Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Belt Colors Explained: Strips, Bars, and Differences with other BJJ

[@khaias7822]

Can you explain junior ranks?i got my green belt when I was 13

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

every school is different. we go by the original standards, so what we do is likely not accurate when compared to other schools. ours is white (3 stripes), yellow (no younger than 8 yrs old, 3 stripes), orange (no younger than 11 yrs old, 3 stripes), green (no younger than 13 yrs old, but younger than 16, 3 stripes). once age 16 is reached, adult belt system.

[@thatrandomguygaming324]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu does the junior belt go to adult white belt? Or do they skip to blue .5?

[@sebastiantuesta8037]

ThatRandomGuyGaming they skip to blue

[@nu_metal-kid2765]

ThatRandomGuyGaming most go to blue they skip white. They can’t get Rid of the blue belt.

[@nu_metal-kid2765]

My system for junior is, White 4 stripes. White yellow 3 stripes. Yellow no stripes. Yellow orange 4 stripes. Orange 4 stripes. Green yellow 3 stripes. Green orange 3 stripes. Green no stripes.

[@cabalofdemons]

"Blue belts quit because life happens, purple belts quit because their hearts get broken"- Chris Haueter

[@viniciusortiz7543]

So true the blue belt one.

[@jeremyhanson9646]

So true about Purple as well.

[@Kevin-ll5vu]

I don’t get this quote sadly

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

Please explain.

[@wqmf9356]

@Ganglezz yes tf

[@GogoGogo-xf8uf]

My advice to anyone is never roll to get belts or stripes, roll to build yourself and skills, the belts will come. Belts and stripes are a bonus for recognition, focus on being a good technician first.

[@mikethomas4628]

That’s what I’ve been saying I’ve been at it for 2 years and coach told me I’m very close to my blue belt but I’m not worried about that I just want to improve in different areas the belts will come later on. Both my coaches are just very very wise and can talk to them about anything . My main coach was trained under Rigan machado family very high standard training. Coach is a level 2 expert in combatives, knives, guns, ect has many other backgrounds, special forces, Muay Thai, Kung fu, 4th or 5th degree black belt in BJJ. And he always makes sure that when we are training to go into deep detail which really helps.

[@jungledonkey3926]

I personally would like just a white belt the whole time. It would be a different mindset.

[@jungledonkey3926]

@Greg Lurik belts don’t mean shit buddy.

[@jungledonkey3926]

@Greg Lurik a black belt will know when they are rolling with someone who isn’t as good. Bjj was supposed to be about defending yourself on the streets, so who on the streets what belt do they wear?

[@jungledonkey3926]

@Greg Lurik what does fruit have to do with it?

[@vibegodcartel]

You know how they say "A Black Belt is just a White Belt who never gave up." Well, i'm a White Belt who should have given up a looong time ago.

[@kevinhayden9030]

Love this comment.😂😂😂

[@shinigamizzz5372]

you should NEVER give up

[@circulargem5495]

Does that mean you’re still a white belt 😂

[@tysano9556]

@Greg Lurik man that’s crazy I got a stripe in a little over 2 months

[@tysano9556]

@Greg Lurik yea same for mine but there are exceptions. If a white is consistently subbing higher belts or just progressing at an insane rate , dominating tournaments and show up every day then they’d get a blue faster but that’s super rare

[@DojKim]

Stayed white belt for 4 + years training on and off, just got my bluebelt today! #kataarobelts

[@Shahbazamirahahmed]

Congrats

[@yasuomain583]

Niice!

[@DojKim]

@@Shahbazamirahahmed thank you!

[@beakfish7319]

Congrats dude!

[@redraider2140]

That is amazing! Great job

[@MesserTAMU]

I'd like to hear thoughts on this. I think stripes make the most sense with white belts. The difference between a person who has had a white belt for a month, and a person who has had it for a year it huge. The high end white belts will consistently crush new students. Meanwhile at the high end, brown and black belts can have competitive rolls together with a person of either belt color potentially winning. For this reason I think the breakdown of levels via stripes within white belt is more useful than at any other belt level.

