Jocko Willink gives Echo Charles his Black Belt

The Path of Jiu-Jitsu is Hard
One of the most memorable moments in Origin Immersion Camp history.
Jocko Willink and Dean Lister presenting Echo Charles with his Black Belt.
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[@weakestlink41]

Jocko may be the only case in history where someone uses the word “behold” seriously and it works. Shit was epic.

[@juliefreitas4849]

Ohhhh YES!!!!

[@Hunter-os5yx]

At least after the year 500

[@lorenzocistera3612]

That was straight out of a Viking invasion

[@Monteze1876]

That made me want to run through a brick wall.

[@RoisinT2]

@@Monteze1876 Lol!!!

[@yawenclaudio5756]

I love how Jocko makes everything medieval level epic

[@TTGTanner]

Like shitting in a bucket 💯

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

1:32 BEHOLD

[@mitchellramos3695]

Word on the street is that Echo only started Jiu-Jitsu all of those years ago to finally get a hug from Jocko one day.

[@jfr45er]

Don’t focus on “The Hug”

[@mitchellramos3695]

@@jfr45er exactly 🤣

[@joe123456789953]

He said fuck the "bro hug" I'm getting my black belt for the full two arm hug.

[@MohammadMohsinAwais]

@@jfr45er best damn comment on youtube.

[@Rikalonius]

More men have probably summited Everest than gotten a hug from Jocko.

[@urmaker]

I LOVE that you can see the most hardcore of men get emotional when they accomplish something they have worked SO hard for!

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Men are equally, if not more emotional than women but society has taught them to suppress their emotions. Most aggression from men doesn't just come from being a man and thus having more testosterone but also from constantly suppressing their emotions which then bottle up and can cause occasional outbursts of anger.

[@jsj381]

@@laaaliiiluuu I have tantrums daily so I'm all good.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@@jsj381 Then you should figure out what causes those tantrums. Calming the mind by solving the cause and practicing meditation is worth more than gold. I used to have tantrums all the time until I stopped eating refined carbohydrates, started to exercise and meditate, get involved with a profession I am passionate about as well as a lot of self-reflection and therapy to solve the reasons for my suppressed anger. It's a lot of work but it's worth it. Time passes anyway. In five years you will have wished that you started today.

[@buuriwinsto3471]

@@laaaliiiluuu More emotional than women? You must not have had alot of women around you in your life. They operate on emotions & process things with feelings first, & logic after. Now I think to some extend because men aren't emotional as often, they might expierence emotions deeper of harder when they feel them. That last part I'm not sure about but men are def not more emotional than women. Thats one thing I do know

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@@buuriwinsto3471 Deeper emotions is what I meant. Sorry for being inaccurate. But I guess it depends on what "more" means: Quantity or quality? Men e.g. have a harder time getting over breakups. But yeah, I will be more accurate the next time.

[@smkibler]

Congrats to Echo Charles for earning a black belt especially with skinny knees.

[@leborhal7450]

hey man, skinny knees is a terrible affliction that affects a lot more people than you know. Its not a handicap, they can accomplish just as much as the rest of us.

[@ayron419]

Getaway sticks

[@mwhitelaw8569]

@@ayron419 The struggle is real

[@jiujitsustudent604]

I had skinny knees once. I still do, but I did back then too.

[@ThePOPOVICI]

Knees is a damn bone.

[@NateAmado]

"BEHOLD!" - That was viking as fuck. ⚔️

[@fernando3061]

That was viking AF good call.

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

That was cringeworthy AF 🤦‍♂️

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

@@masters8536 I wish I would take the opinion of someone with a video game avatar serious 😂😂

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

@@masters8536 You took it "serious" enough to directly address me, son. Hold this L 😂😂

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

@@masters8536 Another intelligent response... A real rhode scholar we have here 😂😂

[@alexmccul231]

Fun fact: Only way to get a hug from Jocko is to get your black belt.

[@hauntedstereo2665]

That was a body lock

[@user-mx6gw2lw1r]

@@hauntedstereo2665 🤣🤣👌

[@MrMentos876]

You posted your comment 47 minutes ago and got 47 upvotes, impressive

[@palehorse7775]

Dude that’s fuckin hilarious

[@williamlewis3982]

Incredible comment.

[@clarkparker4860]

I love that Jocko almost seems more happy about his friend's accomplishment than Echo himself.

[@BanditoCGET]

I dont know whats more awesome, Echo getting his black belt or finally getting a hug from Jocko.

