Are You Too Old to Start BJJ?

[@Doberman144]

Am 61 and a three stripe purple .. Been training in jiu jitsu for 9 years and am also cross training in judo as a brown belt for four .. I train for strictly self defense and and will stop when they put me in the box .. My only opponent in myself and my goal is to be better than I was yesterday .. My end goal is to be a double black between Jiu jitsu and judo .. Never quit ..

[@cazio2020]

My hat goes off to you, Sir.

[@thebluecollarhero]

That's another good point., From a self defense mentality/outlook. The street doesn't care how old you are, or what injuries/handicaps you have. Train as long as you can.. Only you can defend yourself.

[@daBJJ-ln8wt]

Doberman144 I will use ur story to push me n my mma journey. I'm almost 31 twitched gyms twice love my new gym I wanna be a black belt n BJJ n muay Thai. I want this for me n use it to help my future wife n Step kid.

[@Jamesmax22]

BJJ and Judo? How often do you train? Also, keep up the good work.

[@stevioc3592]

Doberman144 that was some reel shit good luck to you

[@Algebrodadio]

I'm 44. And now, I'm too old to quit.

[@DMkapfenberg]

Aaron Wolbach well said the sky is the limit!!!

[@mrlooneycooney8948]

hahaha good one!

[@cogen651]

Aaron Wolbach lol

[@SnowbordrWRX]

nice! I'm 44 as well :)

[@sadbasturd99]

Started at 43, no one seems to believe me when I try to tell them how out of shape I am and how hard it is for me.

[@bitopmar]

I am 59. Tried bjj 5 years ago. Most fun ever. I made blue belt but have no illusions of ever making black. I go to class and do the best I can every time and fall short a lot but I win when they can't submit me.

[@cogen651]

martin rasmussen Same here buddy. Wish ya the best.

[@bushninja2119]

I bet getting slammed isn't fun.

[@terriszombathelyi2689]

martin rasmussen . started at 51 years old and love the challenges - both mental and physical. The last 18 months have given me strength, resilience, and vigor. As a female, my goal is/was self defense, first and foremost, but the people at the academies are wonderful and icing on the cake.

[@bitopmar]

old people still have few tricks to slow the game down

[@jeffhanson6844]

Yes sir I'll be 56 this summer and started 2 years ago. I am sore all the time and often want to quit but as you say it is fun, good exercise and amazingly challenging. That said sometimes I can't sleep at night I've got spots that are so sore but I do love it and work as hard as I can every time.

[@Mark27472]

I'm 46, been curious for a while, and this video has tipped me over the edge. Starting my first class ever in 3 hours time. Wish me luck!

[@DrestonF1]

7 months later. What's the update?

[@michaelspoto8720]

1 year later. still at it?

[@aoutsky]

Hey Mark! How did it go? Still learning?

[@JackFrost-xg2ul]

Update us!

[@JohnPaul-jn1fo]

No replies I guess it didn’t go to well.

[@SergioArroyoSailing]

Great inspiration, in my late 40s. just started. Wish me luck !

[@Chewjitsu]

Good luck brother!

[@reyg7028]

Best of luck bro !

[@spkrdood]

I'm right there with you. Started at 48 and I'm about 8 months into it now. I'm digging it. Good luck, Sergio!

[@bluto212]

How's it going?

[@brocksdaddy081910]

Lets get an update.

[@amongstthepigeons1020]

I’m a 48 year old woman who is 247 pounds and I love my classes and my team. I’m up to three classes a week. My goals are show up and grow. I’m going to tournament in March. I’m just going to keep going. My son has a purple belt. My relationship with my son is amazing lately because I called him after class with questions that now he calls me. I’m grateful for every experience with my team and my opponents when I spar because when it’s hard later in the week my body suddenly has like a superpower. I have strength and flexibility is growing so fast for me. If I compare myself to my teammates I suck. If I compare me to two weeks ago, I’m a freaking force.

[@samlouie5170]

Love this!!

[@amongstthepigeons1020]

@@samlouie5170 brand new 52 year old boyfriend wants to try Friday

[@coachsamlouie]

@@amongstthepigeons1020 that's great...you're giving me encouragement to start it up again after a 20 year break (now 49)

[@amongstthepigeons1020]

@@coachsamlouie My boyfriend signed up and if you saw the thread that I started in the women's grappling group about my boyfriend in a gi first you would blush then you would sign up immediately.

[@coachsamlouie]

@@amongstthepigeons1020 what's the link...believe it or not I signed up after a 10 year break! Loving it though my cardio is shot.

