ya boy is gunna be a killer blue belt, bro. yellow/white belt means he's already been training for 2-3 years? That's about how long it takes for an adult to get to blue belt (obviously depends on many factors).

[@ifassnacht]

oh sheesh and that was 8 months ago. He might be a yellow belt now! :)

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@ifassnachtthis was over 2 years ago, almost 3 months.

[@jumbroni6014]

BJJ politics kept videos like this offline for a long time. Its good to know what your goals are as a student.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@jumbroni6014 thank you

[@texrifleman]

Good job on the three take down. Innovative

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@letshuman8985]

Awesome! Congrats and all the best to you both!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanjs

[@josephyoung3709]

Congratulations. Beautiful Family

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@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

[@benhartland4708]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks brother

[@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!

[@Yofaddy]

Great take downs! Well done!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@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

[@themetalixOff]

Nice video for reviewing all this stuff. Congrats !🎉🎉

[@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!

[@pmulls17]

well done, Elijah is on point.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@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

[@alanhaine644]

This video is fantastic. Thanks for posting!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@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.

[@SandroSilvaMascote]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I 100% agree

[@jimkillszombies69420]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Lol thank

[@TheTattooedRonin]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@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

[@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!

[@georgel.3357]

As a fellow blue belt, just with this knowledge alone, he can destroy the majority of the people on this planet in a one on one fight. Congrats! Oss!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@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

[@emilyhops2566]

Every man and his dog wandering round!! A very helpful vid for me as a proper beginner - is this a typical blue belt test? I really enjoyed it!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I don't know if it is typical. Each school promote differently.

[@geomactv]

I’m a 3 stripe white belt really focusing to progress this video was great ❤

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

That’s awesome

[@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!

[@BonneeLee]

This is a very good video for a white belt like me. Thank you!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@DexFu]

Excellent video

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@dannyhernandez555]

Congratulations on your blue belt

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you!

[@dannyhernandez555]

God bless y’all

[@richardgallagher4880]

That buzzer went off i took a deep breath😂😂😂

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Hahaha

[@albertphillipstanley]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you, I really appreciate you

[@TyrellOkeefe]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I agree

[@Piccolino888]

LOVE the church music :D

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

@@Piccolino888 our gym is on top of a church

[@davidcapurro2594]

Congrats and thanks for sharing

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

You are welcome

[@Bookborne]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you for your positive responce

[@John...44...]

🤣🤣🤣 turns out I'm ready for my blue belt test then...

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Go for it!

[@ShadowCrypto808]

Hey man, I rolled with you in Iraq... good to see you doing well

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Wow, that's a blast from the past. It is good to see you are still doing well too!!!

[@Theblackprogressive1911]

MAN!!! It’s good to see black folks doing this!!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Yes, we need more of this in our community!

[@LongIslandYachtClub]

The blue belt is a lot more advanced than I thought, elijah kicks ass! I like that you didn't give this to him or go easy, he clearly demonstrated his knowledge and capabilities. Advice and criticism welcome: I am planning to start bjj soon. I was wondering if three hours of BMA/MMA classes in addition to three hours of bjj per week will get me ready to do an ammeter mma fight in like 12-18 months? obviously a lot of factors go into that and the coach would know best, but does that sound plausible or am I being naïve? I currently have a decent background (2-3 years) in high school/college (club sport, not NCAA) level wrestling with a coach who was an expert of judo and he passed on to me several great throws and hip/leverage techniques. I also got maybe a 6 hour crash course on bjj from the army (so basically familiarization and terminology, but not much else). I am 23 and currently in incredible physical condition (I've done fighting sports, I know what I mean when I say that). I think I probably have 1/4 or so of the moves in that test that I could do correctly right now with some resistance`. is it plausible to to be doing ammateur/exhibition MMA in 12-18 months? also is it plausible to earn a blue belt in 18 months from where I am starting at a rate of only 3 hours of BJJ per week? Another question, how significant is the difference between bushido and Brazilian jiu jitsu? I was told bushido is more oriented for MMA but the gym I plan on joining advertises Brazilian while also offering BMA/MMA classes. I'm a dummy when it comes to this, so I figured I'd ask so that I sound less like a tool when I go in for my first lesson and ask all my dumb questions. I have very little knowledge of what the difference is. Thanks. feel free to roast me if I sound like I'm dreaming on that time frame, haha.

[@chapllc722]

I have no experience with the MMA portion of the question, but I can say that it is not plausible at all to earn a BJJ blue belt in a year and a half training three hrs a week. Training 6hrs a week will typically get you a blue belt in 2-3 years. MAYBE you could pull it off in 18 months due to your prior wrestling experience by training 6hrs a week. P.S. Some schools hand out belts like candy, all of what I said only applies to good schools.

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Wow, that was a lot. I will admit I don't know know what exactly bushido or bma is. With that said, try everything out and see what works best for you. Also, train as much as you physically can.

[@The_Brew_Dog]

This was great thanks. My only feedback is I wish you continued to name the movements after each round. Pops and his son are a force thats for sure. Cheers

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

My next video I will do that

[@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.

[@PayUntoCaesar]

Awesome to see you doing this with your son. I'm pretty sure he's going to be an honest trustworthy and successful person that loves his parents. Good job. Should be more dads like you

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank you

[@ciscoshootsttv]

Woooo congrats to em!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Than you

[@jmconcretecoloradosprings]

Now he is going to the contender series. Lets goooooooo!!!!!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Yes sir!!!

[@brazilianjiujitsuincorporated]

I love seeing examination promotion. Great job 👏 👍

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Glad you liked it!

[@NotEbugaming]

Great video! Love the dog too!

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

Thank and Ali said thank you too!

[@TheDerekDalton]

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

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I'm glad it can help

[@rrivera85]

Very comprehensive test, nice to see solid foundations (althoug some brasilian and japanese vocabulary would be great in my opinion, just to preserve the roots)

[@ColoradoVictoryMMA]

I appreciate your feedback