Blind grapplers black belt speech

Thank you to anyone who has supported me over my journey.
Remember dream big and aim high and ignore the doubters!

[@Dave-mv1yk]

congrats! The black belt takes forever even for a normal guy, let alone someone blind. Can't imagine all the pain you went through to finally get here.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you. Starting grappling in wrestling was hard after 15 years of that Jiu Jitsu has been so much fun and I still have so much to learn. It is what keeps me excited ☺️

[@jeanprimeau5689]

your an absolute legend my guy@@Blindgrapplr

[@danielt9975]

Wow this guy is like a real life jedi master! What an inspiration!

[@1991sub]

"Make dreams, don't kill them" that hit me hard! wow

[@AndyBramwell]

Beautiful, best black belt speech ever. Noticed that the usual arse kissing the hierarchy is completely absent, very refreshing and about time the true merits of development are held up in lights.

[@stephen_north]

I’m a year and a half into my jujitsu journey with a freestyle wrestling background. Thank you for sharing this moment with the world. We needed it for our Dreams.

[@Blindgrapplr]

I also came from a wrestling background. I hope you are enjoying it so far ☺️

[@MBsr5]

how free is your style?

[@Blindgrapplr]

@@MBsr5 sorry what do you mean?

[@MBsr5]

@@Blindgrapplr like wild and free letting loose, like freestyle music Noel silent morning, Linear sending all m my love etc? Lots of movement in those vids

[@williamsaulala5950]

👏 "Make dreams, don't kill them".

[@puiasailo9831]

guy could kick my ass blindfolded I'm not even joking. Salute to you sir. I'm goin to the gym right now.

[@adrielmartins5649]

You're an inspiration, Clinton. Keep on rocking, may God bless you. Hugs from Brazil! Oss!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Than you

[@Handsomeblindguy]

Clinton, I am a blind purple belt in Stockton California. It’s a tough journey, but jujitsu teaches many valuable lessons. I spend many rounds waiting on people to roll with me. Ha ha glad to see you made it to black belt! Congrats. I hope to get there in a few years.😊

[@williamjones6053]

Moral of story : your unstoppable when your determined..my ten year just started jiujitsu 2 months ago and the difference I see in his confidence,his fitness level,is truly amazing ...

[@Blindgrapplr]

I am glad he is enjoying the start of his journey ☺️☺️

[@fraskie66]

You're amazing Clinton! You're truly an inspiration for everyone! I'm super happy for your accomplishment. Getting a black belt in BJJ is an amazing thing.. but to do it without sight is miraculous. Cheers friend!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@nononsensetaken]

To life ... Living it right 😊. God Bless thank you for inspiring

[@callumash9657]

Very glad I got recommend this video. So proud of you!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@reginaldwelkin]

I must admit I am a naturally negative person, in some ways. I tend to focus on how things can be improved or fixed rather than on being encouraging. I continue to try to think more positively and hope to at least be the reason at least one person has success, like those that encouraged you.

[@rohitkumar-gj9vx]

You sir, are an absolute inspiration! Massive respect

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@raphaelfritzler8228]

Man, I'm choking up right now. Bless you brother. You helped me immensely today. Thank you 🙏

[@Vscustomprinting]

Im not crying, yer crying!! 😂

[@Blindgrapplr]

I am glad my journey could help you in some small way ☺️

[@raphaelfritzler8228]

@@Blindgrapplr Love and Respect. ✊

[@jayphive2468]

David Goggins would be proud of this guy!

[@ruigoaman]

So much respect brother!! Cheers from Portugal! Oss!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@Mr_Sh1tcoin]

Clinton, hope you're keeping well and it's great to see you now have a black belt. All the best to you and send love to Pedro and the Tukaha fam. From your old Welsh training partner 😀

[@Blindgrapplr]

Oh man how are you doing?

[@frankytobias]

Legend. Thanks for being a warrior Clynton.

[@vincentlee7359]

I've met many physically disabled people in martial arts. They're a whole different type of people when it comes to training. It's amazing.

[@juanmonarrez9254]

Made a grown ass man 😢 cry !I'm signing up next psy period.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@jeremyhanson9646]

Buddy. Thanks for sharing this. Very few people understand the grind. We see the struggle that you embraced and the weight you have carried to get to where you are. Your victory is a reminder to the rest of us that we aren't alone in our battle. Love to you and your family. Keep training.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you ☺️

[@ramonhawkins9932]

Mastering one’s self is the step to millions of inspiring achievements and more to come in life🙂

[@randomgamer4610]

make dreams.. don't kill them. Respect.

[@tobidanzoalapa7876]

True legend this is absolutely motivation

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@ThomasfromDenmark1]

So wholesome. ❤️😎

[@mistamaccapone5150]

You are so inspirational and make my heart smile!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@Bill_tn]

found this channel today, possibly one of the most inspirational and touching set of videos ive seen. This guy has done what most aren't capable of achieving. Huge inspiration to everyone in the jiu jistu community- well deserved Dare Devil❤

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@aikidoisthebombyeah]

make dreams... don't kill them... beautiful

[@spooky9035]

Epic speech wild that he got a Bjj black belt while blind much respect!!!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much. It was a lot of hard work but I got there ☺️

[@Firas.]

