Competing in Japan again at blue belt... here's what happened

[@mkg4588]

congrats! but to be honest, it feels like cheating to me when someone has been a blue belt for so long and trained so intensively and then celebrates the fact that he is successful in this regulation. i also fought as a blue belt once and had to experience how people with international fighting experience took part in a local tournament because they were so keen to win everything. for me that doesn't make sense because the difference in experience is so big. Nevertheless: thanks for the video and for sharing your experience.

[@joshbeambjj]

Thanks for watching! I get what you’re saying. There’s a bit more to the back story, which isn’t necessarily explained in this video, and obv I was never in control of my belt promotion (I was actually only a blue belt for like 2.5 years, I went on a competition spree during that time traveling the world). But yea I’ve received a lot of comments like this on my previous videos, so I get where you’re coming from! And I appreciate you being respectful about it too. Anyway, thanks for being here 💪

[@mkg4588]

@@joshbeambjj thanks for categorising that again. and it's also clear that everyone can do what they want, which falls under the regulations. my comment perhaps also speaks a little of the frustration of a bjjler who doesn't have the same intense passion as you, so you never know what to expect in such tournaments, even if the belts are supposed to act as a quality differentiator.

[@joshbeambjj]

Yeah makes sense! The belts are supposed to act as a differentiator, but in reality skill levels vary wildly. I don’t think it should be frustrating though, it’s just part of the game. I think that speaks more to a problem of the belt system.

[@Zantora]

Great video man! I started to follow you after we competed in Houston JJWL. I lost to you 2-0, you’re really good!

[@joshbeambjj]

Hey man! Oh I remember that JJWL, that was featherweight right? Which match did we have together, was it the quarters or semis? Appreciate that man, thanks for following along

[@spasbanchev8922]

I got this recommended to me by the algorithm - cool vid, but I couldn't help thinking imagine being the dude that got his foot popped - you're there to compete with the freshest looking blue belt ever seen, and some 6 stripe blue belt that has competed in 260+ matches comes in front of you with a vengeance for all the lost finals lol

[@joshbeambjj]

Omg, well when you put it that way 😂😂😂 lol thanks for watching!

[@Jiujitsudoesntwork]

Loved this one man, can’t wait to see you at odyssey

[@joshbeambjj]

Thanks bro, I’ll see ya soon hopefully around ATL open!

[@LucasRMA]

Great video! Thank you!

[@joshbeambjj]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@DanielMMAbr]

Great material my brotha! Come to Brasil!

[@joshbeambjj]

I love Brasil! I’ve been there a few times, gonna try to go again! Thanks for watching

[@CoachKevanKillsit]

Congrats man!

[@joshbeambjj]

Thank you!

[@jamesboardmanuk]

Great video bro

[@joshbeambjj]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@reyesr16]

whoa what an opportunity with Hashimoto!

[@MarcSolomonScheimann]

Agreed! @joshbeembjj - did you get a chance to do more Judo training than that short randori with Hashimoto? Or attend a Judo dojo?

[@joshbeambjj]

I unfortunately just did one round with him (and actually I’m gonna post the whole thing today!)

[@MarcSolomonScheimann]

@@joshbeambjj - great!

[@redrory]

Congrats bro

[@joshbeambjj]

Thanks!

[@3kut321]

just want to say thank you

[@joshbeambjj]

You’re welcome! But for what? 😂

[@3kut321]

@@joshbeambjj sometimes a simple thank you. for your content, for your discipline, beein etc..

[@joshbeambjj]

Oh I appreciate that! I thought you were referring to something in this video. Thanks so much 🙏

[@KodiakCombat]

So glad you know how to finish off the last part of a weight cut. Hot af bath and air dry. Repeat as needed.

[@joshbeambjj]

This is the way! lol. Thanks for watching as always!

[@sirbalanced5486]

Overcoming hardship with Gratitude 🙏

[@joshbeambjj]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@Weird1024]

im starting no gi jiujitsu and gi. any tips you can give me?

[@kenneththomas2861]

Congrats on the win!! You should feel relief, the refs in Japan are hella shady.

[@joshbeambjj]

Thanks! lol why do you say that?

[@kenneththomas2861]

@@joshbeambjj I started a club when I was stationed there and I coached a lot of tournaments. It was hella shady and I lost a lot of respect for the Brazilian refs and tournament organizers there.

[@IdkIdk-ld4fy]

I don’t get it why injur can the second place even compete again?

[@literatureconnoisseur]

lightweight sensei seth

[@joshbeambjj]

Hahah not the first time I've heard that!