Unspoken Rules of Jiu Jitsu

In our discussion we talk about some of the unspoken rules of jiu-jitsu. If you think we forgot some please list them in the comments below. If you're new to bjj or have been around for a long time we hope this video is helpful. When you join a jiu-jitsu gym there will be a culture to that academy to get used to and understand. Many academies adhere to similar principles and unspoken rules. It's helpful to know them. If there is not a written set of rules for your particular bjj school it might be helpful to ask the instructors and senior students for their guidance and help understanding what is acceptable and expected in your academy.
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[@jonahtaylor2301]

Another unspoken rule at the gym I attend is don’t roll and tell. “I tapped out John three times today” unless it’s respectful trash talking between friends, it’s very uncool.

[@gracieohio]

Agreed. I totally forgot to talk about that one. Don’t kiss and tell.

[@riccardo880]

I'm totally the opposite, I'm like "Man today I got tapped 200 times" lol

[@tap6354]

Riccardo that’s different. If someone said they tapped you 200 times, that’s kinda douchy. I think most of us are humble enough to talk about us getting tapped, but not cocky enough to talk about tapping others.

[@JBrooksNYS]

I only ever bragged one time and it's because it was my boss. We have always trained at separate gyms but we have crossed paths one time. I always remind everyone else the day I tapped him out 3 times in a row. Other than that, I'm pretty humble.

[@alextuttle8404]

What if you felt that you weren’t doing enough with the student?what if it works both ways? I’ve been there. And I always bow in. Almost 2 years and no advancement? Stop it.

[@muineeguh7011]

I’m going to keep asking for promotions. I’m going to be the most dominant white belt in existence.

[@lmpickard15]

😂

[@iconoclastmusic368]

Bahahahaha!!!!

[@jacobday3826]

We call that sandbagging :)

[@noiseviolation2634]

I thought she said don't come to class....baked... And he said oh we know those people lol Sativa genetics before every class. It helped a lot in the beginning with the frustration of knowing nothing and getting submitted over and over as a entry level white belt. Elevated mindset for sure but in no way am I recommending that for anyone

[@cliffordhaufe9123]

i do the opposite. I'm gonna continue to ask to be demoted until I'm called a white belt prodigy

[@219garry]

My old instructor wasn't getting promoted at all for like two years when he was a blue belt. He switched schools and within a month they gave him his purple. They knew he wanted to start his own school so they were not promoting him. He wound up getting his black belt 4 yrs later and had started his school when he was brown.

[@ddaylan]

Yeah I hate the politics involved with getting promoted. There should be clear guidelines and not only subjective for this reason.

[@OneNvrKnoz]

1. Respect the tap (let go right away) 2. Don’t celebrate a tap (Be humble)

[@Brian-hg3gt]

usually too tired to celebrate

[@dylanwagner1162]

Brian yea even if I win the roll half the time I’m flat on my back trying to get air as soon as the time hits

[@johnlloyddy7016]

3. Acknowledge you tapped. (Be honest) Admit you tapped and not continue and pretend as if nothing happened the moment your opponent loosens the submission.

[@OneNvrKnoz]

@@johnlloyddy7016 luckily, I haven't had that happen in our gym.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

@@OneNvrKnoz It's usually the newbies who like to take pride in supposedly being tough for not tapping, especially when rolling against fellow newbies, this usually leads to a silent resentment among the students and their partners not letting go of the submission the next time they roll until the other guy is in great pain. It starts a cycle of bad behavior in the gym that if not nipped in the bud, could lead to injuries and a toxic gym culture.

[@keaton8182]

Farting is a legitimate technical defense. It's called the gas guard.

[@Brian-hg3gt]

Double under passing is always a big risk

[@MySlyFly]

That’s brown belt level

[@MySlyFly]

@y d teabagging was blue belt level I thought

[@MySlyFly]

@y d Behring deviated a bit I guess.

[@psychedashell]

I bailed from a Yoga class after I kind of evacuated it. “Calm your minds, let all the bad energies flow out - Let it all go” BRRRRT!!! “Well, that does happen when people let everything go, nothing to be con - Mother of God WHAT DID YOU EAT?!”. The room cleared and I never went back.