[@sonnyc3826]

yeah thats what i thought he was going to say..as he said theres 36 tests in the gracie jui-jitsu system so i wouldve thought hed say the stripes were for that like 2 stripes maybe means youve beat 15 of the tests as one stripe would maybe mean youve beat 7 of them so you can kind fo see where each student is in the class...4 stripes id guess emans you get promoted to the next beltlike master the 36 then do soem sort of test then get the next belt

[@lluisnadaldieste3725]

May be there is no point in differenciating a new white belt vs an experienced white belt. The point at the beginning being just to start learning, no matter the recognition, just for fun and out of curiosity. A new white belt speaking

[@hermanmelville3871]

Training at a high level competition focused gym has taught me that the color of belt is a meaningless thing. I watch visiting hobbyist black belts get smoked by blue and purple belts day in and day out.

[@DB-23]

A lot of schools only have them for white and blue. After that, you don’t see many stripes until black belt

[@spensatron]

Greg Lurik you get those stripes yet? How’s your journey going?

[@chancenbateman2095]

Started at 24 not incredibly athletic at all and never grappled but instantly hooked, now 28 and currently at purple absolutely starving for the black belt. The amazing part is seeing the growth off the mats.

[@atozy1478]

You still doing jiu jitsu?

[@chancenbateman2095]

@@atozy1478 30 now, competing at adult brown belt at the Austin Winter Open next month, still enjoying this as much as I ever have.

[@j_crust4582]

@@chancenbateman2095 6 years to brown is insanely impressive. Congrats dude🤙

[@googone1902]

Hey I’m 24 and just started a month ago. I’ve been going nearly daily, sometimes twice daily. So happy to see your comment because I’ve become obsessed but was worried I wouldn’t be able to compete because of my age, thanks brotha

[@dznArro]

@@chancenbateman2095so you’re a black belt now?

[@CAArrazola]

Just got my Blue Belt yesterday and even tho I thought I didn't care about Belts, I'll admit I was overcome by emotion! Probably my top achievement in Life thus far. Jiu Jitsu for Life

[@PinkPantherBJJ]

For sure! And only you know the amount of work you put in to achieve that!

[@alexe9119]

3 year white belt, 5 year blue belt, 4 year purple belt, 1 month at brown. Currently teaching 🙏

[@lovernotfighter]

I am a Blue Belt with 2 or 3 Stripes but had to quit because of health reasons. I wasn't the best student but I really wanted to make it to Purple Belt. My instructor wanted me to stay at White Belt a bit longer but relented and gave me the Blue Belt. I should have listened to him. He was a great instructor. He always used to say two things that I'll always remender. He would yell at the class, "Rest Tomorrow" and "Breathe". I got a lot out of BJJ and I respect Fabio Santos.

[@denniswm81]

There's so much difference between schools and belt promotions it's ridiculous.

[@binaryglitch64]

[TL;DR You only need to read the first two paragraphs the rest is a tangent.] This has been the case for most martial arts for centres. It's basically just understood that you can't really know what someone's belt means without training at their dojo ... you can only get a rough general idea if all you have to work with is belt color and discipline. This is actually a good thing to me because it doesn't foster a false sense knowing a lot about what a given martial artist is capable of. Besides, how much information did you expect a belt to convey about the wearer... [The rest of this doe not address the comment directly thus can be ignored.] I mean there could be a merit badge system, some disciples do have gi colors and patches that signify certain things but it's mostly competition stuff. I studied shoda-ryu for a couple few years and in our class a white gi was a student, a blue gi was an assistant instructor and the black gi was for sensei... our sifu only visited twice in my time there and he wore some kimona looking garment, I don't know about it really as I didn't ask. But to really know a persons skill relative to your own, you'd have to train with them or challenge them to a bout. You can just walk into most dojos and challenge the instructors, and they'll usually accept, you sign a waiver and maybe pay a small fee and wait till the end of the class for your chance to fight. I've never seen it in person except when I do it, but KZbin is full of videos of idiots doing it... they're actually pretty funny. When I do it, I make it clear that I have nothing to prove and everything to learn, I'm just looking to see if I like the instructor and that I am considering joining, I also usually bring a small gift to show my graduated for the opportunity... also I like starting out thoroughly humbled. I've found that at most dojos Saturdays tend to be the best day to should up if your going to try challenging. Odd tip I can't really explain.

