Epic Achievement: Chris Mikuta Earns His Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu

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[@chrisbrunskill6525]

Out of all the inspirational tests I have watched from the Roy Dean School, this is probably the best. Those black and brown belts took everything from him. If you're holding back the tears at the end, you know you have left it all on the mat. Fantastic!

[@kaibe5241]

Yeah, quite inspirational :)

[@rupturedspeaker3684]

What a herculean effort. I'm a new white belt and I can't even comprehend this moment. Wow. I've seen Chris in other videos. He was a very good purple belt. Much deserved reward for all those years of hard work and dedication. Good for him.

[@dirkbrouns5293]

Agreed - he was fed to the lions to take the larger part out of him. We all know, when exhaustion kicks in, your level goes down the drain quickly. The demo of techniques is already a hefty workout. After that, you're getting killed twice.... Solid, solid level of jiujitsu here.

[@mikelobao]

Agreed

[@alexandereckert5939]

he really seemed below par when it came to defending a lot of things in those rolls

[@tyleryoakum8147]

Ive never seen a man get pushed to his limits in BJJ harder than this man. He constantly was under pressure, in pain, and "losing" those rolls. But he kept on fighting. He kept going and he showed not only skill, but heart, and desire to succeed. This man did everything in his power to obtain his brown belt and deserves every inch of that fabric. Saying congratulations feels like and understatement.

[@kaibe5241]

Watch tournaments ;)

[@MetaleiroBarizon]

You haven't seen enough lol

[@uke_mike]

We literally go this hard every night, 6 days a week, roll 7 rounds, 6 min each. The big eye opener for me was when I did my first tournament and realized that it doesn't matter what you know if under pressure you can't execute it, by the 2nd tournament I struck gold and now understand what pressure on a small level is. Short answer is yes this man went hard, but if i can still talk at the end of rolling then I didn't go hard enough.

[@ChileNoAutogolpe]

the discipline in BJJ requires such mental state, I am sure you understand

[@henryhatton1441]

If you think this is tough watch bjj black belt exam

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

The fight with the young black belt was awesome, shows the difference between being a good well deserved brown belt, and actually achieving a black belt level.

[@danielcho3270]

The black belt is really really good, I think there are videos of him doing this crucible test for his black belt.

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

@@danielcho3270 I've seen his black belt test, it was really intense, but some lower belts gave him hard time, I can see here he got even better.

[@ronthemogul]

Yea he has some test and he grew taller compared to the old video

[@Me-dq5eo]

The best rolls for sure! It looked like Chris was drowning in quicksand as the black belt transitioned from position to position. That's not taking anything from Chris, because he was amazing, too!

[@jiujitsusilencer8533]

@@ilyassnejjar6195 if I am not mistaken, Chris was the purple belt that dished out some tough rolls during the young black belt's test. It's amazing how much better the young black belt has gotten since his own test.

[@JiuJitsuM4]

Of all of the “Crucibles”, this was my favorite. He’s so AGGRESSIVE and he’s arguably the most fluid in his techniques of anyone I’ve seen on these videos. Very good combination.

[@matthewg4882]

Is this dude a judoka? Amazing in all aspects of the game but his take-downs are excellent.

[@70natc]

I think he is. Tomoe nage, ippon seoi nage, deashi barai well done

[@AnGhaeilge]

Yeah he's definitely a judoka. You can tell by how he breaks grips and sets up his throws. But from watching Roy Dean's students, they all seem to have better than average throws in comparison to a typical bjj player. Dean is a judo black belt I believe.

[@MrFreakinAwesome20]

Sean Ó Briain why is the word "player " even a thing. yeah jiujitsu is a sport now . but it is a fighting style before anything else .

[@NaruIchiLuffy]

​@@MrFreakinAwesome20 Cuz playa recognizes playa nam sayin?

[@bobsalad4379]

definitely

[@jmoz]

Wow this is a great way to make me realise I know nothing.

[@pinoy413]

Hahaha same!

[@TexasDevin]

Socrates said the only true wisdom is knowing that we know nothing.

[@americanmambi]

Dude, I was like Damn this is a much higher technical level.

[@mauriciou]

back to white belt 0 stripes :(

[@ChileNoAutogolpe]

that's right you don't :))

[@AitoNitram]

I used to want to just watch good bjj, and sort of assumed that I would "only" get it via competitions. Then I realised I wanted to watch people roll, not compete so I found great seminar videos from people like Lucas Lepri and the Mendes brothers. But it would be rare to find videos with that consistent excellent jiu jitsu mixed with great video quality. Then I found Roy Dean and I couldn't be happier. Watching the level of detail, the sheer willpower and the humble and professional mood throughout the videos just inspire me in so many ways. Thank you Prof. Dean and everyone else involved in these for the inspiration and for the feeling of something greater in life to pursue.

