The Tenacious Black Belt Exam of Alex Paredes

[@TheAytchMan]

These demonstrations are so powerful, emotional and inspirational. As I get closer to achieving my black belt, I want to do something similar. At the academy where I train, we don't do anything like this at all. We have an open mat/training day where we train and spar, and then at the end belts are presented. But I'm that guy in class. You know the one - the loud one, the one who does stuff different. Professor Dean even said it. Alex didn't have to do this to receive his black belt, but he chose to. It's the hard road that makes the journey worthwhile. It's so impressive to see these demonstrations, and I want to look back and remember the rite of passage prior to getting my black belt, and hopefully look just a little like Alex during his exam. Thank you for the inspiration (and the goal)!

[@Arisgnation]

YES!! YES!!!! YES!!!!! That's my dad! I couldn't be more proud, sir. Not just of the belt you've earned in this system, but of your character, your integrity and your dedication. Honored to have been under your wing, blessed to have been welcomed into your family and humbled by your gentleness and humility as you achieve the highest of goals. Well earned, sir. Well done by your training partners and those sparring rounds were straight up badass! And thank you, Mr. Dean for giving my dad this opportunity and for training him.

[@sherdaaputt]

Your dad is a beast ! Much respect 🙏🏽

[@seanaye3293]

I trained with him when he was brown belt. I am so grateful to know him, and so lucky and proud to have him as my mentor. Very humble man.

[@MM-ho1rw]

That’s how I want my daughters to remember me

[@NTRURESH]

Rick got that Old Man Jiu Jitsu down to a science salute.

[@bearded_crab]

I also started training in 2009 and was just awarded my Black Belt yesterday. So cool to see other people on the other side of the world practising this amazing art and achieving their goals. Congratulations! Been watching Professor Dean's videos from the beginning. Best wishes to you 🙏

[@xXxSynthxXx]

Grats on your black belt and all the hard work you put into it 🎉🎉🎉

[@roydean]

Congratulations!!

[@darkmatter1129]

I appreciate the aesthetic of this style. It retains the tradition of Budo without watering anything down

[@jujigatame7820]

Yes I agree with it , keeping Bushi Do is essential and they got it...

[@jackjones5233]

Good stuff Roy! I'm following your content over 8 years now. From white to brown belt. These exam videos were such an inspiration to me that i must write this comment and say thank you for sharing. You're a truly a textbook example of a gentleman and a scholar, no doubt! If you ever decide to visit Bosnia (Sarajevo) i will be honored to have you as my guest. All the best! Oss!!

[@roydean]

I appreciate that!

[@0u73rh34v3n]

I have to say this new format of showing the black belt’s speech at the end works really well. Always at the top of BJJ production game Roy 🙌

[@MrMuslimGuy]

I cry every time with Roys students. Only training wholly can one understand these feelings. Its amazing how Jiu Jitsu makes you So proud of others achievements. When you gonoff the kat into the world and share that same feeling. You grow in ways you never imagined. Well deserved. Once again.

[@MMDrag0n]

Beautiful as always. I get goosebumps, cry or both everytime the belt is passed, black, brown, purple, or blue. Seeing these videos has been the fuel to keep me going on my own journey at times. Thank you for these. I wish Roy, Rick, Alex, and all the other students continued success!

[@sma92878]

These demos are a thing of beauty.

[@kennlabung1510]

IMO Best ever demo

[@kettlebuilt5191]

I don't know if Rick edited this one, but he sure got some good theme music for himself 😁. Always a pleasure to watch these.

[@carlslaughter2653]

Reversal game is crazy… Man got some real scrap in him 💯💪🏿🔥🙌🏿

[@tsibren]

What a beautiful showcase of jiu jitsu by everyone involved. Of course, big congrats to Alex. I'm a 38 y/o blue belt and these videos are always an inspiration to keep going. We must rely on discipline but Roy Dean's channel truly is an invisible hand on one's shoulder, moving and guiding us forward in our journey. Thank you sincerely.

[@jnwoodard8764]

I’m a white belt with a year of training and it’s always amazing to see the levels of skill presented in these. That first roll was awesome because to me I idolize purple belts, but seeing that skill difference between the two is mind blowing.

