Is 40 too old for BJJ? | Jiu-jitsu for older people

Is 40 too old for BJJ? Is 50? João Mansure started training at 50 and became a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. In this video, he shares a little bit about his journey, how he feels training with younger generations and his favourite techniques to deal with them.

[@dpdrums1]

53 years young, 112 pound brown belt here. Started when I was 45. Getting smashed by the bigger, stronger, younger ones all the time. Some times I win, some times I lose, every time I learn. Don’t chase the belt. It is waiting for you when the time is right. The gift is in the lesson, during class. Anytime is the right time to start. Repetition, refinement, discipline, loyalty, respect! You have the rest of your life to get it right.

[@gbsainteanne]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@robedwards6926]

As an older and smaller jiu-jitsu practioner do lower level belts ever beat you? Just curious because I'm a white belt and 45 years old. I'm concerned about moving up in belt levels but losing to lower level belts because of my age.

[@dpdrums1]

@Rob edwards, Yes, you will lose to lower belts. You have to leave your ego at the door and look at losing in a different light. I look at losing as being exposed, not knowing an answer to a question, making a mistake, trying something and failing. Sometimes, I just get out muscled or out hustled. You will lose, but more importantly, you will learn. Give it time and don’t be in a rush.

[@robedwards6926]

@@dpdrums1 Thanks, for the response. Also, I'm not a big guy. I weigh 170 lbs. I've noticed that being a big guy makes you better than what really are. You can can use strength, pressure and weight to overcome many things. This allows bigger guys to role with higher belts a lot easier. This has been my observation.

[@ricozam7733]

I admire you Dave. I'm 52 and weigh 120 pounds, white belt, after 2 years on and off due to injuries, all i accomplished was to get multiple injuries. Decided to quit a few months ago after my last bad injury.

[@fuloran1]

Started at 48, now a 52 year old blue belt . One of the best decisions I have ever made.

[@gbsainteanne]

For sure!

[@dmcc1703]

@@gbsainteanne I'm 48 and starting now. I appreciate the great info and encouragement.

[@evertking1]

@@AdamS679 cool, i put my son in it and honestly i wanted to join as well and thought... im too damn old... but i may do it!!

[@Skull24Crusher]

@@gbsainteanneis it possible to compete at the age of 50? (If starting at 42 years old?)

[@popsmorris5887]

I just started a couple months ago at 64. I am really enjoying it. Getting smashed a lot but I don't care. Starting to get the hang of it, I have small victories here and there. Heck, me just being on the mat is a victory.

[@gbsainteanne]

Fantastic!!

[@raswilliewailers7078]

Greatest inspiration for me. Gonna start this month.

[@sotiriosnovatsis4529]

Outstanding post. Big respect to you for starting the journey. All you need to focus on is your own path and your own progress. Like you said, it's all the small victories that count. Enjoy the (knee) ride, my friend.

[@OneNvrKnoz]

Started when I was 40, now a 42 year old blue belt. The best realization for me was that younger guys are generally faster, with more stamina and recover faster. You need to keep them locked down. Control the position and rely more on technique to conserve energy. Don’t try to keep up with them, you’ll only burn out and get injured. Also, more training is better than harder training.

[@gbsainteanne]

Exactly!!

[@jucamorais7042]

I start Jiujitsu with 40 now i have 45 purple belt 3 years blue belt training all most every day in the beginning 2x day... Now im tired and i need to motivate again to training. Oss

[@F1REWOLFSA]

At 41 and a Blue belt I've learned this the hard way. Need to keep reminding myself to just take my time and take it easy with the younger guys. Strength isn't always an issue but the recovery does take so much longer.

[@sfkingalpha]

It's amazing that your biggest realization over 2 years is that you discovered that young people are faster and have more energy.

[@OneNvrKnoz]

sfkingalpha I guess you lack reading comprehension or the focus to read the rest of my comment

[@andrewkarl5174]

Forgot to mention, I’m now 63 and a blue belt in both disciplines.

