Starting Jiu Jitsu when you're over 30. Are you an "Exer"?

Kyuzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has regular beginners classes, and we know for a fact that any of our members are Exers- people who used to play sports or go to the gym. Ex-footballers, ex-gym goers, Ex-runners...
This is for them! Are you an Exer? A former sportsperson who is looking for a new challenge? Jiu Jitsu could b for you. Go Here to find out more mailchi.mp/kyu...

[@anthonyhayes7719]

Started BJJ a month ago I’m 38 and will be 39 in November, love it just wish I would of sound it sooner but this video has given me some hope that I’m not that old to give this a good go 🙏🏼

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

39 is still younger than a lot of guys who start!

[@anthonyhayes7719]

@@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476 Thanks for the support do you prefer Gi or no Gi ? Getting used to someone rang dolling you around in a Gi is though. we did a full hour session of sparing the other day… will say this thought recovery as an older person is a lot harder😂

[@serbe3416]

I tourned 36 should i start?

[@gabepizza]

I'm 45 and I'm thinking of starting jiu jitsu after the covid. I've been doing Muay Thai for about 9 years and I want to mix it up with other martial arts. As I get older I don't want to get hit in the head so much. lol

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

Go get it!

[@elcapitano9384]

Wonderful decision my friend! I'm looking forward to getting back on the mats myself. All the best for your journey.

[@MadMike916]

Did you start? How’s it going

[@gabepizza]

@@MadMike916 It's great I absolutely love it. I'm a blue belt now and was going to do a tournament but right before I got a fracture in my foot and have not trained in 2 months but am gonna return this week,

[@MonacoRocha]

I started BJJ at 62 But i've been in great Shape since i was 10..... TKD KARATE SWIMMING Cali. Yoga Jogging Ect.Ect. I roll with smart controlled people no SMASHERS CAUSE SMASHERS = Injuries & no Learning... WISH ME LUCK !

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

Good luck! Enjoy!

[@MonacoRocha]

@@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476 Thank You ... Are You Irish ??

[@oryan2235]

Working with smashers can have lots of benefits and it’s more of a taste of real life and unpredictability

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

@@oryan2235 True, but if the goal is longevity, and you're older, then over-exposure to smashers isn't the best move

[@popsmorris5887]

I’m 64 and just starting. Been in martial arts for 40 years. About time I gave it a try.

[@beimircc6434]

Are you the dude from the hot wings Interviews? XD

[@kwork95]

😂😂😂

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

:)

[@David-mr8wi]

😂

[@elevated_engineering6515]

I won't say I started in my 30's. I'll say I started taking seriously in my 30s. I actually started grappling in the military, been doing different martial arts my whole life. But 35 is when I knew I could be good at it. Still a white belt, and in the best shape of my life.

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

Nice work! Keep that up!

[@dsclassic6568]

Are you still going at it?

[@elevated_engineering6515]

@@dsclassic6568 Oss! Yes I am

[@mski349]

“OAP” lol, I’m assuming that means Old Ass People. Haha. Love it.

[@michaelstrong4823]

Yo! Your belt is tied to the wrong side. 🤦🏻

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

That's funny Michael. I have never heard of a right or "wrong" side to tie your belt on until about a month ago. It seems to be something the internet decided was important a few weeks ago and now you've a bunch of people who seem to think it's something to do with which side the Samurai used to sheath their sword or something. Sounds questionable to me. And even if it's true, which I doubt, it seems sort of like which side your dessert spoon should face on a dinner table, or which is the fish fork. My answer is that I've trained with some of the biggest names in Jiu Jitsu, and not one of them has ever cared which side I, or they, have tied their belt. But if one of them tells me I'm doing it wrong, I'll listen.

[@turok645]

Having my first session today at the age of 34 after my son's class is done.

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

That's amazing! How did it go?

[@turok645]

@@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476 I had fun but pulled an ab muscle pretty bad near my ribs while trying to escape a hold. I'll be back at it when it heals in a couple weeks.

[@dsclassic6568]

You back at it?

[@princealmighty5391]

I'm 50 and have no atlecthic background and am in extremely bad shape and have never been to a gym in my life am I too old to start

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

Absolutely not! Just connect with a local club and ask. You'll find a lot of people in your category.

[@ghw1985]

Dude if i saw you in person i would say ITS BASS RUTEN! lol thanks for the advice

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

Not the first person to say that!

[@ghw1985]

@@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476 wont be the last but your work is great! Thanks for the vid

[@JOEY__SR]

44

[@anthonysiu6010]

Sean evans?

[@xdeadyoungx]

Judgemental eh

[@gunnar2460]

wtf is an exer

[@dlo5640]

Any kind of ex athlete. Example ex wrestler, ex football player etc

[@hi-q2261]

You can start BJJ over 30 but the question is will you win the answer is probably not you may enjoy being choked unconscious I believe there's a word for that, I've got to ask the people who are older and you say fight in the age category are you patronising them are you pittying them 🤨

[@tomsawyer7429]

Plenty of really good BJJ players I know who have started BJJ in their 30s who adapt their games to younger/more athletic players.

[@Blakostructr]

I'm 30 and it seems that I'm in better shape than everyone younger than me at my academy, I started around a year ago and haven't even had a minor injury so far either

[@sutters7251]

I started in April with a new group of beginners all in there late teens twenties and thirties. We've just had our club graduation and promotion week. I was the only one in our group to get two tabs. I'm 51. I've fallen in love with the sport. Wisdom is the difference I believe. I know my limitations, I tap early in practice, I have already got a tailored sparring style using half guard top game and bottom, closed guard or seated with an emphasis on butterfly guard. The over aggressive youngsters just get slowed right down or swept. Heavy connection game and you never loose your strength in grips and hips so I wear them out and frustrate them with defensive BJJ. You are never too old to start.🤙

[@MikeDePaul]

44 when I started (45 now). Ex-wrestler. Loving it. 🤼🥋

[@kyuzobrazilianjiujitsu476]

It really is a great martial art at any age. Let's keep spreading the word!