[@Toxice404]

These videos are so well done, good job. It’s almost like a story, makes me root for the guy to win. Also, props for the song choices, just adds lots of depth

[@thomasheadle9883]

This has got to be one of the most motivating and inspiring bjj videos I've ever watched. Tremendous skill, even with any of the losses and his heart! Gotta just keep on pushing and it'll pay off in the end. Thank you for this

[@brabhamfreaman166]

I love how all of Roy's students have just inherited his once uniquely exquisite fluidity and how thorough his training, such that from standing, sitting, prone for either attacker or defender, all the techniques look so…effortless. Not just a true master in his art but a black belt in teaching to boot. Bravo!

[@DaKaveCollects]

This is beautiful because I remember watching Roy’s videos a couple of years back when he got one of his stripes on his black belt. He did a similar gauntlet and his last match was with his master, I forget his name but I was so mesmerized from his style, slow and methodical, that I try to replicate that in my game. No wasted energy, and make every move count. Thank you for sharing all of this! Aloha from Hawaii!

[@themathemagicchannel]

I love this promotion, he pushed himself and suffered, he's also super technical and obviously a great judoka, huge props.. Ossss

[@haiasiniknar4935]

The skill and smoothness of Roy and his students never ceases to amaze me. I learn so much just watching these demonstrations.

[@elfoenaci2]

These make me tear up EVERY TIME! Thanks for sharing. Os

[@MZZ25]

This is by far the most beautiful and exciting test from all Roy's video. This man is so aggressive, determined and skillful. Appreciate his effort in BJJ and people who made this video. Thumbs up!

[@ryanson5858]

I’ve never seen a practitioner with this level of clean and crisp techniques.

[@JasonCrisJulesEli]

That's my coach! He inspires me daily and I appreciate him as a coach and mentor! It's never the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog!

[@mikutajj]

👊

[@1valg]

How on earth could you possibly give this video a dislike??? Amazing level of skill and dedication. The pupils of a master.

[@comiturhan]

Man all the techniques in the demonstration are beautiful and flawless!! 😭😭 Great black belt in the first spar!!

[@tyleryoakum8147]

I rewatched just now...so damn impressive and so well deserved. This video in particular gets to me on a whole different level. Absolutely motivating

[@Silentwatcher23]

This is one of the best videos I ever saw in jiu jitsu if not the best... very inspiring..40 year's two Stripe white belt here...i wish i knew the sport before and I wish to flow someday like these guys..oss

[@steffonwhitaker295]

Controlled aggression. His execution was amazing. Then to go against not just a black belt a killer like Peter for his first round was beyond impressive.

[@anonymouse7095]

I can only echo the sentiments of so many other people here and say wow. Beautiful, technical, great heart and class, great energy and what a bunch of excellent people and an incredible coach. Thanks for sharing that human art with us

[@FH-pn1tm]

So many of your videos are just pure art.

[@matthewmessmer6940]

This was AMAZING. Pure heart on the part of the new brown belt.

[@tidouble1]

So glad that you are doing these belt test/demo videos. My absolute favorite.

[@elchabuko]

Oh man it is so hard for me to not cry at the end. What an amazing moment in the life of this man!!

[@Littlethumbtip]

Finally!! Been waiting for Chris to test for next rank since he tore up the "Peter's Crucible" testing video...stealing every scene!

[@Qian-Tang]

wow, this guy's moves are so clean, seems like he will be a black belt I believe

[@nkyryry]

Love the fact that he tried the takedown and missed it. And at 6:30 he went for it again and nailed it. He’s confident in his techniques and knew just because it didn’t work then doesn’t mean it won’t now. He probably hits that on all those guys lol.

[@Omega350ss]

I'd be really surprised if that dude didn't have a judo black belt. Very nice throws.

[@Seattleskindoc]

Hands down the most beautiful BJJ rolls I’ve seen - oss to Mr. Mikuta - I love this guy’s athletic and violent style

[@evolbetty4598]

So smooth. That dudes takedowns are nasty. Nice job brotha 🤙

[@majuol796]

RoyDean, Amazing video. Your videos shows that your students are well trained and are in shape, and the methodology is sharpen. Very Inspirational, Congratulations!

[@rachelwalker7064]

Some of the most beautiful jiu-jitsu I have ever seen

[@SRunni_]

This is the greatest thing I saw this month! Wow!

[@ninjadave1125]

this was so inspiring amazing this is jiu jitsu at its finest as a blue belt this is very humbling

[@sovannpen]

The piano, the rustle of the gis and mat = BJJ ASMR

[@fabfab2991]

Amazing great professor, great student.

[@admles-au]

That was awesome, lots of heart and skill shown, congratulations Chris!