[@flytec]

Started one year ago. Will turn 48 in march. I have to admit; every morning after class, struggling with my aking body, trying to get out of bed, thinking -I'm gettin' to old for this shit. But boy, do I feel good about myself. I'm damn strait proud that I do this. If you're thinking about it.....just DO IT! DO IT NOW!

[@johnjames7966]

flytec Yes! The body definitely takes longer to recover than when we were in our 20s but it's worth it. My heating pads and ice packs have become my new best friends

[@jamesc2545]

flytec all too true, recovery time sucks lol

[@dreamrider7616]

Thanks for the kind words of wisdom. As a 31-year-old man, my generation grew up thinking that we were supposed to be married, have a career, possibly kids, and everything figured out by now. I understand that school of thought isn't exclusive to my generation, but I think it's true that most people my age think being 30 or older is too old do anything new and if you wanted to have accomplished something at this age, then you should have started in our 20s. Well, I'm almost 32, and I'm thinking of starting BJJ to be healthier and teach myself some self-discipline in all aspects of my life. I like seeing these videos and comments because it's just as scary to me that I'm beginning my professional career as an older person as it is that I'm starting a new martial art having never trained or done any martial art before.

[@jamesc2545]

dreamrider Didnt have my daughter until I was 40, dont rush it man. You have time. Also didnt graduate college until I was 35. I found that Im more mature and have a different outlook.

[@dreamrider7616]

James C I've definitely taken a longer route in most things in life and I feel like I'm all the better for it. I focused and learned in the past couple years in my undergrad doing the work than I ever have in my younger academic life. Before I have kids or do anything like that, I would love to start training and just be a healthier, better person for myself right now and for my future self

[@RajSinghKhalsa]

I like this Chew jitsu guy , seems like a genuinely great guy.

[@asdfkhieee]

Today was my 4th class, I am 35. So much fun, and I havent been this tired since boot camp 17 years ago.

[@ice44444]

Boba Defett I am 35, also struggled with the age question. I started in January and am loving it.

[@dreistreifen4869]

Me too, started at 35. Sure I think I get a few more injuries than I would have starting younger, but it has been great.

[@dropgloves4491]

Chill guys, gets worse. I’m 39 lol. We just have to leave the ego At the door and we won’t care about our age as much anymore. Have fun and enjoy the journey. It will be fast. .

[@tripp8833]

this is making me feel so much better about starting at 22. thank u old people

[@gnarctopus]

tripp you're a punk. I'll take your arm kid.

[@asdfkhieee]

I love that Ed Oneiil is a BJJ Black Belt. Mr Polk High himself.

[@Chewjitsu]

Haha glad you got it!

[@SAVAGECombatives]

I was going to make this comment, but searched for it first. Awesome!!!

[@MercenaryTau]

And, if I'm not mistaken, he was in his mid-40s when he started.

[@jesusthroughmary]

@@MercenaryTau He was actually 48 or 49 when he started. Got his black belt under Rorion Gracie at age 61.

[@Alex-ej4wm]

Threw four touchdowns in one game now he's a black belt😉

[@Sawbucks23]

I started BJJ at 31 year average Joe who ate too much fast food and hardly exercise. Once I start training BJJ, I started eating healthier and getting a bit more exercise outside of BJJ. Few months later, I dropped 15 pounds and people noticed. It wasn't fun at first training against athletic guys in their early 20's, but everything is okay once I made it through the first few months. I was so happy when I finally got my purple belt at age 37. All I can think about was "I almost nearly killed myself for this belt". lol

[@Sawbucks23]

@Gehrig Halbert Keep going as much as you can! I had to quit once my ribs gave out on me, but the training, the friendship and memories is something I will always cherish and good luck! It was such a fun hobby at the time. The confidence, strength, skills, knowledge that built up over the years can't be taken away from me before I had to quit.

[@Nathandawe3]

@@Sawbucks23 are you a brown belt

[@Sawbucks23]

@@Nathandawe3 I quit 4 years ago due to injuries and due to being in a toxic place where there were too many egos and people caring about belts. I'll always be proud of my time in BJJ. lol

[@glennrudzik1007]

Thank you Chewy for this vid! Gives me great food for thought. I’m 62 now, and a few my friends told me I’ve got to be crazy to even think about it, it’s a young mans game, I’m too old. I said that doesn’t matter, I’ve always been crazy, and I sure don’t feel old, lol well usually anyway. Thank you again!!