[@SuperBakersk8er]

Respecting others injuries is a big one for me!

[@austencmax8660]

Then don’t roll live...

[@SuperBakersk8er]

Austen McKinney you do you my dude.

[@lenonkitchens7727]

@@austencmax8660 Wow, that's a *really* stupid thing to say. If someone tells you their right shoulder got tweaked last time they rolled, and asks you to be gentle with it, you should do that, or leave the gym and don't come back.

[@austencmax8660]

Lenon Kitchens if you have an injury don’t roll. It’s that simple. It’s your fault if you get hurt. If you have an injury just drill and don’t participate in live rolls. If you have an injury are you going to compete in a tourny? You would probably say no, so what good does it to roll live when you aren’t being a good training partner. So for you to tell me that was something stupid, how about use some common sense when you think.

[@lenonkitchens7727]

@@austencmax8660 Look, if *you* don't want to roll with someone who asks you to be gentle with a certain body part, that's your prerogative. But to tell that person they shouldn't be training is just ignorant. If I'm rolling easy with some no stripe white belt with a wrestling background, and giving him some openings so he can learn, and he rips an arm bar and tweaks my elbow, that's in no way my fault. Saying that it is is yet more ignorance. *That* is being a good training partner. Every gym I've ever been to agrees that respecting others injuries is being a good training partner. Not respecting other's injuries just makes you a selfish dickhead. Given that almost everyone agrees with me, perhaps it's you who should be using common sense.

[@lenonkitchens7727]

If you break your training partner, you don't get another one.

[@whoanellynelnel3874]

That's a good one! Love it

[@RimshotKiller]

If you break your training partner, you can come back to training when he/she does.

[@orlanskimer]

I had a teammate fracture my orbital bone during rolling. Hes on my forever blacklist, with a 200m mat restraining order.

[@jcpbd1776]

@@orlanskimer how did it happen

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

Lol bjj guys are so fragile

[@mattkreiser5895]

Biggest thing for me is hygiene. I shower and brush my teeth before going to class every time. My rolling partners appreciate it when I don't smell like shit.

[@justindale1200]

Yes! its bad enough that we are rolling around sweating our asses off, please come to train clean!

[@elijahchristopher3755]

I just started a few days Ago and I do this too.

[@user-jt8qu6nt4j]

@@elijahchristopher3755 how’s it going my man

[@elijahchristopher3755]

@@user-jt8qu6nt4j Its going good. Im still active at my gym. When Im not too busy at work. Ive really fallen in love with it, and its changed my life. I don't say that very often.

[@nikes4444]

I spray a little cologne on and always chew gum when rolling

[@thepracticaldad]

Had my first roll two days ago after a month of training. The class started with some drills and I happened to be standing next to a black belt, so I asked him if he needed a partner. He said yes and we drilled. When it was time to roll, Coach said I could now join in and my partner said "Let's go." I learned a ton from him and he even let me RNC him. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience.

[@du686]

At my gym, everyone does rolling every day. Even if it's your first day. (Granted, everyone goes easy on the new guys.)

[@DC-sr7gu]

asking, "what i need to work on" is way more beneficial than getting a promotion.

[@marcobala9284]

You guys forgot the tie'ing the belt for a solid minute to avoid going the full round!

[@orlanskimer]

and the extended hydration period

[@KazzArie]

Starting as an almost 40-year-old, promotion is the last thing on my mind. In my 20s I would have been all about the belt color. I wish I'd started earlier cuz how much I love it, but I'm fortunate and glad I decided to step out of my comfort zone and give that first free class a shot.

[@MasterWinstone]

Best thing about BJJ is that everyone is graded based on their current ability vs future potential ability. As a 40 yo you won’t be judged to have the same potential as a 22 yo as he has not reached his physical prime and you are on the decline. Therefore you may obtain a blue belt in a similar time to the 22 yo provided you’ve been improving consistently throughout. Even in competition you can still compete with guys of the same age and weight before considering rank and it’s a nice experience when done that way.

