My Newest Black Belt (Started BJJ at 40, Black Belt by 50)

[@ChristopherCarpenter]

The older grapplers need more love!!

[@geaves762]

Agree

[@meatshank2104]

Just hit 50 and just started, Black belt by 60 is the goal! Congratulations

[@shaneross3319]

Right behind you brother I am a 48 almost 49yr old Blue Belt.

[@jalinet5102]

So inspiring, I started when I was 40 also, hopefully I’ll make it to black belt one day!

[@shadymilkman443]

What belt are you now?

[@Bryan.Conley]

You got this!

[@isaacgarcia2979]

@@shadymilkman443 she’s still 40

[@matthewjalomo8511]

you are! let's just stay consistent! I promise we can do this!

[@jalinet5102]

@@shadymilkman443 I’m still a white belt lol (2 stripes)

[@epicwhovian]

I’m just starting my journey at 35. This is so inspiring and motivating! What an accomplishment! Congrats!

[@twinsunpredator7998]

started at 345 ,, 39 now , keep the grind bro

[@cynthiageskes1457]

Thank you for the encouragement and you too keep at it!!

[@richrodriguez8520]

Awesome I started at 35 too. Im 48 now, been a blackbelt for 3 years. Enjoy the journey

[@DanielBPastor]

Congratulations from a 62-year-old blue belt. That’s awesome!

[@reginaldanglin4264]

He'll yea!!!!!! Brother 62yr old. GOD BLESS YOU TOO. ALHAMDULILLAH.

[@Alessandro-hu4iy]

What a king! you go Sir!

[@josephwheater8684]

Updates please!

[@theyankeesamurai23]

Just started my journey at 28, I rarely choke up with KZbin vids, but man seeing a person who is at an age that is "past their prime" achieve one of the hardest goals within the martial arts world is a massive inspiration. Really makes me understand to trust the process more than anything.

[@nathanbaker9816]

I’m a 55 year old blue belt started at 53 I struggle with the grind mentally and physically but I also love it truthfully the mental aspect is the worst for me but what I’ve come to learn is l’m not alone younger Guys and Gal’s go through the same struggle Stay humble and committed

[@JIbanez1989]

OSS!

[@grim_ghost141]

im now 42, got my blue belt 7 years ago, life happened, and im trying to get back in again. the metals will get you. but were all in his together.

[@govtom4]

I’m 56, too, bro. Two stripe blue. Keep with it. Stay hard, MFers.

[@michaelingram8056]

I'm 49 and want to start but a) would just feel ridiculous, and b) worry about being extremely sore all the friggin time. . .

[@govtom4]

@@michaelingram8056 You get used to it. It’s a non-factor, actually. Wish I was 42, too.

[@Mithrandir69]

Congratulations brother. I started at 42, and am about to hit purple next month. I hope my body holds out!

[@ThePaulkitchen]

How do you know you're about to hit purple?

[@Mithrandir69]

@@ThePaulkitchen Winter grading is in December, and my coach doesn't put a lot of stock in surprises lol.

[@EricVuTran]

are u adding weight training to your training?

[@Mithrandir69]

@@EricVuTran I do some calisthenics, rehab and weight training, but it's too inconsistent. It's really tough to get that extra time. I'm up at 5am and in bed around 11-12, and I never stop. BJJ is the only real leisure time I have.

[@dl6225]

Nice work. I started at 45. I just turned 50 in August, I'm also the oldest at my gym aside from 1 coach. I'm also one of the lightest at 150lb. Its been a wild ride but I love it, my whole family trains, my 47y/o wife and our 14 y/o son. Just repeat the mantra 'a black belt is a white belt who never quit', the journey is amazing....PROUD WORK Sir!! Chewey your channel/ site is an inspiration and invaluable resource. Thank you!!

[@3nt3rtain]

43 here... 4 stripe blue... this video is exactly what this older bjj player needed to see... Truly inspiring.

[@godisnotinvisible]

You're almost at the point that is for some of us our wildest dreams. When did you start? You're inspiring people you don't even know, keep going. Oss.

[@3nt3rtain]

@godisnotinvisible I've been at it about 5 years. I have done many martial arts my whole life, and I have maintained my body to the best of my ability naturally. I add that 2nd part because without that foundation, I doubt I'd be where I am. Honestly, the grind is real, brother. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏼.

[@ChoonMa]

What an awesome moment! It gives blue-belt me hope!