I believe your academy is blessed by your presence and big heart. Your speech has moved me, God bless and happy new year buddy

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@mannyyhormiga3386]

God bless, I myself 46 years old just started jujitsu 6 months ago and my goal is to win Europe championship in my class 🙏💪🥋

[@Blindgrapplr]

This is awesome. Work hard and I am sure you can do it ☺️

[@doca8792]

Amazing grappler and human being.

[@phelpsball871]

absolutely awesome

[@iaaaiaaa5169]

I’m a purple belt in Bjj currently,and many have said that once you make it to purple, you can definitely make it to black, but your belting speech is very touching and encouraging to me in an endeavor that I am accomplishing by just enjoying the journey. Big congratulations to you and thanks for the inspirational video. Just jumping out on a limb to say this, I personally would like to see you do a TedTalk about the ups and downs of your journey to black belt. I hope a platform like that opens up for you as well for oration of what you have accomplished that few can stay around to actually finish (rising through the ranks of BJJ). I’d even like to see you on Rogans podcast. Keep smashing those goals brother!! OSS!!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@mjolnir9855]

This blind man could kick my ass! His dedication and heart are exemplary. Outstanding, sir! Outstanding!!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@herb2078]

That’s some legendary stuff right there wow!

[@theinternalviews907]

Clinton im so impressed with you, your a huge inspiration to me! i have my first class next week on my 41st birthday i watched your other video of you rolling with your daughter and first students your technique is so smooth and impressive your a true master, well deserved and hard earned and im now subscribed sending lots of love from canada. joshua

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the journey ☺️

[@SuperSaiyanX-0014]

Congratulations Sir! What an amazing achievement. I train in Taekwondo, and we have a blind woman with Cerebral Palsy. Of course her balance is off, and yet she just made 1st degree black belt! Martial Arts isn't for everyone and can be quite challenging, as it is for myself as my current rank. I can only imagine doing it with any disability. That takes so much heart. You are an inspiration sir! Keep up the great work!

[@michealmanchas6756]

So proud of you Clinton!!! Great to see you achieving your goals in life!!!!!!!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@olek8168]

Truly amazing, you're a legend Clinton, belief can go a long way, you can do anything you put your mind to man

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank yu so much

[@ramonhawkins9932]

Congratulations 😊

[@youtuber15492]

Inspirational! Motivates me more to grind on the mat. Thank you sir!

[@joe8446358]

Love it. Congratulations 👏

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@luiscruz5556]

Clinton I just want to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for being who you are, doing what you do, and for giving a speech as moving as this. "Make dreams, don't kill them" was the perfect way to end your speech and the exact words I needed to hear right now. I discovered you almost 5 years ago when I first got into jiu jitsu and I spent so much time looking through your instagram feed and just being so inspired as a brand new white belt. After a ton of time off due to the pandemic and more injuries than I can count, I'm a blue belt with 3 stripes hell bent on getting my purple. This speech and your journey just inspire me to keep going. Thank you so much. I wish you all the best in your life journey and in jiu jitsu. And a MASSIVE congratulations on earning a black belt. I'm convinced nobody can understand how much that means until they get there, myself included.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much. Inspiring people is why I try get my story out there. Now I am trying to grow my KZbin to help get money to help my daughter and I to keep competing internationally so please like and share 🙏🏼

[@luiscruz5556]

@@Blindgrapplr Subscribed, liked, and will get to sharing! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. If you have a patreon, paypal link or any other link to support financially please share. Hope you and your daughter can continue to compete together. All the best

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much. My PayPal is [e-mail] I have not set up anywhere else as I try not to ask for money unless I really have to but if you want to help Aurora and I keep competing that would be amazing ☺️

[@FR-ty5vn]

Amazing ❤ - made me tear up….

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@FR-ty5vn]

@@Blindgrapplr you’re an amazing inspiration!!! Keep it up, dude!!

[@thexbigxgreen]

Congratulations, my man, that was a beautiful speech, and you're a very talented individual. I think you've inspired a whole lot of people, and changed a lot of minds about limitations and capabilities.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you. Take a look at the crazy video I just posted ☺️

[@ryancrabtree9071]

You are so fkn cool Clinton, honestly made me tear up over here mate. Huge inspiration, absolute top bloke.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@SithFam]

Congrats Clinton! Truly inspiring

[@dustinlerch9272]

Man, think about a blind dude scratching his way to black belt and he has the kind of personally to compliment someone else on how far they have come.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@ej2863]

Awesome!

[@ll2nycell]

This is a video I've been given a great privilege to be able to see. Thank you.