[@CrappyBJJBlueBelt]

I started BJJ at 51 years old. I get challenged on a daily basis (physically and mentally). I’m 53 now and am one of the oldest people in my school but I love training. I’ve made great friends at my school who have taught me a lot. I don’t plan on ever stopping.

[@gbsainteanne]

Awesome!!

[@ChrisTankCrasher]

I have just started bjj at Gracie Barra, I’m 43 and previously injured in the British Army. It’s THE best thing I’ve ever done. It’s given me back that family feel I’ve missed since the Army, I have a clear goal and a plan. I love it.

[@78logistics]

Started 21 months ago at 62.

[@dragosristici]

Started at 50 and black belt at 57? He must be a natural talent.

[@greasebob]

Maybe, or maybe just super dedicated, show up most days, focus and retain all techniques, it can be done. He might lose in training at times to super blues and purples, but be able to know the techniques in better detail and correct and coach them when something is off. Black belt doesnt mean you can wreck everybody, Helio and Carlson at red belts were in their 70s and 80s, and could barely move, but they could still teach and correct and point out mistake and proper techniques.

[@MoLandavazo]

Getting your belt tends to happen quicker when you’re older, because your skill set is “you vs you.” An older grappler’s skills are based on his age and potential ability at that age, as the instructor sees fit. This isn’t always the case, but it usually is. Bravo to anyone who rolls despite their age 🤙🏼

[@ajperkins288]

I started BJJ last year at the age 59 and I feel great. It is the beat work out in my life. I feel like I'm 35.

[@wefixwebsitesfast8227]

62 I started when I was fifty eight. And I'll never stop until something breaks. The best thing I ever have done in my life.The brotherhood is incredible. Oss Professor

[@stevenboswell3730]

I'm 64 and have a black belt. Still enjoying the training

[@jlvfarm9241]

I started bjj when I was 37, now 42 a blue belt, training is the best feeling train smarter not harder

[@gbsainteanne]

Exactly 👊🏽

[@JamezAdam]

Oss!

[@lowreedman]

I turned 50 in July. I started BJJ just a couple of months before my 45th birthday. Last October I received my Purple belt. It can be done. There are certainly days where it is harder, but that's life. I will train as long as I can.

[@gbsainteanne]

Good luck on your journey and congrats on this mentality!

[@jaredcoleman9313]

That's amazing dude

[@glenroe81]

I am 39 and went to my first lesson yesterday! I enjoyed it but am aching in places i didn't know existed!

[@gbsainteanne]

haha that's very likely!

[@CrappyBJJBlueBelt]

I started training at 51. Just keep going whether you want to or not. Force yourself to go then after a couple months you will be used to it. Don’t stop!

[@bradquigley3676]

Can definitely relate to this!

[@xerifekimura840]

Very informative video, thanks for posting. Started at 48, got my black belt at 57. Whether you can start BJJ at 40+ and be successful depends on the school. I'm fortunate that my school focuses on technique, has normal people from all walks of life that are respectful on the mat, and kicks out the knuckleheads and MMA wanna-be's who refuse to listen to the professor and put other students at risk. By the way, note how Joao and Marcelo roll with each other in this video You can do this "flow roll" all day without getting injured. A good school teaches and promotes this kind of sparring as a training option. Now 62, this is how I roll most of the time with fellow advanced belts. I've got nothing to prove and would prefer to stay injury free since it now takes way to long to heal.

[@gbsainteanne]

Yeees, welcome to the amazing Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle!!

[@muaythaiforever7893]

I’m 42 but started when I was 41. I am on the journey to get my black belt and I am excited to do it! I trained Muay Thai for 15 years but I still wanted to be active in some form of martial arts. I still have the energy to lift weights and I started my kids early, 4 and 5...a son and a daughter. I want this to be part of our legacy...being a part of the Gracie Barra legacy

[@michaelchen3208]

42 is still being considered in your prime; 😊.I am 66, started 4 years ago. Enjoy the art very much😊

[@humbertosolorzano9842]

I turned 29 years couple of weeks ago, getting a lot of motivation from you guys. Respect!

[@bytor754]

Another 10 yrs to go through in BJJ, started back in 2018 when I was 49-yr-old. Belts don't matter to me. I simply like rolling with BJJ partners.

