How to Get Your BJJ BLUE BELT FAST (EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED)

[@midlifebjj]

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[@jarrettbatchelor1873]

I wonder what the the requirements are for each stripe for each belt Prime example: what are the requirements for earning your 2nd stripe white belt, third, etc etc??

[@johnz281994]

I'm about 7 months in to training and I went from "I can't wait to be a blue belt" to "I want to remain a white belt as long as possible."

[@midlifebjj]

Man - that is so funny! I was just talking to my friend who coaches the lunch classes at my BJJ school. He’s a 3 or 4 stripe purple. Incredibly awesome at BJJ and a great coach. I was telling him the other day that at one time I was like “man, I’m ready to strap that purple around my waste” - now I’m more like “I’m good at blue” especially since I’ve been a blue for a while now. I seriously want to stay a blue for as long as I possibly can....it’s a weird concept and difficult to explain to others so I’m glad to read your comment. Of course, ultimately it’s up to our coaches/professors - I just know I feel comfortable at blue (finally)....and it’s a nice feeling. Appreciate the comment and support on the channel! Hope you consider subscribing if you haven’t! 🙏👋👊🤙

[@omargraham8591]

When you are comfortable it prolly means you’re almost ready to be promoted.

[@midlifebjj]

You’re probably right and while I’m sure it’ll be great - it’ll also be bitter. I love my tattered, 4 stripe blue belt...we’ve been through a lot together. Appreciate the comment!🙏🤙

[@midlifebjj]

Dang brah...how many hours a week are you putting in?

[@DylanJo123]

@Greg Lurik do you go to class once a couple month or something?

[@jasonfabela1482]

Just got my blue belt on Monday, Tuesday morning had a baby girl! What a week!

[@midlifebjj]

Congrats and congrats! Looks like it’s going to be an awesome 2021! 🙏

[@douglasruiz118]

Dang, you been doing jiu-jitsu while pregnant? JK!! Congratulations!!

[@midlifebjj]

😂

[@nebis31]

Congrats man. I love when life works out that way. I am do for a good luck spree any day here

[@mdwraith]

My academy does a blue belt requirement test very similar to the Alliance one. At the end of the test you have to make it through a 20 minute roll with no breaks in order to pass.

[@JulianArmy1]

Oh hell no

[@midlifebjj]

😂😂😂

[@yurifrommw215]

Oh yeah, at Gracie university jujitsu they do something similar to that too.

[@RedSplinter36]

No test but definitely a 20 min Shark tank roll for sure at easton bjj

[@williammarshall7750]

Just attended my first BJJ class last night. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@midlifebjj]

Anytime and welcome to BJJ. Thanks for commenting and please be sure to come back and let me know how your journey is going. Check out the KZbin video: Roll if you haven’t. It’s an awesome documentary about the history of BJJ when it arrived in the States. Thanx for watching and if you could subscribe- it’d mean a ton to me! Osss!

[@jujuthai76]

I started my BJJ journey last week and everyday I leave the gym wanting more. Thank you for all the useful tips on how to survive. Also, I'm writing this post while soaking in an epson salt bath. Everything hurts and I love it. Keep the videos coming!

[@midlifebjj]

😂😂😂😂 Epsom salt is gold! I always keep 2 bags on standby - 1 in use.....appreciate the and will certainly keep the videos coming! Enjoy your journey, brother - and keep me posted! 🙏

[@tobesurf]

Yeah , we have super strict grading programme for blue belt - all positions, escapes, simple subs as well as heaps of self defence. I was literally about to grade and then.... Covid. That BJJ University book is such a great resource.