[@silvermediastudio]

​@@MasterWinstone 40 isn't on the decline 😅

[@MsSmoothieking]

Love this Professor’s vibe

[@gracieohio]

🙏👊

[@liamdoes8580]

He seems a little similar to chewjitsu

[@TheRaivoX]

"not making direct eye contact" this is more for Brazilians, for us direct eye contact has 2 meanings, fight or kiss.

[@wraith41]

Why not both?

[@deebonash1495]

😅

[@tat9729]

@@wraith41 Ayo?

[@hayseanward]

Huh?

[@CDABXXX]

@@wraith41 this is the way

[@DudeWrecked]

If you roll with someone and tap them (especially if they are a higher belt) and you tap them DO NOT BRAG ABOUT IT. Even if it’s the same level belt and it’s your first tap ever. Keep your excitement to yourself. It brings morale down on the team.

[@johnmedige1612]

Music selection is key....we were rolling a couple weeks ago and my instructor had Spotify on ....and im rolling...and all of a sudden I heard..." I don't want any body else, when I think about u I touch myself " lol....the whole class was in tears! It was funny as hell

[@allmight8127]

Thats perfect music what are you on about ...... we had Barry white come on ..... but our instructor did it on purpose for a laugh

[@tommym321]

Ha! I have wanted to turn down every promotion I’ve ever been given- from blue to black- because every time I’ve felt totally “unworthy” and undeserving of it. You cannot turn it down of course because that’s disrespectful to your instructor, I’m just saying I’m mystified by people who ask to be promoted. Just focus on getting better, who gives a shit what belt you have.

[@fasteststang3]

I'm only a blue belt, but I felt the exact same way when my coach said he was promoting me from white to blue. I felt I needed to learn so much more before I stepped up to that level of competition, but out of respect for my coach I did not turn it down. Cool thing is after receiving it I felt that I had to live up to the degree of competency that came with the new promotion and I pushed myself harder. Funny how coaches know these things.😂

[@tommym321]

Robert Miller I understand completely. I STILL feel unworthy 😂

[@MrJackandEmily]

Bro if you have no belt your pants could fall down.

[@Nerales_]

My instructor asks people who don't feel ready if they think he doesn't know what it's like to be that belt lmao

[@docnative328]

Same here. I’m only a white belt with 2 stripes but I didn’t feel like I earned my second stripe just yet.

[@hyattmooreiv441]

That was really great. Thanks for sharing the conversation.

[@robertlee1145]

I don't mind my students asking me to roll. I have addressed this "unwritten rule" and told them to challenge themselves. It also makes the higher belts stay on their game as to not get tapped by a lower belt. Its gonna happen so leave the ego at the door.

[@piposanchez]

I still feel like I'm taking up their time when it should be put to better use with a brown/purple/blue etc. Like I know we are all there to learn, but maybe a white belt can still learn from literally anyone else.... except I want a teacher to point out stuff, or control their movements (instead of whitebelts kneeing my in the mouth, rolling over my head with their whole body etc) xD

[@PEsterhouse1]

This is a very informative video. Thank you!

[@princessepingouin]

"Don't kiss your training partners" don't tell me what to do.

[@agh9224]

Lmao

[@P12ooF]

That sweat whisper in my ear before I go out....

[@mhia4]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CheZfrmdaWestWisc]

You know what can be beneficial in sr vs Jr match up is if the sr picks the submission they will take in advance and trys to set it up that way the Jr gets more time and doesn't get submitted to fast to learn anything. This also provides the sr a chance to really see things develope in the chaos and identifying when a submission is tor is not there in real time.

[@SenseiEmmett]

First 🙂 love this channel. Another great vid

[@selfdefenseacademy]

I actually look at the person (not necessarily in the eyes) but their facial region. I can see what grips they are looking for or what not. A lot of times, you can tell what the person's next move is when you watch their facial reactions. Great post!