[@David79382]

Thanks for the motivation. I’m 42 and I want to start as soon as the gyms open again.

[@danielrichwine2268]

I'm 52 and wanting to start. Glad to see I'm not the only one.

[@JivecattheMagnificent]

Great video, guys. Much respect.

[@pushthehills]

Thank you for sharing. So positive and helpful!

[@gbsainteanne]

Amazing! Glad that’s actually helping 👊🏽

[@dillon1563]

Started at 49 I’m now 58 and a brown belt Carlson gracie London

[@homegardens7682]

Booked my first lesson at age 38. Looking forward to it.

[@hydranterouge]

Joao really delivered. Very clear and easy to follow and encouraging for people my age 50 and up! (Craig A.)

[@gbsainteanne]

Awesome! Tks

[@davelimon1942]

55 and 6 months in. Things are getting easier, actually starting to look forward to going instead of forcing myself and just started to actually get some submissions instead of just trying to survive.

[@davidfulton3287]

Wrestled in highschool. BJJ gave me a chance to grapple and learn a new martial art. Started at 50. Injuries and Covid interruptions, but I have competed in tournaments. 56 year old blue belt. Do it.

[@Restiff]

I am 45 years old and I am a blue belt, sometimes I feel old training with guys who are ten to 20 years younger than me, but this video has inspired me a lot, in the end it is key to take care of yourself, inside and outside the mat, but the benefit that the BJJ gives for life is irreplaceable, thanks for sharing it!

[@gbsainteanne]

There you go 🔥🔥

[@UltimateKettle]

scrappy white belt here 3 stripes, year into training and theres an old guy at my gym around 40-50, blue belt and he moves very slow with us young guys but the way he's learnt to apply his weight is second to none truly incredible.

[@tjl4688]

Jiujitsu is probably the best art for older people. You're not going to smash the younger people, but you will still get good enough to handle 99% of normal people.

[@paulhenderson9905]

Started when I was 43 and am now a 45 year old blue belt. I train four times a week and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made. Definitely recommend giving it a go.

[@enknasigkottskolanaradig..2651]

I started at 43, now 49 and purple since a year back. Best desicion I have ever made to start training.

[@pkraus02]

I'm 49 will be 50 in June. The hard part about Jiu-jitsu is waiting for cv19 to end so the gyms will open up. I'm dying to get started. I'm excited to see it's still possible for me to start my own journey. Thank you for this video.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

You don't need to wait. Make things happen for yourself.

[@pkraus02]

Tyler Goodrich I have been going six days a week since the local gym opened in May. I’m absolutely in love with Jiu-Jitsu.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

@@pkraus02 Awesome brother!

[@Krissada1000]

👍👍👍

[@Thestockxj96]

Thankfully, things never really locked down in Memphis, so I've been working toward a blue since August last year. Hehehe 😈

[@johnchristopherguadalupeoc9731]

7 years and made black belt in bjj impressive

[@g3nz0d]

Thank you for this! I am 46 and have wanted to start, but been a bit scared. This helps.

[@gbsainteanne]

You only should be concerned about which school to join and listen to your body and everything will be alright. Have fun!

[@budaflash]

Just coming back to BJJ as 50 year old blue belt. Stopped in my early 40s had kids etc. Now im back and this is inpiring.

[@dwk8081]

Bravo! I started when I was 53. Don't feel it! I retired 3 yrs ago and train 3x a week. Best thing I have done in decades. BJJ for all!!

[@danrl9710]

Did 6-months before COVID, now just about to get started again at a new Gracie Barra gym! Couldn't be happier that a gym opened so closed to home and very excited to start training again. You guys have all said it, at 47 you need to conserve and fight smart. Didn't do the best job of that during my first 6-months but hoping I can chill out a bit this next time around!

[@gbsainteanne]

Awesome!! There you go!

[@KGB1965722]

Thanks! It's great to see someone in my age range who started training at 50!!

[@gbsainteanne]

Besides training, he (Joao) even decided to compete at the Panams last year for the first time ever.

[@KGB1965722]

@@gbsainteanne Respect!