[@SaifUddin-vf5xi]

Wow, very inspirational congrats!

[@tavismoses2807]

Inspirational for us older Jiu Jitsu practioners.

[@tobiasduschl]

Incredible demonstration!

[@kevthesage5747]

First trained with Alex about 5 years ago I was a white belt he was a purple belt. Very good training partner glad to see he continued his training congrats Alex 💪

[@jessed.3638]

even if the algorithm doesn't give you a million views, true martial artists are here and will always love your videos.

[@jujigatame7820]

Hi, first of all congratulations to you Sir for this beautiful, technical, emotional exam , awesome , lot of sweat and hard working here and you diserve it . Much respect to you Sir Dean for your huge work In your Dojo it's amazing. Gozaimasta , Oshi Desu ;)

[@jasonperson3647]

All I can say is watch this and it makes me go even harder to learn more from Jui-jitsu am a 3 stripe white belt. But I will be sure to put more into it. Thank you professor Roy Dean

[@فارسالفهد-غ9ش]

كل الاحترام والتقدير للمدرب القدير والكبير الاسطورة ROY DEAN مبدع بمعني الكلمه وأخلاق عاليه وخبرة قتاليه

[@jgnotsag]

These videos always motivate me to keep going in my journey…. Congratulations on your black belt!!!

[@seanaye3293]

Kudos on your accomplishment! So proud of you Alex..

[@AlistairDurie]

this was so great.

[@elementsofthesolows4936]

Love these videos!

[@renaissancecoray]

Super Proud of Alex!!!

[@trondemor]

congratulations Alex! amazing demonstration!

[@rabujahh]

High quality Jiu Jitsu. Satisfying to watch this demonstration. I have learning a lot from watching the channel.

[@Grace4all4ever]

Very inspiring! Thank you Sir Dean and Sir Paredes!

[@Piccolino888]

BRAVO!

[@LinkeBro]

It was such a pleasure to witness this. Gives me some hope for the long run after hearing how long he has been at it.

[@BrandoKurtz]

I bet that blue belt felt that one the next day. I'm a 2 month old white belt. I tap out more than this in one roll (w a lot less style). Great video!

[@momentum8640]

This was so so so inspiring to watch! Man oh man! Loved all the techniques. I have such a long way to go as a white belt. Great job!

[@andyrowe1139]

Huge round of applause for this guy. Sick demo.

[@WolfCubMMA]

Well done!

[@stuie998]

One of the best demos I’ve seen

[@satyenraja9284]

Beautiful JuiJitsu 🔥👑💪🏽🙇🏽

[@corentinparfait2198]

So smooth and technical! Beautiful demo and randoris as well! Makes you want purchase your dreams even more!

[@Tslegacy]

Congratulations Sir! 👊💯

[@shrimuyopa8117]

I was impressed with his reversals from bottom side control.

[@SS-xm7di]

at 17:52 = unbelievably slick timing and escape. That was black belt level.

[@thedojomartialarts]

Congratulations!!

[@murkincl69]

Congrats!

[@Qwerty8139]

That poor uke. Congrats. An amazing display.

[@jeremy41234]

Congrats great vid

[@daleybrennan9867]

Incredible stuff. Well done!

[@RaJa-ey9fc]

mean a while in my life, I can't retain guard to save my life.

[@MrMuslimGuy]

You will.

[@apache402]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elliottlum8729]

does anyone have a link (to another video) that breaks down the sweep beginning at around 13:41?

[@retyrasteria]

that swing at 6:33 tho

[@Usmc03556]

Sir my name is Mark I'm a former marine, I trained in marine corps mixed martial arts program.. I'd like to get back into training in jitsu.. where is ur school?

[@danmazur7133]

Bad day to be a blue belt

[@KarmaFlight]

That Uke did a fantastic job!

[@zionmatrix8200]

Its a switch . Not just 1 . 😂

[@gavblack1081]

🔥👏

[@patchung]

Oss

[@chenzen7949]

🤩🤩🤩💪💪👏👏👏🤙🤙🤙

[@uwillnevahno6837]

He neglected his dogs? That is no bueno.

[@spacemonkey1776]

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