Don’t Quit BJJ Until You Watch THIS!!!

[@tededo]

Interesting video. I began this sport/art in 2002. Took it one baby step first, baby steps became kid's step, then teen's steps and eventually full grown and full fledge adult's step. Today, I can throw myself in any given move/technique/drill and go from there, no longer lost, no longer lose all time. BJJ is now my 10 000 piece puzzle, love it. I still hit walls and blues but they are more rare with time, and I build myself out of it, and discover new phases to train and drill.

[@Polarzbek]

You are one of the people that got me into jiu-jitsu, I've been training over 2 years now. Thanks Ryan and keep it up. Appreciate your advice on this topic!

[@ji1236]

Are you a blue belt now?

[@chrismoreton]

I think also that sometimes (and I fall into this category), people just want to be reassured that the instructor is ok with the rate at which the student is progressing. I know that my progress is slower, and will continue to be slower, than most people at my gym, and I'm ok with that, but at first I wasn't sure if my instructor was ok with that, which made me question whether I should be training. Lucky for me, it's now clear that the only thing my instructor expects is that I pay attention and train to improve.

[@March808]

I’m not necessarily thinking of quitting but changing gyms. The current gjj gym I’m at don’t spar I feel because I’ve sparred for 1 year prior to attending this gym I want it more now and it’s a learning curve to discover more of this amazing art.

[@therandomdude1350]

They don’t spar/roll? That’s crazy! We roll at the end of every class! Gotta work out your techniques in love rolls to gain true mastery!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Believe it or not (I’m thinking “not”), “sparring/rolling” has its purpose, but sparring/rolling doesn’t work nearly as well as repeated positional training with resistance. The key, is to get in “reps” in a position/sequence, not the randomness of simply sparring/rolling and getting your 10,000 reps in with each position. Sparring for instance, might get you just 5 mount escapes (with full choke in) in an hour, while just 20 minutes of working mount escapes with choke in only, will easily net 25 hard reps. Imagine how many reps you could get in with 60 minutes of this… probably 100+. Now repeat the process over the course of a year of just drilling like this and i will 99% guarantee you, you will DESTROY someone who simply rolled/sparred during that 60 min/day for a year. My 2 cents, if it’s even worth that much.

[@pastlast158]

You guys don't roll?

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

80% quit because it’s too difficult. Be strong minded and just keep training to learn and have fun 💯☝️

[@JEFFMAN90]

​@@nicholasdecato4207you didn't tap out no purple belt stop lying

[@CC-oy8ii]

Money

[@tonyforte6053]

It's sometimes hard not to quit especially when frustration kicks in. I've trained martial arts for 44 years now...last 5 to 6 bjj and now a 4 stripe blue belt and I suck at jujitsu I'm a karate guy....but my goal is to learn bjj but I struggle

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

It is always a struggle. So I just got used to it. All of a sudden, other “struggles” are no longer struggles.

[@michaelpadilla141]

In general, I really like this channel because of the very insightful perspectives it gives on jujitsu, which I've just started about 2 months ago in my 40s and am freaking loving to death, and life in general... But someone not wanting to do jiu jitsu anymore doesn't mean they're a loser or a quitter, and it's not as if jiu jitsu is the end-all be-all to everything in life. Perhaps, with their own life circumstances and with their idiosyncratic interests, jiu jitsu has just become flat out boring and a waste of time for them. They'd rather put their energy towards something else that they find more useful. That's a totally legitimate point of view for many and it doesn't mean they're idiots or losers. In other words, people can quit jiu-jitsu for completely positive and healthy reasons, and that doesn't necessarily take anything away from jiu-jitsu. Otherwise, I love the content and thank you for all of the awesome videos.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I can’t recall if I phrased it in the way you’re interpreting it. If I did, I apologize, because that certainly wasn’t my intent to label someone who quits Jiujitsu a “quitter.“ On the other hand, if in fact, I did NOT phrase it that way, Then you need to stop looking for things that aren’t there and jumping to guard errr, conclusions.

[@DK-gg7ik]

Keep coming to the class

[@timothyotoole8224]

I think for me it's keeping it fun , finding individuals u really click with to grow & definitely get along with instructor.