[@bradquigley3676]

I'm 50 and I just started Jiu Jitsu. This was an inspiring video for me. I especially liked the footage of the roll as you were talking.

[@bradquigley3676]

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is...

[@gbsainteanne]

Great, thanks! Finding inspiring stuff is key for a long journey.

[@samdelaet3587]

Just started at 41! This was good to hear.

[@gbsainteanne]

Awesome!!

[@davebond7380]

Hi I'm Dave from Liverpool UK Tony Bebington bjj I'm 50 years young 4 stripe white belt nearly blue . Missed 5 months because of covid. Looking forward to training again best thing I have ever done concerning my own self satisfying pursuit. Great video guys.

[@charanjithayre9328]

Your on the black belt path brother. Warrior mentality!

[@tom_thebomb]

I have multiple Black Belts in striking arts but just started at GB last week at 56 and I'm lovin it! I feel like a fish outta water but it's Awesome!!!

[@cooperbeggs]

Lol I just started and I am an 18 y/o. I hope to work throughout my life. I have a tough time as a young guy, I really respect the older guys in my gym, especially the guys who just started.

[@senick41]

45 and just starting my journey. I’m a 2 stripe white belt and I look forward to every class. I’m trying to be the best inspiration to my 3 young boys I can be. All of us are in the same gym and growing together in the world of BJJ. My 11 year old said our goal is Black belt in 10 years. My personal goal is get to class at least 3 days each week. The belts will come with time. I’m loving the Journey. This is such an inspirational video.

[@gbsainteanne]

That's awesome!!

[@seansampson1927]

Started at 45 to get my son interested and ended up falling in love with the art myself. I' now a 49 year old blue belt and although some days are better than others, the friendships and the achievement I've made in fitness and weight loss makes it all worth it.

[@davidgarciacooke337]

Thank you for the video. I am 46 with 2 slipped discs in the lower back. I am thinking of starting BJJ next month. I keep fit with functional traning but haven't done any martial arts since my 20's.

[@gbsainteanne]

Go mellow and slow but go ;)

[@marcolex100]

started last October also at age 50, best decision of my life… oss ! from Marco brasileiro de Toronto

[@gbsainteanne]

Boaa!

[@aaroncrothers3603]

51 year old purple 170 pounds. Just took 3rd at worlds. Anyone can do this and be very effective. We have a 65 year old who just started. In my opinion injury prevention is by far the biggest thing to master. Best wishes everyone who trains!

[@gbsainteanne]

Amazing, congrats!

[@TheBRADLEYJAMES123]

I am 52 and just started my first class last week. All I can say i used muscles I didnt know I had. Still havent rolled yet, though will admit that I am a bit nervous. Thank you for this video.

[@tobycoyne6333]

I’m with you on that, had one class but had to restart because of surgery so I start on 9/19 again, so be a little interesting. Good luck and keep you head in the game.

[@tab3Gator]

Started a few weeks ago at 49. Recovery is hard, but the training is so much fun. I didn’t know that my toes could get fatigued. Lol

[@differentangle2842]

Started at 44 now I am 47 two stripe purple belt. Thanks for the encouragement. Oss from Belo Horizonte Brasil, Gracie Barra Santa Inez

[@gbsainteanne]

Show!! Oss

[@differentangle2842]

@@gbsainteanne Show de mais caboloso !

[@michaelchen3208]

3 years training and already a 2 stripe purple? You must be a black belt in Judo before you started BJJ

[@InfinitelyManic]

Started BJJ at 41 (2008). Trained consistently for about 12 years then abruptly stopped for 14 months due to SARS-CoV-2 risk and COVID-19 lockdowns. After getting vaccinated (since every cold virus I've ever had likely came from BJJ training), I started training again. Currently a Brown Belt w/ 4 stripes.

[@peterharkness9749]

i'm pretty sure that guy is pretty talented having achieved a black belt in less than 10 years

[@gbsainteanne]

Dedicated 👍🏽👍🏽

[@rodrigobarba930]

Im 39 and just started at Gracie Barra in Anaheim, CA and definitely needed to see this. Second week in and it feels like im way behind and will never catch up. This is super motivational for me

[@BrMg01]

is your coach Scott Carr?