[@midlifebjj]

Eff’n Covid - sorry to hear about that man...keep grinding. 🤙

[@jamesscarborough9758]

Thank you for this wealth of info. I’m a dad who started at 43 with a 4 year old son. My intentions were to come up doing it along with him. Just got my second stripe on my white belt. Was doing that 5 x 5 program. But like you said it didn’t work for me. Now I’m doing total body workouts. Concentrating on core lifts. So if I don’t get to the gym two or three days a week. Most likely I’m hitting each muscle at least twice a week if I only go twice. You hit a lot of topics which are great for guys over 40. I appreciate the info. One of the biggest is keeping your son or child in jujitsu and teaching them that it’s a lifestyle. There’s a guy in my gym who is a brown belt. He has a 15 and 16-year-old son. They are blue belts now. They are beasts. He told me that he never let his kids quit. They took breaks to do other sports. But they always came back. Keep doing what you’re doing.. great stuff. Just downloaded the alliance blue belt requirements. And ordered the Jujitsu encyclopedia for 25 bucks off Amazon. Thanks again !

[@midlifebjj]

Man, really appreciate the positive feedback and incredibly happy to hear that you’re getting value from these videos! In regards to kids, I have 3 all ages 10 and under - and they all practice BJJ. I’ve been conflicted with “making” them attend although - after researching and speaking to others - I think making them practice is the right thing to do at an early age. There’s good qualitative data to back that up that I won’t go into here and, of course, I’m not saying other parents should make their kids go...it’s just what I would do. The good thing is: I don’t have to! They love it. My daughter is 10 now and she’s been practicing for about 4 years. I’m like you, In addition to loving BJJ, I love having one more thing to connect with my kids on...when they have a tough roll, on the car ride home - they’ll ask me to work with them on the issue....it’s incredible and I don’t take second of it for granted. Congrats on becoming a 2 stripe white belt. You’ve made it farther than most! Again, appreciate your comment and support on the channel. Hope you consider subscribing if you haven’t already! Also, let me know how you like the BJJ ENCYCLOPEDIA....I have the Jiu-Jitsu University book and it’s absolutely incredible....here’s a link to some BJJ gear I use . A link to the book is in there as well. Being completely transparent here: I get a small commission from Amazon if you order anything from those links - it won’t impact your costs...i just created that storefront because folks ask me about gear I use...and it’s so much easier updating an Amazon storefront than changing links in previous videos...especially if I stop using a product... No pressure just putting it out there. Thanks again and I truly hope to see your comments on future videos! Check out this Idea List on Amazon: My Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gear www.amazon.com/shop/manunfiltered?listId=3NHI446MJJ8ST&ref=idea_share_inf

[@cjbangtson5695]

I'm in foundations, 2.5 months or so now. Loving it, wish I would've started this 10 years ago. I'm 49, and it's one of the best workouts I've ever had. I'm into mountain biking and I wanted to do something extra for a workout, I was hating the fact that I get short of breath on these killer climbs with the bike and having difficulty keeping up with the younger guys I ride with. Plus I wanted to lose some weight and I've always been interested in self defense. The shortness of breath is improving on the mat. I'm looking forward to my stripes as a white belt and have been wondering what the specific requirements were. Thanks so much for the info, it will be very useful, test or no test. I'm pumped, can't wait.

[@midlifebjj]

Rock on brother. If you want good cardio ~ you picked the right martial art! Welcome to BJJ and the channel. Keep me posted on your rolls!🙏

[@ashleywilson1329]

I think the amount of pages dedicated to each belt tells you enough about the drop out rate

[@jordanprendergast5375]

I’ve done 2 years off mma and just got my gi and started bjj classes and it’s a whole different ball game lad. great video 👍🏻

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you....Yeah, BJJ looks simple...when you're watching....then you get on the mats and its a different understanding. Appreciate your support! 🙏👊

[@damnson6556]

stop worrying about the belt and worry about getting better technique

[@midlifebjj]

Ok. Will do. Appreciate the comment.🙏👊

[@g0at3]

It matters to set goals and get an idea of where you are. Striving to get the next belt doesn't mean you are 'worried'.

[@midlifebjj]

See, you get it! 🤙

[@th3lonestar169]

Not sure what took me so long to subscribe but I just did! I'm 36, started BJJ a little over a month ago. You've been a big help and Jiu Jitsu University was definitely worth the money.

