Purple Belt - The Hardest Belt In BJJ

[@UnchainedCyclist]

As a colour blind person I always find it hard to tell who’s the purple or blue belts. Except when we roll.

[@anttikajaste4910]

nice to hear I'm not the only one :D

[@samuelescamilla2517]

LOL!!

[@andrewgordon471]

I relate I have to ask which belt is that lol

[@joeymcallister8033]

@@xbrickz7058 right right...

[@chieftainjunior9905]

@@xbrickz7058 are you sure they aren't purposely giving up positions to see what you are going to do?

[@noturnleftunstoned72]

purple belt. deadman's land. too late to quit yet too early to quit :)

[@phx4closureman]

OSS!!!

[@danielcalvi500]

😂😂😂 So true

[@assassin7250]

Purple belt is where u gonna die 😂

[@highsoflyify]

I Love my purple belt. I can try to chase the brown and blackbelts, because I have nothing to loose against them and I am experienced enough to destroy the white and blue belts. Last but not least I have lots of real competitive and fun matches against other purple belts. For me it is the perfect belt so far

[@yangtroy1]

highsoflyify lol savage

[@DanT288]

I'm testing for my purple in October im very excited

[@MambaAllDay]

same here........... i was a 6 year blue belt........... i thought of quiting so much so once i got my purple, i knew it was for life.

[@michaelbishop9157]

enjoy the 6 years at purple

[@josemartin1727]

I've seen purple belts get mauled by blue belts. It happens. Stay humble.

[@gabet3754]

I’ve been training for 6 months and I’m a 2 stripe white belt. I’ve lost 40 lbs, made new friends and have a whole lot of confidence/self esteem boost then ever before. I’m in nooooo rush for the next belt. OSS!!!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Thats the best way, just try to enjoy the journey... OSSS

[@dw7647]

Congrats! Looks like you're truly reaping the benefits of BJJ. it's all about the journey not just the destination.

[@danielcalvi500]

6 months already 2 stripes!?!?!? Looks like you gone be blue quickly too...

[@nadersaleh4643]

Thanks for that bro am in my first week

[@Leo-iq7um]

Yes!!!

[@zombieguitar]

My goal in BJJ was always to get to "at least purple belt level". Now, as a 3-stripe purple belt, there's no looking back. I'm a lifer 😁

[@prop.yoon9]

that's really cool. how long did it take you to get to the purple level?

[@leroyjankins7368]

I feel like that’s where I’m at right now

[@dktcs]

my goal was blue now i'm purple, as you said, there's no looking back.

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Curious where you are now. I’m a 4 stripe purple belt knocking on the door to brown.

[@zombieguitar]

@@Jiu-JitsuJourney257 2-stripe brown 😁

[@greasebob]

Great motivational talk!! As an older purple (38), sometimes its hard to get motivated to go train and put your body through that stress, but the problem of not training is even worse as your peers continue to improve while you fall out of shape. I ALWAYS feel better driving home after a night of training, no matter how I felt BEFORE deciding to go train!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

OSSSSS keep grinding greasebob, the best thing is to not give up, as long as you keep going, thats the way to do it. OSSS

[@Daniel-yo5es]

38 is not old.

[@smeargut1809]

38 old? Haha

[@thembam0ses273]

try "as a 38 year old white belt"

[@daveyponderosa9549]

Themba Msimang Or a soon to be 49 year old white belt. 🤣🤣

[@brianacquafredda9823]

I think purple is my favorite belt so far. This is the first belt where I feel solid everywhere. I know moving forward that I will just get better as a whole instead of trying to piece everything together at blue and white belt.