[@shygalaxyyt2400]

You can also for a little help look at there ear forehead or nose and it makes them a little I guess caught off guard or they think somethings wrong. I don't suggest this but it does help if the person you are up against is mean a cheater ect or in comp it can give you a small uperhand in the beginning

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Yes good advice. I started doing ninjutsu, and nimpo bugei with traditional Japanese Jujutsu Ryu. He has now closed due to covid for a while. The sensi chief instructor alway asked what each person was doing and split couples up, putting white belts with green and black belts both male and female too. So you get a good balance or experience. Have now started doing bjj jui jutsu locally as I want to continue and are a good group too. And wanted it to be a Jujitsu typ art. So you have some idea of what's happening as opposed to nothing in a totally different art. But so far it's good to but more relaxed I guess from Japanese Jujutsu.

[@gutse007]

love listening your experiences

[@hotrodsather]

I almost did number 1, luckily I asked a trusted fellow student and they advised me not to. Pretty much immediately after I realized, belt levels do not actually matter, I am as good as I am and no better. So now I just focus on getting better.

[@adochild93]

My class hasn’t had a lot of consistent people so far (5-7 people plus the 2 instructors). So as far as rolling goes, it’s pretty much just rotation and if you get someone significantly smaller than you, adjust your strength but not your effort (30-50% until you get to your last partner).

[@greatestsportslegends]

I always found that training 'up' with someone more experienced was how I progressed best. Yes, peer-to-peer is great and needed - but there should be no reason to stop anyone who wants to train with someone 'better', if that other person is willing. I'm not saying it should always happen... but from time to time, it's great for accelerated development.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

"Never go commando. Especially in No GI class." "Never wear shoes on the mat" "Don't come to class late to avoid the drills & warm ups, then immediately ask to roll with exhausted students to try to tap them while they're still tired and you're fresh." "Never try to teach your partner something you saw on youtube while you are drilling the day's lesson." "Never ever apply a leglock on an elderly black belt unless he asks you to"

[@adammesheia]

why the last one?

[@johnlloyddy7016]

@@adammesheia Lol, most elderly black belts I've met have some kind of knee problem both due to training injuries as well as old age and applying a leg lock on em in a friendly roll would be like throwing an elbow in a friendly Muay Thai sparring match in Thailand. It more or less unleashes their beast mode so you don't dare try messing with their knees ever again.

[@adammesheia]

@@johnlloyddy7016 well fuck me leg locks are my go to but I will keep that in mind. Thnx

[@leaoaugusto]

Good luck with the elderly black belts. 🤣😅

[@XplicitTruth444]

Never wear shoes on the mat isn’t unwritten or unspoken lmao it’s literally a rule. And they literally spoke on the whole skipping the hard parts and coming in late to win against dudes that are already tired.. maybe watch the video next time, John.

[@Merzbjj]

Very nice 👏👏👏 keep up the good work 🔝

[@kevinn.5066]

I could never imagine asking for a promotion. Keep working hard, every day and the promotions will come.

[@Kev.in1997]

But you should be allowed to ask what you have to improve on to get to the next level imo

[@barnabykent6698]

Great video. Thank you.

[@rolotomase1440]

#1: Always talk about Jiu Jitsu #2: When you tap somebody, be sure to pump your fists and celebrate in case your coach didn't see. #3: If you tap out a higher belt and nobody saw, be sure to bring it up after class. Hey, did you hear I tapped _____ #4 If you can't tap somebody you think you should, tell them; "wow, you're strong." #5 Purple belt class is 15 minutes after regular start time. #6 If you haven't got promoted in awhile ask you coach to promote you, they probably just forgot. #7 Always take a picture of the class after class and post to Social Media. #8 In pictures you are may only have a double thumbs-up or hang loose hand sign. #9 If* you don't wear a rash guard you must have a tribal tattoo on your chest. #10 If a lower belt is about to tap you give them tips and pointers on how to finish the submission correctly.

