JIU JITSU WHITE BELT STRUGGLES

Helloooo!
Today we're chattin' about the STRUGGLES of being a white belt .. and believe me..there's plenty of struggles.
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If any of this resonates with you, let me know in the comments! If you are strugglinnnn', tell me about it :D I've definitely been there too lol.
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[@LizY365]

As a white belt myself, I find that the white belt energy is so difficult to deal with. When I go to roll with a fellow white belt, their energy is almost always at a 10. I usually just tap immediately and let them have the submissions because I don't want to get injured using all of my strength to go up against a guy twice my size with that kind of energy. I don't even get to do a lot of the techniques I've been working on when I roll with other white belts because they just like to go as hard as they can. My professor has told me to not roll with white belts if I can help it and to start rolling with higher belts because he says, "Unlike white belts, upper belts don't have anything to prove." The energy is so different rolling with the upper belts and I'm able to practice my technique more rather than just go into survival mode. I always make sure to thank the upper belts after my roll because they are clearly allowing me to practice my technique instead of destroying me like I know they can.

[@kimberlykinch]

It is. Even as a purple belt, going into a roll with a brand new larger white belt, I know I can handle myself but there is always that sort underlying apprehension about what they might do (and not even realize it!). Keep getting in those rolls with the upper belts :)

[@ThatJiuJitsuGuy]

“Eventually you’ll remember things” and eventually you’ll do things without even having to think about it. Great video!

[@kimberlykinch]

Yes indeed! Thank you :)

[@RadicalTrivia]

White belt energy... So I teach the intro class, and one of the first things I always tell the brand new people is, "whoever is LEAST tired at the end of this class is the winner."

[@maryvaughan410]

I’m 74 and experiencing my 2nd childhood. Most people my age buy a red corvette or a black trans am. I’m starting Jiu Jitsu? First day a disaster. Put the pants on backwards; lousy at shrimping and do not fall backwards very well. Fourth visit I hurt my shoulder- land wrong. Hurt so badly I couldn’t play golf the next day. My wife had a field day with “ I told you so”. Am pissed off and move determined to succeed. John V. Y

[@kimberlykinch]

Ah yeah first days are rough lol (and first months and years hahah). But that's amazing that you're giving it a try. How's training going now ?!

[@samt3885]

You're 74 and starting Jiu Jitsu! That's amazing! I'm in my mid 30s and questioning my choice in starting, regretting not starting sooner. 🙃

[@marcellogenesi6390]

@@kimberlykinch I watch rolling on Utube a lot, I am to old to try it , I have to be frank, I do not like man rolling with women, but that is me, I will only watch woman rolling, and not for some cheap reasons, either; it is the same with football I only watch the English WSL, it is something different. The question I was going to ask you is this: every body including you keep on about the male strength, but no one ever mention the more important advantages of the female body in rolling, namely more flexibility, and because of wider pelvis they can do moves and escapes that the male body cannot do. I watched the best two females rolling one is world champion Japanese I do not remember their names. It was mesmerising, it was like two snakes rolling. That I will watch, not mixed matches, no more that I would watch MMA man vs women

[@Chrono826]

Struggle bus! Omg every one of these. I'm a new white belt 3 months in currently recovering an ankle sprain from a nasty take down fall. I'm glad I'm not the only one! Thanks for making the video!

[@kimberlykinch]

Thanks for watching!! Things do get better lol.

[@SmalleHuts]

Haha I love the part about the white belt energy. And I am 100% experiencing some of it. Like leaving all the energy on the mat and often deep breathing inbetween rolls (I am learning to relax more fortunately :)). Also when I roll with mainly higher belts I tend to laugh from joy alot. Because they always get me with something I never expected and honestly I am just fascinated about it! And I feel fortunate that they surprise me like this because I look up to them :)

[@kimberlykinch]

I love that though! That’s a great frame of mind to have 🙂

[@allisonwakham6876]

Love the warmups ❤️❤️💪💪

[@sempiternallila2715]

Same! For me, the warm ups are the easy part! Technique is so f#$@!ng hard to learn!

[@user-qb4kh2or7m]

I found your channel the day before my first class and I’ve been going for 6 weeks now! Thanks for all the great info! Could you please do a video on where to get gi and no gi gear, what to get, and potentially sizing for different body types on women?

[@kimberlykinch]

So amazing!! How is it going so far!? And yes! I’ve mentioned things here and there in different videos, but I feel like I need to make one video where I include it all :)

[@kevint4673]

I know EXACTLY what you mean about the white belt energy lmao. I've been a white belt for almost 11 years now due to things like moving/university/surgeries/covid/etc. Finally have started training consistently again (and got my first stripe this week lol) but have seen and dealt with this alot over the years. I just let them exhaust and then continue 😤

[@kimberlykinch]

Yay keep at it this time!! Hahah yes that's definitely an effective strategy. I get really happy when I see them get exhausted hehe :D

[@lazarorafaelps6836]

Friday was my second class, and I think my white belt energy has been cut in half already Maybe I delusional and totally white belt energy yet, but I felt waaaaaay more calm in my second class, more relaxed, actually thinking about the moves, dealing with the weight of my colleague with more savy moves... I still use too much strength, because I know exactly 4 technical moves, but I feel I'm not just punching through my way in anymore Very happy about that!