[@harrykeobounhom8356]

Why do you think he got his black belt haha

[@TBlock1347]

@@harrykeobounhom8356 lol

[@childofthevoid6854]

His back still hurts bro.

[@luispedroza3043]

Both are equally as important my friend

[@unknownentity8256]

Me neither, I think they are about the same level of awesomeness.

[@MidlandsJJ]

Been training jiujitsu for almost 25 years and 9 of those were as a white belt because of moving and no legit gyms back then. Finally got my black belt in 2013 and it was great! My wife and I were talking about bucket lists the other day now that our youngest child went away to college. I think I’m adding to one day roll with Jocko and Echo. I just think they’re good people and would be a good roll!

[@matthewoneill5354]

Man, watching others succeed is so fantastic. Well done. What a man to get a belt from.

[@emanuelbalmes5466]

I'm happy to know I'm not the only one who feels that way

[@buch434]

From Jocko and Dean! Nice

[@bushisback112]

I wouldn’t know the feeling 😭

[@whiteguy4282]

@@bushisback112 maybe start training jiu jitsu.

[@codyabilene6460]

Well said and very true.

[@jp92382]

nice to see how genuinely happy everyone is for echo

[@joeyramone3494]

I love listening to Jocko Willink and Echo Charles. They are for sure Black Belt Instructors.

[@TheIndirectgaming]

This is what I want to be. A good man, in a good community. That’s all I want out of life. Congratulations Echo Charles, you earned it.

[@johnvicks7153]

Then you already are. If your aspirations are to be good and do good, you have already conquered evil. Too many people fall prey to the trappings and draw of the garbage they see on the screen. Turn it off, help your fellow man and know there are plenty of us that stand with you! WWG1WGA!!

[@dannyhays5345]

Brother I could not agree with this statement more. Took the words from my head and put them out in a post I was meant to see. Thank you.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

i legit teared up for this man who i never met. i love them both so much from their podcast and I could not be happier. So happy i caught this.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

Caught this again a year later and teared up immedely, yet again.

[@StewartLucrative]

​@@Mike-hn4uuyou need to get ahold of yourself and start building meaningful relationships with people around you in real life. You shouldn't be this emotionally invested in someone who doesn't know you exist.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

@@StewartLucrative I’ve listened to hundreds of hours of their podcasts and gained so much from them and their guests… but you’re right, I should take your advice because you seem to be doing so well in life

[@StewartLucrative]

@@Mike-hn4uu I'm not forming parasocial relationships with podcasts hosts aka advertisers like you are. So I think in that respect I'm doing better than you.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

@@StewartLucrative congratulations!!!

[@aladdinoscopy]

The way Jocko says "behold!" tells me why his hugs are hard to come by. Congrats to Echo Charles!

[@OrionPreparedness]

I could actually FEEL the love and respect between Jocko and Echo through my computer screen. Congratulations Echo! OSS!

[@ju-pa]

Echo Charles is a solid looking dude with the softest voice. Congratulations Echo Charles

[@MRBalimBalim]

I think i just formed a tear in my non shooting eye

[@gcoffey223]

The training paid off lol

[@Josh93B]

Now that's a reference lol.

[@haleiwasteve8434]

Brings back memories of when I got my black belt. There's nothing easy on that path, and my congrats go out to him for his accomplishment. I hope he continues his training. Good job, sir.

[@joeylee81]

I would like to challenge you... not jujitsu.. But to a hot dog eating contest ... then if you're really good I'll take you out

[@haleiwasteve8434]

My dogs would love a hotdog eating contest. No thanks on the dinner date invite.

[@Dominick_Francione]

This was an epic night at camp. I was so grateful to be in the room for this moment.

[@gcoffey223]

Merica!!

[@BigRedSparky]

Damn, Echo got his black belt. Congratulations!! I may have shed tears of joy

[@billyp4674]

What a feeling this must be for him. Like a great physique .. or being a master of an instrument … it can’t be bought . Earning shit that you’ve worked your ass off for day after day for YEARS is such an accomplishment. All the missed occasions , all the frustration , literal blood sweat and tears ... all of the consistent showing up when it’s the last thing you want to do .. and then you have your day .. it’s truly so beautiful, and far to few will ever know this life altering feeling. With that said .. Congrats man ! Well deserved 🙏💪.

[@Feldsomethin]

This was during the 2019 Origin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp. Still awesome to see again, congrats.

[@Lockhart2000]

Thanks, I thought Echo already had his black belt.

[@andrabook8758]

is it normal for ppl to cry during these things? just curious.