[@rodrigobarba930]

@@BrMg01 he was in town for a couple of weeks but then had to fly back home. We have a new professor now.

[@BrMg01]

@@rodrigobarba930 he is my professor :) great guy! Oss 🇧🇷 🥋

[@Micahbry]

I’m 35 and reading the comments here has given me the inspiration to start

[@cbrchris99]

Started at 46 covid hit and lost some time. Just turned 48 and last night got my fourth stripe on my white belt. I get aches and pains, but love it all. Definitely in it for the long haul!

[@gbsainteanne]

Yeahh

[@johnburke1184]

I started at age 50. I was promoted to Black Belt at age 63. I hav competed locally, nationally, and on the World stage. I have competed giving away as much as twenty years and have more than my share of gold medals. Do not look at age as an obstacle, don’t brag about how old you are either. Give it, get it. I was promoted at the Lab, by Professor Bret Oteri. My co-presenter was the legendary Roberto Abrieu, AKA Cyborg

[@gbsainteanne]

Yes!

[@pmartialartsx]

Why do I have the feeling he had other extensive Martial Arts experience prior to starting BJJ at 50?

[@artmzrbn]

I am 40, got my first 3 classes and this is just a beginning. BJJ is a Life Driver

[@atylerpearce]

I started 5 months ago. Ill be 40 in a few months. Everything hurts all the time but I am absolutely in love.

[@KingJeraldL46]

Started at 45, white with a stripe, 3-4x a week. Ending year 1. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 incredible journey so far.

[@doublebguitarplayer9434]

I’m 50 and started 4 months ago. I absolutely love it. My son who’s 14 is a killer. I do it for him mostly but I love learning and love rolling. I’ll never stop. My son will be black belt by 24 or so. Me? Mayb 60 lol. And that’s ok.

[@gbsainteanne]

Awesome!!

[@Seven-gf7uo]

im a 57 yo 2 stripe white belt. im always sore and have had an on going issues w injuries yet can’t wait for drilling to b over so i can roll and push myself to earn that ice pack and beers afterward. However, i’ve come to hate the brand new 20 something spastic new guy. Hopefully in the future a breed of instructors will have the wisdom to teach beyond tournament mentality and realize the importance of longevity for some of the most dedicated students they have in the gray hair bracket .

[@gbsainteanne]

40-50 + years old folks are better off training with higher belts in general to avoid this kind of training. And, of course, a good instruction is key to set the right tone and more welcoming practice. Keep on training!

[@CBWANADA]

55 yr purple, also Gracie Barra. Started late 50, lost time to covid19. I've been more or less retired since 52 yrs. I really enjoy talking and training with the youngsters. I'm usually the oldest in my classes. Looking forward to brown. My main hobby is dirt bike riding; love exploring this way including foreign countries. BJJ gives me that stamina. I look 55 in the mirror but I feel 35?😅

[@305dave]

Thank you for this. I'm 45 and I've been wanting to start for a long time but fear has held me back...

[@gbsainteanne]

There is only bravery where there is also fear. Good job!

[@305dave]

@@gbsainteanne 🙏🏾✌🏾

[@VailSkateSupply1]

I recently started bbj. I’m 50. Some days I doubt myself. I feel like I’m just getting submitted constantly. I’m bruised and beaten. I will keep trying.

[@LeafwortThumbfloggin]

I feel young saying I'm a 44 year-old white belt 4 months in compared to these dudes, but I feel great saying that it was a fantastic life decision.

[@stangdude5593]

Started in my late 20s. Now in my 40s, it's important to spar at my own pace.

[@smaugthewyrm]

at 49, my first lesson, had two ribs break. was totally unprepared for a 40 minute warm-up which completely exhausted the muscles that would have supported those ribs. do six months of daily core workouts before starting BJJ if you were that old. then do not free roll for six months so you have some sort of conditioning and knowledge on how to stay safe.

[@gbsainteanne]

Never happened in our school over 3 years of existence. And that is not simply luck, it’s by design. Of course it’s possible to have accidents, just like in any sport. But if you join a good school the chances are drastically reduced. Take care!