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Thats great to hear Brian, keep grinding... OSSS

[@piseinolego]

it always amazes me how we brazilians manage to speak portuguese even when in its english XD

[@PeterJames143]

good one :)

[@Jiujitretas]

Bernardo always strikes me as a genuine nice guy

[@wanderer9569]

Its been almost a year that i got my purple belt i have competed twice, and i haven't gotten a stripe for sure this is the hardest belt level in my opinion because expectations are set high on you in the academy and on tournaments, honestly there are times when i think about quitting, but i see the 6 years i have put onto jiu-jitsu and all the sweat and blood and injuries have shown me not to give up or quit jiu-jitsu. Thank you for motivating us mr faria oss!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Awesome E1Ivan keep it up, and dont give, time goes fast and soon you are black belt! OSSS

[@wanderer9569]

Bernardo Faria BJJ i will not stop sir, oss!

[@treroney4720]

E1IVAN 90 My advice is to cross train. Grecko Roman, judo, Sambo, folkstyle, etc. Also, if you love bjj, go see a sports psychologist.

[@wanderer9569]

Tre' Roney where i live at there is no other grappling sport, only other bjj academies to cross train with. But sadly all are on bad terms with each one, but still thank you for the advice 😆

[@treroney4720]

E1IVAN 90 No problem u definitely know more than I do. I'm a striker who recently got into mma and grappling. I'm sure I'll get a blue belt soon, but belts don't foo anything for me. I'm more interested in reaching proficientcy and winning tournaments. (Same when I was in karate and Muay Thai.) Is their not a local high school/university that has a wrestling program?

[@marks943]

This is so true! I started BJJ in my late 20's progressed to blue belt and then quit for about 12 years. I finally started training again about 5 years ago - now in my 40's. Taking that insanely long period of time off from training is one of my biggest regrets in life. I always say, if only I had continued just once a week it would have been so worth it. Never quit!

[@israelsanchez9149]

I may admit Purple belt is a difficult stage , it’s like being a middle child . Your in The middle of Spazzy white belts , Blue belts , Brown & Black belts . White & Blue belts go for the kill against purple belts & Brown and Black belts as well . Purple belt it is a Hard stage 😓😓😓.

[@HAYUPAKARINGID]

I recently got my Purple belt I’m 50 years old and have to say that I’m having mixed emotions ever since I got it😬 I love our school and teacher so I guess that I’m just kinda concerned about the new role I have in our gym. I have to be on my game every-time I show up and hope to do a good job when helping-other students and not to let our Sensei down🤓 Oss you’re awesome Bernardo!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Daniel-yo5es]

it's professor or coach. .sensei is for karate.

[@JB-cg8jr]

Your 1st let down in bjj purple belt calling your professor or coach a sensei😮😂

[@greekpimp77]

No I've seen people save the word Sensei before a different schools and Sensei is a Japanese word which means teacher which jiu jitsu comes from Japan

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

Best advice I think I received was always keep the momentum rolling. Easier to keep a heavy ball rolling when it is moving but when it stops it's a real pain to start it moving again.

[@marcusweaver9728]

I totally agree. I was purple belt for 2.5 years, and i felt like I was constantly in a plateau. Glad I stuck with it though. The gains I am experiencing at Brown belt make the journey worth it and it’s still fun.

[@robbie31580]

Bernardo thanks for the great video! I've been a blue belt for almost 3 years and I try to train 4-5 days a week. I'll be 38 soon. I'd like to train more, but I'm realizing the limitations of my body due to chronic injuries. I've had to take the past 5 days off due to them. It's frustrating and a bit depressing, but your attitude helps to keep my head up and realize that I'll get past this and I'll continue training soon. Thanks for the videos and all the help!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

OSSSS Robbie31580, glad to hear that Im helping... I know how frustrated it is to not train because injuries... OSSS

[@ironsurvival7011]

robbie31580 drill more roll less that way injury is less likely yet you’ll still improve

[@thaddeusmorquecho9037]

I'll be 47 this month, and got my purple belt in November. In my first three years, I suffered a long list of injuries: hand, neck, ribs, ankle, knee...the usual. Then, I changed the way I train and have been training injury-free for over two years, now. Basically, I stopped caring about "winning" a roll, and focused on defense, pace and control. I pay attention to my breathing and try to stay mentally calm and present. As a result, I actually roll more, have solid defense, better positional awareness, more fun, and more submissions to boot!