[@DumoPlays]

As a senior belt at my gym, I suggest lower belts ask me for rolls. There aren’t many other purples. There are a decent amount of blues and the instructors are brown/black. I’ve been there for a while and so are all the coloured belts. We are pretty close and all have a great time rolling together. If they don’t ask me for a roll, I may go the whole time without rolling with them. It’s not that I don’t want to. It’s that I’m rolling with friends. If they want to roll with people above them, I think that’s a great way to learn but they may need to ask or it will never happen. Plus the white belts that consistently ask, tend to end up in the loop of who I roll with. Brand new people can also ask me to roll. I may not be learning much in the roll but it’s not a waste of time. I want them to stay with the gym and to improve. From a selfish standpoint, staying long enough to get pretty good just gives me more people to roll/drill with. It’s just more friends at the gym who can add to the atmosphere. One unspoken rule I guess for us... when comp season is coming, we take our rolls seriously while staying safe. Safety is above all else so they can go in to comp healthy but when comp season kicks in, I stop fooling around with fun moves and the A game comes out. I’m not doing comps but my partners are and they need to be pushed. Safely.

[@senecaturnpike9179]

At my gym we just rotate, you can kinda chose who you do the first rd with but after that it’s whoever is next to you. I’m a white belt and I’ve been there a year, there’s a few white belts and the higher belts are the most helpful by miles. My advice to white belts is to go out of your way to roll and drill with higher level guys, they don’t want to hurt you, they go out of their way to help you!

[@silvermediastudio]

​@@senecaturnpike9179and avoid the over-aggressive white belts who are basically a waste of five minutes.

[@dfgg8894]

I got knee on belly so hard one day, then the guy pulled my leg and behind my head simultaneously, and it caused me to rip one so loud. 😂 I just started laughing. It's whatever. My partner just laughed and we moved away from the area.

[@emoxvx]

I happen to fart a lot daily, sometimes when someone sits or puts a knee on my belly I fart unfortunately. 😬

[@MySlyFly]

Teabagging is always appreciated

[@noteasilyoffended4649]

and encouraged.

[@etnwhvac]

I just started my journey at 44!! So far Liking it a lot!!

[@stqrltt]

I'm having my first trial lesson today and it would be a lot easier if you were my instructor.

[@bpc0206]

Y’all forgot the unspoken rule of giving a pineapple to your professor.

[@jq3772]

Well.... obviously

[@Guitarist166]

That's a big one!

[@deebonash1495]

Explain

[@DrDingusDDS]

What does this mean?!?

[@AgentOrangeeeee]

????

[@tatecomedy]

You guys have amazing, loving energy. I would be honored to train with you.

[@XxNahhhmeanxX]

I like training with higher belts because it gives me a challenge and definitely helps with my defense. I’m glad my gym doesn’t have the rule of don’t ask a higher belt

[@michelemalbano]

I like higher belts since they thrash me, submit me, destroy me, I learn new stuff, and most of all I don't get hurt since they know what they are doing

[@mistermonster2459]

Pretty standard stuff 1. Don’t ask for promotion 2. Avoid too much direct eye contact 3. Farting on the Mat … 4. What goes around comes around 5. Don’t come to class late or be the first one to leave 6. Belt Washing (they say you should) 7. Asking for rolls 8. Don’t kiss your training partners (Ha) You’re welcome 😇

[@highspeed_hula1938]

I’m confused. Why did he kiss her at the end?

[@jasongrady8590]

I'm going to visit my local training center this Saturday and I am SO EXCITED! I would think that upper level belts would look positively upon a beginner who is trying to learn from the more experienced belts. I feel very uncomfortable (right now) asking a fellow student "Do you want to roll?" Thst feels like somewhat of a coarse way to ask. I would ask, "Hey, would you be willing to roll with me so I can find out where I need to focus on improving?" (Not to be formal or stuffy about it. Lol) Any insight into this would greatly help me. Thanks!

[@piposanchez]

I've only had a handful of classes, but this is my approach. Be honest and ask (no waffling) straight up, "hey, wanna roll or waiting for someone else?" and expect a rejection (they almost never do). That way you're pleasently surprised when they say yes ^^

[@florinvid]

You can go to anyone and want to roll with them. Nobody will reject you or take it the wrong way, if they're real deal jiu Jitsu practitioners. It's not rude to want to roll with a black belt, if he got there, he shouldn't have an ego.