[@midlifebjj]

Really appreciate it! Thank you for the support, man! If you have any questions; I’ll do my best to answer them.

[@aldo5658]

Thanks , just started bjj 3 months ago and just got my 1st stripe ! This video helped me !

[@albertking112]

I took my first BJJ classs last night and boy was I sore he had me cracking up when he said giving a blue belt and Purple belt and a brown belt okay maybe not a brown belt. Those blue and purple belts are strong and I can honestly say because of my MMA and Wrestling background I actually gave the blue belts a hard time purple belt no so much but It was still fun cant wait to go back .

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome man! Appreciate the feedback. Love hearing about those first experiences!

[@rizzle2702]

This is the best info I’ve seen yet as a white belt

[@midlifebjj]

Rock on brotha!

[@ctabjjdanny6261]

I’m a white belt with two stripes been training for a year now going 3-5 classes a weak anxious for a blue belt I roll very well with purple belts and blue belts hold my own and even tap some I’ve been going hard being patient is key I rather get the skills then a belt been learning a lot of knowledge

[@benjamindelfs2718]

Just said you were anxious for a blue belt, but then said you’d rather the skills.. which one is it. By the way, the purple belts were letting you work, you didn’t get legit subs on them believe me.

[@ctabjjdanny6261]

@@benjamindelfs2718 lmao i got my purple belt now piss off with your negative comments suck a fat one loser

[@KhaosWolf94]

This is the video I was looking for. Thanks on behalf of white belts everywhere. Time on the Mat yea sure, But when I asked what I need to work towards I was looking for context. White = Survive Blue = Escape Purple = Attacks Brown = Adjustments Black = All together.

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you. Appreciate the comment and support! Time on the mats always seems to be the “go to” response but...Doesn’t help much...since that’s a given...at least in my opinion. Thanks again!

[@KhaosWolf94]

@@midlifebjj I like the quality of your content. I have a few things that I'd like to throw your way that I have trouble finding content on that perhaps you could use for some video ideas. I can't be the only one who's wondered. If you have a social platform I could list them out.

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you....really appreciate the kind words. Sure. I’d be happy to see if I can help. Can you email them to me? [e-mail]

[@sokpapajr3461]

I just signed up to my first bjj school . I'm a muay thai guy but bjj is something that I always think about as well. I'm 32 now my goal is to start training bjj now in 2020 and i mean consistently training.. God willing. And in 7 to 8 years so by the time I'm 40 to 41 I will achieve my goal as black belt 💯💯 thanks again for the motivation brother 🙏

[@midlifebjj]

grizziano scarrrbaaaz awesome brother! Muay Thai and BJJ = deadly combination! You’re still young, too! Thanks for the positive words, watching and commenting....makes sure to come back and tell me how you’re first roll was!!!! Love reading first impressions. 👊😃

[@sokpapajr3461]

@@midlifebjj Thanks again man. Yes I will for sure be back to let you know how the bjj journey is going 👊👊

[@midlifebjj]

Hope your journey is progressing! Oss brother

[@christopherdepaz5400]

What belt are you at rn ?

[@SokratisJ]

​@@midlifebjjHey man long time. I actually just got my purple belt a few months ago put in a lot of work . 6 days per week a lot of two sessions per day when my schedule permits. You still training ? I'm doing some competitions in the new year OSS!

[@IceAdventureBars]

Thanks Jose Mourinho for explanation

[@jackdaniels2127]

I put my 2 kids in it and I will likely start end 24 because of school. And thanks for the tip on the book too, now I know how to use it.

[@mrtruthshallprevail]

I'm subscribed. Nice informative vid. 1 yr into BJJ I'm giving many of the blue belts a hard time now. I hv a black belt TKD and Muay Thai background and working hard to get better at BJJ

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome brother! Sounds like you’ve got some solid skills! BJJ will be a nice addition to the tool box!