[@eveanddell]

Awesome advice. I have been struggling the last 8 years from back injuries (2 herniated discs L3/4) and have been in brown belt purgatory for the last 5. It's hard to progress and frustrating especially when I'm sidelined from this injury for weeks and even months at a time. I could hardly get out of bed let alone get on the mat and train. And when I do, I'm back to square one as far as skill level and cardio. I can't tell you the number of times I wanted to quit. This most recent injury has gotten me on that train of thought again of whether or not it's worth my time (I'm 53 years old). But I will say it does help by affirming those 'little victories' and making small, achievable goals for yourself.

[@carlosleon9581]

Read “Healing Back Pain” by Dr. John Sarno. Good luck

[@0zerozak040]

Love your videos very insightful all the time!! Sometimes I find your background music a little distracting while your talking. Again great content as always just had a hard time focusing. Maybe turn down the volume on the background music a tad? I only comment on youtubers that I like btw and I'm not trying to troll! Your awesome!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Yeah, I’ve heard from a few of you about the music a few years ago. We long since cut out the background music.

[@j.campbellscmb1740]

I have degenerative disc syndrome. My discs in my back are degenerateing. I have 3 gone right now. I had no choice but to stop

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I’ve had bad degeneration in my C3-C6 since it was diagnosed in 2012. 11 years later, here I am. I just train smarter and have to select who I can train with.

[@j.campbellscmb1740]

@@KamaJiuJitsu L5S1, T12-L2. When one of them touch a nerve, I hit the ground. It is bone on bone. Twisting is not happening till I build the muscle around them. Lateral flaxion and circumduction are VERY limited, at this point in my life

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I’ve been told there are now disc replacement procedures that can be done. I have two students who have had them, and swear by them.

[@j.campbellscmb1740]

@@KamaJiuJitsu that is an option. My medical ran out do to a lack of work in my trade, sheet metal worker local 104 San Jose (HVAC, service, sheet metal flashings, siding, roofing, ect). The entire commercial construction industry came to a halt a few months ago.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Your skills are worth a LOT of money in Dallas/Ft Worth.

[@momentum8640]

While I understand that everyone has their own journey; Jujitsu is so subjective in the sense in the point you made about a student not vibing with the instructor or gym. 3 people can start at one gym and 2 get promoted faster than the one and take them all to a different gym and it be the reverse. It's also a business; Meaning that some promotions are to lock certain people in. It's an informal process. I'm just there now to be the best I can be, if I get promoted, great, if I don't ill hang in there. I also think that different instructors teach differently. I'm a white belt and it's fun. I don't think anyone should ever stay at one gym for 6 to 7 years still at a white belt when they're training their buttons off. That's a reflection on the teacher(s).

[@awol2019]

Excellent message Professor, thanks.

[@jaredholland3563]

This is amazing advice, will never quit but it's still awesome advice ❤

[@momentum8640]

Great video!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@momentum8640]

You're welcome!

[@thomasorchard]

Good message! If you're okay with some constructive criticism, then I would like to suggest not playing music next time.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Yeah, we tried something new.

[@Achref_M]

Thanks for your input. I really enjoy your overall content-variety and observatory -approach. Refreshing to the zeitgeist of the majority of content-creators. Is there room for content-requests btw? Best wishes from Hamburg, Germany ✊🏼

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Yes! Fire away!

[@stuartclubb4302]

I am hugely appreciative of your content, but after almost two years, I quit yesterday. I still remain fascinated by BJJ but it's clear now that it is not for everyone, and specifically not for me. Maybe in another life. At least I don't have to pick any tape off the belt to donate it as a loaner.

[@danielmosher5442]

the music is too loud for the video.. not hating, just some advice for listeners trying to hear your words

[@williamdavis5051]

Is No-Gi also in your online curriculum??

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We do the same Jiu-Jitsu wearing the gi and not wearing the gi.

[@tededo]

Like Al Pacino once said in a football film: I will climb my way out of hell (to succeed in BJJ).

[@naakaalastudio6655]

So Jiu Jitsu is not easy? Some guy wore a shirt that implied it was. 🙂

[@KironKabir]

Do you partly own Kama JJ?

[@iFlowWithTheGo]

Jiu-Jitsu is for those that quit.

[@Jeffro5564]

First

[@thomasorchard]

Congratulations 👏