[@Kanotoa]

Props to people still rolling into their 50s. My friend is pushing 70 and is, still a hammer

[@Bryan.Conley]

Congrats Chris! As a 39 year old thats coming up with a million excuses not to get back on the mats this was inspiring.

[@Alessandro-hu4iy]

39 here also, just started this week. Just do it.

[@EliteForceLHP]

Keep going, brother! I've been training for over 14 years now. Train at 70-80% and enjoy the journey! OSS 👊

[@tamsi___-op]

@@Alessandro-hu4iynice job

[@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511]

Congrats! Putting your body through that grind in the 5th decade of life. Inspiring!

[@fwhitey7686]

Great video for us old farts lol. I started at 40 as well and fast forward 3 years I’m a recently promoted blue. I’m under no illusions I’ll ever get to black, with the whole work, kids, life thing, but I still enjoy it so who knows. But it really is nice to see one of us old farts reach that level. Good job amigo!

[@benbush7838]

Started at 43. Immediately fell in love with the process. This video made a few tears roll Off my cheek. Congratulations

[@garysmith2983]

Started last year at 57. About a year to go to blue belt. Still give the twenty somethings a run for their money. Surviving 5 minutes now with the blue and odd purple belts. Think I’ll be this choked up when I get the blue. Congratulations on the black. Massive achievement at any age. I highly recommend BJJ for older guys, great for mobility and the band of brothers and sisters.

[@g9quito]

So glad to see this!!!, started at 39 after a pulmonar embolia, 41 now and already a blue belt. I won't stop till I die. Good job sir!.

[@HollyDollyTakahani]

Seeing this is actually changing my perspective. Thank you so so so much for posting ❤

[@cynthiageskes1457]

Congratulations! I will be 60 in a few days, started about 8 years ago and became a brown belt 5 months ago. Last week I decided I was going to quit. I felt like I couldn't keep up with the 20 -30 year olds and if I did well it wasn't from years of rolling it was because they were going easy on me - a 'pity party', which I don't want. I could not accept my limitations. However, I do love Jiu Jitsu. I told my Coach about quitting. He definitely was not pleased. He has encouraged me for many years- (whenever I have doubts like now). He once again convinced me not to quit. BUT - I still am very sad about my age etc and it's always in my mind that if I just quit I would not have to think about it.

[@96money96]

Don’t quit!!! You’re almost there!

[@deifor]

Just think, Cynthia, how much worse you'd have it if you wering training. Maybe allow yourself to take a vacation, relax and do nothing, and then come back with renewed energy. osss

[@cynthiageskes1457]

@@deifor Hi, good, sensible advice- I have thought about taking a break, but I kind of work like that saying 'an object in motion will stay I motion..etc'. I have taken a break 2× - once for rotator cuff surgery- about 4.5 months- the other, Covid shutdown. Aside from those pretty much train 4-6×/week. I get paranoid that others will get 'ahead' of me. So either I'm in or I'm out (yes, not necessarily sensible)

[@juandenz2008]

An aging body can definitely make things more challenging. On the other hand you have to ask yourself what made you want to take the BJJ journey in the first place ? If it is no longer rewarding then there is no harm in devoting your resources to another activity. On the other hand if you still feel like you can get a lot from BJJ, maybe you just need to reduce your training frequency a bit to prevent burnout. 4-6x / week is quite a lot. It's probably a mistake to try and compare yourself to others too much. Sometimes I feel like there is too much focus on the competitive nature of BJJ as opposed to each person focusing on their own personal growth.

[@deifor]

@@juandenz2008 I agree.

[@fastrrcbr]

Chewy, i loved your opening speech, so powerful and true, LOVE IT, and congrats to your newest black belt.

[@Pensivelyexpensive]

Congrats man! It’s never too late!

[@garciasigns]

I started a week after my 40th….5 years in & I’m still a blue belt. Trained consistently for the first 4 years but no where near as much as I would’ve liked the last year because of Covid lockdowns/birth of my 2nd child & now a torn medial meniscus. Looking to start going minimum 3 times a week next year. Can’t wait to push myself again in this beautiful art that is BJJ. Congrats to the gentleman in this video…..must be an incredible feeling receiving that black belt. ☺️👊🏼🥋

[@iknowbetter]

Genuily brought a tear to my eyes!! Congrats Chris!!!

[@elbensvibez]

Awesome!! I started at 34 and was thinking I may never make it to black belt and this def gave me the push and inspiration to keep showing up and keep working!