[@itsnatashadavis]

I am a white belt and can definitely agree with all of these frustrations, especially that white belt energy. My hands after gripping for dear life lol

[@danhoang9760]

I joined my gym 3 months ago. I’m getting absolutely smashed and man handled eberyday and it’s frustrating. I’m going to try and stay positive and push through it

[@kimberlykinch]

That's usually just the way it goes :/ I promise it gets better !

[@liljay1621]

Those granby rolls 😂 working on figuring those out right now

[@SamanthaSegan]

Took me a year to get those down

[@michaelnurge1652]

The no-gi coach recently was stressing breathing / energy use. Seems like I'm the only one doing it too much, though he said I'm now only doing too much of that when I'm in a bad position (rather than good or neutral) so progress of a kind I guess. I don't think I've ever cursed at a sparring partner after getting submitted, but if I shake my head or curse, it's pretty much at myself if I've made a mistake I feel I really shouldn't have (and as I'm a white belt, that happens...a little less now than it used to but still more than I'd like). Of I'll get tapped by a purple belt I'm twice the size of...just a little frustrating because there's so much to learn. I guess I kind of understand though, because I'm nearly always going against higher-level people but recently a new guy joined the gym; he's a big, rawboned kid...going against him was a bit weird; I guess that's what a lot of the higher-level people feel like all the time against white belts.

[@annahanson9733]

I just started 3 months ago, and what is mostly discouraging to me is the attitude towards white belts from higher belts. For context, I work in a skilled trade and have trained many people in my trade for years. I would never dream of making fun of beginners calling them "spazzy" or chuckle at their lack of skill. Because they're beginners. And this shit is hard. So why is this such an issue in BJJ?

[@oldlifter530]

Thanks very helpful

[@kimberlykinch]

I'm so glad :)!

[@JCfromEtown]

I just tried out in my second class and we were learning to fall on your shins, but on the last drill I accidentally landed on my left knee as I turned into the shin fall 😓

[@kimberlykinch]

Idk what a shin fall is, but landing on your knee doesn’t sound comfortable! ☹️

[@indicolina]

oh no I have that "white belt energy" I squealed (Like a young girl and I'm 48 yo) a few times when taken down in the last month. It just happens. I was embarrassed and we all laughed every time. I'm suddenly more embarrassed by it. Hope that's something that I just learn to control in time.

[@kimberlykinch]

haha! We've all had the "white belt energy" but what you did isn't really what I was referring to lol so don't worry or be embarrassed!! :)

[@sheenless]

Question!! I started rolling and have tons of bruises all of ever my body, mostly on my arms..my question is my fingers hurt, is there a wrap i can use while rolling?

[@kimberlykinch]

Yes! Monkey Tape is a popular brand :)

[@sheenless]

@@kimberlykinch awesome!!! thank you. :) i plan to be a beef cake later on this year. Lol. :) 😀

[@SamanthaSegan]

White belt energy is so real. Sometimes I miss it. That said, I was so injured by the end of white belt that I spent my entire blue belt dealing with the lingering effects!

[@kimberlykinch]

Ugh yeah all those little nagging injuries are the worst lol.

[@samt3885]

I'm a white belt, going on 5 months of training. My issue is that I am hyperflexible. I have had at least 5 different coaches comment on this. My shoulders, ankles, and knees bend abnormally far and I still don't feel much. Unfortunately, I'm getting inflammed from all the joint cranking and I sometimes do hurt later. I'm not sure what to do. If it hurt I would tap, but it doesn't hurt. Sucks for my partners too since they can't tell if their technique is good.

[@kimberlykinch]

Ah man! Yeah this is kind of tough. Maybe try to tap before the joint is hyperextended? Since you now know that letting it stretch farther than it should causes inflammation?

[@greenleafgarden6886]

I have the same problem

[@musicfit9123]

I'm the only women in my team. It's so hard as a white belt but I won't give up. Thank you

[@kimberlykinch]

It is so hard! But keep that mindset and I promise it gets easier to handle and more enjoyable :)

[@musicfit9123]

@@kimberlykinch Thank you 💙✨

[@scorzi10]

any tips for picking the right gym?

[@aikoralambo]

Most of BJJ gyms offer trial training. If you have several gyms around you, try them all before to make your decision. Check if there have fundamentals class or beginner class. Also trust your instinct or first impression when you enter the gym the first time in order to make your final decision.

[@bw5187]

Interviewer: So, Kim, what caused you to start a KZbin Channel? Kimberly Kinch: OMG! Let me tell you! I started doing this crazy thing where you are like, wrestling and rolling around with people and trying to choke them and things to wear they tap out to avoid serious injuries. Interviewer: Wow. . .thats uh. . . Kim: OMG! Let's roll right now! I promise I'll take it easy on you. Interviewer: Well, gee, i don't kkknnooooowww!!!!! (KIM GOES FOR THE TAKEDOWN) Kim: Come on! You are letting me pass your guard way too easily!! Interviewer: But what is a guar . . .?! Interviewer . . . OOKK!!!! OWWW! YOU GOT ME!! Kim: I know, I just got a little too frisky. Plus you totally let me get you in an armbar. Interviewer : **signs up directly after*** Move your DNA. Great Audiobook.

[@johnsanders4304]

the most important question anyone studying martial arts need to answer. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU COULD DEFEND YOURSELF IN A STREET FIGHT?