[@smaugthewyrm]

@@gbsainteanne first role at the end of the first lesson. He in my closed card. I pulled his head down and in response he put both palms on each of my lower ribs and pushed down to break the guard. That was enough to break both ribs. The lowest rib on either side. I think that’s a pretty common response to being pulled forward within someone’s close guard. I have course couldn’t go back after that and then the pandemic hit so probably if someone’s that injured you would not know it because they would not come back.

[@raymondlugo9960]

I broke two ribs in judo. I realized later that I had made the attacker fall on me in a new throw we were learning. My falling technics needed more work. I haven't broken anything since. I started judo as an adult at 41.

[@debpetit927]

Absolutely. I started at 47, and I'm now 51. I'm a blue belt. And multiple competitions and metals

[@ricozam7733]

Defintely age, weight matter in all grappling sports. Someone said that when rolling over 40, every 10 year difference with your opponent is equivalent to a belt difference, similarly, every 10 kg weight difference is equal to a belt level difference. So for example if you are 50 BB and roll with a 20 blue belt 10 kgs heavier, things will be very equal on paper.

[@gbsainteanne]

Hmm it might be a good reference for most people indeed.

[@scottanderson2796]

46 yr old blue belt definitely hope to be a black belt someday

[@JablesMullet]

46yo White Belt here. Ditto! Good luck on your journey!

[@scottanderson2796]

@@JablesMullet Good luck on yours just stay the course best choice I ever made and some of the best people I ever met you ever make it to Florida for vacation look us up Remedy Jiu jitsu were just 10 min from Pensacola 🤙

[@leavethisspotblank]

From experience, if you are already in shape/athletic for your age, then yes. If out of shape and older, no stay away from it.

[@torquejujitsu6548]

Yandan in jujitsu - judo based, 4 degree. Still play and roll at 55.

[@SueZQue83]

I started when I was 9 not even close to 40. But just wanted to put that out there :)

[@aquillassongbird3351]

My former sensei in sumo ( yes I said sumo. It's not what you think) got into Jiu-jitsu... in his sixties. I personally think if you are blessed with good health, age is a number. Jiu-jitsu is the next art i am considering to get into. I have rolled before and I was in my early forties when I did. I am 46 now, but I am still very functional. I personally older people should pre-condition before getting into something like this and really zero in on what you need to do to prepare for what's needed which from what I am seeing is functionality, strong core, cardio, and flexibility. I constantly stretch specifically use ginastica stretching . Age is just a number in my opinion. I do have a wrestling background and I love grappling. I do want to continue my " visionquest" like my sensei. Covid is putting a serious damper, but my time is not over in martial arts. Not yet.

[@gbsainteanne]

Wise words, mindset is a huge factor. Good training!

[@aquillassongbird3351]

@@gbsainteanne apologies for the typos. Lol

[@andrewkarl5174]

Stated Judo at 58, added BJJ at 59, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My trick for Judo and BJJ takedowns, Stand lefty, to bait my lapel, when my opponent goes for it, two on one. I confound and confuse lots of younger, faster guys. Sshhh, that’s my secret, don’t tell anyone. In my opinion BJJ is for every age group. The friendships and connections you make with your partners are like the fountain of youth.

[@gbsainteanne]

100%

[@Nethezbet]

You will never be as good as the people starting as kids, or even in their 20s. That's ok, you are still going to end up better than you were.

[@a3300000]

The best time to start is 10. Or now.

[@ossioclinics3459]

Just started at 58, it’s tough for sure, my advice to anyone is don’t focus on belts, just turn up and enjoy.

[@Krissada1000]

I am 46. Thanks for inspiration. 😋😋

[@gbsainteanne]

Great to hear that!

[@ericegle]

I'm a 50 year old purple belt and the young competitors know I'm not an easy roll. Suck it kiddos. I'm coming for you.

