My BJJ Advice if I Was A Jiu-Jitsu White Belt Again

Here is my helpful BJJ advice if I had to start over again as a white belt in Jiu-Jitsu.
I've been a BJJ black belt for 4 years now, and there is defiantly Jiu Jitsu advice I would give to myself as a beginner.
These are a few basic tips to help with your BJJ training, especially if you are just starting Jiu Jitsu.
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[@ChasenHill]

What would you differently as a white belt?

[@syn3rgyz]

i'd go train judo instead.

[@GABRIELJACMEL]

@@syn3rgyzoss! That is what I did after six weeks of BJJ. I have found the judo teaches you the te waza and there is a lot of ne waza in judo than go back to BJJ. Not all BJJ or gjj schools are created equal. And go to a school that have more classes for beginners

[@martialdisciple]

1:38 focus on what you need; basic escapes, subs, counters and sweeps. 4:00 build yourself a Jui-Jitsu library.; Recommended to Categorize by position sub or technique. Note taking will give you greater recall and help you remember better. 6:02 Utilize training partners effectively doing so will maximize your mat time helping you to progress faster in BJJ. Categorize your training partners by level 1, 2, 3 and 4 7:04 come prepared for class; recalling what your last class was about, having a personal plan or a small goal to focus on for your current training session. Accomplishing small goals or achievement of small victories will prevent you from getting discouraged and you will enjoy training much more 8:11 learn more actively than passively; go with a goal to gain specific data in training (fine points of a technique that will tighten your transitions, sharpen the execution of your submissions or make your sweeps more successful)

[@MannyS09]

Thank you, this really helps with my recall (visual + tactile learner here)

[@jor_dasan1810]

thanks sensei for sharing. I have to definitely take notes. I've been fortunate to have training partners that help me grow. I'm 5'7" and 140lbs and I'm among the lightest and the oldest student (I'm 47) so these tips help a big deal.

[@Unibot47]

I wish i was in an environment where I could learn the absolute basics/fundamentals. I come in, we learn some random technique that's probably far beyond my current scope, both beginner and advanced guys doing it, and then, time to roll. Gas out, get tapped, repeat. I just wish there was a set curriculum focused on the basics for the lower tier white belts, and once you learn enough of those (guard passes, how to escape ___ position, then you're okay to go freestyle. Going forward, I am simply going to focus on rolling lighter, or not at all, focus on breathing, and not tensing up.

[@user-jy2fe3vd6w]

I completely agree with this and wish there was a curriculum for beginners to study and learn together. As I am like yourself learn a technique Ifor 15 minutes which I can't use now then roll(surviving). How are you getting on found a way to get ahead now ?

[@johnkarl1319]

Thanks Chasen. Good info.

[@ChasenHill]

You bet! I'm glad it's been helpful!

[@allthingsryanbortolussi9480]

I’ve used a library since I started. Helps me focus on certain aspects. I save videos with the times in each video where particular moves are being demonstrated that I struggle with. I get to come back to example minute 3:17 instead of watching an entire video again. Appreciate your wisdom!!

[@ChasenHill]

Awesome! I'm happy to hear it helps!

[@isaacgarcia2979]

Great advice

[@ChasenHill]

Thanks for the support 😀

[@QuakePhil]

Actual content starts at 1:38

[@ChasenHill]

Thanks for the assist 😊 I forgot to add chapters.

[@neilm6412]

Im new to BJJ. good information.

[@ChasenHill]

Awesome! Sorry for the late response I hope you are still training!

[@slayerbot1394]

I was fortunate to learn not to be a spaz after a week. As a new white belt, i just ask my partner to start on mount, side, etc. so i can try and escape, etc. Im only trying to learn escapes.

[@peppertime1]

i do video and written journal each time.... each time i sit for streching before class...i read my plan...after the first loop run as a warm up.... plan sits on the side and goes away!!!! i talk to myself to keep the plan!! this week is simply getting square from opponent..... guess what? oss.

[@lilT-Ride]

Any advice on 1st blue belt tournament I’ve been a blue belt for a year and I’ve training at other gyms smashing their blue belts and purples should I nervous chasen should I quit ????

[@JOEY__SR]

Over 1 and a half years in and I still can't breathe when rolling. So hard

[@bobbydabutcha]

I wish I just enjoyed the process more and put (a lot less) pressure on myself to perform better.

[@ChasenHill]

I 100% hear 😊 this means you care and are worried about failing. It's a normal feeling. Focus on what you can control like, developing training focus and setting health training expectations against your various training levels!

[@bobbydabutcha]

@@ChasenHill Thank you. At Blue belt, I am and have kept it light and playful while developing my game and what works for me without totally making it life or death like at White belt lol. It takes away a ton of pressure & has made training much more enjoyable again vs making it "the Grind" and feeling as if I had to train or I'd feel horrible.

[@charliemessano2128]

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[@Blinkz]

I’m 11-12 months in at the moment. And I’m noticing patterns and starting to like certain things. Should I just worry about my defense? Or should I start to implement certain offense as well? Its impossible to master everything at once, I guess I’m asking what should a year in white belt be working on? Haha

[@ChasenHill]

Thanks for sharing! Without me knowing more about your needs, it's hard to make a direct recommendation. I encourage a bottom to top position approach. Focus on your most common bottom struggle positions first, looking for opportunities to achieve top positions. Offensive in beginning comes when you can force your training partner to make mistakes. I hope this helps some 😊

[@Blinkz]

@@ChasenHill It does. I think I’m just getting a little ahead of myself, haha.

[@ChasenHill]

It's common to do so! I did as well! Focus on what you can control!

[@EliteTrainerBrad]

(white belt) I just got my first stripe last month. So I've been able to come to some sparring classes recently. I can only train a few nights a week. Without many reps it's really difficult to keep from getting exhausted after a few 5 mins rounds with more experienced guys. Do you feel like this is... Mental? Or physical?

[@peppertime1]

do the same for 2 years... 50 2 -wb. it hurts less.... i learned the hard way to be patient and to be much more technical cause i felt the same as you but quitting is not an option.

[@waltersherrod549]

Try not to spazz and slow down.

[@ChasenHill]

That’s a very good idea!

[@7VSF-SR72-OA-X33]

This was me last night, first no gi session ever with some high level no gi guys. No sleeves, belts, lapels or collars to grab. Slippery and spazzy lol.

[@Orsohobo]

Tap often

[@adamvang2746]

I'm Okay with be a white belt, but i feel guilty for leaving my first school,

[@AntonioNoll-lw2rg]

I know and I was trying to get to I stopped in two years I wish I never stopped you kept on yelling

[@hillbillyhullabaloo]

Want to learn Jui Jitsu? 1st learn Karate, then fine tune your boxing, then strength build your core... Then add Jui Jitsu

[@VertexCarver]

No. Just start your journey in BJJ today. you can work on weaknesses along the way. In my experience you'll waste so much less time by going for it & regularly reorientate where the priority lies. I'm not saying there's no value in foundation & breadth of skill but no amount of foundation is a substitute for taking the steps to learn something.