[@chriskyle9713]

Yeah people are different.

[@thegreygrappler6280]

I’m a white belt, never been more enthusiastic and excited at starting from the beginning before

[@ajmiller3504]

Just earned my black belt three months ago and I love to hear how different schools interpret the belts. Thanks guys and thank you #kataarobelts !

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Congratulations!

[@ajmiller3504]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu thank you

[@NBeaver-bx4yl]

Jiu-Jitsu is simply amazing, been doing it 2-3 times a week for 3 months and a half atm and the progress I have made is already incredible compared to what I was before, but I still got so much to learn before I deserve the blue belt. In my school we have a lot of rolling and its so true that you learn far more from failure than from success.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

So come to Kama Jiu-Jitsu

[@aamantium1]

My 14 year old was starting to get in a bit of trouble. Found a Renzo gym down the street from my body shop. Told him that he was going to give it a try. "How long until I'm a black belt?" Was his first question. Two years later and he gets stoked for a stripe and got teary-eyed when he was awarded blue. That's when I truly knew that he got it. He no longer trained for a belt, but to be the absolute best he can be. ....someone's cutting onions over here...

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Us dads come across those invisible ninjas cutting onions from time to time.

[@duncansutherland47]

I had my white belt up to the 4th degree for two years. Before life got in the way and I could get tested for blue, I moved, which took about a year and a half to get back to training. I joined an old school Jiu-Jitsu academy and the instructor told me “you have nothing.” I was allowed to train with my other school’s belt stripes for about a year until I received my new belt with two stripes sewn in. It took me about another year, watching lots of people get promoted, to get my blue. Because of my many life responsibilities, which only allows me to take class two maybe three days a week, I know it’s going to take some time until my next belt promotion. I’ve been learning to run my own race. Thank you Professor Ryan for all that you do! 👍🙏

[@j.a.s.p.e.r.]

I actually really love the idea of the white bat and red bar idea. How the red means your an instructor in training. I really like that

[@VynxeVainglory]

"It could be evolving backward." It is so refreshing to hear someone say this. Such an overlooked principle. Always compare with the original and the last change BOTH before adopting new changes!

[@billygladman9644]

I rolled with a purple belt last week and it’s the most frustrating and humbling thing.. this guy is just kind of moving around me and I have no idea what they’re doing but before I know it my arms trapped and pushed up against my neck with his legs around my head choking me.. I roll other white belts and think I’m doing ok, then a purple belt literally demolishes me and I’m just confused the entire time😂

[@therapidbro2122]

I might not be getting this but purple is higher then white so that's why

[@DavidCasale]

@@therapidbro2122 Yea you aren't getting it. He's saying although he's a blue, purple is a serious step up and him being a blue gets mopped by a purple.

[@OTBwoodpusher]

#kataarobelts 48yo, just started and looking forward to the journey :)

[@imawarrior313]

ELHombre150 you gave me hope

[@deifor]

Yeah, 44 and still deciding. Thanks

[@lovernotfighter]

I started at 48. I did it for 4 years. I had to quit due to health problems. I hope you get what you want. If not for my health I would still be working out. You can do it.

[@thedubs8583]

Hey man, doesn’t matter when you start. This what I Like to call “life style” is amazing. if you really put in the work into it and reach blue/purple/brown, it becomes a way of your life and honestly made my life amazing. Started when I was about 8 years old, sadly quit right before my 16th birthday. Regretted every second of it because I had the talent for it and was told “good chance You will be a black belt by 18-20” and have regretted quitting ever since.

