How to Wear a BJJ Gi (PLUS 4 Ways to Tie Your Belt)

[@emirsaracevic]

I`m +40yrs starting in BJJ....perfect channel for me...thx

[@oldguy4057]

It has been a half century, so I needed this video. The one through the loop looks great. Thanks

[@eddiewright5921]

I'm 52 years old male and, as of this writing, completed three classes. Sir, I want to thank you for these videos. I've been a hot mess since I started. Now, I at least know how to tie my belt. I've watched most of your videos on your channel. Your content has been a tremendous help. I notice you have not posted in a while. I hope you're okay because your ministry has been a great value to us older bjj players. Thank you for sharing!

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you! That’s why I started posting these videos….sure - learning arm bars and triangles are great but what the heck is a spat? And a rash guard…no gi…these are things that new folks need to know. I’m still around and rolling…I have a new job which requires travel so making videos is tough…I want to get back to it though cause I enjoy helping people. Thanks again and I hope you’ll sub and stick around so when I post, you can let me know how your journey is going.

[@eddiewright5921]

@@midlifebjj Mr. Midlifebjj, Yes. I subscribed to your channel. Sir, do you have a general email address box where you field questions/inquiries? I ask because I really would like your advice on switching schools. I already paid up front the amount $1,620 for one year, and I'm not completely satisfied with the instruction I'm receiving. I appreciate any help you can give.

[@midlifebjj]

Reach out at cburroughs.unc@gmail .com

[@eddiewright5921]

@@midlifebjj Mr. Burroughs I just sent you an email outlining my situation. Again, I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you.

[@midlifebjj]

Reading it…let me process for an hour and respond…want to think it through. You’ll hear back tonight

[@ashleybuckley9163]

I am just getting into BJJ at almost 28 years old. I’ve never done any martial arts before so this is a whole new world for me and this video helped me so much trying to figure out how I’m supposed to wear my gi and tie my belt correctly. Thank you!

[@midlifebjj]

Thank you!🙏

[@nosuckas]

I’m about to do a free class this coming Friday lol I’m in my 30s always was interested in bjj but work always changed and now that I’m stable I have time lol just searching for all the info I can

[@Jagge_]

This channel has honestly become one of my favorites, found it a while back researching bjj. My local gym does not allow new members beacuse of covid so im stuck for now looking at videos. I really enjoy your perspective as a blue belt since it feels like most of the bjj channels out there are by black belts. It gives me a perspective of how it will be for me in the beginning of the journey which i really appreciate!

[@midlifebjj]

Really appreciate the feedback! That’s why I make these videos.…not just to share my journey but to help others on theirs. 🙏

[@Jagge_]

@@midlifebjj The help is much appreciated🙏

[@BarChordA]

I watched this specifically to see if you had gotten your purple belt - glad to see you have!

[@midlifebjj]

Thanks, my friend! Appreciate it! Going to do a video on getting my purple soon.

[@BarChordA]

@@midlifebjj I live in Durham btw - prob not far from wherever you started in NC. I’m finally taking my first BJJ class next Monday!

[@adamwaleryszek7113]

Just got my first gi, this video helped so much with tying my belt. Thank you

[@midlifebjj]

Awesome! I appreciate your feedback and support!🙏

[@nosuckas]

It was the “west side” for me hahaha that’s good nice video thank you

[@midlifebjj]

Anytime! appreciate the support!

[@MMcDowell23]

Last video is from 2 years ago? Are you coming back? I’m starting BJJ at 41 and this channel is the perfect idea!

[@midlifebjj]

Yeah…I’ll shoot an update video. Congrats on starting BJJ! Let me know if you have any specific struggles or videos you’d like to see.

[@MMcDowell23]

@@midlifebjj thanks!! Look forward to to seeing more. Right now I’ve only done 2 classes so stuff is a bit overwhelming along with all the content that’s online. I think my struggle at the start is knowing where to start or what extras outside of class.

[@austinjolly8990]

One of your old videos came up in my feed and I noticed a Team Passos gi. I’m training in his Sterling HQ. Small world. Keep up the great content!