[@ce242]

I'm 44 and start in September, if you go in with the right mentality, not sure that age makes a difference (be realistic about your goals). Great video.

[@blaboratories]

I started a couple of weeks ago at age 44. Quite an experience from sitting on an office chair for 20 years. Love it! :)

[@Sanus180]

blaboratories yer same here. I'm 3 months in hahah at 44 yrs. loving it and learning all the time.

[@michaelvayan9682]

Started about 3 months ago at 49...im now 50 in the bjj world (year born is only factor, if you were born 12/31/70 you're still 50)...its tremendously fun.

[@jneiberger]

I'm almost 50, overweight, and incredibly out of shape. This channel just showed up in my recommendations a few days ago and I can't stop watching. it's very inspirational and makes me want to try it.

[@helene5618]

Started training at 7. Now I'm a 14 year old greenbelt (kinda sucks that I have to wait until 16 to get/deserve my blue belt) so I have basically spent half my life training. Starting bjj is seriously the best desicion I've ever done. So grateful for my parents who supported me from day 1. Bjj is in my opinion for basically everyone. There is not really a too young or too old.

[@Basquesi68]

I'm 41 blue belt and BJJ is the most fun I ever had in martial arts. Now I just try to balance BJJ, strenght training and yoga 2x a week. Mainly I just want to feel good.

[@juanappleseed]

I got the same workout split as you

[@RobertClavin508]

I started at 53. I was fortunate to train at a really great school. I found that I needed to recover. 2-3 days were tops. Check your ego also. Information overload. It takes time to soak in. I love it.

[@popsmorris5887]

I just started at 64. Having a blast. Great full body workout and I am learning some cool stuff. I have great instructors and training partners at my school. Learning the basics and what will work for me. I find it very interesting. BJJ is a thinking mans game, it keeps me sharp!

[@FlipAnythingUSA]

You are never too old for jiujitsu I started at age 55 two years ago. I feel no disadvantage of my age. I am always wrestling younger people I tap younger stronger that are less skilled and I get tapped by younger and weaker but more skilled. It’s a physical chess game and I look forward to every class. Also I believe a black belt is possible in my 60s. But I go because I love the sport and the camaraderie.I am also easily in the best physical condition ever. Give it a try

[@belatorius3442]

have a 70 year old in our class and the dude is solid as a rock

[@hdgarcia]

Im a 50 year old brown belt and have been training hard and consistently for about 8 years. Very recently Ive had a realization that left me really doubting my desire to keep training. The deterioration of my body is now outpacing my improvement of skills so that no iteration of my future BJJ self will ever be as good as i am now. You’ve heard the mantra :“only try to be better than you were yesterday”. That will never happen again for me. More and more frequently I am experiencing being beaten by younger less experienced people. I know this shouldn’t bother me and I know it doesn’t matter to anyone but me but that doesn’t take away the sting. Most recently i kinda felt humiliated in front of one of my BJJ heroes at a seminar. Training has become a source of anxiety and frustration for me. It seems silly to quit now but its just making me miserable. Queue the sad violin. Seriously though, not looking for sympathy just some voices of reason from the older guys.

[@charlesherbe2589]

Started 3 mos ago at age 57. Loving it. Fortunately a great gym everyone is very supportive. For me, its a bout the journey, not the belts. Just fun to stay in shape and avoid the drudgery of the treadmill.

[@TheAsciiadam]

I am 40, started about a month ago. Only started because my kids wanted to do some type of MA. Get my butt beat every time I hit the mat. Still going, still having fun. I only go twice a week because I have too many hobbies, but I try to get the most out of every class. Don't care if I ever get a strip or belt but I will keep going and give my all while I am there.

[@dmactv]

Adam VanDusen keep it up. my son and I have been doing it together for about a year. train together, compete together. we're like Batman and Robin.

[@jimharkin8802]

I just turned 49, been doing it for the last 11 years off and on, fecking love it, best thing I ever done, the older I get the slower I am to recover from knocks but that's life, took me 9 years to get my blue but that's ok with me, for me it's a journey and it's about the people that we meet along the way and the family that we become, ok time to go and train😃

[@ColwellNC1309]

Congratulations on your bb. I really commend you since you went 9 years and didn't quit. Keep up the good work!

[@bane3991]

@ricky Carrasco No, he got his blue in 9 years because he takes a ton of time off. If you train 2-3x a week, you will get your blue belt in 1-1.5 years; it's typically a year though.