[@NoamTube]

I'm 38 and I hear ya bro. Try taking up yoga or increase your stretching between classes. It helps a bit.

[@cjporteous29]

Don't give up I'm 48 and about to get my purple after almost 4 years... The injuies will happen at our age but just adjust your game and intensity to make it through.

[@ClayBlackiston]

Osss!!! Just what I needed to hear (been feeling stuck at purple belt past few months)

[@grappler562]

Hey Bernardo, this video is great not only for Jiu-Jitsu but for almost everything in life. Great videos! Keep it up.

[@rstscott]

You are so happy and positive. It is great.

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

OSSSSS Thanks I appreaciate it

[@JESUSCHRISTISLORD911]

RCJ Machado 4 stripe blue belt under Carlos Machado and close to making purple. Competed 9 times and super pumped for the challenges to come at purple belt level. Enjoy this privilege! I am 45 and have been in martial arts and an athlete most my life. Started BJJ 3 years ago. Wish I started younger but its all good. Will be doing this until I leave this world to be with Jesus. Thanks for this wisdom Professor!

[@jasonswof4048]

He is so god damn happy i love it!! Love your input man!

[@ThomasDuffyRE]

Thanks for this video! I've been a purple belt for 2 years and feel all that you shared, I feel stuck and that I suck and am not improving. It was good to hear this! I would never quit but just feel dejected more often than not lately!

[@C134Nfabric]

Bernardo, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for this video. it is very good motivation material. I've been training for about 8 years and work and health has been a big factor to the consistency of my training. For about 3 years I've been training once a week, because this is what I can do. This weekend, I'll be receiving a purple belt. The road is long, but I always have fun and learn at the same time. Belts are just a bonus Oss!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

+Olivier Massie awesome Olivier, keep it up and soon you are black belt, happy that you never stopped! Osss

[@robbie31580]

I realized I posted on this video over a year ago. I think it had to have been not too long before I got my purple. Now I’m at purple for about 1.5 years and this video really hits me. I know I’m improving but I think with purple belt we become so much more cognizant of all of the MANY little details that we need to improve on in order to reach the black belt level. Anyhow hopefully one day I’ll be able to visit your gym and train. I made it up to Tri Star MMA and Marcelo’s gym in NYC this year. When I’m in Boston I’m definitely heading to see you Bernardo. Thanks again for all the videos!

[@michaelbutler412]

My school is the hardest most technical school I've ever been in.... every roll is a war. When I do open mats at other schools I appreciate the respect I get from other purple belts. Brown and black belts appreciate the tough rolls and respect the academy that I train at. I'm truly blessed and am so happy that everytime I hit the mats my teachers knowledge makes me feel like a white belt. I'm exactly where I need to be. Academy wise and belt rank. 2 stripe purple belt from AZ!!!!

[@sneaksterz]

Thanks for the wise and motivational words, sir!

[@anoktokbatosai8113]

You have no idea how much your words mean to me professor Faria. They came at the exact time my head was juggling those thoughts. It is very intense and to me life transitioning being a purple belt. Thank you 🙏

[@aggelosvasilis7457]

how you can hate this guy spreading so much information out there and so much positivity

[@maxladsten8681]

I'm just here appreciating Bernardo's optimistic attitude. This dude is always smiling.

[@nike4685]

Bernardo Jiu Jitsu is like leaning a new language, one gets to a stage and one thinks the progress is not happening. Then all of a sudden one sees improvement, so the key is not to stop. Like you say; “ keep going”.

[@ShevyshenkoSneipers]

I like your enthusiasm :) bjj is good on being happy

[@astro2069]

I had stopped after receiving my blue belt. I had moved right after, my second child was born shortly after and with two kids and a rotating on call work schedule, I never knew when I was going to get I get out of work. I was away from the mats for a little over 5 years. Now I’m back, a little older, hurt a little more, but I’m so happy to be training again. Wish I didn’t take the time off. I can see and feel how much I’ve lost in that time. But the important thing is I had made the decision to come back to it, and I can feel the difference and skills and techniques coming back. I fell behind for sure. But it’s a life long road, and I will continue to move along this path and learn this amazing art.