[@soundinsight1076]

Too old gtfo

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

6:08 Street Ready vs. Street Proficient. So well put that I returned to this video to know exactly how you put it. 🥋

[@OneNvrKnoz]

#kataarobelts A great way I heard the belt progression explained is: White belt - learning letters Blue belt - learning words Purple belt - learning sentences Brown belt - learning paragraphs Black belt- learning poetry

[@jeremyhanson9646]

That is a great explanation.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

someone's been watching old Kama Jiu-Jitsu videos...

[@OneNvrKnoz]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Haha... is that where I got it from? How meta.

[@ericbruscoe5956]

Much respect to you guys for not just mailing it in and actually caring about the quality of your content..

[@BlueCollarBikeWerks]

#kataarobelts Professor Ryan, I'm a 41 year old white belt just started BJJ with my kids a month ago. I came across your videos looking for gym etiquette. The knowledge and history you have shared is amazing. I had no idea the rich history behind BJJ/GJJ and the figures that got the sport to where it is. The main attribute I see is humbleness in the sport and sharing knowledge. My kids are 11 & 7. I look forward to all the benefits they will learn in the gym. Thanks for the great content. New Braunfels, Texas represent!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i'm glad you made it in with your kids! great bonding activity, choking each other out... LMAO!

[@jmctigret]

I think the reason this subject get so many views is because people hear the Jujutsu belts are hard to move up.

[@keysersosa1325]

@John Doe 10years OSS

[@KaneJohnson100]

Still the same at a Gracie BJJ school, it takes forever to climb the ranks. Only diff is you have a half step where you can earn a white belt with a blue stripe after completing the Gracie combatives program. You're still essentially a white belt until you test for and earn your blue belt after training for a total of two years or so.

[@chipturd55]

On avg 10 yrs to black

[@robotix2106]

@@chipturd55 lol most people wont get it in 10 years

[@robotix2106]

@Greg Lurik ig so depends on what curriculum their coach/professor uses to promote

[@jjking9513]

"When you get.upset that you cant train, that's the time for purple belt" I'm a one stripe white belt atm and I'm upset when I cant train, looks like purple belt for me next!

[@burner1303]

Corona virus just promoted thousands of purple belts

[@kelvingonzalez7173]

Guy, chill. You’ll still get your cheeks clapped often by people your same rank 🤫

[@lee415crafter]

Burn Er my bjj gym closed down because of covid

[@kissingct8261]

Kelvin Gonzalez I think it was a joke mate, chill

[@mikecasale438]

Me too lol

[@kalenhouse]

Lol I was one of the folks that watched your 1st belt explanation. It was very informative regardless of the quality of the video. Goes to show you that sometimes less is more. This updated video is great as well. Thanks for all your videos.

[@benjamindelfs2718]

I’ve given up worrying about stripes and belts, I just do it for the self defence and fitness now. I can’t retain enough information to be good at it, so I just go 3 days a week and be consistent. Don’t have a stripe, can usually tap higher belts but I am finished worrying about being competitive. Just have fun people.

[@PinkPantherBJJ]

I found averaging 3 days a week builds decent skills. I don't compete...except with the young bucks in the gym. They keep me sharp.

[@michaelcombrink2685]

Thank you for this video. Very articulate, succinct, professional and a clear testimony of how humble the instructors are at Kama. They have produced so many profound videos - not just technique based, but sometimes deeply philosophical regarding the mindset a person needs in BJJ, to embrace the journey and accept growth and learning as tools to guide your life and lifestyle as a BJJ practitioner. Speaking from an Iternational, sub Saharan African perspective. What a way to get reach ("...teaching bjj to the world...")

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank you, Michael.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Alright guys! The winners have been decided! We'll be posting a video announcing who won tomorrow! Stay tuned for that! p.s. We have hinted at who are the winners already!

[@dakotaroosa202]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu Haha! I feel like I’m waiting to be executed.

[@hasanicoward4425]

That's my favorite video because you explained it better than others on KZbin

[@isaiahkenny3544]

Great Breakdown! I realized how efficient BJJ is I wish I started sooner! Hey better now then never How Jiu Jitsu has evolved is out of sight God Bless Helio Gracie and the Gracie Family!