[@realapproved]

@@bane3991 i was 5 years at white belt to get to blue. train 3-5 times a week

[@bane3991]

@@realapproved Where did you train? Because in 5 years you should be a purple belt training 3-5 times a week. Unless you have disabilities, than the instructor will slow it down. You're 1 of those guys who aren't catching on probably.

[@shamoen]

@@bane3991 I just started tournaments and won most in 1 min or less per match. I just think some schools move slow and some move fast. I know the same regardless of my belt and yes normally can give purple belts a moderate test. However that being said, I think the fundamental way of teaching and grading is somewhat a discussion point for many

[@BB-sg8ik]

Great video. I started bjj at 36 and the thing that most bothered me was an old muscle injury. When I was younger, I could work through it- but age makes that more difficult. I wanted to go everyday to train, but took it slow at first to better condition my body. I think this has helped me stay with it and avoid a more severe, bjj-ending injury.

[@gregstokes7117]

I am 55 and have taken only my FIRST CLASS 8/13/17. NEVER too old. Mindset !!

[@jfishf150]

48 and just started bjj a few months ago. Lifelong martial artist but, man, these guys work! I have no desire to compete, found a place that doesn't focus on competitions. Loving it.

[@mark803]

Very informative and inspirational. I’m 41 and i been thinking about for years to try BJJ. Time is now. I will definitely sign up soon!

[@ShaneHarveyMusic]

65 year old 3 stripe white belt in 9 months of training. It’s hard. Especially evening training but its at times hard to find earlier classes.

[@zelipapa84]

It's really heartwarming to read all these comments from older people who train, my instructor is nearly 55 and still kicks everyone's ass, granted he's been training all his life (he's one of first three black belts in the UK) but he's a testament to what good diet, self discipline and hard work can do to you

[@dafyddsnowdon-jones6033]

I put on a white Belt in BJJ at 49. Currently a 54 year old Purple belt. Brown in the next year and black 2 years after that. I will practice martial arts for life. It goes how you say its going to go. I am not attached to belts, I am committed to rolling with anyone at the highest level I can #osu

[@PeteOrta]

49 this year and I’m a proud 2 stripe white belt who will be competing this June (2020) in Dallas, TX at Worlds. I love this guys advice here-he has a lot of wisdom. Those guys are blessed to have him as a coach. Btw, I was pretty successful in another arena, and what I love about Jiu-Jitsu is that I get to test myself without risking the accomplishments I have in other fields.

[@BlueNightZX]

i'm starting at 30 and was feeling really bummed out, but reading about people starting at their 50's and 60's really gave me perspective, i'm lucky and i'm here whinning, much strength and blessings for all the older men which take this journey later in their lives, you guys are warriors!

[@robinshen8364]

Started at the age of 50. Been at it for 3 years. Have to admit, I don't really enjoy it much. Hard work, painful, and sucks to watch younger people pass me up. But what's the alternative? It's really the only thing that makes me work out. (and I hate working out. Maybe Im the only one who likes to sit on his ass and watch TV, or Im the only one who admits it.) So I get up and go. Get choked out, and occasionally compete. My progress is crazy slow, but at least Im not getting worse.

[@itscork]

Robin Shen I admire you bro! I'm 50 and have been mumbling about BJJ for years but I've never made the jump. I've been training in TKD for 7 years, working on my 2nd Dan, and even teach the advanced class on a regular basis. I still think about strapping on a white belt again and see what that ground stuff is all about. I hope you're getting the most out of your training. Be safe.

[@fteambjj]

@@itscork Hope you started

[@itscork]

Farman Shah Alwi I did! I made the plunge just over 6 months ago and I love it! Im a one stripe white belt and am completely obsessed with this craziness. The biggest casualty has been my taekwondo. I don’t devote much training to that anymore, but I enjoy BJJ in a way that I never really felt about TKD. I’m the oldest in my school and am routinely getting smashed but I’m starting to build on a few things that work for me. Fun stuff.

[@frontdeskstaff9359]

Just about to turn 50 and started training about a month ago. I'm not sure how I feel about the actual training yet. A lot of work to match training with my ability to recover. I'm guessing I'll like it more when I know enough to feel I can use it if needed. I do like that I'm taking some real action to make me a stronger version of myself as opposed to just talking about doing some shit. We'll see where it goes.

[@itscork]

Front Desk Staff Do your hands hurt? Dude, my hands hurt all the time. So much so that I’ve started doing more nogi, even though I like gi better. Any suggestions? Does it go away?