[@smeargut1809]

I love Bernardo such a good heart and honest man, I received my purple last week after winning a competition it was my 3rd competition I won in a row and my professor said I was ready to move forward.

[@gabetorresx]

I just got my purple belt last year, and realized I needed a new school to move forward. Now I train with Gary Tonnon, so my game is totally changing. Not gonna see brown for a long time though. But I'm learning so much now as it is, I'm not even remotely concerned with it. The white belts at his school are tough as nails though. His brown belts are ridiculous. Rising tide raises all ships. Iron sharpens iron, steel sharpens steel, etc.

[@michaelbishop9157]

creonte

[@MetaleiroBarizon]

Lol

[@Shaka_Garami]

Keep looking out for you bro. Fuck those cunts you used to train with they were just holding you back right?

[@TSGAMINGCEO]

My jiujitsu is improving daily thanks to BJJ fanatics tutorials and my sparring partners and I feel like Im just getting started as a fresh purple belt. This is not payed advertisement. :)

[@crossfitbilly]

Bernardo's attitude is amazing!

[@cnbrauns]

Thank you for this video. Very motivating

[@boojeboy1]

Bernardo--thank you so much for sharing this. I received my purple belt from Mestre Helio Soneca Moreira and later moved and had to start training at a different gym with new guys. A highly competitive gym where I roll with guys half my age who are very hungry. I love jiu-jitsu but its tough. So many champions make videos showing fancy moves, or highlights of them winning matches, and you never see any of them talk about how discouraging it can be when you're training jiu-jitsu. How you get smashed and ask yourself why you're even training because you're not getting better. I wonder if guys like Marcelo Garcia, Andre Galvao, Rickson, or Buchecha ever felt discouraged or if they just always won and jiu-jitsu was easy for them. Thanks for being a "normal" guy who just happens to have a very deep understanding of the art.

[@RedWolfDrift2000]

I like this guy. Every video I’ve seen him in he’s always smiling and seems friendly

[@adamfrank1630]

Bernardo is the friendliest person I've ever met in my life. You should visit his gym in Bedford, MA if you have the chance.

[@andreasmichl9385]

i am allready a 5y purple belt & now my motivation is on the ground. when you dont get graduatet for so many years, is normal to start think abbout, maybe you jj sucks. after close 9y of training i think about quit realy serius. nholding students back is a think destroy motivation realy well

[@joeyripswell]

purple is really fun. i like taking risks as i develop and re-develop my offense; knowing that if i lose the position i have a bail-out plan in the form of distance management and re-attack. purple is staying in attack mode. its having comfort in the scramble and framing out distance if shit turns sour.

[@jaripeiponen]

I have been training for about 7 years and i have been a purple for almost 4 years now. It feels like an eternity and still only 3 stripes. So about 2 years more for brown if i can keep up training hard. You described perfectly how i have been feeling for the past half year or so. Its been constant grinding and feeling like a complete shit not even worth the purple belt.. I dont know why cause of course i am worth it since my professor gave it to me. But thanks for the tips i need to listen to this daily to get some motivation to push forward!

[@Shaka_Garami]

@Jari Peiponen How are you getting on mate? I'd be interested to hear where you're at a year on

[@robbert7599]

Do you think that you got promoted from white>blue>purp too quickly? At my academy, it takes usually almost 2 yrs for blue and at least another 3 to purple...

[@lukerobinson9646]

Keep training mate.

[@1946FreddieMercury]

I was a whitebelt for 2.5 years (between countries and gyms), but only 8 months as a blue belt. Got my puple in february, just before this corona situation. Happy to say that whilst I've had a lot of days where I didn't want to train, I never once thought about quitting. I've also had the feeling of being "stuck" and not improving, but that changed after I started competing. Looking forward to going back to the grind once we're allowed in our gym again.

