How Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life 2019 - Brandon Mccaghren, 10th Planet Black Belt

How Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life w/ Brandon Mccaghren, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Eddie Bravo
If you are on the fence about starting BJJ, I hope you take a moment to watch this video. It's hard for me to put into words exactly how huge of an impact Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has made on my life. Not only did I make tremendous physical changes, but it was a great boost to me socially, psychologically and emotionally.
I've been able to find a tribe of people who are all in pursuit of excellence, and for those who want to begin that journey we provide a great culture and atmosphere to flex your discipline muscle and start adding real, practical skill to your life.
Don't just take my word for it, though: thousands of people have used Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to lose weight, get in shape, learn self-defense and generally change the direction of their lives for the better. Here's a few outside links for those of you one the edge:
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www.jiujitsutimes.com/how-jiu...
And if you'd like to stop in to our academy and train at 10th Planet Decatur Alabama, visit us here: 10thplanetdecatur.com/

[@Tuffelhuh]

BJJ is the best thing I have done for my mental health as clarity. Hands down

[@mossyoakmafia5880]

Started at 50 and now 53, beat decision I ever made for my health mind and soul

[@user-uc9fx4ru7p]

Hi Did you really start then . You still training? Thanks for answering.

[@dfgg8894]

Right on dude! I've been training for almost a year now. I feel something now I've never had before. Congrats on getting that black belt with your wife. That's badass man.

[@vyndaio]

It's a couple of years later, you are still correct. BJJ causes your soul and body to align in a truly magnificent way. This video didn't cause me to pick BJJ up (never seen it before, obviously), but the reasoning behind it absolutely did. Thanks for being right, as usual, professor.

[@jedimaster291]

After 4.5months of regular trening I reach silver on my first comp...I’m 39 always been active but only jiujitsu showe me the way and really change my life ...10P4L NO GI RULES THE WORLD !!! OSS !!!

[@brandonmcninja]

Awesome man. Congrats on getting that silver. It’s something so small, really. But it holds a special place in your heart because of what you had to become to be the kind of person who could win that silver. Congrats dude

[@jedimaster291]

brandonmc.ninja OSS 🤙🏻

[@captainramius790]

I'm 32 and I've been thinking about getting into BJJ strongly over the last 2 years. I'm hoping it can help me cope with some anger problems I have. But also I'm someone who loves a challenge so BJJ seems perfect.

[@jedimaster291]

@@brandonmcninja just week ago recived blue belt after 20months of regular trening ..I’m 40 🤜🏻🔥🤛🏻

[@Docinaplane]

Great wife, buddy! Very cool story. Glad you two found your way together. Best!

[@brandonmcninja]

Yeah, she's the best. I'm very lucky.

[@EvanJones-jn7nu]

I am 12 as of now and have been taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a little while and have now gotten two stripes on a white belt and am working in the third stripe, it’s been s great last little while and I’m no where near others but to me it’s an art in a way, I love the movements and skills that are learned. This helped continue to motivate me! Thank you and I’m glad you are into it as well, I take it in Triad which is on Winchester! 10th planet is awesome.

[@brandonmcninja]

Keep up the great work, Evan! Hopefully we will be able to train together someday! You can come by anytime.

[@JakeNukem3D]

BJJ is the reason i finally found peace in my life. Before it there was drugs, violence, gangs and stupid life ruining shit. For the first time i have a healthy community in my life and i couldn't be happier.

[@UTP504]

Awesome, happy for you and proud of you. I’ve been saying it for years>Combat Sports changes lives.🥊🥋

[@johnhickman2675]

ALL HAIL LINDSEY!!! Freakin' love you, BMac, and all of your content. Thank you for being you!

[@cristobalmora7033]

Thank you for your message, my brother!!!

[@paulsmith1768]

Good stuff... Best coach right here!

[@jaronfowler9471]

Only a couple months in and it’s crazy I’m using this as a mental health compressor.Been thru some bad things in my life that prolly needs some therapy,bjj and Gracie jiu jitsu’s philosophy changed my life so much for the better.

[@MasterTeep]

Thanks for the motivation.

[@johnbwill]

A wonderful wifey you have there Brandon. Her decision also resulted in the positive ripple effects that have extended far out and beyond the space that you both inhabit. Countless people have benefited from her advice to you - your respect and love for her - and what you have both built since. Respect, kudos and love to you both. - J

[@brandonmcninja]

That means more to me than you could ever know. Thank you for that gift.

[@rumplestilskin9302]

I feel the same exact way however with Judo as well as Jiu Jitsu. I feel any art involving mind and body can be with structure a way of life. You are awesome Bmac thank you for all you do!

[@brandonmcninja]

it could even be music or cooking or a variety of things. but the way is always the same! you got it

[@thetornprince138]

Great video. I can certainly relate!

[@scottgoff6136]

Good stuff man thank you!

[@rgguerrero]

Great vid Brandon. Spectacular job commenting ADCC last weekend as well! If I’m ever in your area can’t wait to drop in and train. Rudy from Indiana PS: love the family friendly vibe of vids and gym as well.

[@brandonmcninja]

It would be awesome to have you stop in!!!

[@mattburns545]

Thank you

[@TheRednose3269]

Where did you first start doing 10P at? LA with Eddie? What is your Jiu Jitsu story, like who you first started training under and where and all the people along the way that helped your reach your black belt. That would make a great video.

[@brandonmcninja]

Great idea!

[@AndrewQuiroz]

Well said! You've inspired me Brandon and I'm a Black Belt!!!

[@brandonmcninja]

Aw thanks dude. That means a lot to me

[@petreniteanu6531]

thank you.