[@Feldsomethin]

@@andrabook8758 I prob would if it was my black belt. 10+ years it takes in jiu jitsu to earn it

[@andrabook8758]

@@Feldsomethin ok.

[@andrabook8758]

@@Feldsomethin hmmm, i played sports for longer than that and it never occured to me to do the crying thing. Interesting....I will leave it there.

[@martinwettig4108]

More important than the black belt, Echo finally got his hug. ^^

[@andrabook8758]

please stop. i am trying so hard not to say anything sarcastic....so very, very hard.....mainly bc I'm honestly worried he'll cry.....these comments are not helping.

[@建史平井]

This is what "earning" looks like, this where the blood and sweat finally give way to tears. Congrats, I am sure this was something that you literally fought your way up to get to.

[@patrickoberem9109]

Congrats Echo! Love having you be a part of the show. Your humility is inspirational and you're a great 'Yin for Jocko's Yang'. Jocko, of course you're a bloody legend. Love your wisdom and so many things. My son and I learn from you every day. Thank you for your service.

[@psyience3213]

Was there 3 years ago. Awesome time.

[@IIISentorIII]

Jocko Willink is the only Black Belt holder where every spectrum of the light bounces back from it to show respect.

[@topbloke8827]

This is the sickest black belt promotion I’ve ever seen

[@WestCoastIrk]

Congrats to Echo Charles on his black beltch

[@markwarby7447]

Congrats, it's an emotional thing when you receive your black belt from your professor. All those hard years of training come to fruition. But the learning never stops the journey continues, and your game starts again, and you start to evolve. Congrats Echo it's a special night one you will never forget OSSsssss

[@-the-great-awakening]

I had tears in my eyes. Man it makes me proud to see others succeed. 🙌 the energy in that room is off the charts! 💚💯

[@alexneville8168]

I haven't felt this much emotion since my initial viewing of The Fox and The Hound.

[@thoyo]

talk about feels..

[@josephfelder33]

That's the most emotion I have ever seen Jocko display, and it was for the success of his friend. Righteous!

[@justins4483]

I started on “the path” after inspiration from the two of you. Congratulations!

[@j.rivera6402]

Dean Lister is a savage and one of my favorite grapplers! Awesome to see him with Jocko!!!

[@fiapritchard905]

Dean surveying the room “I could kill hiiiim I could kill him I could kill hiiiiiiiiim ohh I could one hundred percent kill him”

[@tomsuiteriii9742]

😂👍🏻

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

Hahahah I heard that in my head as I read it

[@mikek9297]

Nah... DL can kill everyone in the room. Pretty sure he's trying not to think about it at this point.

[@fiapritchard905]

@@mikek9297 ahahahaha so you mean it’s not contemplation I see in his eyes it’s a frantic effort to keep it at bay ahaha

[@jasonablah7702]

He was 13-7 in MMA. Iirc he never got KO'd or tapped all the losses were decisions.

[@okorion75]

Congratulations Echo Charles! You and Jocko are a huge inspiration to me and the main reason I got my white belt after 45 years.

[@CannibalLecter]

They're like silver backs in gis. They're girillas

[@giacomolevoni8235]

You're a genius, ahahahah!

[@iamperennial4910]

Yeah bro!!!

[@philmehrart]

Tssss or like fawkin......wait I got one uhhh......fawkin jiujitsuPANZEES tssssss

[@kingallotey638]

hiyooooo!

[@888DMAC]

There’s some seriously sad individuals out there that would give this particular video a thumbs down rating. Tossers.

[@gutrench9489]

A whole room full of warriors, imagine no one messes with the cars in that parking lot

[@LC-in5or]

Actually those are the worst parking lots. Tweekers lurking everywhere

[@marcusmccurley7686]

Rumor has it he’s still recovering from broken ribs from that hug

[@Cwaytons]

Damnit! I am tearing up! Congrats Mr. Charles!

[@nathanrotar5012]

I just started training, and that training puts this man's emotions into perspective! I now understand the dedication it takes.....

[@waynehearst317]

Damn, got me emotional for EC! Congrats.

[@NoHandle684]

Congrats Echo! Behold! Man this whole video is good for the soul. We are all very proud.

[@erob8347]

Great men of humility and honor. There is always more than meets the eye. Perseverance, dedication, sacrifice, failure, focus, repitition, exhaustion, pain, depression, and so on. These are the ones that achieve much and are woven into the fabric of America. This we'll defend.

