I survived a high school wrestling practice

[@CoachKevanKillsit]

To this day, whenever I have to do something challenging I remind myself “I made it through wrestling, I can do anything”

[@merchxnt-_-5950]

same😂

[@ransomatron]

Ngl, this is the most laid back wrestling practice I’ve ever seen

[@johnkein7346]

Can you do college wrestling next? 😅

[@joshbeambjj]

You really want me to die huh 😵‍💫 actually I do know a few folks who maybe could get me the connect 🤔

[@lust4222]

@@joshbeambjj Do it for us

[@Th3Chuzzl3r]

@@joshbeambjj If you really wanna die get into a Iowa Hawkeye wrestling practice

[@alekseiaminev4751]

Where did you learn how to have such fire cinematic shots

[@Itzak15]

It was nice knowing you 😢​@@joshbeambjj

[@ninjaml1011]

Love how open you are to learning from all aspects of grappling and being humble while doing so with no ego! Learning so much from watching all your judo stuff too. Love your channel keep up the great content!

[@joshbeambjj]

Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!

[@aspenbutler4414]

As a 29 year old BJJ black belt and former high school wrestler. I commend you, these kids are no joke nowadays

[@alexferrana3979]

Yeah, wrestling is awesome.

[@malachi6336]

its funny how the best ufc fighter with a wrestling background are better than the best ufc fighters with a jijitsu background like islam vs charles for example

[@aspenbutler4414]

@@malachi6336 if you out Charles and Islam in a straight grappling match, it would be extremely competitive.

[@malachi6336]

@@aspenbutler4414 it was an mma fight everything was allowed punching, wrestling, kicking, and grapling

[@aspenbutler4414]

@@malachi6336 Islam has elite level Jiu jitsu. The Dagestanis have a great program for grappling as a whole. Part of that sambo culture on that side of the world. I believe their success has a lot to do with variety of training they grow up doing

[@ashervirin9698]

That wrestling grind is noticeably so different from jiujitsu. Just an absolute refusal to accept bottom position in any scenario, even if you've just been flipped across your head. Its really quite inspiring, I hope I can take some of that spirit into my jiujitsu competition this Saturday 🤞

[@adoboFosho]

It's like the difference between setting up into position and forcing position

[@napalminthemorning8309]

I remember a wrestling practice where we had our first "King of the Mountain", I was a Freshman, generally hated myself--and I won. It helped change me so much. I remember walking home from practice that day actually feeling confidence and comfort in myself for once. Wrestling is a sport that changes physical health and wellness, but can also provide mental and emotional stability under the right circumstances for the right wrestlers. That perfect blend of competitive sports and martial arts makes it one of the greatest disciplines, thanks for paying it some respect.

[@CaydenHenschel]

Love this vid!

[@joshbeambjj]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@rememberme3156]

Wsp Cayden

[@masonshields5319]

dude wrestling practice is no joke, its BRUTAL, gets you gassed even when your not even in the conditioning setting of the season yet. im a freshman in high school, havent wrestled wince 3rd grade. when i left yesterday i was scared to go back.

[@alaskansoybean6297]

Keep at it, the first 2 weeks every year left me absolutely gassed, but after those first few, you won't be as tired. You'll still get gassed, just not as much. Wrestling is a great sport to do in high school, and I recommend you keep at it.

[@masonshields5319]

@alaskansoybean6297 i plan on it completely, I absolutely love the sport. just takes a lot physically and mentally was my point.

[@alaskansoybean6297]

@@masonshields5319 Ahhh I see.... have a lovely day

[@masonshields5319]

@@alaskansoybean6297 update: yesterday was first in-season practice, intensity had a shocking increase in intensity, conditioning was alot to me and I didn't throw up but I spit up at the end if practice

[@alaskansoybean6297]

@@masonshields5319 You're doing great! Remember your sleep and water, they'll be your best friends

[@denneychoi]

Keep in mind all that sparring was AFTER over 2 hours of training 🤯 I’m so glad I sat out haha Shoutout to Martin, legacy, Ruby, the coaches and especially those wrestlers. Awesome energy in the room. Was insane!