[@goyneser1]

13 March 2024 Age 52 White belt

[@christianmonturanoii6539]

Never too old for anything I'm gonna do a thing till I'm over 100 and still look half my age when I'm 50 I'm still gonna be 30 biologically

[@bill-mckenna]

never too old, BUT...I have lost some explosive energy, as well as the ability to fight off an aggressive for a prolonged time...train 4 days/week for 1 1/2 years. Don't drink, don't smoke, weight on point - 59 yrs old...the younger ones are getting promoted faster but oh well....it is what it is...just have fun and stay healthy...

[@mentalbroadcastofficial]

I didt start at 38, 10 years ago, still a purple belt, the difference now is that ive got a herniated disk, one shoulder is gone, one kne is popping out all the time, both ribs pinched, not sure is ill get the black belt ot die b4 😅😅😅

[@joshuawood362]

im 40 and doing my first tournament in 1 month

[@theonlyonestanding8079]

Can combat judo beat a Jujitsu practitioner?

[@johnd6258]

Re-started at 46. About to blue. 🔺🥋🔺 GB SWPDX

[@JamezAdam]

Oss!

[@Isaac-mc4kk]

João Mansure became a black belt in seven years, holy smokes. I am 38 and just started at Gracie Barra and I am excited for the journey

[@gbsainteanne]

Awesome! Enjoy it!!

[@mikelopez8694]

50yr old Gracie Barra blue belt here...

[@MonacoRocha]

Wow!!! How Long Did it take you to get a Black Belt.....??? Thats Great!!

[@gbsainteanne]

8 years

[@MonacoRocha]

@@gbsainteanne Nice ...You Got You Belt From Fernando ?

[@gbsainteanne]

@@MonacoRocha from Master Leão Teixeira - under Carlos Gracie Jr

[@MonacoRocha]

@@gbsainteanne hes in Rio ? Great ..!

[@gbsainteanne]

@@MonacoRocha yes!

[@BURGAWMMA]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is literally tailor-made for older and larger athletes... most martial arts originated from Asian countries where an adult male is rarely over a hundred and thirty-five pounds so they're not exactly as big man friendly as European style martial arts. An older super heavyweight has much more difficult time pulling off standard martial arts techniques as opposed to someone who is 5 foot 5 + 130lbs that's why you see such a radical difference in techniques in different weight classes. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is simply Judo groundwork taken to it's ultimate level and while I find the butt scooting of modern sport Jiu Jitsu absolutely ridiculous if you train Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a martial art it is absolutely tailor-made for larger and older athletes. As those of us with long-term Judo and wrestling experience know groundwork is the best Focus for the older athlete because the impacts are lower and the frenetic pace is less extreme especially in lapel grappling!

[@JJ.ermenegildofregna]

Jeez, I wanted to start at 62 but this Covid business screwed up everything. Now I'm 63 and the gyms are still closed. I'll never get there. I'm a master in solo drills though😆

[@christianashmore5479]

Gyms will open again in time, keep doing the solo drills they are great!

[@JJ.ermenegildofregna]

@@christianashmore5479 Thanks Christian. I will. At least 4 times a week. They keep you in great shape.

[@RaveyDavey]

You can start old. However, BJJ is pretty damned hard on your body. Even with relatively gentle training, it takes a toll on your joints. Wear and tear builds up as you age and you can accelerate it or hold it back. Tough exercise, be that BJJ or other, accelerates it and you might well find yourself in a bad way quicker than if you'd stuck to say swimming and yoga. Your knee ligaments take a pasting, spinal facet joints and in the gi the fingers take a real bashing. It's fun but is it more fun than not having crippling hand arthritis when you're in your 70s+? You have to make an informed choice. "Anyone at any age" isn't an informed choice IMO. The longer you do it, the worse the effects. The harder you go, the worse the effects. But at some point, you have to pay the piper.

[@oldtimeoutlaw]

How about if your 64, is that ok also?

[@gbsainteanne]

Find a good school and go at your pace. Should be a great experience!

[@TSM260]

Age is nothing, I have seen some 50 year old plus blues, purples, browns and blacks whipping up on 20-40 year olds. Same in judo, older guys beating young bucks. Time ,experience, and technique, rinse an repeat.

[@gbsainteanne]

No doubt!!