[@johnriggs6995]

I just started in BJJ and am enjoying the classes (even at the age of 48). I came to this channel because no one actually showed me how to tie the belt. I’ve learned so much more‼️ #kamaarobelts

[@miguelpagan8436]

Excellent upgrade from the original video, thank you Professor.

[@JosueOfTheChi]

That belt pass transition was smoooooooth

[@RP-mf4eu]

A year ago at 45 years old I had super high Cholesterol, Gout, Pre Diabetic. Started Jiu Jitsu and it made me want to change my life and get healthy. I've lost 30lb. No more high cholesterol, gout or prediabetes. Jiu Jitsu changes lives. #kataarobelts

[@tjl4688]

Gracie Academy does all their belt testing live, other than Combatives. Rickson and Pedro pulled Ryron and Rener into line.

[@johngutierrez8399]

I got my black belt in 3 to 5 business days after ordering one online. Beat the process by 11 years and 51 weeks!

[@ClipsFromMaine]

Maybe I’ll buy myself a spare from Kataaro when I earn my blue belt. For now I like my dingy, beat up, white belt. Thank you for another interesting video. Please keep making more!

[@FR-ty5vn]

Really interesting information - just got my brown recently from a Royce black belt - my journey was slightly different with 1 year at white, almost 5 years at blue, about 2 1/2 at purple…turning 58 in March - tough road, but so worth it.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Congratulations!

[@FR-ty5vn]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Thanks 🙏 - Feeling like an imposter, but felt that at every belt initially.

[@DieselCricket]

9 year brown belt and I still enjoy learning the basics, thanks for the great video. OSS. #kataarobelts

[@davidcooper1666]

Al Bundy, the man who threw 4 touchdowns in one game..........and has a legit black belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu.

[@reptilesgamers00]

Years do NOT matter! Gracie's system. You most be able to this consistently! White belt - Beginner Blue belt - You can beat a bigger, stronger opponents who are untrained. Purple belt - You can beat a bigger, stronger, trained opponents. (Massive learning curve) Brown - Noticeable efficacy in energy, speed and movement from a purple belt. Competition ready Black - Master; you are the competition.

[@konev13thebeast]

White belts you should be able to beat bigger stronger opponents who are untrained (assuming they arent a competitive strength athlete or bodybuilder)

[@sonnyc3826]

what about Red belts?

[@rhysheathcote7142]

@@konev13thebeast yea I’m a 4 stripe white belt and I can dominate bigger new guys in the gym. Although to be fair my coach has told us the only reason we aren’t blue belts is because we’re competing this Saturday and he doesn’t wanna throw it on us until we’re finished

[@888mateja]

JiuJitsu is not all about beating guys better or worse than you. If I come from another grappling sport like Judo or Wrestling should I automatically get my blue belt? I don't think so. JiuJitsu is a way of life, the more you embrace it, and the more you improve and learn (not only skills but mentallity changes too), the bigger belt you'll achieve.

[@PratoDeIscas]

#kataarobelts started a week ago, with 39 years old despite being following Jiu Jitsu for a long time. I felt now to be ready for the life commitment. Thanks Kama Jiu Jitsu for the informational videos. Never too late to start, encourage everyone to say that its the day to start.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

YESSS!!!

[@BlueKimura]

I just turned 49 and I hope to stay healthy enough to train for another 20 years. Thank you Professor Young for the very helpful content. I’ve read great reviews about the #kataarobelts I’m looking forward to getting one for my next rank!

[@Zanarkendjp]

My first stripe at white belt came after 2 months. That day I came in and started rolling hard. I didn’t give up and actually tried to use the moves I learned. My professor watched me tap a few other white belts and a couple blues. I got my first stripe. Turns out just showing up wasn’t enough on its own. I had to actually show I was learning and applying before moving up.

[@MrMwmussel1]

I loved seeing the senior instructors instructors, their black belts were so worn they started turning white again.

[@ummtone]

Great video explaining the belts. Those also look like great belts!

[@m5a1stuart83]

Quit in Judo in Brownbelt because of works, I am Software Developer, so I dont have time to train any more. Look for BJJ School, near work place. Consider to join it soon.