[@danielcho3270]

Congrats! I can feel how much this meant to you bro! Well done and keep it up. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Georgeamarustudios]

Very inspirational. I too started at 40 (currently 42 y.o. Blue Belt), so it’s nice to know there’s hope for Black Belt even for those of us starting later.

[@Downwithfitness]

Such an inspiration. It’s the path I feel I am walking now. Started 2 years ago just before turning 40 and as a blue belt, I cant get enough, but I train consistently 3x per week every week. The idea in my head was to hit black belt by the time I turn 50…. This just shows again that staying the course can make that a reality. Love seeing stuff like this. ❤

[@obviousgiant4568]

Congrats Chris. Something to be really proud of.

[@boerinlondon]

Well done mate! I started a year ago aged 46. Still working on that blue belt!

[@lukegodbold6696]

Love to see these. So moving. Congrats brother!!

[@WestHamParker8]

Wow this was really awesome. So much emotions wrapped into this moment

[@Hugo-ms4mx]

Congratulation, truly an inspiring accomplishment

[@j.bernard752]

Congratulations profé. That there is no small task. 10 yrs at 50 y/o. Great job warrior!

[@joejitsu4444]

That's awesome! Congrats, brother. Welcome to the club!

[@sufianal-mukhtar2888]

Massive respect. I started a year ago at 46 years old. The hardest most frustrating but greatest thing I've ever attempted.

[@FR-ty5vn]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤ - as an even older grappler, I’m inspired 🎉

[@shaneross3319]

That is alot of Black Belts and KNOWLEDGE if i am ever near yall i have got to stop in!

[@athosdalvarek918]

Congrats!

[@BrMg01]

Congrats Sir, that's my Goal for the next 10 yrs of my life. I'm 42 I started couple weeks ago.

[@WholeOtherLevelOutdoors]

Congratulations

[@atrain670]

This honestly made me tear up. I started three years ago, at age 49, just got my blue belt (after losing 9 months to a lower back injury and a torn ACL, still going at 52, but can only roll twice a week due to family commitments. But I am in it to the very end, until my body fully breaks down later due to old age. Hoping to get my black belt somewhere around 62-64 yrs old, barring any more brutal injuries. ✌🏼

[@chrisburnett4552]

I am a 42 Yr old Purple Belt. This will hopefully be me by 50. Never Stop Training. Congrats Chris

[@dbedford007]

Congrats! Chris!

[@perryBJJ]

Congratulation to both student and coach. -- It's just as rewarding for a coach to promote a loyal student to black belt as it is to earn a black belt!

[@checkpointcharlie7494]

This is huge motivation for me. I started a month ago and I am 40. Congrats sir!

[@tortaninja2]

I love these types of vids man! Congratulations!!

[@stevenconnolly28]

That's inspirational. Well done sir

[@James-sm1lh]

So awesome Congrats Brother!!!!

[@krynico8451]

Awesome I fell in love with Jujitsu because of videos like this ...the brotherhood...the comradery... The journey..this channel...Congrats to him for the accomplishments..This is just a new beginning to his Jujitsu journey...Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu till the death of us.🙏🏽👍🏽🥋🤼💀 ⚰

[@Mr.Bamboo41]

wow so inspiring. I cried with him while watching this video.

[@todd2324]

Was a little hard to hear, especially with the kids in the back, but congratulations.

[@JIbanez1989]

Wow man I couldn’t hear anything smh

[@johnnoe6791]

Brats lol jk

[@alvinwitherspoon5960]

Congratulations!!!!!

[@yartysparty]

BJJ is amazing. Congrats!

[@Hangar1318]

I'm 37. I started 4 months back. I've been doing 4 days a week. This is inspiring. Especially the fact that at 40+ years old he trained 6-7 times a week.

[@learnkeys357]

Congrats Chris 💪🏾

[@MCSizzle1116]

Started my journey at 32, I keep telling myself that I’ll get there one day. This is such an inspiring video to see. Much love

[@evexotics]

Congratulations sir!!

[@JabariiWalker]

Inspirational. Seriously.

[@georgecabral4921]

Congratulations!

[@davedave7038]

dude you have so many people apart of your gym very impressive

[@Guywithair2]

Good to know ever gym has kids on promotion day lol. Congrats on your black belt!

[@bencll]

Awesome, congratulations 🎉

[@victorl225]

Congratulations!!

[@kenisz3n377]

Congratulations Chris!

[@bookofdaveandsteve]

Came here for a touching moment (which I got!) but I re-watched it for Adam's death stare at the start. Great stuff all round 👍

[@L0stAtLast]

Well said. I started at 41, I’m 49 now. I’m going to draw a little inspiration from this here. Thanks for sharing.