[@mikeydo9567]

Likes and subbed, great content, great editing, I can't believe you don't have more subs. Your "common man" approach to speaking/presenting is easy to absorb. I'm an old guy that likes books too.

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you...really appreciate your support and kind words. More to come, brother!

[@Bhanna4d]

100% Guaranteed way... show up to class and train.

[@midlifebjj]

True...but that would be a short video: appreciate the comment.🙏👋👊🤙

[@MrCristisantos]

Really good video! 3rd class today, definitely will stop trying to win!! Survival!!!

[@midlifebjj]

🙏 much appreciated!

[@omargraham8591]

Alright full disclosure i honestly came on here to blast the video. The title struck me the wrong way. The idea of how to get your blue belt FAST is just an irksome concept to me. At my school on avg it takes folks 18 months. Perhaps faster if they are competing and doing well. So the idea of getting the blue belt FAST sounded like a shortcut in the process. However upon listening i realize what you are really talking about is how to focus your training and drive your progress forward, which im all for. Im sure many people have experienced the come in learn a move roll hope it clicks one day and just being uncertain where their training/progress is headed. But this is advice on how to direct your progress which i think is very valuable. Good video im glad i gave it a listen. I think id like to buy the bjj univ. book. Fyi im a recent blue belt which took abt 2 years including the 6.5 months my gym was closed due to covid.

[@midlifebjj]

Appreciate you watching and commenting.🙏...and not passing judgment too quickly.

[@drewnielson6472]

It really doesn't matter but progress is always important keep you going . absolutely my inspector has a test but not like a normal test .

[@ambercrombie789]

First time on the mat today at Mike Braswell's dojo in Shreveport, LA. Wow. At 64. Really tired. A little sore. (Rick Gore on "Good Luck America" says 2-3% of LE trains in martial arts). I'm lovin' it.

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome bud! I wish more LEOs would train BJJ...🙏

[@ambercrombie789]

@@midlifebjj I was LE at APD in the late '70's. At the academy we had like 30 min. of watching two of our classmates wrestling. I was dumbfounded. That's it???!!! So I shelled out real $$$$ for training at Roy Kurban's American Black Belt Academy. TKD/ Top drawer training. Couldn't figure out why we were such a minority. Still can't.

[@midlifebjj]

Personally, tax dollars should cover it if the officer chooses to do it... my opinion only!

[@ambercrombie789]

@@midlifebjj Absolutely, but they don't. Japanese cops are required to train in martial arts. // Per Gore, so many unnecessary shootings by inept rotund quota hires.

[@midlifebjj]

Yes sir...may save tax dollars - in the end....

[@goldenpath-relaxingsleepme6236]

how can I get a copy of that test?

[@midlifebjj]

Send me your email…I’ll send you a link or the scanned copy.

[@UndefeatedEagle]

Where to get that book?

[@midlifebjj]

There should be links in the description…if not - let me know and I’ll post

[@zodiac154]

This is a good video. Have a plan. Know what you are working on. My school is very adhoc just show up and roll as much as possible. I agree that being mindful of your progress is important for more effective learning.

[@midlifebjj]

That’s how I felt…very adhoc like -what should we do today. The problem is that the coach Brown belt) seemed to be limited on what he taught.

[@zodiac154]

@@midlifebjj what I learned is that just bc you're good at bjj it doesn't mean you can teach it. Teaching is a whole skillset on its own and you can certainly be lazy about it. Did you see how Keenan runs legion? I think his format might be the best

[@TheRealTrucido]

I want to be a white belt with brown belt skills, haha.

[@midlifebjj]

Hahahaha…agree but kinda false advertisement!😂😂😂

[@chosen1163]

Absolutely love this channel brotha keep the vids coming all the way to black belt!!

[@midlifebjj]

That’s the plan! Currently at purple....Appreciate your support ...keeps me motivated to keep making these vids! 🙏

[@krg8774]

Can you ask your instructor the club’s requirements for blue belt? So too view and study? Not asking for any strips or belt.