[@GHouseWrestling]

Great video! Thank you for coming by. Looking forward to see you takedown your next opponent!

[@joshbeambjj]

Of course, thanks so much for having me, hopefully I did y'all justice in the video! I'm def looking forward to trying 😂

[@jakewood1299]

Great video man! I’m also a competitive purple who NEVER pulls guard.. but now I’m reminded of how much more technical wrestling I need 😅 Also, everyone there were such great partners, and showed they had no ego and nothing to prove. Great to see, especially from such a young group of teens. Looking forward to the next video!

[@mr.brightside7496]

Wrestling humbles everyone. If you think you're in wrestling shape, you're not.

[@alaskansoybean6297]

Truly a humbling experience, even when I was wrestling I didn't feel like I was in wrestling shape. It really teaches you what your body and mind are capable of.

[@sombojoe]

I just LOVE this! In the 90’s when I was 30 years old training Judo, Sombo and BJJ I went back and trained a couple days a week with my old HS wrestling team. It was SO much more fun than when I was a teenager! Adults make better students. :)

[@TrueLegacyStudio]

I loved this video it was so entertaining and I had a blast recording for you! My heart was racing watching you wrestle against the coaches but they were super kind and awesome humans!

[@steffonwhitaker295]

As a 37 year old purple belt the inspiration in this challenge is major to me. I have a huge appreciation for wrestlers and their tenacity. For you to put yourself out there is respectable. Eventually I would like to do a similar challenge.

[@alaskansoybean6297]

There is no perfect time to start, so start today man!

[@RonG-u8f]

Amazing video! Happy to see people growing the sport of wrestling!

[@harveywilliam2971]

The video I was anticipating thankyou hope you enjoyed it as much as judo

[@PauloMatias]

Wish I had this training available near me. These kids are fortunate. My BJJ school does incorporate takedowns and we do wrestling only sparring but not at this level

[@JesusIsLordTruthxSavior]

Bros actually so lucky to get a water break

[@sombojoe]

After today Josh, everything in your life will be easier!

[@mmch1ngon]

Commenting here as well, outstanding production and content. One of the best martial arts channels on YT.

[@joshbeambjj]

Appreciate that brother!

[@Fightookaishii]

I wish I had some wrestling gyms near me, I live in the UK in a small town so it's quite difficult finding a space like this. I wish the UK had a wrestling curriculum for kids cuz I wouldve definitely taken it up in my youth.

[@franciscogodo]

The mark Zuckerberg wrestler dont exist, the Mark Zuckerberg wrestler:

[@Jordanthecool7]

Funny thing is Mark Zuckerberg actually been training MMA and BJJ recently , he probably also practiced some wrestling as well to help with takedowns .

[@noahgraber9339]

The music/montages are so good

[@kenneththomas2861]

Nice bro!! Way to try something new and have an awesome experience

[@GrapplingAutist]

Great video! Keep up the content man! Wrestling is super fun to watch.

[@justinabbott8481]

That’s so awesome. Looks like a program I’d put my kids in. Good culture. Wish I had a wrestling foundation to back up my Jiu Jitsu.

[@dylanlynn8750]

One thing that I noticed from going from BJJ to wrestling my freshman year is that its not only harder but its also a very different culture.

[@joshbeambjj]

How so?

[@dylanlynn8750]

@@joshbeambjj things such as them competing more and also because BJJ is mostly people above the age of 20 where as high schoolers usually act very different to adults. It’s also that everyone there is usually there for the same goal of doing well at tournaments whereas jiu-jitsu everyone has their own goal for example some just want to be physically healthy where as some want to compete and I can name a few more but that’s just off the top my head

[@joshbeambjj]

Ah yeah makes sense!

