Jiu-Jitsu & Mental Health: How BJJ Community, Exercise and Friendships makes life worthwhile.

[@MrGoldenwheels]

Right on time with this one. Felt off mentally the last few days, did not want to go to class this am. Went anyway. Totally typical class, lots of struggles, hard work in rolls…now I feel 100% better mentally. Saw the boys, got killed and killed some myself, and the mood just changed for the better.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Yeah it’s amazing what a change it can make in your general out look on life.

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Im a married guy with kids and zero friends. I train BJJ 3 days a week and I definitely gain a lot from doing it. I feel down when I can’t go for whatever reason (kids, sick, etc) it’s just an overall beneficial and fulfilling part of my life. And I can’t imagine not doing it.

[@richardhernandez1600]

Same, brother.

[@reiniervanramshorst1031]

Personally I finally found my Jiu-Jitsu academy after trying to live my passion in normal civilian life in the walkable center of town. I found that uninitiated people are sometimes shocked, scared or angry when you randomly choke, throw or jointlock them in public. Sometimes they even get police involved and cause all kinds of stress. My life got so much simpler once I found a group of like-minded people and my mental health has improved significantly. 😊

[@dadsteader]

I have cyclothymia ( rapid cycling bi-polar ) and BJJ changed my life because of the mental health impact it has. It is so meditative.

[@TheFunnyRepublican]

For a lot of people, myself included, BJJ was a rising tide in life. It elevated everything: physical appearance (minus the cauliflowers), health, stopping addictions, more confidence, overall gentler with people. On top of that, being able to beat the 💩 out of someone is a good skill to have in your back pocket. Great pod fellas! -Memphis, TN, USA

[@brewhaha515]

Just started getting the swelling and blood in my ear should I drain it right away or how long should I wait. Or should I not drain it?

[@DanielIvan707]

Good stuff guys! It’s definitely helped me mentally and in all aspects of life. Nashville, TN

[@derekrotondo8315]

Cheers from USA. Spot on with this. Ex-boxer. I've had friends for decades that I talk to less than guys I fight. You know everything you need to know about someone within 6 minutes of combat

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Totally with you on this!!

[@adampatrick3858]

My former gym is now closed due to some illegal activity with the instructor so i havent been to class in about 2 months. I have since found a new place to train just havent gone yet. My wife can definitely tell a difference in my mentality. Ive known for awhile that jiu jitsu is good for my mental state of mind

[@ComptonII]

Great topic and video as usual. I would say perhaps the top reason I train is for the mental health aspect. I'm at my absolute best in terms of mood after a practice.

[@rovertdean7640]

Okay, it's scary how well timed this video is for myself. Been shoulder deep in major life changes led by alot of self discovery. Yes, it's a huge positive that it's something for you and you alone in your family unit. but that's just step one. Bjj as a whole can show you how to lead a better life. The lessons you learn on the mat can be directly carried over to life. Not talking subs and sweeps but the skill you gain to self reflect and look at things objectively. On the mat we check our ego, look at what we're doing wrong or maybe just need to do better and take the steps to address it. Eventually you look through others perspectives on the same problem and you've gained objectivity. So, what you have is personal/situational reflection. This plus implementing the lessons you find through the process is the very thing that leads to personal growth. To maximize your "jiu jitsu", take this same method of growth and apply it to life. Not just work or how you conduct you daily home habits but just sit and reflect on yourself. How you're feeling and what's driving those feelings and pull on the threads that pop up. Check your ego and explore those uncomfortable threads and see where they lead. With out doing that you won't grow. This is how you rank up your mental health game using jiu jitsu. Also rest rounds are only a waste if you're not trying to find a way to stay productive during them (reflect on your last roll or study other rolls happening during your rest). Unlock your mind and unlock your growth OSS

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Mate we are totally with you on this! Great comment.

[@anthonydoherty7638]

Off with my second rib injury. Taking time off. I feel that. Definitely hard mentally.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Hope you’re back by now?

[@anthonydoherty7638]

@@bulletproofforbjj I’m back , never really left. I tried to still go and watch as much as possible. But I Still haven’t rolled hard. Just going with people I trust for now. Can’t wait to get after it again. Thanks for the channel guys love the content. Cheers

[@itsamemikeg]

My hobby outside of rolling is skipping warm-ups. Don’t want to brag, but getting pretty good at it…

[@DeeBeeMTB]

Haha, you must be a purple belt 😂😂😂…I think that’s a requirement to move past 4 stripes blue belt. 🤙☕️✌️

[@realdeal8078]

BJJ has done alot for me.. By getting over break-ups easier, helps put your life into perspective about what important and whats not, I do not care for material possessions or want them like I once desired..