[@joeshonk9715]

Great video. Interesting note on the stripes, or lack of, for several of the belts. I know many GJJ/BJJ schools, including ours, that award strips for all belt levels.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

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[@VIDEOSROK]

Can you explain the difference between Bjj and japonese jiu jistu !!! also in belt system!!!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We may just do that some day, but jujitsu is far less specific from our understanding. It’ll take research. - Rusty

[@michaelgentry5778]

#kataarobelts

[@marielgomez5301]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu #kataarobelts

[@mikaellatva689]

#kataarobelts Great videos you are putting up here!

[@ericbruscoe5956]

"Black belts are for some people, they may not be for me" mentality is exactly why you're a black belt... you're a humble dude..much respect..

[@yo_skillzz4135]

My instructor doesn’t give belts by time he instead gives belts when he thinks you are worthy

[@irongrip]

Like it should be!

[@SankofaNYC]

It seems like that is the norm... That's why he said it's such a range in time

[@KainHowl]

Traditionally everyone gets a white belt and through time the belt changes color through sweat, blood, and dirt. This was removed because it is unsanitary, but the belt system should come from commitment and time.

[@AltumNovo]

@@KainHowl No it should come from skill.

[@Schwartzbruder1]

@@KainHowl that's actually a myth. Originally the belts were made to make it easier for instructors to tell beginners apart from the advanced level guys. More colors and stuff was added later to further organize and refine how the arts were taught. If you're an instructor with dozens of students it makes things way easier if you know were they're at by just looking at them.

[@هذاأنا-ذ3ث]

I got my blue belt after a year. Then...I stayed blue for 7 years. I hope to stay purple for no more than 5 years.

[@sonnyc3826]

damn thats a long time 7 years? maybe you suck bro? im just kidding you know more than i do clearly but soem are slwoer than others i guess..

[@chickenfriedbobcat6090]

My seven year old son at Gracie North in Yakima just got his silver(gray) belt after 3 years.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

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[@icewallowcome911]

Omg I’m just realised I watched your old one earlier this year

[@Michiganderstravel]

That video was great. Packed with information which helped me in my final decision on jiu-jitsu or Karate 🙏🏾

[@vikashloitongbam2811]

Great video!! On a side note: the amount of people humble bragging in this comment section is ridiculous!!

[@kazuya2200]

Humble bragging. Lmaaaaooo

[@HussarPlays]

I loved that original video. It was one of the first videos I watched when I considered BJJ.

[@matheusgarcia8975]

To all of you saying you're still x color after y time: Naruto became hokage as a genin so titles not always tell the truth LMAO

[@mortem4342]

No idea what that means but thank you.

[@carlosvargas8689]

Best comment yet

[@Eclipse240]

Explain pls

[@333baphomet]

@@Eclipse240 Naruto is the main character of an anime and he is the lowest rank ninja in their ranking but strong enough to be the leader and protector of the village (hokage). let's just say he was slow to learn theory but excelled at practical training

[@Eclipse240]

@@333baphomet thanks for the explanation

[@gonzalopimentel6434]

I am white belt and i have just 3 weeks training 3 -4 times per week.... but i've learned so much and also i've submitted twice others white belts, i hope i could achieve blue belt at least before 2 years !!!

[@threethrushes]

Really interesting to learn about progression in BJJ (as an outsider). For comparison, chess simply has a rating (called 'ELO') based on outcomes of games. And ice hockey simply has a binary rating: are you pro or not?

[@nickschallick5259]

1:17 White belt 3:31 Blue belt 5:23 Purple belt 9:25 Brown belt 11:34 Black belt

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Right on, thanks for doing that! Would you mind doing that for our other videos, as well 😂?