[@wildatheart8894]

Dang! This is motivating!

[@MrBadgas]

why am I crying? From the heart, well deserved.

[@ashadowawhisper]

Because, brother, this is what we are all longing for and so deeply lacking in our lives these days in these complicated times, brotherhood where men build up one another because we know the Corps, our communities and our families are better if we do so… so that when we part ways and return to our respective homes and cities we carry that codified ethos with us. I will tell you that’s one thing about getting out of the Marine Corps, or any branch of service I’m sure, that you really miss.. the camaraderie, the brotherhood… Each man is looking out for the other and would do anything to see you succeed and be stronger. We don’t have that in these modern days because we lack fortitude and community. Post modern American culture is hyperindividualistic. There’s nothing wrong with individualism, but when it’s gone as far as it has in our culture a sickness overcomes us as men… we yearn for connection with brothers in the race of man and when we don’t find that we shrivel up, we die inside… we have no one with whom to sit around the fire and tell war stories, hunting stories, and of great journeys. And really no one to even do those three things with in the first place. Men who strive and suffer together become bonded for life. That’s just something lost today; not totally, but it is exceedingly uncommon. This is why so many men are depressed, emasculated, down trodden, compromised, feel lost, find no solace in work and life today. We need more of this, brotherhood. Iron sharpening iron… men building up men, from the weakest among us to the strongest amongst us, with loving kindness, compassion, and patience but with firmness and uncompromising standards. Every city in America should have an organization like this, that doesn’t cost money, but wherein we all come together and agree to teach one another important skills because education in America is failing, and young men are being forced to compromise their masculinity in order to be “acceptable” by society. That is unsat! What if we taught each other business, taxes and business law, first aid, woodworking and metal working skills, mechanical skills, automotive skills, how to write well for the sake of resumes and work, how to speak foreign languages to get ahead in the workplace and find more opportunities… call it the Whole Man Society. (Unless something by that name already exists and it’s something really weird or controversial). If men sharpened men to be greater than they are today and become a whole man, built up in mind, body and spirit, there’s nothing we could not do as a nation, because a nation is comprised of people, not governments and politicians.

[@michaelwilliams4371]

What an amazing speaker, I can only imagine the speeches he gave in war

[@hospitaliTVraff]

Bro what a moment. Especially between YOU TWO. Congrats Echo 🫡

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

Jocko could literally tell me my dog died and STILL find a way to inspire me.

[@02Bamurp]

"Good"

[@Sentinel_eye]

Congrats Mr. Charles. People achieving being supported by others. That's what its all about right there.

[@lemmingt6207]

seeing the joy in Jockos face..... Man awesome...... congratulations Echo Charles

[@NWRyan]

Congratulations Echo Charles! This is a proud moment for us, as well as you. Keep up the hard work! You inspire many.

[@billdufresne383]

huge...huge...huge accomplishment. great work Mr. Echo Charles.

[@xXRapidWingZXx]

unbelievably wise words from Echo Charles at the end there. focus on the way not the destination

[@edwardwindsor9053]

We need more Echoes!

[@mtowler4]

So grateful that I got to experience this live!

[@jimcameron9848]

To the man not clapping at 2:21: so I see you have chosen death by arm lock.

[@dapupperpooper800]

He looks like he’s not having any fun 😂😂😂.

[@vikingboer756]

Look out for those people in your life. They wish no good upon you

[@06raimondi]

I noticed him too, but after rewatching the clip, judging by how his hands were placed, i think he just stopped clapping earlier than others.

[@carlosrazier433]

It's hard to assume what's going through his head. Maybe he's going through a divorce, his pet has died and he's still dragged himself in for Echo's grading and then gotten destroyed by everyone and now his brain is fried and he forgot to clap cause his mind was elsewhere. Anything is possible. If he really is a bad person then Jocko will know. I'll give him a pass on that one.

[@toddmyers3899]

Love what Jocko is saying at the beginning, yes Jiu-Jitsu is like life, ups and downs, things go sideways at times, just have to stay in the fight and don't give up. When you get knocked down get your butt back up and keep going the best you can. Also Echo Charles saying about not focusing on the belt true too. So many of us focus on the results and forget about staying in the moment and the process, trust the process and the results will come with out focusing on the results.

[@RankedShooter]

"If you don't focus on a belt, you get a...belt!" - A wise man

[@andrabook8758]

yes, i think i saw that in Karate kid

[@PierceSunderseatsRAMEN]

I never realized quite how much the word “behold” sounds naturally like a roar.