[@tomasmorriello2353]

Obrigado pela mensagem adoro teus posts e uso muito. Eu parei com Jiu Jitsu quando sai do Brasil em 1998 (Faixa azul) Na Europa tinha poucos lugares para treinar e acabei so voltando esporadicamente. quando estava em algum lugar que tinha academia perto. Mudei para os EUA e voltei de verdade em 2018 ( sim 20 anos depois) nao parei mais. Como vc disse "Nao deveria ter parado!" Abraco da California!

[@deyvidbrian_mma]

Thanks you for these words Mr. Bernardo. Keep going 🔝🔥👊🏽

[@theonewhoknocks2809]

Bernardo is my hero

[@EvilGenius255]

This is similar to learning music. A lot of people I know got to grade 5 in their piano, guitar etc. and at that point you can play, you can play most popular songs, know how to do a bunch of the basics fairly well and make non musical people think you are "good" and at this point if you really want to start getting better you begin to really start reading music, working on the small finessing points and it becomes a much smaller but subtle step up to grade 6, and then another small step to 7 which is pretty close to grade 8 but you still need a tiny bit of tweaking. To get to grade 8 and then to get above that you need to really love the craft of music and want to improve on yourself down to smaller and smaller levels of skill. A lot of people start learning music to play songs, they do a bit, are excited, then they learn a few more tricks until they aren't beginner and are ""good"" but then the step up from that requires a lot more commitment and patience down to ever more minute but crucial levels of detail. I guess it's like that :) it's not for everyone, even though it is definitely possible for anyone determined enough to be disciplined to learn and practice

[@squeezo4360]

généreux et enthousiasmant comme toujours monsieur Faria

[@travisrudd]

Even though Bernardo’s game is the exact opposite of mine, I feel like he’s one of the few teachers who I would really just absolutely relish being under. He’s just the epitome of a good guy, having him and marcelo together teaching must have been amazing before he went to start his own gym. Hope everything goes well for him because he deserves it.

[@cjporteous29]

Great advice, I've seen many people come and go for so many reasons. I've found that if you don't have self discipline to push through the hard times you just end up making an excuse for yourself and quit.

[@lukerobinson9646]

yep...oooh this aches...oooh i'll just chill today....oooh i'll watch so and so on netflix now...

[@artesuave2190]

Hi professor.. great content.. thank you for dedicating your time to put out techniques and advise. Suggestion.. how about collaborating with with mr steve maxwell to talk about longevity on the mats. So we can train for a long time.. i think both of you would benefit from the opportunity to extend your fan base . E eryone that loves bjj is always thinking about how much longer we can do this sport before our body's give out.. thanks!

[@mikeconway5040]

Purple is so fun because things start to make sense and you have enough tools to start to develop a game. I’m having a ball trying to develop a guard.

[@mtropicale]

Love this guy and he is one of the best big guys in the game

[@Sebdes23]

This is actually a pretty cool belt. I don’t need any promotions after this. I’ll take it to my grave if need be.

[@lukerobinson9646]

Well, purple belt is actually the old school system black belt. You went, white, blue, navy blue. Which is around purple.. they just changed it for money and competition.

[@cedjbrown]

In our gym it is harder to get the purple belt because you can start teaching then for me it is getting black but that maybe because I had a lot of injuries. When I got my purple I was a good purple right off the bat and was winning tournaments and eventually won Pan Ams

[@ivanmd90bjj]

Nice monologue! :)

[@Chance808ify]

Love the journey. at this point if I were to go tomorrow, my purple belt would be in the casket w me.

[@jscheurichIV]

Purple belt is also very different skill level from beginning to end. When you start your purple you usually have 1 good game, when you get your brown your an all around good martial artist. SAS

[@ryanhogue6094]

I quit at purple 8 years ago divorce got me back now and 40 its so tough but being in a better place mentally has been the best thing plus new coach my old one was so passive aggressive and didn't really have good guard u go from start to blue where world Champs are on the mat to no Champs from blue to purple and your the highest student it sucks

[@wishanaigawood]

Is it true that the "journey " from blue to purple is the longest?