[@fabriciocordeiro921]

Cheers from Brasil! Another great talk, guys. I still don't roll; in this gym you just start to roll after you complete the 60 first fundamental classes (and yeah, this works form me as a method plan), so I'm about 2 months training basic movements and basic drills. I should get my first stripe (30 classes completed) next week. This first phase is important, feels like schoolyard, small lessons for big kids. It's nice but at the same time it's not much organic (and it shouldn´t be, I guess), so I'm still not getting that imense stress relief that is so spoken about jiu jitsu. Maybe I'm too concerned or anxious (ironically) to get this vibe. I wonder if actual rolling will inevitably ignitiate this stress-relief-energy, because will inevitably be more fluid. Thanks for the content. It's helping me a lot.

[@BPchadlite]

This makes me depressed

[@fabriciocordeiro921]

@@BPchadlite Why?

[@fabriciocordeiro921]

@@BPchadlite Don't get me wrong. It's been a really cool experience and the learning process is happening step by step. Otherwise I wouldn't be training at least 3x or 4x a week. We had a taste of a roll at the end of a training day and it was pretty cool, even us early white belts not having much tools to work with. It felt different, something like "ok, this is real; now I have to really solve this problem", because both partners are equally engaged in attack and defense strategies.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thanks for tuning in, that approach is actually great but yes when you get to roll for real it does create a massive positive hormone response!! Let us know when it happens

[@PhilWong-d1h]

sorry to break it to you but your gym is a Mcdojo. 60 classes until you can roll? 30 days for a stripe? Time to start looking for real BJJ gyms

[@bradskudder3301]

You guys crack me up! 😂. Great one!

[@TheEpicQuestion]

BJ therapy is a wonderful idea, I think a lot of women out there uncomfortable with the act itself. I think it would do a lot of good for a lot of people

[@bulletproofforbjj]

😂

[@gertvermeulen1325]

Hey boys been watching for a bit love the content in general just had a bit of a question I made the mistake of posting behind myself just lack lustre rolling with another white belt and he caught me off guard making me post long story short ended up dislocating and breaking my arm not to bad no operable full arm cast for 6 week and it’s made me a bit hesitant going back absolutely love the sport I’m pretty new and still madly obsessed but can’t really afford big injuries and time off work like that causes a bit of stress in the home life any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and again absolutely love the content

[@presde34]

7 months one thing I noticed is that the things that used to bother me a lot don't bother me as much..I guess after constantly getting your ass kicked makes everything else look so small.

[@Larz1000000]

BJJ hasn't been helping my mental health, because that's fine. But I've definitely noticed that while I'm in class that I'm like a giddy child because I'm having so much fun lol

[@Boriskbjj]

Great listen!

[@TheSacredOrderOfKnightlyValor]

The benefactor gives the benefit to the beneficiary.

[@Fine-Tuning123]

Lupita Nyong’o, Chloe Grace Moretz to Play UFC Fighters in ‘Strawweight’ from ‘Hereditary’ Producers. Just found this on Reddit. guess we have to watch it ... yay

[@melvinkumar7064]

*beneficiary?

[@seanheisey8645]

The first rule of BJJ club is, we always talk about BJJ club 😂

[@marcusaurelius841]

Did I miss the hatless podcast episode?

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Stay posted

[@BuxomRhino]

One of my martial arts teachers called it skinship.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

That’s clever actually! Nice one

[@melvinkumar7064]

I'm buying my son a trick R/C car for "his" 8th birthday :D

[@rossinverted]

Has it helped your mental? Nah, I’m fucked, Mate. 😂 Rehabbing the knee and starting BJJ asap. Miss military bros and JiuJitsu University / Rener’s 32 Principles books pushed me beyond the perfectionist analysis paralysis. Cheers, Gents

[@davane7882]

Best part of these KZbin videos is I don't have to hear that horrible intro and even worse, the music they play at the end of their podcast. At least the info in-between is worthwhile.

[@SouthCoastShredders]

The intro is legendary brah

[@badxradxandy]

I've only listened on here so I have no idea what you mean

[@TheFineolase]

One of the catchiest intros iv heard haha

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Many people really like the intro and outro theme. But we are glad that you can move passed it to get the info you need. 😂

[@badxradxandy]

5:10 BJ Fanatics

[@bulletproofforbjj]

😂

[@jrkovar]

Bernardo Faria: Ok guys, I’n here with Mia Kalifa, a huge honor for me!

[@terryroberts1385]

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