[@midlifebjj]

Yep. that should be fine.

[@Troy211]

My academy is a Ribeiro affiliate and what we learn is straight out of that book.

[@midlifebjj]

I read that book at least once a month....I mean I've read the book through, but still pick it up to keep me fresh on the content. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate all the support I can get!

[@jamesogre6397]

JJU is an excellent book 🤘🏻. I also watch very specific videos about Pin Escapes and Submission Escapes by Danaher, Jordan Teaches Jiu Jitsu, and Knight Jiu Jitsu, drill the steps at home, then apply it during class/rolling to help Survival. As far as belts, I’ve never understood the attention put there, preferring to just enjoy the process of increasing my skill and precision. Belt progression will happen naturally when our proficiency earns it. This mental habit is probably from my Wing Chun training, which I’ve been doing since early 90’s - nobody wears the sashes, and I only recall once ceremony that happened after 10yrs 🤣. This was because nobody cared about it, they all just wanna train and become increasingly proficient.

[@midlifebjj]

I watch Danaher & Gordon Ryan videos…appreciate the insight and your support here on the channel. 🙏

[@phx4closureman]

*great video!!*

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you 🙏

[@bobbydabutcha]

For me, it was best to learn all the pins and then guards and what made them effective with submissions. Two basic submissions, an escape and a different entry. Which positions and guards? ALL OF THEM. It sounds like a daunting task, but if you approach it with an intensity and obsessive like passion, it's not as difficult as it seems. Applying it and making it all ebb and flow is another story.

[@jim-rk1yo]

the gym I go to only does tests for stripes on white belts then twice a year we have promotions. if you get promoted you have to roll at least an hour no breaks and a fresh new partner every 2 minutes then go through the gauntlet.

[@midlifebjj]

I’d die. Would they strap that belt on an old dead man? 😂

[@midlifebjj]

I’d die. Would they strap that belt on an old dead man? 😂

[@20italian00001]

Damn..i watched this a little over a year ago...im a blue belt now. Guess the video worked lol.

[@midlifebjj]

😂😂😂

[@20italian00001]

@@midlifebjj 1 year and two months to get my blue belt. i was a one stripe white belt when i watched this vid first

[@20italian00001]

i will say that there was a lot of truth to what you said. great video and great advice.

[@midlifebjj]

Progressing well brother! Appreciate your support and hanging with me! 🙏

[@Gostgod20]

Yes

[@midlifebjj]

Glad you liked it! Hope you subscribe! Need and appreciate all the help I can get!

[@MrRocksteady77]

Thanks!

[@midlifebjj]

No problem!

[@stavlech9346]

My academy does a test for belts till brown but your coach has to approve it by watching you roll fight in comps and how you do etc etc .. so basically it’s happening just to happen don’t know exactly why 🤷‍♀️

[@midlifebjj]

My last school did tests as well. I kinda liked it. Gave some structure to the process.

[@joeymcallister8033]

It’s because you might look good rolling but when inspected up close you look like trash. It’s possible.

[@csgunnarsson]

Thanks for posting this video! 👍🏻 I really like that you add what gear you use in the description aswell! You have my subscription sir 🙏🏻🥋

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome! Thank you. Really appreciate the support.👊🙏

[@MrR0bJ]

Yes mine does

[@yoniimusic]

Personally I dislike videos that revolve around belts. I was a white belt for 2 years when I was showing up nearly every day. I was doing better than higher belts by that 2 year mark so really the belt doesn’t matter. I know some people get discouraged by belt rankings and honestly I wish they weren’t needed but they are, otherwise competitions and hierarchy would be a mess. But achieving a belt should not be a persons goal, a persons goal should be to better themselves as a jiujiteiro and as a person. Also when you make your final goal a belt, you are just setting yourself up to plateau and loose interest when you reach that belt. On the other hand if your goal is to constantly get better, your drive will never stop. I don’t know I guess it’s just a pet peeve of mine 😂

[@midlifebjj]

I get it...it's not the belt I'm chasing but the knowledge....I think I came across wrong in the video. I'll get better at making these vids...Thanks for hanging out and watching.....and commenting!