[@jazzbo1000]

Thank you for the inspiration

[@JB-he6ek]

Im 47. I was white belt 2yrs. Blue belt 6yrs. Purple 1yr so far. I feel stuck like you said and everyone wants to smash me haha but after 6yrs blue belt Idc anymore about belts. 6yrs at a belt is nothing anymore. Its for the love of it!

[@maxspeakstruth9988]

Just got my purple belt 3 days ago feels great making it this far

[@mnj01777]

My problem is: I think that I do not deserve my Purple Belt. Just when I received it I had serius knee injury (torn meniscus). I haven't train for almost a year (surgery, rehabilitation etc). And now what? I feel like I am starting from the beginning. But...with purple belt.

[@WolfManJammer]

mnj01 It’s just an injury. Rust from lack of mat time affects every belt level. Your coach promoted you for reasons he/she saw fit. Resilience might be one of those reasons.

[@MattfknKonen]

Hi Bernardo, I’m a white belt that has been training for about 2 years. However, I have had to move schools every 6 months because of my work and because of this I only have one stripe. I train 4-5 days a week and I usually beat most white belts and some blue belts but I feel my new instructor has not noticed. This is very demotivating because after 2 years I feel like I should have more than 1 stripe. Do you think I should talk to my coach? Thank you for your videos, I subscribed to your channel!

[@averagejoegrows]

id switch gyms they're holding you back.. i was white belt and got striped twice in less than 5 months because of my progress.. theres no way you are still at that level after two years

[@tookurjaerbs]

Jifferent opinion. lol I love Bernardo.

[@stoicpoetrywisdom]

Man I got my Blue belt on the 30th of October but since then I have only trained like 3 or 4 times :( need to get back on track

[@adrianlebmeier6211]

Thank you man, OSS!!

[@DanT288]

Thank you for this video

[@FallaGallera]

I was very close to quitting

[@garuda115]

took me 4 years to got my blue and another 4 to got my purple yesterday lol.

[@mikeehrmantraut6061]

Man you repeating yourself, It took me 2 years to get my brown belt, training real hard 2-3 times a week at least an hour each session. And let me tell you , purple belt was the easiest of them all - 8 months I spent on purple - blood and sweat. But it was worth it, I have grown as a human being and my jj skyrocketed. Oss

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I think I just need to get your Omoplata video course.

[@fernanditosem]

I feel like this as a white belt with one stripe. I dont feel like im learning defense because i sitll get tapped by my peers and i know i have improved but i am unable to submit someone. I feel like im being taught badly like the focus is too much on offense rather tahn defense as a white belt..

[@MetaleiroBarizon]

"Raight in the mirrow"

[@BobBelson]

Actually being a purple belt is the perfect end game for many.It means your Jiu jitsu skills are strong enough to defend against blackbelts just enough to be able look good and lose on the mat or on the street possibly get lucky with some good strikes or at least be able to run away knowing your outclassed . lol..

[@lukerobinson9646]

ye gotta agree, it's been plain sailing from here. Blue was absolutely the hardest thing i've ever done in my life.

[@petarbjelogrlic4771]

I Got my purple today and i turned 47 yrs yesterday…

[@ironsurvival7011]

I was a purple belt for 8 years

[@andreasmichl9385]

this sucks

[@MetaleiroBarizon]

The question is, how much did you train in this 8 years?

[@russellward4624]

Defiantly purple belt. It’s the belt where you find who you’re going to be. What’s your game. As white and blue your just learning techniques.

[@bradleylivingston6514]

oh thats just great... I just got my purple belt today... lol

[@Algebrodadio]

Bernardo, is your school open now? Would take visitors for a mat fee?

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Helloo Aaron, yes, its opened and we have drop in fees for visitors - 131 A Great Road - Bedford - MA Osssss

[@cptseagull]

Wise words. Ossss.