[@hamansheriff]

블랙벨트가 되기까지 매트에서 얼마나 많은 땀과 노력이 있었을지 감히 짐작할수 없네요. 포기하지 않고 앞으로 나아갈길까지 응원하겠습니다. 블랙벨트 축하드립니다👏🔥💪

[@daxmitchell9942]

Thank you for your video, your speech was wonderful. From watching your other videos, I love your technique and budo spirit. As a 52 year old blackbelt myself, it gives me joy and encouragement to be part of a universal BJJ brotherhood/sisterhood with such awesome practitioners such as yourself and your team.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@jonathanenciso]

Man I love this so much nd when you started talking about your wife I started fighting back the tears! So inspirational!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you. She did not like me talking about her in front of all those people. I thought she was going to kill e when we got home. She needed the credit she deserves though ☺️

[@moos138]

Congrats man!!! That’s what’s up. 40 year old purple belt, did judo for 10 years prior. I know the belt isn’t the journey but one day I will get there.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much. I am sure you will make it ☺️

[@robertsajewski9903]

beautiful!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@macraerobinson5511]

You’re the man!!!

[@massasauga100]

I can’t believe the way he walked over to his spot at the end like how did he know exactly where he was going

[@Blindgrapplr]

Years of training at the gym so know my way around plus I was not the first to speak

[@IsraelTamariz]

You are a person so easy to admire, keep growing master! Way to go, congratulations 🎉

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@hanspeter631]

I bet this goes viral

[@Blindgrapplr]

So long as it gets people to Chace there dreams that would be awesome ☺️

[@Gzussss]

Yes sir!

[@jetpackboy911]

This is amazing mate I’ve been following your bjj journey for so long! And it’s improved my whole life & my own jiu jitsu in a whole! I have so many questions about how you are doing this blind!! It’s insane! Just absolutely insane! Legend!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

There are several podcasts out there about me which will probably answer your questions ☺️

[@AustinCorcoran]

Congratulations Clint! Incredible accomplishment and fantastic speech! You are an inspiration and a role model

[@tinkywinky3680]

1 word brother…..INSPIRATIONAL!!!! Thank you.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@StephenS-2024]

Too cool.

[@Danjr704]

Cheers mate. Plenty of people make excuses to stop training or just not go to class. You’re perseverance is truly inspiring. Congratulations. All the best!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@lopez9964]

May the lord bless you for ever

[@vikpatel3683]

Congratulations on your Black Belt. You have inspired me! Thank you for being awesome!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@AlexTapia8616]

The emotion says it all. Super inspiring I hope to be there one day with my journey in Jiujitsu. Currently my 2nd year in and I’ve so much to look forward to.

[@Blindgrapplr]

You will make it. It truly is just consistency

[@cr4z3dbeats]

You are an inspiration man. Congratulations!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@indeswma4904]

That was a beautiful moment, Im glad jiu jitsu brought so much to your life. Im no good at it personally, on account of training so rarely, but I love the Art of it but really just love seeing anyone find a chance to win at life. Keep up the hard work!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@dbmills3084]

Subscribed! Thank you for the inspirational words and actions.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@m5a1stuart83]

This is what we call Hard Work. No reason to quit martial arts. Congratulations for the Blackbelt. Real Jedi Master 👍👍👍👍

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@aradilaszlo]

What an inspiration ... Incredible person!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@njh113]

Beautiful moment! Congratulations!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@virgilcol]

Bro! That’s awesome!!! I just started jiu jitsu 8 months ago. I’m hooked. I cannot imagine the feeling of getting a black belt

[@Blindgrapplr]

I hope you are enjoying it. It is a crazy feeling

[@jakecolvin3167]

❤️❤️👏

[@chino97321]

Osss love this congratulation and keep rolling

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@AyushKumar-lm1rv]

That's a lot of black belts in one room

[@Blindgrapplr]

It’s because all the affiliated clubs were there and Pedro has been coaching for over 25 years. There were a couple of black belts from gyms that cross train with us to

[@danielsiriphongs]

So awesome. Congrats and well earned!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@brianbadonde47]

What an inspiration and what a man ! Congrats on your blAckbelt ! The real life daredevil!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much and it is the name of my school ☺️

[@JohnSmith-mo6re]

BEAUTIFUL SPEECH MAN! CONGRATS! 👏👏👏 OOSSSSS

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@pupelee]

congrats and respect!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@kylechu4115]

Congratulations!!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@marcosalves9523]

Congratulations ❤🙏

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@pabloca88]

Thanks for sharing this.. beautiful message!!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@mattihelenius2]

Amazing video!!! thanks for sharing it :)

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@fer_molina]

Congratulations‼️💪🏼💯🥋

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@rgrapplerinoc2617]

Congrats!!!! Kudos !!! Welcome my new BJJ Brotha. Your Amazing and your journey is just beginning. Keep up the Great work 👍

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@ryanplarson8753]

Respect.

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@KGB1965722]

Damn! Best black belt speech ever! High fives sir!

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you ☺️

[@kingchief4038]

This is wholesome.. what an achievement well done Professor :)

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you. It’s just Clinton though ☺️

[@kingchief4038]

@@Blindgrapplr Oss :)

[@alanlee416]

Amazing and inspiring speech brother! Congrats

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you so much

[@tomo2807]

WOW🔥💪🥋

[@coliseu_art]

Oss!

[@ThePizzaPOV]

LEGIT!

[@tenaciouscraig]

Congratulations on a massive achievement

[@Blindgrapplr]

Thank you

[@andresousa5828]

oss