[@phobowl]

Outstanding! 👏👏👏

[@FlyingBJJSHlT]

I’m 40 and just started training BJJ. I dive into everything I do at 100% full speed. I bought a few Gi’s and paid for an entire year up front. I have enough time to be at the academy as much as 8 times per week. My goal is to make it to Black Belt in 8 years. I’m not gonna beat myself up if I don’t get there in that time frame, this is just a goal I have set for myself. I’ll grow as fast as my Professors see fit. But I’m in shape, I’m athletic, I eat right and take care of my body and learn really fast. So I think it’s attainable.

[@brazilianjiujitsuincorporated]

A big congratulations 👏 Welcome to the club 🥋✊️💪🙏

[@mariomantilla287]

Mad respect. Pray I have that kind of drive and energy at that age.

[@dimitrisk.875]

Congrats, keep it up, oss!

[@shanecochran8544]

I'm starting next week at 33 so this is so inspiring!

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

Congrats brother 🎉🙌🏻❤️

[@zoll5534]

So awesome. Respect.

[@jazzbo1000]

Congrats on your great accomplishment

[@MrMastin]

Hell yeah, congrats.

[@AbbeyM223]

Wow so many students ❤🎉!

[@Genghiskhong]

Just started my 2nd week at 27 years old. Only Regret is not starting at 21. Cant wait to get my Blue belt! Congrats on the Black Belt!

[@alanwood9822]

Its great to see it takes 10 years to attain a black belt in bjj. I have studied karate for over 55 years and the belts, especially black belt are given away today. Congrstulations.

[@ballinboxer3676]

Not even that, it usually takes more than 10 years to reach black belt. The guy must have been super consistent with training to reach it that fast

[@tomahawktom7595]

Good job man, congratulations

[@tededo]

Smile Nick !!!

[@MarcusOryanus]

I'm a 40 year old blue belt! This is awesome!!!

[@vidform]

I think the reason a lot of people are starting BJJ so late in life is because when they were younger, most of them didn't know much about it. I think the awareness of BJJ came in 4 distinct waves: 1. Televised UFC/MMA matches 2. The rise in violent crime prompting you to learn self defense 3. Tired of the same old fitness routines and wanting something different 4. The enormous amount of KZbin videos that espouse the benefits of the sport If it weren't for YT videos, I think many still wouldn't try bjj. The videos are very helpful in filling in the gaps of information on why people should try it.

[@carlosmaldonado9510]

Had to admit that this is great to see Encouraging people to continue I live To you Coach I thank my improvement as well I hope One day we will shake hands Thanks

[@carlosmaldonado9510]

Oh I forgot I started January 2022 at 43 years old And finally living again

[@Drunk-Jitsu]

Dukes is a great dude and deserves this promotion. It was well earned.

[@vyndaio]

Congrats Chris, what an incredible accomplishment! Absolutely inspiring!

[@boatsfa2015]

kids in the background...means alot. Congrats.

[@78logistics]

Great to see....I started this journey at 63.

[@davidboyle9732]

congratulations sir!

[@paulgodenitz]

One day that’ll be any of us who keep going. Congrats Sir!

[@Ronaldinho10101]

Sounded interesting but couldn't hear a thing because of the kids in the background 🥲

[@bilguuntsog-ochir3889]

Kids ruin everything

[@KonaDaGamah]

👏👏👏. Age is but a number as jiu-jitsu is limitless.

[@linanleon]

year 82,started bjj last month, very happy for this man

[@ajmadic]

This is awesome!! I just started at the end of 37 years old. I'm about 4 months in and my knee keeps getting injured, to the point where I can't even put my knee on the mat without pain. I've taken 2 weeks off, back at it today. Hopefully all goes well, ha.

[@lucabalossino]

amazing dedication! respect!

[@78logistics]

Well done Sir!

[@Jiveina]

32 year old blue belt here. I've had a long time off since covid, and I'm only just starting to train again. I recently thought that I would never make higher belts, because I would become too old to push into the higher ranks, but seeing this and reading some comments from you folks being older than I and still learning high end stuff gives me a lot of confidence.

[@ldubois585]

age is in the head. Think like an old man and you are already an old man. No excuse! you can reach higher belt, 32.. you r young.

[@djchile1]

💯👊🏽🔥gives me hope

[@TattooGames]

As a 44yr old purple belt, this is very inspiring .... he looks great for 50!