[@yangtroy1]

Over here still trying to get my shit together as a blue belt

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Soon you get there Troy, most important part is that it is a fun journey... OSSS

[@yangtroy1]

Bernardo Faria BJJ osss

[@TheProdigy260592]

Blue belt 2 stripe. Telling myself I got to at least get to purple

[@JB-cg8jr]

People thought I was a white belt bc my blue belt was so faded after 5.5 yrs blue lol now I have a new purple 😢

[@BJJ.Fanatics]

OSSSSSSS

[@lukerobinson9646]

No, if you've done the hard stuff at blue (which you should have). A purple belt is basically a black belt with less refinement, then purple to brown is literally the cosiest ride you will have in jits. Should not be that hard...if it is maybe you got your purple a bit early or need to train a bit more.

[@walkingcorpse1224]

Fack no... Blue belt to me was the worst and hardest. But that may have been due to me being an Ultra Heavyweight. Ultra Heavyweights normally under a good instructor take longer to upgrade in Jits, because we have a tendency to confuse strength with technique. Though not on purpose, we have to learn control before learning technique. I'm gonna be getting my Brown Belt soon next year, and yeah, Blue Belt was just the absolute worst, Purple to me seemed the most fun, White Belt was whatever, I honestly forgot what it was like being a white belt, and I've been training for a solid 10 years already, training an average of three to four days a week and sometimes five if I really feel like I'm up to the task, two hours a day. I competed four times a year, tho now, I do definitely wanna compete more that I'm making more money.

[@spacemonkey1776]

I feel purple is over half way to black. It takes on average 6 yrs to get purple and 4 years later for black.

[@maxb5957]

Max was here

[@lukerobinson9646]

Blue belt is 100% the hardest belt...that belt will take your heart and soul. There are lots of tough points where your technique gets worse and this is extremely discouraging - It really weeds people out.

[@greekpimp77]

I'm a purple belt I disagree with You when I was a blue belt it wasn't as hard because of blue belt people are not really expecting as much as from you. Blue belts are still rookies in many ways it's kind of like the military white belt is a soldier blue belt is like a sergeant purple belt is like a lieutenant or Captain so at that level you're considered like an officer and more is expected from you and then of course Brown is Colonel and black is general and I guess red belt will be like a five-star general I mean I'm just throwing the scenario out there that was given to me. A blue belt is basically you have the basics in a purple belt they expect you to take the basics and then start to be crafty with it and that is where people really criticize you.

[@spookybruv421]

idk what you’re saying but I know for a fact this video starts @ 2:25

[@DarthDefiler]

Now ya tell me!

[@patrickwhite8144]

The belt system is deeply flawed. It is imprecise and driven by money and politics. That said: it’s not completely meaningless, but I would like to see it substantially reformed.

[@monroegaston]

I'm my opinion the white belt is the most difficult

[@EagleTrue]

When you're a white belt it's not exciting. Purple belts just destroy you for at each class.

[@quasar4601]

not for me they dont.. They dont even try against me and let me take good positions. I am grateful !!!!

[@WolfManJammer]

If purple belts are destroying white belts it might be the gym you’re at. Purple belts destroying blue belts make sense.

[@quasar4601]

@@WolfManJammer , They are usually pretty nice to me lol. . I am always nice to them lol

[@quasar4601]

I would be a total moron to upset a Purple belt Monster lol. The only friction I have ever had was against total spaz whites who were big

[@lukerobinson9646]

You gotta learn to love the pain :), the people who enjoy the pain and destruction are the ones who relish later on

[@FeesBjjVideos]

Oss

[@duc696monster6]

I think it's white (no stripes) belt. You don't know much, whatever you do know doesn't work on anybody, you can't submit anyone unless you have been doing it for a while, you get your ass handed to you every training, and on top of that you have to stay motivated to go and get your ass handed to you..the academy might not expect a lot from you at this point, except turning up, but, for yourself, if you put the bar high for yourself, I think this is the most challenging belt..then again, I am not purple, so I can't speak for that of course..I just have to wait and see..will get back in a few years..

[@kangarookomedy8573]

I’m very mochivaded