[@Chops_online]

No tests in any of the gyms I've been to in Scotland

[@midlifebjj]

Yeah, I don’t think it’s common. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Chops_online]

@@midlifebjj no worries, keep up the good work

[@blythbrown-swankie5581]

You been to the one in Perth?

[@Chops_online]

@@blythbrown-swankie5581 cant say I have buddy, just central scotland

[@pijuszaicikas1657]

helpfull a lot i am a 13 year old and it helps to focus on somting

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome! That’s for the feedback!

[@fullcontactmofo]

I don’t get why people chase the belts. I tend to see most people chasing belts stop training . Just train. And yes I’m gonna say it. “Mat time”

[@del1000005]

Didn't you post a video saying you're a 5-year blue belt who just left his school because you felt you weren't being promoted fast enough?

[@midlifebjj]

No

[@zodiac154]

I thought he said he wasn't growing there anymore so found a different environnement that was more suited for his growth. Made sense to me

[@midlifebjj]

Yes sir Mr. Kevin. you said it right!

[@barnabykent6698]

Great video!

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tinkywinky3680]

You still training dude?

[@midlifebjj]

Yep…not as much due to work travel but I do still roll.

[@Honeyybjj]

Omg such a helpful video!! Loving the resources 😁😁

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you!!🙏🤙

[@limpehsmid40sbjjjourney25]

So what about competitive white belts who already have the whole game from takedowns to pass to pin to escapes to submissions and maybe even get a few gold, what does such a white belt need to get to blue belt? Because according to these standards, these competitive white belts should be getting their brown belt straight up haha

[@DylanJo123]

Those guys are sandbagging hard

[@johnmason8372]

This may be a stupid question. But why wouldn't you just ask your instructor what's required to get a blue belt?

[@midlifebjj]

Not a stupid question -- and you can ask your professor/coach.

[@omargraham8591]

Its often considered taboo. Too often people chase belts in bjj and schools are looking for commitment to the team/school and the the art of bjj.

[@dakotalandreth]

amazon prime

[@midlifebjj]

Well played!

[@dakotalandreth]

Man Unfiltered 😄 thanks for the response love ur channel 🙏🙏

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you! I sincerely appreciate your support! 🙏👊

[@yeayeanahyea4150]

haha this book was written with my professor kevin howell!

[@travis160]

Why would you want to get your blue belt as "fast as you can"? too many chase the belt instead of the skill. Ask yourself this question, would you rather be the white belt that submits a blue belt or a blue belt that is submitted by a whitebelt.

[@midlifebjj]

Agreed. The belt doesn’t really matter. I’m 47 and a purple (185 lbs)- Just the other day I was tapped by a 27 year old 4 stripe blue (approximately 220 lbs)… the belt is indicator of skill level…not age or or weight level. That’s why there are age and weight classes in BJJ tournaments. If a 60 year old black belt goes against a 25 year old purple…the outcome is unpredictable. That doesn’t mean the 60 year old black belt is less worthy…age matters…weight matters..belt level matters..these are all variables that need to be included into the equation.

[@GoblinMMA710]

like.... a paper test? My dojo does a physical test.

[@midlifebjj]

Not a paper test...it’s a physical test.

[@matthewgabb2795]

Who else came here to watch a video and just got told to read a book?

[@midlifebjj]

Lol…yeah..I’m trying to get better…sorry about that.

[@dom5730]

I train Alliance and we have test

[@midlifebjj]

🙏

[@lisas8143]

Finnaly got my red AKA best belt. I’m joking I act way to much like I’m a kid.

[@midlifebjj]

You're in good company. Everyone thinks I'm younger than I am....and I always tell them "it's because I'm immature"😂

[@massivemagoo]

This guy looks like a famous person but I can't figure out who... It's pissin me off. Anyone know any actors or maybe politicians that lookike this dude?