[@jeffriggs2286]

All Well Said. Excellent Intro.

[@michaelspoto8720]

i would never even have thought to ask for a promotion. that just seems disrespectful. then again, im only a few months into it so Im not even concerned with belts or stripes yet. Im just focused on showing up, giving it 100%, and being respectful. I trust if i do that everything will fall into place when it should. if i stay a white belt forever i dont even care. it's worth the money just to learn how to defend myself, get a good workout, and meet cool ppl. not to mention it helps me mentally and helps keep me sober.

[@themangleberry8772]

These are all the reasons I am going to start soon, and the attitude I am going to have. Good luck on your journey.

[@michaelspoto8720]

@@themangleberry8772 do it! it's worth it. don't let the fear of starting something new stop you like it did for me. i wanted to start a couple years ago but just started this year. im in my 30s and many ppl start even later so age doesn't matter old or young. good luck!

[@captainomoplata643]

I’m working on kicking the big H.... missed my blue belt ceremony because I was retarded high and couldn’t hold my head up more or less get shark tanked. It’s cool though, belts are just icing on the cake Edit: 1 week sober :)

[@michaelspoto8720]

@@captainomoplata643 hell yeah congrats man. You're prolly over the physical withdrawals now so keep going. And congrats on ur blue belt :)

[@Blinkz]

You’re not alone.

[@Lendon68]

Remembering humbleness and respect are what make you better for yourself and others no matter what belt is strapped on you

[@weniswarrior666]

Weirdly enough with the eye contact one I’m actually not sure where I focus visually during rolling. I mean if we’re standing or I’m passing guard or something I’m probably looking at either their legs or their belly but otherwise while I’m on the ground I’m mostly relying on tactile information rather than visual.

[@BrendanMichael]

This gentleman is jolly.

[@EdmundSnyder]

If your partner doesn’t fart when you stack pass then you aren’t doing it right.

[@dylanwagner1162]

😂

[@kyusungshim]

Great historical reference

[@GaryLiseo]

Expanding on washing the belt, I like the rule of cleaning all your gear. Headgear, gloves (if doing MMA), sandals, etc. should stay clean to prevent any funk. And wear sandals or shoes when off the mat

[@oberonstar6278]

a whole lot of love thanks

[@zakschrader9716]

At my academy our instructors pick our partners and it’s always someone with equal or higher belt. White belts always train and warmup with higher belts.

[@chazercize1330]

On the issue of asking someone to roll, our senior instructor typically pairs people up but if that doesn't happen, you simply hold your hand up, and someone will nearly always will roll with you. This method avoids asking but keeps the invitation open in a passive way.

[@suzannaflores1164]

Female white belt here, I learned by way of a busted lip to not train with heavy size male white belts. I had no idea that was a thing but it is. Upper belts are way more aware of their strength and may use their training with you as a "technique drill"; they go at your pace. And yes at the same time I may feel weird asking upper male belts to roll with me, because I have felt "they do not want to 'waste' a roll with me and not be able to do all that they want to do". It is part of what we have to navigate in bjj. I have only rolled with black belts who offered, I felt like a puppy dopey and teething (innocent) playing with a massive dog (lots of technique and tricks). Lol.

[@auston6222]

👍🏻

[@ulfar8283]

when we do randori or ne-waza, my sensei just says "line up 2 and 2 etc and move 1 spot to the right after 5mins of fighting". Doesn't matter if the next partner is a woman or male or if it's 2nd dan or even 6th dan or green/blue belt. 5mins is up and you move 1 spot to the right. periode, no discussion.

[@youmang]

that's why judo is much better imo. I see much less ego in judo and people going 100% is the most respect you can give.

[@ulfar8283]

@@youmang well I have seen a couple of people in judo who's gotten quite an ego, but mostly people are fair and respectful. Though it's ju-jutsu I pactice, but it's the same mindset; we practice hard, are kind and respectful to our ukes and we listen to our sensei(s).