[@ianmacdougall8812]

I’m 55 and starting. When I was young I trained in Tae Kwon Do and Judo. I do well in class but my body feels like it got hit by a truck the next day. I am going to continue for my mental and physical health. I would like to have a black belt some day maybe at 70 and help younger people learn.

[@MobiusCoin]

I agree. Especially about the fun part. I've done many martial arts in my life and jiu-jitsu is by far the most fun.

[@stevedewitt5188]

Love this one as I'm in my 40s and have done martial arts for years and being a decent striker but the ground game was lacking. Knee injury and achilles issues aside, I can't jog anymore but this fits for serious cardio and learning something new. I go from black belt in karate to white belt in Jiu-jitsu and I couldn't be more excited to learn something I'm a little familiar with but want to get better at.

[@josephfcarlin]

Started 14 months ago a few days shy of my 40th. I've been happy with the choice and results. Can't go back in time and it won't be easier next year. If age is your concern and your essentially functional today, now is as good as it's going to get.

[@flintflyer575]

depends on how you conduct yourself,if you are older and spend the first minute of a roll behaving like you're twenty you will get merked....if you establish yourself as an older gentleman you will be looked after,action reaction style.

[@asdfkhieee]

14 months in, did you get your blue belt yet?

[@josephfcarlin]

Boba Defett, nope.

[@josephfcarlin]

Flint Flyer , It may be 40 isnt as old as you think it is.. or everyone is handling me with kid gloves and I don't know it.

[@asdfkhieee]

uniquename1234 I have a feeling you ll be getting it soon. keep with it man.

[@AdrasteaOne]

I'm 40 years old, and soon to be 41. I just started bjj for the very first time ever 2 weeks ago. I'm still pretty anxious about going, but this video and seeing everyone's comments does make me feel a bit better. I feel SO behind everyone I train with and tire out quicker, but I know it will get better the more I go. I think it's about going in with the right mindset and intention - just to learn, improve physical and mental state, meet new people, and have fun! I know it's a long road, but to anyone else my age or older reading this, just go for it! Wish me luck.

[@Albert-rm9he]

Yes look at it like building a brick wall, everyday you add another fraction to your self and in no time you will be a bad ass tapping out all the people you couldn't before.

[@johnjames7966]

I'm 44 and started over 5 months ago. I did the striking arts for 30 years. It was hard to put a white belt on again after wearing a black belt for so long. I've embraced it. I'm rolling around with guys in their 20s and 30s. Luckily, I've kept myself in pretty good shape. I'm hooked and would love to train more than 2 times a week but family and job make it difficult. One is never too old to start the journey. I hope to have a black belt before 60. lol

[@Sanus180]

John James 44 is a common age based on comments hahah. Me too. :)

[@johnjames7966]

Old guys unite! Lol! Keep training, brother

[@BenNuProductions]

Thank you for this as I am turning 85 next year and want to get into this before I pass away so now I’m going go take a free class!

[@kellyokamoto1604]

Hey thanks for that informational and inspiring vid! I'm going to be 61 in a few months and I just started Jiu Jitsu last year with the Gracie Academy. I'm hooked!!! And this with both shoulders, lower back and both knees surgically repaired many years ago-all from sports-related injuries. As long as you come in with an attitude of humility, ready to learn and pace yourself-I believe anyone can do it. I also second what you say about wishing I would have started years ago. Start NOW!!!

[@barmoto1090]

I did my first class in 10-12 years tonight, and I'm 32. Never too old. The sooner you start the sooner you'll feel like it was the right decision.

[@dustinhansford8270]

the war of art reference is on point. Solid advice as always, keep on rolling. OSS!

[@Chewjitsu]

It's such a good book.

[@taotaoooo]

Good stuff #truth. I started age 52, I’m now a 63 year-old black belt under professor Draculino. I hold my own with the athletic 20-30 somethings and smile to myself when they talk about getting “old.” But I train 3-4 times a week competing against the me I was yesterday. Enjoy the journey, don’t have notions about age be your limits. Limits are better to be tested.

[@richardhashimoto5838]

Thanks for this video! It helped convince me to go for it at 55 and now I am hooked. I will say having a great professor and fellow students that always encourage me keeps me coming back day after day!

[@vincentbaehr8336]

I think that remark about Polk high was a test to see if the person watching this video was ACTUALLY considering if they were too old. If they didn't get it, then why are they watching? Lol. 35 here, a month into my BJJ experience for the third time in my life. I've never lasted more than 3 weeks previous. And now I'm here again, just breaking that first hurdle and feeling extremely positive this time around. My coach showed me your channel, Chewy, and I have watched dozens of videos now. Your information is awesome. Thank you brother.