[@barbarosozturk]

I don’t know why a grown man getting a new belt made me this happy to see…

[@I-am-Veritas]

Congrats Echo Charles True warrior. Stay rolling brother

[@sethgilbertson2474]

Wow man. To receive your belt from Jocco... I would be in tears as well. I love what Echo Charles said as well: focus on the path, not the destination. 👏👏👏

[@tacodaddy4309]

If Echo earned his black belt, that means Jade already made red belt.

[@JuniorShepherd]

Legend has it when Jocko left his mother's belly and came into the world, he shouted "BEHOLD! a Jocko is born". It was at that moment the midwife and assistant nurses fled the scene.

[@siecefire5613]

Hugs him and whispers "I can still choke you". Seriously though what an awesome moment done right.

[@karlinladeramusic]

It's so true what Echo said! Focus on the belt and you don't get one. I wasn't focused on getting a belt & I just got my purple not too long ago..

[@joshpointoh]

When Jocko growls "BEHOLD", you freaking behold

[@TS-vr9of]

Their must be a riot outside because the tear gas is strong right now. XD

[@Thembisile13]

Its 2022 and that Behold still gets me!!!

[@flixsymmetry]

Such pride in watching others achieve their goals. I got my first degree BB in karate in 1986. I’ll never forget that feeling. However, I felt even prouder when I went on to teach and one of my students got their own black belt years later.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Well done Echo Charles! Wonderful achievement, deservedly earned and graciously accepted! Best foot forward!

[@NorsePJ]

Earning a true black belt is such a great feeling of accomplishment. I remember during the examination for about three hours and felt like I was going to drop dead. The hardest thing I've ever done physically. I salute anyone who gives it a go (no matter the martial art). Yes, there are many fakes out there but they are not hard to pick when viewed with open eyes. Just do proper research before joining any training. These days it's easier with people giving feedback.

[@plutonium120]

'if you stay humble, and you stay on the path, you will end up achieving your goals. that will happen.' that's it. it really is that simple.

[@twelvetwenty-two353]

“If you don’t focus on a belt... you get a belt” -Echo Charles Humble dude, congrats Echo.

[@derrickide2757]

Love to see the people who inspire us show real emotion. Belated Congratulations Echo to staying on The Path.

[@lowkeyelena221]

“Excuse me Sir, this is a Wendy’s!”.

[@Dan-yh7ve]

"BEHOLD!" one of the manliest words to yell in commanding fashion!

[@jimmyjackslots]

So much pride fills my heart when I see videos like this

[@abhilekhhhh]

I imagine I'm standing there listening to the manliest man ever.

[@HughJazzDong]

Just got my daughter into martial arts at 4. So glad I did. She is so into it and they just rolled for the first time tonight in her third class and she dominated two kids. Now I can’t wait for her to get her next belt! Not really comparable but I’m super proud.

[@Grogx331994]

Echo finally got his hug. It's just awesome how jocko roars "behold" with as much masculinity as possible, right afterwords :)

[@ianlinder2168]

You know Echo Charles is going to get roasted about being emotional.

[@gking407]

Emotional haha

[@andrabook8758]

oh, i am trying so hard not to I am breaking a sweat over here. I will give it another few days and then some back

[@andrzejklein7846]

AAAAAWESOME!!! I am so happy to see a man achieve something that MATTERED for him.

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

Well done Echo Charles!! Congratulations 👏

[@Sotolomus]

my uncle is a badass. I hadn’t seen this until now. good work uncle.

[@Rowed]

Why does his name sound like a Battleship game coordinate

[@joshjamelo5721]

So good to watch when people succeed with something!

[@bienian7253]

How could anyone dislike this video. Amazing video amazing moment! Awesome bro. Congrats Echo!

[@cosmos2015]

Oh my gosh, I love this so much. ❤ That's definitely some raw emotion there. ❤ A well-deserved moment!

[@derekross6649]

Jocko was holding that black belt like it was an enemies cut off head. Amazing.

[@West996]

Every man needs a tribe. Look how beautiful and healthy this tribe is. I don't have mine yet, but now I know what I'm looking for.

[@andysturrr]

Jocko with the OG faded black belt. Classic move.

[@robertbeckerii2715]

What a time to be alive !!!

[@mikemercer5808]

I don't do any kind of martial arts, and I don't know any of these guys. But I can tell you that I feel proud of anyone who can work hard to achieve a black belt! Well done Echo!

[@lucasskrobish2473]

Good evening Echo, and congratulations.