[@Ace_729]

I started wrestling, and went into a bjj gym. If you start with wrestling you’re overall a better athlete I feel. It’s fun watching this, seeing all the things I used to do or think when I first started

[@Mr_Clean6940]

dude that introduction to San Francisco was so well done with the music

[@KodiakCombat]

This is the type of content you were doing when I first subbed. Love it. I know it's some serious behind the scene work. Appreciate the effort. I was watching a BJJ Globetrotters with a Greco guy. He highlighted that you can stand tall and defend the shot. Different styles make things fun.

[@joshbeambjj]

Appreciate you watching and commenting as always! Oh cool, is it the spring camp 2023 series? (That’s what pops up when I search Globetrotters Greco lol)

[@KodiakCombat]

@@joshbeambjj Intro 1&2.

[@cheeks7050]

Great music choice

[@joshbeambjj]

appreciate that, i spent a lot of time on the music hahaha

[@671oneblood]

Keep training with this club... Your game is gonna grow leaps and bounds

[@chriskiwi362]

Really great production and overall video!

[@OURWORLD4EVER]

Great video, first time ever seeing you. Everyone was so nice and welcoming I wish I could wrestle, its definitely the hardest sport in the world

[@igiticeinmyrice1]

I love knowing coach was ur drilling partner, but he was going too easy on you

[@rozennbergfridi9206]

Awesome channel bro! This is what bjj needs, more wrestling and judo.

[@A_Moustached_Sock]

HEMA guy who just started my BJJ journey. Right after my second class they had the wrestling class. Fairly certain it is for college wrestling. Their warmup was no joke at all. Most of these guys are built bulky and wide and they were doing handsprings at one point, flawlessly I might add. Ive got to get in on that.

[@alaskansoybean6297]

You should! The first little bit will be very tiring, but wrestling is well worth it

[@tichtran664]

Remind me of Bryony Tyrell a MMA fighter. After TEN years of training in freestyle wrestling THIS year she did at least two freestyle wrestling matches and WON. Later she also competed at snake pit Wigan catch wrestling world championship and WON. Although she is also trained in CSW ( combat submission wrestling Erik Paulson system of catch wrestling, freestyle wrestling, Greco Roman wrestling, bjj and judo).

[@tichtran664]

And yes Bryony Tyrell is also trained in bjj.

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

When I started Judo, since I was so much bigger than the rest of the class, the instructor had me partner with wrestlers majority of the time. In the early weeks, we only "sparred" on the ground until our throws and break falls improved, so I ended up rolling with wrestlers at the end of class after the judo drills and picking up some wresling tips as well 😂

[@TheMartialWay]

Much respect... that was awesome!

[@joshbeambjj]

Hey thanks man, good to see ya around int he comment section again!

[@moremoney2264]

I have some high school wrestlers in my BJJ school and I definitely spar with them after classes for extra tips on wrestling

[@marcyeo8320]

Amazing episode and amazing gym!!

[@lonerjoshy]

You're making one of the best original bjj content. Good Stuff. GET IT.

[@joshbeambjj]

appreciate that bro!

[@Coleo432]

Very fun video. You should do the same with a college practice to compare the two..

[@MaryLearnsPunjabi]

This is an incredibly entertaining video!

[@isaack8146]

Omg I live in the Bay Area and one of those coaches has been a referee at my matches back when I was in middle school.

[@dj1shadow537]

Subbed for the judo vids but your quality of videos have kept me watching

[@davidcastillo4487]

Those teens definitely thought you were an old man after slipping your hip 😂

[@IR5464...]

Very good video, as a judoka who grapples, I really enjoyed your judo vids too

[@larrygolovin9407]

Big tip i learned from my coaches is that you gotta be more aggressive and that has helped me with my wrestling so if yoy ever want to do more wrestling just be more aggressive 😁👍🏼❤ love that content btw big fan

[@rns7426]

Have you found a sambo place yet? So, yeah I go with high school wrestles from time to time. It’s so much fun! I am a terrible wrestler considering I’m a Judo/BJJ guy. But I always learn really cool things from the coaches and kids and always have a really fun work out! Wrestling is great!