[@midlifebjj]

Yeah, I want to know as well...😂😂😂

[@vanuhty6762]

Definitely Bill Hader lmao

[@midlifebjj]

Had to google that name...ouch man...ouch.😂😂😂

[@dmos2237]

Jose mourihno

[@AdventuresWithWampa]

Before I watch: I'm 42 and about 6 weeks in at 2 classes a week. At this point, I don't want fast because I don't want to get my ass kicked over on the advanced side every day...

[@AdventuresWithWampa]

After watching: Still don't want to get my old ass kicked... BUT great book recommendation. I definitely need to read it more. I read the white belt section, but I feel like I need to memorize it before moving on in the book. Thoughts?

[@midlifebjj]

Just going to class is the best advice I've gotten and can give...reading books, watching videos is helpful but the mat time is the ultimate way to progress. As for memorizing the book question, you're much smarter than me - I can't seem to remember the technique coach just showed me - much less remember a section of a book...😂 appreciate your support on my channel and comment!

[@Guenonymous]

Like three months now

[@thaihoaburroughs192]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mauler5858]

Alliance Eu Sou!

[@shanenewell3609]

Jiu jitsu university is a great book. I thinbk its the best for BJJ also BJ pen has a great BJJ book for beginers.

[@midlifebjj]

Interesting- didn’t know about BJ’s book. Appreciate the tip and comment! 🙏👊

[@shanenewell3609]

@@midlifebjj the book is called Brazilian jiu jitsu - the closed guard. Its a great basic foundation on the closed system. I use it as a reference and ben training for a while. Its a sound book for fundamentals..

[@midlifebjj]

Fundamentals are always a good thing to refocus!

[@KKajmak]

My school does tests

[@midlifebjj]

I went to a school a couple of years ago that did tests....that's how I got the blue belt! Appreciate the comment! 👊🙏

[@KKajmak]

Man Unfiltered right on man, I think its best that way, you’ve got some pretty good content surprised you don’t have more subscribers

[@midlifebjj]

I like it because it forces me to learn the techniques required at each level. I feel like getting promoted without testing means my instructor feels I’m rolling at that next level which is great and I wouldn’t turn it down 😂😂😂 but it forces me to trust the instructor’s call and I’m more of a trust but verify kind of guy. I still refer back to the Alliance test to ensure I’m on the right track (despite if I get promoted or not) - just want to be sure I’m focusing on the right areas so the alliance information is more of a guideline...certainly not meant to replace my awesome instructor! Appreciate the comment! As for subscribers, yeah, I just started taking it more serious in January...I’m having fun doing the videos so hopefully more subs will come! Certainly appreciate your support. Feel free to share the videos on your FB or wherever. Thanks for being part of the community! 🙏👊

[@KKajmak]

Man Unfiltered where are you based in brother? And unfortunately I don’t do social media, or else I would gladly, but I relate to that on another level, it sets the bar on how hard to work for each respective belt

[@midlifebjj]

I’m in the US: Virginia.

[@ZOIMIBiIE]

Amazon takes like 3 days

[@steamgirl9063]

👍🏼🔥🔥

[@CallitAwesome]

We test

[@lukasg9031]

Step 1. SHOW UP!!!!

[@eldcool3290]

Great video

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you

[@Jsb51]

Did you quit at blue belt lol?

[@midlifebjj]

Nope. Purple now. lol.

[@ohdude6643]

What's happened to this guy?

[@mdwraith]

My academy does a blue belt requirement test very similar to the Alliance one. At the end of the test you have to make it through a 20 minute roll with no breaks in order to pass.

[@midlifebjj]

Whew! Sounds tough...hope the year have buckets ready...anyone puke yet?

[@mdwraith]

@@midlifebjj not yet. I recently got my blue belt at 50 years old and made it through.

[@midlifebjj]

Rock on, brother!

[@randyP369]

Yes

[@midlifebjj]

thanks for your comment and support! 🙏 - 👋👊🤙