[@gilbertgarcialaffitte4288]

In my opinion is a great martial art and probably the best for self defense the only bad thing is that it can be a little hard on the knees and that’s base on my personal experience. I had been practice this martial art very consistent for 3 years now and I love it.

[@vanyaz4445]

Great video!

[@brandonmcninja]

🙏

[@brazenmmabrazilianjiu-jits8488]

Great post!

[@brandonmcninja]

☺️

[@checkmate5101]

I saw you on Chewy’s channel.

[@brandonmcninja]

Chewy is the man. Thanks for coming over and checking your my page!

[@chrisjoli4135]

I do boxing and bjj. Mostly boxing but bjj once/ twice a week and it feels amazing.

[@EM-tx3ly]

Best combo Mix it with some Judo along with kickboxing then you are close to batman lol

[@topdownroofing7648]

I’m 39 One strip white belt It saved my life

[@thedecentpro4883]

This was an amazing video and speech Brandon

[@brandonmcninja]

Thanks Carlos! Have you ever done any public speaking before?

[@thedecentpro4883]

I put on a magic show for an entire school before and I started cracking jokes the entire time while I did it

[@brandonmcninja]

My man! That great! I encourage you to learn to become a comfortable and effective public speaker! Do it as much as you can while you’re young, too.

[@thedecentpro4883]

Thanks Brandon

[@sonsoflegion]

Just shared with my group of 160+ musicians! Thanks Brandon!

[@brandonmcninja]

Thank you so much for the love!

[@brandonmcninja]

Oh I just realized y’all are the guys that emailed us about using some of your music in our content! Dude. Loved the song Power. We are def gonna utilize!

[@sonsoflegion]

@@brandonmcninja Thanks, brother! Glad you dig the music! Awesome! I heard some of your tunes too, Boochie Shepherd!

[@brandonmcninja]

Ha ha don’t tell 😂💕

[@375mma8]

Great heart felt video again bmac, can you have a word with someone in the 10p world and get a 10th planet opened in the south coast of the uk. I already train but the 10p way is so attractive to me.

[@brandonmcninja]

Man, how far are you from Southampton?

[@375mma8]

About 35-40 minutes....is there a 10p there?

[@375mma8]

brandonmc.ninja just spoke to gavin and he pointed me to rob Rooney, looked on the site and your fine self and Ben eddy have been there. I’ve got to drop in! Are you this side of the pond any time soon?

[@brandonmcninja]

Yeah, man. Rob is one of my Blue Belts. So I'm hoping to get over that way at least once per year.

[@jrbailey8935]

You da man almost a purple belt!

[@benschneider8980]

GOOO BILLLLSSSSS

[@MitchellC]

I try to roll as much as I can, but the nearest gym to me is 350km. It would be 8 hours of driving for a 60 minute class :(. I really hope one day we can have a gym here. I would love to be belted up enough where I can start teaching classes.

[@brandonmcninja]

Might have to get your own thing working! That's what I did.

[@davedave8608]

amen

[@jf4764]

Hey man, do you have a recommendation of how often you should train jiu-jitsu.

[@brandonmcninja]

As much as you can! I try to do a minimum of 5 days a week. But if you’re a beginner, it may be good to just start with 2 or 3 so you don’t get burned out

[@jf4764]

@@brandonmcninja Thanks man, appreciate it.

[@brandongamble8311]

And so Martial Arts royalty began!

[@brandonmcninja]

Well, I don’t know about the royalty part, but definitely the martial arts part.

[@T24596]

Nice video! I'm thinking about quitting boxing and starting BJJ. Mostly because my outlook on life has changed over the past few years. You see, boxing is a very ego-motivated sport and to be good at it, you almost have to be a bit delusional about yourself so that you are willing to trade blows to the head in the first place. I got tired of this and feel like BJJ is a more 'rational' and steady sport where there's more respect towards your opponent AND your own while still being very effective. Am I correct in this assessment or is there something I'm missing here? Thanks in advance bud. PEACE

[@brandonmcninja]

I think Jiu Jitsu can probably feel that way because the lack of striking element just makes the consequences so much less serious right away. So you can give your opponent a little more ground to work with and play and learn. I think that’s part of why people get so into it. They like the deep water.

[@T24596]

@@brandonmcninja Haha yeah sounds pretty cool, especially if you can roll with new guys without getting your face busted open, unlike in boxing where you basically have to do a background check on every sparring partner to make sure that he's not gonna go crazy on your ass.

[@brandonmcninja]

You definitely gotta give Jiu Jitsu a try.

[@ennio5596]

🙏🇧🇷

[@shobukan5555]

Damn, your wife is a real keeper!

[@brandonmcninja]

Trust me, I know!

[@mastermasih]

❤️

[@brandonmcninja]

👍

[@Isa-wz5qm]

What age did you start?

[@brandonmcninja]

26

[@thepathtoenlightenment]

Brandon what is your secret to the prevention of the famous bjj ears cauliflower ear, I'm 39 years old I'm now 1 year deep but I'm not looking forward to getting cauliflower ears.👍

[@brandonmcninja]

I think a lot of it is genetics, to be honest. But the main thing to avoid is trying to rip your head out of bad positions. Learn to fight with your whole spine instead of just your head. In is the way out.

[@thepathtoenlightenment]

@@brandonmcninja thanks for this wisdom bro, all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍

[@brandonmcninja]

@@thepathtoenlightenment hey hey! Where in Ireland

[@thepathtoenlightenment]

@@brandonmcninja A we place called belfast 👍

[@coryernsberger61]

Sounds like your wife saved your life sir.