[@midlifebjj]

Professor Tony is awesome! Yeah, I’m down near Richmond.. Suburb...Midlothian....I was at a Passos affiliate but things didn’t work out...so I switched to another school...the new school owner received his brown under Tony but black from another professor. It is a small world and if you’re training at HQ, you’re training with some awesome people! Keep it up! Appreciate the support. 🙏

[@LoveJiuJitsu]

Slightly related to this video.......I've been on the fence for about a year in regards to ordering an Origin gi. Your videos/praise put it over the tipping point for me. Ordered "The Path" last week. Can't wait to get it! Love your vlogs my man!

[@midlifebjj]

I love those Gis! Did you use the 10% off link in my video description? A couple of people have the path in my school… that thing is so sweet looking. Enjoy it!

[@LoveJiuJitsu]

@@midlifebjj CRAP! I didn't even think of using your 10% off link. Hastily ordered out of excitement. Sorry bro. Definitely will on the next order, as I plan on replacing all of my current gi's (four) with Origin.

[@midlifebjj]

No worries man...just putting it out there. Appreciate your support! 🙏

[@LoveJiuJitsu]

@@midlifebjj Following up on this. I am trying to use your Origin link so you can get credit, but it's not giving 10%. Do they provide you a code instead of a referral link? Thanks man!

[@midlifebjj]

Appreciate the support!!! Sincerely I do. Apologies for not replying sooner but was on a trip (work not pleasure) in Texas…. You can type in BURROUGHS10 at check

[@DavidvsGoliathBJJ]

Good stuff Chad! Was just browsing through some of your videos and love the content. As a fellow KZbinr I appreciate the thought and effort put into each video. 🤙🏻

[@midlifebjj]

Appreciate it...checked your channel out and subbed! Keep the awesome content coming! 🙏

[@lolotus4borderless]

Thank you I finally will look decent on the mat ;)

[@midlifebjj]

👊

[@williamradcliffe9279]

You should make some more videos

[@midlifebjj]

I will..life’s got me right now but I’m coming back. Appreciate it.

[@GHOSTNINJASD]

Hey just thought I would say I have really been enjoying your content. Just turned 38 a few months ago and getting into BJJ. Keep it up! I have thought about making some videos myself on the process of starting BJJ as an older guy myself. Maybe we could collaborate sometime.

[@midlifebjj]

I think more people over 30 are entering the world of BJJ - and most folks appreciate the journey so if you ever get up and running - let me know…..we can try to work out the collaboration…thx!

[@GHOSTNINJASD]

@@midlifebjj Something I find interesting is how much you feel like a child. Rolling with higher belts, knowing they are letting you sweep them or do certain things.

[@midlifebjj]

😂 so true!

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

As far as the GI pants, tie it tight with a square knot. Doesnt budge on me. Just a thought.

[@pitbull1975]

where you been?

[@midlifebjj]

New job requires a lot of travel…still rolling but it’s been reduced. I’ll never quit though.

[@scififan698]

I once heard a sensei from Japan say that wearing your gi right over left is only done on your funeral, so it's awkward to see it done for a living person. Maybe he was joking, but it might actually be a Japanese custom. Can anyone confirm?

[@midlifebjj]

Hmm..never heard that but sounds like it could be true… I was in Japan once …at a big dinner..was about 25 years old at the time (business trip) - ordered some noodles…proceeded to stick my chopsticks straight down in the noodles…to hold my sticks while I adjusted my napkin on my lap like a proper young man on a bid-ness trip…didn’t really notice the entire table of Japanese co workers staring at me…until I looked up…they all proceeded to tell me that jabbing your chopsticks into your noodles meant death…that’s why they give you that Little Rock thingy at Japanese restaurants- to rest your chopsticks on..or you can lay them across the bowl…but never jam them bad boys into your food…reserve that barbaric activity for your fork.

[@scififan698]

@@midlifebjj it's amazing how the Japanese culture assigns all kinds of subtle superstitions to things we brutish Westerners don't even think about, isn't it! One could ask 'why', but then again, having hundreds of years of culture on an island, it's probably very normal to have a deep set of - for us - incomprehensible customs. Thanks for the story!

[@jeffdj1975]

🥋

[@midlifebjj]

🙏

[@blade8768]

How old are you sir ?

[@midlifebjj]

47

[@patricklescano]

Are you still rolling bro?

[@midlifebjj]

Yes. I’m doing an update video in a few days…but yes, I’m still rolling. Thanks for following up!