[@CaptVooDooGaming]

I like what you're saying. I'm trying to cut the weight prior to joining, but I've always wanted to get into Jiu-Jitsu. Turning 27 I always thought I was too old, because like you said, there's people who trained since they were 10.

[@felipearevalo6792]

I thought I was old for bjj, and many around me said that its too late to start, that I Will get hurt and all that stuff, but after this video, I'm very motivated for do it. I dont want to compete, I just want to learn and test myself, to get stronger and know another kind of Martial arts. Thank you for the message.

[@T.Rex33]

I'm a 57 year old female who started jujitsu 6 months ago. I love it!

[@anissamontalvo5220]

Thanks so much for the words of encouragment! I'm a 38yr old mom, and just after a few classes holy crap I was dying. The recovery time is probably longer than most but dang its just to much fun to quit!

[@paullan1491]

You got to be joking ----I was a white belt after I retired to Florida at 65 ,today I am 69 and got a purple belt and now tapping out higher belts .

[@Daniel-yo5es]

if you are tapping out higher belts as a purple belt after 3 years, and 69... your gym sucks.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

@Kaen Awoken Im a second degree black belt.. but ok dude... sure.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

@Kaen Awoken Daniel Andrews North Texas MMA under Tery Corkran under Carlos Machado.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

@Kaen Awoken true... what can I say.... I was trolling late one night. guilty as charged.

[@FR-uf1kg]

@@Daniel-yo5es No you were just being stupid

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

Excellent video

[@rcoles82]

This video was awesome, thanks man ! i'm 35, started training at a good gym with my 7yo son, so excited to see where it leads.

[@abepenner4714]

I'm 34 and thinking of starting.. my 7yo son started 2 months ago

[@lewisb85]

I started at 32, nearly 33 I know I'm not that old, one of my heroes in bjj is Mike Bidwell, I after reading a few of his articles i stopped seeing BJJ as a competitive activity but more as a personal challenge and spiritual journey, I became more interested in time training as opposed to belts for example I set myself the challenge this year to do 200 mat hours and next year I hope to match it. It's changed my focus in relation to BJJ and to be honest ive become a lot happier training.

[@aleksikallio8996]

We have blue belt who is over 75

[@rickb_NYC]

I'm a 69 year old black belt, and have been doing BJJ for almost 25 years. I am doing fine. Here are my recommendation: Train with technical people with higher belts. Everyone gets it, that if you are older it will be a pretty uninteresting time if they rely on strength and speed rather than technique. Partnering with lower belt is not advised unless they are very aware. Otherwise they might do something that creates an injury without intending to. And it is critical to not allow aggressive chokes. The carotid arteries are less elastic and might have plaque. Plus, don't get thrown hard and don't try inversions. If you know you are in a bad position, tap. I will tap if I have too much weight on my chest, or my legs are getting split apart beyond my limited flexibility, like from some X guards. And respect your body. If you stay sore when training every day, do it every other day. It you stay sore when you train every other day, train every third day.

[@brucehuddler7518]

Thanks, 8 months in, 2 stripe WB, and 70 soon, started at 69. Lots of fun, good stuff.

[@RajSinghKhalsa]

This video helped me the most being 46 years young wanting to start training. I salute you Sir

[@topramen1694]

I'm 25, and I really want to start, but then I see all these stories of people who started when the were 12.

[@dakotayamka1083]

I️ like how you put that. “Who you are outside of the gym goes away.” That’s what I️ love about BJJ. I️ started 2 years ago. I’m 25 now. BJJ is almost a stress reliever for me. I’m a firefighter in my hometown and every now and then I’ll run a call that just gets to me. I️ go train and it feels as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for the tips and videos you make.

[@n0slava]

Thank you for this video. I had doubts whether I started too late at the age of 37. Doubts are dispelled!

[@derik4820]

started at 55 and I love it, even though had more injuries than all the decades before 😂

[@robsonborba6273]

thanks so much professor, your advises make my day everytime. i've met jiu jitsu at my 28 too, fat, sedentary, 1 motorcycle accident that let me some limitations. have a hard time to keep up with the youngers even now at my 30's many times i've thought to give up but when i remember jiu jitsu put so many good things in my life, friends, places, principles... I hold to it stronger.

[@MotoNoobOfficial]

Going to be 48 in 10 days... just started a couple of weeks ago and loving it! Thanks for everything, brother... love your videos!