[@dannydonnelly8198]

You did something that 99% of BJJ players who've never wrestled would be scared to do and never try. Respect for that

[@DeepsGnome]

I mean i understand the sentiment, but that number is ridiculous. Its not 99%. Id say anything between 50% to 60%. My entire gym has stand up/takedown elements of in our bjj classes. Roughly 90% of the bjj students in our gym can take on, and in most cases beat the average high school wrestler. Its only some gyms that don't focus on stand up. But certainly its not 99%. Particularly gyms with gracie lineage. Sometimes we'll spend entire classes focusing on stand up elements. But yeah there are still way too many gyms that don't focus on it, when they should. But it's definitely not 99%.

[@Monscent]

wtf are you on about? He did a good video for his youtube channel. Why would you think 99% of BJJ players wouldnt wanna do a wrestling practice? This is just some stupid thing you're repeating.

[@JesusIsLordTruthxSavior]

Listen i know nothing abt bjj but idk about everyone here calling them “bjj players” lol

[@Quartercheeseburger]

also seems like bjj transfers to wrestling better than it can to judo. i guess bc even as a grown man with limited wrestling, your strength and conditioning and time on the ground from bjj all helped

[@phillfamous]

I feel like you got better from this one practice. Imaging this a couple times a week for a prolonged period of time

[@alexkehoepwj]

I love how half the kids just talk to you like an annoying tourist

[@joshbeambjj]

Hahaha I know right 😂

[@TrayCaddyyy]

John Welbourn from Power Athlete HQ said “the best way to get in shape for your sport is to play your sport.” Still gotta get your strength and conditioning in the weight room but going to practice is huge.

[@chuggernaut]

That cradle coach hit you with @24:03 absolutely filthy 🥶

[@whosnathanielcho]

EPIC. can we talk about that bass in the open???

[@joshbeambjj]

thanks dude! hahaha inspired by christopher nolan... 😂

[@Blivot3]

Go to Gilroy High for a practice next

[@mogrowneyiv7306]

Lol!

[@jared_quackenbush]

Great video Josh!

[@joshbeambjj]

hey thanks jared appreciate that! good to see ya here

[@nicobellic3465]

Hey Josh; really love the judo content and I know you entered a tournament. Do you think you could do more tournaments or real fights? I saw an in house tournament recently and there was a beast of a woman who came 2nd in a grouped division because not enough women/competitors in that weight class. She won her fights with a brilliant timed foot sweep, newaza and one competitor injured himself (he landed on his head while attempting to throw). I remember the video you did with the open mat sparring but you didn’t want to use force. I’m really curious how you’d do if you faced a woman like that. She’s just about big enough (your size) so you can’t really rag doll her but she was great with timing whereas in your tournament you were out manovered into a throw. Would love to see how more fights for you would play out; different ways to win or lose

[@sir_Edword]

please do more wrestling vids

[@kduffin33]

Bro, this content is amazing. I’d love to see a Collab with you and Sensei seth ICY Mike or Jesse Enkamp

[@joshbeambjj]

Thanks! Guess what… I’m going to Stockholm next week 👀

[@Monscent]

Love the video but the loud music during the sparring? Would be much better with just the regular audio.

[@joshbeambjj]

thanks for watching! appreciate the feedback, will keep it in mind!

[@alaskansoybean6297]

Personally I don't mind the music, I much prefer it to 20 squeaky shoes

[@MPB059]

This brings back memories when I was a high school wrestler! Lol

[@anarchic_ramblings]

Slippery mats are a major health issue in no-gi. Most coaches are totally dismissive of the problem.

[@rolandfisher]

That looked like amazing fun!

[@qazedout]

Your channel is great.

[@joshbeambjj]

I appreciate that! Glad you like it

[@darkdrake13]

7:56 is the most relateable moment 😂

[@joshbeambjj]

The knee? 😂

[@darkdrake13]

​@@joshbeambjjyes 💀

[@alexanderren1097]

Great video! High school wrestlers are no joke! Congrats on training with them and not dying!

[@cloved4227]

The guy in the blue shirt and shoes is my coach at glileo

[@eemotion]

Rashguard looks super comfortable man! What's the brand?

[@joshbeambjj]

It is! Custom one from Nation Athletic.