[@nickschallick5259]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu I’m beginning my first BJJ lesson on Thursday. I watched this to see the belt system. But I will consider that

[@335841]

Nearly done my first month of training BJJ and I can't see myself stopping anytime soon. Been binge watching lots of videos from your guys channel. Thanks for the great content! #kataarobelts

[@xMURPHv]

Skylar Neff That’s the white belt addiction! I recommend Jiu Jitsu to anyone who will listen.. I remember how excited and all-in I was when I first started 4 years ago.. Keep up the energy, it’s worth it. (From: A shit blue belt)

[@stevenconnolly28]

@@xMURPHv give yourself credit for your achievement in getting blue belt. It's a long road of hard work and dedication. Well done and be proud

[@silvermediastudio]

At 7:30 you hit on what I think is one of the biggest issues with Jiu Jitsu -- they allow white belts to be sloppy, to develop bad habits, to not understand the why. As a fairly new white belt, I figured out this problem because I saw it and asked a few purple belts about it. I said to myself, I'm going to delay my progress and instead, focus on each skillset and drill it until it is at or near the level of a proficient purple. This methodical approach, I believe, is setting me up for later success. But perhaps this is part of the lesson of Jiu Jitsu, that you shouldn't expect the Professor to force you or allow you to be sloppy. Rather, you must set the standard for yourself rather than rely on others, how do you choose to practice?

[@lyndonbaker3385]

What’s the more important in Bjj; Patience, self-awareness or straight up aggression?

[@6omni6draconian6]

There isn't a "most important", only "one of the most important". It's foolish to think one thing is superior to the other rather than comparing them and seeing their full potential. I hope that answered your question.

[@JI77469]

Boo Oui depends. Straight up aggression with discipline is an incredible thing to have (which is why wrestlers do so well in BJJ IMHO). If you don't have natural aggression, then patience and self awareness can negate aggression. The caveat is to PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS! Slow, sloppy BJJ is absolutely worthless.

[@mateo5677]

Kama I worked with you at Edison in Huntington Beach. I was totally tripping out at the end of this video lol I'm good with face recognition. Hope all is well brotha !

[@Snowhite9738]

I was a white belt for almost 2 years. I simply wasn't dedicated enough and was only training twice a week but once I stepped it up a little and started training 3-4 times a week I noticed I was getting better and in my opinion my consistancy is what helped me receive my blue belt. Don't worry about belts just enjoy the journey ! #kataarobelts

[@tristanclaxton9329]

I love I love my Belt That I have From them it's a custom Competition bill It's a belt with a perminent not stitched in My screen does the stripes or white I'm so they could stitch stripes on the bar same for my blue belt I have a disability so a Velcro bell really works for me thank you Ryan for introducing me to their products

[@rojoification]

Master Ryan- I liked your 1st belt video filmed with your crappy little camera!! Coming from a 1 striped white belt!!! Lol

[@thomasdrotar]

Well done. I am extremely impressed by this fascinating history.

[@kizzmaddic9774]

It's been a struggle to stay consistent, but any day on the mats has been worth it. This was a very informative video that was also presented very well, thanks for the effort! #kataarobelts

[@Petestanton]

10 years a bit on and off but consistent for 7-8 years, 52 years old about to go to brown and it will feel like a big accomplishment:) Cheers!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

That’s because it IS!

[@Petestanton]

Thank you🙏

[@Dhobby517]

Awesome video and great hearing Dave’s perspective too. This month marks my 7th year training! #kataarobelts

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Congrats! You are one of the winners! E-mail us at [e-mail] so we can get you your belt! Make sure you send us proof of your account/identity along with your message!

[@gegaoli]

This was a great segment.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@RhinoXpress]

Man if you started bjj at 8 years old you would have to be 53 at the earliest to become a grand master. that's a crazy long time.

[@HDKidt]

Thank you, Sir! Very informative video

[@07Stylist]

I got my brown belt in 4 years and after a year as a brown I had to change my school. Some times I think I was promoted pretty quickly but I was teaching everyday with kids and adults. My happiest day will be when I get my black belt and with all this crazy stuff that’s going on now this is the longest I have not been on the mat is five years. Can’t wait to get back on the mat. I’m not bragging and After watching this video anyone at 12 years to get a black belt will be a beast and very very good!!!!! I’m still learning everyday and I feel like I will never stop learning ,I love that about bjj

[@nima1829]

thank you guys so much, i watched your original video a while ago and now this one too!