[@itsjustcap]

I’m 21 with no experience at all and I definitely thought I’m too old to start, maybe was just being too hard on my self, thank you for this.

[@michaelbinstock4569]

I’m 46 and a 1 stripe blue, your never too old. I’m training 4 days a week. There’s days I get my ass handed to me by higher belts and senior white bets. There days I just survive. Two things I’ve learned, keep showing up, and you never loose, your learn.

[@montyderhak]

Just started on my birthday at 60.....been 4 months now, still suck some wind, still trying to survive.....love it....I am not a spry as most but I am still there sucking it up

[@denniskraus3310]

i just started this year at age 41. i wish i started younger. Better late than never. I love it!!!

[@justintrout2756]

I started when I was 37 and now turning 41. Was always a good athlete through the years and picked it up after being involved in some harsh stuff as a law enforcement officer. Age is a factor, do not let anyone tell you otherwise. The higher belts are able to control the game more, but the lower end you still are using quite a bit of strength, speed and power. As a two stripe blue, I find myself getting frustrated over injuries and not being able to go balls to the walls all the time. I watch my instructor all the time, as he expends little energy and crushes. Like others have said, its too late to quite now. Just throwing a little encouragement out to anyone that finds the aging of the body a little frustrating.

[@kiborgjbg]

I am 37 now. And tjats why i am here. My gym has 30+ program and that put me off a bit. I thought i would start at begginers class with younger guys. I did keep my fitness level decent these years. But would like to start strong again. And keep it up through years to come. Hope i will not get my ass wooped too bad so i have to go on 30+ :)))

[@hamishb2194]

I am 45 and out of shape. I have been debating whether to take up BJJ for fitness or not. This has helped me come up with my choice.

[@iron60bitch62]

I’m going to start this summer I’m 60 years old I don’t feel 60 I have the mind of a 25-year-old the best part of being older is your ego no longer runs you the way you did when you were younger you’re more open to learning I also wrestle D1 and would really like to see how that helps me great Channel thank you

[@markuscwatson]

I am new to BJJ and Chewy's channel. I gotta say, I am really liking these videos!

[@dementionX]

Mark Watson his videos are definitely informative and interesting.

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad you like them Mark!

[@bigreg47]

I posted before. 1. Thanks much Professor Chewy. Man love these videos. Just went back to bjj after 5 yrs.Im 55yrs old. Had a great time. Im soar lol.

[@jesse4550]

Al Bundy FTW. In seriousness, I'm 44 and I'm glad you made this video. I've watched a lot of your stuff and I am going back and forth about it. Part of my hesitation is that I am very out of shape, something I'm currently working on. The other issue is medical. I have a mechanical heart valve, and because of that I am on a blood thinner. Which means I bruise super easy. If it was just me I'd go on my way and hope for the best. But I'm married and have three kids. Because of that I want to be able to defend them if the need arises. I'm pretty honest with myself in that I've only ever been in 2 fights in my adult life and if I had to defend my family it wouldn't go well for me. So that is a driving force.

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

I’m 53, and about to jump into the game as soon as Covid settles. It’s all about the journey and self exploration. Lose the ego… And everything will be just fine 🤞

[@Popcornmonger]

I just started BJJ two weeks ago, and I turn 39 next week. Your videos have been very helpful to me so far - including this one! Thanks.

[@Chewjitsu]

Happy to hear it Shaun! Thanks for the message homie.

[@Gargantax]

I'm about 2 months in at 47 years old. Slowly getting better, and getting in shape. Last night was the first class that I didn't feel like a trainwreck after rolling. Having a blast!

[@jturbodog2981]

Im turning 60 in a month, been training for 2 1/2 years and a one stripe blue belt. I'm the oldest guy at the gym, the younger guys progress faster in general but I always look back a year and remember where I was then. I look at it like this, I can get fat and sit around or I can train. If I train I take a risk on getting hurt but weigh that with being in the best shape of my life. If you stay in good shape as long as you can you will have a better life as you get older.

[@theonlyonestanding6832]

Jon Turbo can you defend yourself on the street? Can you put people to sleep? That's what I wanna learn how to do and I'm 49

[@bailewen]

47 year old 2 stripe white belt here. Defly feel too old for this shit sometimes...too busy with work etc...but its' cool. Videos like this help

[@rianmiranda244]

2:55 - 4:15 Powerful words brother! I appreciate the message. Greetings from Brazil.