[@TexasDevin]

Is that Peter rolling with Chris?

[@francotirador5449]

it is.

[@LoneWolfShepherd]

"B r o! I'm not crying, you're crying!" 😥

[@0oMag]

Showed true grit. Impressive and inspirational. That's a scary brown belt. Osssss

[@edwardofrias8220]

Wow, Chris!! You are.Smooth. 🐉

[@kjuarez29]

I love these videos. The beauty that is the art!

[@qcasey]

Te falar viu, poderia ter na minha região alguém que ensinasse um jiu-jitsu tão bonito quanto esse do Roy Dean! Oss!

[@CZECHMATE650]

I Remember how much more difficult it got the longer the test went on.......spent. Good for that guy, Grappling Arts are not easy!

[@kolbaska19]

So smooth and heavy!! That's why I love Bjj!!

[@p.treyben5567]

Man, I want that! Good job Chris!

[@kaibe5241]

Some of those techniques are really beautiful to watch.

[@AnawithoneK]

This is so pleasant to watch... Let me get some popcorn

[@LifeGate27]

Gloriously Earned, NOT Given! | Congratulations! | Bravo!

[@bullfrogjay4383]

Pure art !

[@tenthousandquills1774]

Making every break fall known!

[@georgemoll3520]

Beautiful Jiu-Jitsu

[@abgabg8887]

Que buenos videos, me encantan. Gracias maestro Roy Dean.

[@racelldavidson6864]

Congratulations

[@johnnyjung2054]

As always great video Mr Dean, I always get emotional when you give the new belt :D

[@lasvega5164]

Ossssss congrats 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@nowidoitmyself2954]

Wow, such a well made video.. its like reading a book - and congrats

[@ThugLifeModafocah]

I think Roy should be the first black belt to be faced because the guy would not be tired.

[@onelungshogun]

THOSE TAKEDOWNS!!!

[@arnau7773]

this guy is insane.

[@r.o.rcatalistninja1848]

That was Awesome!

[@solarsolicitor9618]

That was amazing

[@jakebest5601]

this is art

[@timparkes4718]

Beautiful, enough said

[@VutacularChris]

Are we ever going to get the Biron Higonbotham Black Belt exam?

[@jstreet7204]

Chris Vu hes been black belt for awhile now

[@joekvetkosky6178]

Begging for that one.

[@jakieboiZ94]

We need to see it!

[@VutacularChris]

@@jstreet7204 I know he has been, but we never got a black belt demo video for it. Based on his brown belt one, which was one of the most epic, I was super-excited to hear when he was getting his black.

[@macsalad0807]

Beautiful

[@lukaszf5024]

That 06:30 yoko tomoe nage was wicked.

[@nickm8882]

I've never been motivated like i have watching this video. I've only been training for a month or so though

[@Crystals10000]

beast man moves well

[@CoolCurt5]

This is therapeutic

[@sharaudramey9336]

Love the demos!

[@ellwood6196]

lengendary grappling right here

[@adamconrad217]

They blue belt should earn his purple just for being able to keep up with him on the attacks 😂🤙🏼 that’s a good partner to do this demonstration with

[@andrzejmalachowicz8583]

Amazing

[@jordanbjj]

Uke is slapping the hell outta the mat every time lol

[@williamharding1319]

Is there a specific name for the beautiful somersault pass at around 2:22? How elegant a demonstration this is.

[@jameschristopher3405]

Sick and on point as usual.

[@utoobmann9083]

demonstrations made it look like a brown to black test

[@petemct6265]

This is so beautiful

[@BL0HARD]

I imagine him dominating Newaza when he goes back to his Judo club.

[@mikepeterson4061]

inspiration

[@matuidicharo1450]

Peter looks fresh with his black belt

[@xpansionteam1537]

Reight good videos roy

[@opplez1159]

does he know judo? his take downs and grip fighting are clean

[@stephenboyd1939]

wow...goals

[@ceylonmeetsmusic]

So inspiring! :)

[@RotasdeAventura]

Top esses exames.. Oss

[@vhnk]

Very clean!

[@Qian-Tang]

this is amazing

[@InteractiveMail]

Damn Peter, it's his first round, SHEESH!

[@chandleroakes3299]

What a video!

[@theluis0096]

That's my couch 👌🤜🤘🤙

[@mikutajj]

We miss ya Lou!

[@kaibe5241]

Music is so good :D

[@jenjiujitsu]

Great rolls! Good stuff as usual from Roy Dean and gang. Where can we get the awesome soundtrack?

[@thebluestbelly]

keep em coming baby :D

[@lowgizzle]

Hoy Dean

[@uchim4ta633]

lowgizzle soy bean

[@dawickednest]

I dont wanna be that guy but why they allowing reaping the knee in the Gi?