[@eemotion]

​@@joshbeambjjThanks! I just checked them out, from the product pictures alone they look the best I've ever seen! I'm going to order a set. Great video and thanks again :)

[@conphucianism]

@16:35 the double underhook also seemed like he was preparing a double overhook suplex! great video Josh :)

[@joshbeambjj]

Thank God I didn’t get suplexed 😂 lol thanks Phu

[@SkelyGeekin]

Now imagine being a heavy weight

[@jayr777]

I like your energy josh

[@joshbeambjj]

hey appreciate that! thanks for watching

[@ohnoarat8000]

Till this day I honestly don’t know as physically demanding as wrestling

[@adoboFosho]

Imagine facing all your teammates during tournaments 😂

[@TrueLegacyStudio]

More wrestling videos 🙌🏼

[@jahosaphat]

I want to see the instructional part.

[@Sports_enthusiast1]

Testing shoes in the store hurt my soul 😂

[@joshbeambjj]

Lol why 😂

[@Sports_enthusiast1]

@ it’s just like ingrained in my mind not to wear my wrestling shoes off the mat but it’s not like a big deal or anything

[@joshbeambjj]

Hahaha yeah good point 😂

[@ngterr2008]

You are a brave soul. I cannot begin to imagine what it felt like the next morning 😅

[@joshbeambjj]

Dude it was baaaaaad the next day… and the following few days after that 😂 so bad. Especially after the back flip at the end, tore my abs up as the icing on the cake.

[@jordancoe5593]

I’m not even sure how he made it to training the next morning. Weirdo.

[@joshbeambjj]

@jordancoe5593 me neither 😭😭😭

[@evano7667]

19:00 that’s a high schooler?!

[@LostintheSAUCE3000]

2hr wrestling practice? Brother I have three plus an hour of weights 😭

[@sombojoe]

Josh, if you don’t have the wrestling standup technique, trying to match it with the same bent over style with end with you losing to guys with decades of experience using it. You beautiful vertical stance can be used against wrestlers; you just need to keep the stand either far away or a tight close grip. Most wrestlers don’t have any standup except a lateral drop or head lock, so if you develop one or two throws both forward and backwards, you will back most people terrified to tie up except judoka, Sambist, or Greco guys. Yanking an opponents head up from the chin is a great way to defend the legs and get your under hooks. Watch how Jason Morris became a collegiate all American wrestler only using just throws. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnmtnqCIrpipedksi=Lb4ighm70hupf6hO

[@writingworks]

Now do a wrestling tournament

[@themediocrephotographer1301]

Duddddde I forgot I had to go to a big 5 for my first pair of wrestling shoes as well 😭😂

[@MrAzkush]

Very small wrestling room...are those even wrestling mats? There are no boundary marks or neutral starting position marks.

[@joshbeambjj]

It’s a multidisciplinary martial arts gym (self defense, BJJ)

[@tinwhistlenoob5219]

my highschools wrestling is is 1 hour of conditioning 1 hour of weight lifting and 1 hour of actual wrestling a day it sounds horrible

[@brysonz]

Wow great job making it through all that. BJJ warmups are so basic compared to this. 😀

[@clap5]

Is this folk style wrestling?

[@Appachoppa112]

Wrestling was like getting thrown into the deep end and they just keep throwing weights instead of a ring 😂

[@joshbeambjj]

Such a good way to describe it lol

[@Anonymoushomie69]

Great video, but I can't help but point out the questionable music.

[@phlurecent]

That adidas pair is the exact same pair i have

[@joshbeambjj]

Sick! How’re they holding up?

[@phlurecent]

@@joshbeambjj there doing pretty good, but now there getting a little small

[@farukbrdaric20]

U should try greco too

[@facts-never-lies3160]

They do similar exercises to judo 😮

[@macaluso48]

Yeah wrestling way harder man

[@demonjester137]

Bro are middle school team does the same thing as the high school so we going to be going places ehen we in high school

[@kenpomast]

You got to wrestle with Zuckerberg 😅😂