[@saterrap5718]

Be the best that you can possibly be. I love those encouraging words! Thank you, im 29 , married with 4 kids and totally out of shape. Im done having kids and just ready to get in there! Wish me luck guys! Ps. Both my 7 and 6 year old are in bjj.

[@nickurbanik3798]

I started training when 62, and will be 70 this year. I have earned a purple belt, and train four classes a week. I will keep going till I die. I am lucky with no injuries, beyond a small cauliflower ear.

[@morpheousbryce]

At 44 I just started and it’s awesome! I’m seeing a huge change in my cardio and in my overall body. I even sleep and eat better! As a Navy Vet with PTSD this was what I needed. Last week in training a blue belt crushed my rib cage and I got a fractured rib which keeps me off the mat for 6-8 weeks? 😔 But this as much as it hurts will not stop me 👊🏻💪🏻✌🏻

[@StanleyPinchak]

Bryce, watch those ribs. They take a long time to fully heal. You may begin to feel better and want to roll, but just hold off. Then avoid getting stuck in knee on belly. Just tap. If you are into holistic medicine check out comfrey (bone knit) poultices to speed healing. Also investigate how the endo-cannabinoid system is involved in upregulation of osteoblasts. Dr. Mechoulam has done some interesting research on speeding bone healing with endo-cannabinoid precursor oleoyl serine (think olive oil). Good luck with your recovery.

[@jdub7771]

Going on my 2nd month of bjj and I'm 45,but I still feel like I am 20...really. Keep up your mind and bodily health!

[@onebadride1]

definitely appreciate your channel chewie but sometimes even guys at your age dont realize just how much getting old sucks but people who havent done jiu jitsu just dont understand how awesome it is

[@carlmanvers5009]

I am 49. My first BJJ class is tomorrow. Let's go.

[@treystills]

I'm 42, started around four years ago. Took me nearly three years to earn a blue belt. I train for exercise, self defense, and comradery. I can't say ego is nothing for me but it's certainly not a priority to defend in BJJ. Allow a bad position and don't be afraid to tap early and often.

[@duke3250]

you're the coolest Chewie. thanks for everything.

[@bushido8800]

37y and I will start BJJ tonight after a very long hesitation (2y) Had also a lot of excuses, fear to start etc... I did 3 months of boxing, but I didn't like it due very boring. I wanted to use my whole body instead of just my fists, head, legs and training stamina in a boring way. I Find out the Chewjitsu videos this summer watching BJJ videos. Became a big fan of the Chewjitsu page. It pushed me to start finally and l can try 1 week for free. I’m lucky to have a Gracie dojo nearby. I hope I will be addicted. Nervous though :-) Thanks a lot Chew, keep doing what you doing, love your work.

[@rataluckens6506]

like yr channel chew👍🏼 I'm 53 been at it close to 2yrs 1 stripe white I'm scared of getting injured cause I already have some wear and tear. But I love it! appreciate your chats

[@jf4764]

Just started at 40 and i love it. The main thing is don't compare yourself to other people. Focus on your journey.

[@stonem83]

Another great video, thanks Chewy!. I started five months ago at 33. I thought that when I started I would be the old guy but found out that I am right in the middle. My gym has a good mix of people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

[@tiponin23]

Thank you this advice. I am 59 and just starting my BJJ journey.

[@scout3058]

47 years old, internal titanium in left tibia, arthritis in right knee, kinked tendon in left foot, dad bod...perpetual white belt. I do it for self defense reasons, and I love it. Sometimes I have to take a break when my broken leg starts bothering me, or when life gets in the way of training, but I always go back. If I can do it, anyone can do it.

[@natb007]

Sector P110 Thank you

[@8095jleon]

I started at age 55. The limiting factor for me is recovery, and less cardio than in my younger days. I can't train daily

[@shawnberthiaume7056]

4 touchdowns in 1 game at Polk High! Outstanding!

[@drivermxpedite3165]

Hahaha I caught that ! Nice game 😂😂

[@gravesw7]

Great video. That resonates a lot with me- 34 and been training jiu jitsu for 2 months now. Thanks for the insight.

[@SebastianHammerSC]

Started when I was 46, won my first gi tournament 8 months later. COuldn't find anyone near my age to fight. I think the oldest guy I fought was around 35. Definitely don't heal as quickly as I used to.

[@minoskokogiannakis5169]

HI from Greece , i ve started at 46 yo for 2 months , after 1 year came back for 4 months (every year i have to work 8 months / 7 days a week / more than 12 hours a day ) now i m gonna start again , and its sooooo nice .