[@elmooko69]

I just looked these guys up & they're in my state of Illinois! Glad to support local businesses! #kataarobelts

[@azureandnoir3274]

working my butt off lost a bunch of weight this year hope to start training this year 😁

[@jjking9513]

"Hope to"? just do it brother

[@sonygipo]

#Kataarobelts just beginning the journey, about 6 months in now at my white belt - BJJ is awesome.

[@Globalnomadsj]

I think i’ve been a bjj white belt for give or take 7 years haha only got my first stripe late last year. I haven’t trained consistently, probably just once or twice per week but have trained judo for 20 years and 8 years competitively. It’s an interesting journey coming into bjj as a judoka. Haha you are hated and appreciated at the same time~

[@wsmoran]

#kataarobelts Getting ready to start the journey at the local Royce affiliate.

[@jeefsquaa]

Ayy we share a last name

[@bencruz9095]

Lol I was a white belt fr 8 years now I'm a blue belt. thing is I did MMA fr bout 11 years belts really don't matter if you're training as a life long goal cheeehoooo!!! Invisible jiu jitsu. good video professor Ryan

[@marcodiaz3645]

#kataarobelts. The Kind and generous crew at Kataaro replicated my late brother’s custom-made [black] belt for me as a memento and I will forever be grateful and a dedicated Kataaro user! OSS

[@allanmyslak4472]

I got myself a Kataaro belt when I got my blue and got one for my daughter when she got hers. She really wanted to get one for our Professor as a Christmas gift last year which he wears all the time for everything he's done in helping her feel more confident and sure of herself. I've loved watching my daughter grow the way she has because of Jiu-Jitsu, our great professors, and our family of training partners at our academy. #kataarobelts

[@ivanhayes5633]

Still working towards my blue belt.... been 8 long years of "life happens"

[@heathc148]

Dont give up!

[@janurbanek8577]

i like that Eddie Bravo style of rubber gard at 6:00 flexed into MMA style.

[@x426x]

As long as I’m learning I’ll sport a white belt forever

[@mosill]

#kataarobelts - I enjoyed watching your original video on this topic and I appreciate you all remaking it again.It's very informative.

[@Thefan141]

#kataarobelts Jiu Jitsu became a part of my life, defining me for the rest of my life.

[@Smeekay]

Great video! I like Dave Kama's silicone rubber wristbands. Do you sell them?

[@sm1138]

#kataarobelts Need to try one because I can feel my next promotion is coming

[@grantmaher4638]

I trained super hard for about a year and i got my solid grey belt a couple weeks back.😌

[@jedidecan]

#kataarobelts I've trained on and off for years now. Just signed back up yesterday!

[@jedidecan]

*Update* first class this morning... everything hurts. Going back at noon today

[@ajflowz5009]

Update ?

[@jedidecan]

@@ajflowz5009 it's good. Spent one month get smashed. I still get submitted but it's not as often now. Getting better with every class

[@ajflowz5009]

Tony DeCaneva nice! Good stuff brother I just got back into it myself about two weeks ago. I’m on IG: ArifJordanMMA

[@MrMwmussel1]

In JKA Shotokan it’s 10kyu white, 9-8kyu yellow, 7-6 orange, 5-4 green, 3-1 brown.

[@rob.lausch]

#kataarobelts Blue belt here, surviving the waters. (Point of pride: when I got my blue I didnt change my Instagram to "athlete" and havent asked for sponsors.)

[@ApprenticeGM]

Good video & explanation - thank you. If you want to improve your video quality, get some decent lighting - it doesn't have to be expensive, a couple of LED floodlights on either side of camera ("stereo") with some diffusion material (greaseproof paper, frosted plastic contact film) would make a huge difference compared to sitting in deep shadow. Or doing this near a window with natural light on subject & behind camera. A cheap directional boom mic would also work well instead of the rusting your lapel mic makes. However this video is a lot better than the original you did, so good on you for working on an improved version.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank you for the tips!