[@lmk2869]

@@youmang judo is awesome while your body can hack it though. If my back didn't blow I'd be there still for sure but now can only do 20 percent tachiwaza and 80 percent newaza therefore I moved over to BJJ.

[@preston9135]

i haven't rolled yet this week will be my 3 class i want everyone to know im strong and will put up a fight no matter what . the way me and my friends wrestle is like death choke will the approach be ok like if i have him on the ground should i grab is throat or is that to much i also lpve putting my hand on the face like posting and messing up breathing

[@ginamcmanama2018]

I have never asked for a promotion but i am confident that i will remain a 1 stripe white belt for the rest of my days

[@benjaminonfire615]

Also you hang your belt in the sun to disinfect it bit of Glen 20 can help to if there's no sun where you live probs should wash it.

[@lifeisgood070]

Serious question, What can I do to heal faster from bone bruises or prevent them all together? I've now hurt cartilage in my neck (healed like super fast - 2 days). Bone bruised my outside knee (4weeks+ heal time) and bone bruised my ribs (still healing).

[@linsu5316]

CBD

[@dbow5077]

Police of Bone Mend (comfrey)

[@larrygarner2392]

Dit da jow. Though it may be a bit smelly.

[@remokelm1838]

QUESTION FOR ALL BJJ- PRACTITIONERS ... I am a huge mma fan for two decades now, did boxing and kickboxing back in the day and thought about starting BJJ multiple times in the last couple of years but never dared to just because meanwhile I am about 40 lbs overweight, have a very vulnerable shoulder (dislocated 4 times), a messed up meniscus because of years of playing football and am 42 years old. Now because of that I am not sure if BJJ is the right thing for me to do but at this point my desire for doing it is bigger than ever but like I said...I doubt myself because of the points I mentioned. I just want to collect a couple of opinions and advises. What do you people think? Thank you in advance.

[@rubymutha6382]

Go for it! My hubby and I are in early 40’s I’ve had weight loss surgery, lost 92 lbs, he’s on his way to losing a lot of weight. He loves BJJ. I’ve gone once and loved it. Going back. Go with it.

[@TrishCanyon9]

Go and do your best.

[@brandonessick775]

Thanks.

[@smolderingvirtue]

Overly rough, makes people quit BJJ. Unfortunately, some academies do not keep this in check. Having black-belts smash me as a blue belt isn't productive. Also, if your 200+ and rolling with 160 pound person, take it easy. You sound like you have a great school.

[@florisas.7557]

What about having to go around the mat and greet every single person (or every ranked person or whatever) ? Is that a rule? It just feels so over the top when there's like 10+ people on the mat

[@markguzman7412]

I would say hi to everyone as it feels natural and by the end of the class anyone who you didn't say hi to you can introduce yourself then :)

[@shakebake2680]

Salute all of the instructors for sure...

[@alialmuhanna4938]

1:28 That first one is a hard rule with my Kajukenbo instructor, although it's 2 months only; I suppose that's because it's a different art.

[@NAubc]

He looks like Santa Clause after Santa got a divorce, started intermittent fasting, got fit lost weight.

[@suzannaflores1164]

Lol!!!!!! The IF was especially funny

[@richardjessiejohnson9108]

Santas second spring

[@elchingonbjj1464]

I think a big thing to revisit about lower belts asking upper belts to roll is the idea of a lower belt CHALLENGING an upper belt. I've always been super cool about lower belts asking me for a roll, but have had some that treat it more like a standoff than anything. Those are the ones I have had problems with in the past. And as an upper belt its a bad position, because if you are challenged, you can't just say no. You are kind of obligated to respectfully handle that situation. Thoughts?

[@notme3686]

Lions don't fear sheep. If you know what you're doing and they don't, tell them. It's one thing asking for a friendly challenge to see where one stands, it's another to be a cocky butthead trying to beat all the higher ranks.

[@ironadversity2500]

Unfortunately it seems like you’d either have to decline or put them in their place.

[@jessewhite2226]

Picking a partner is easy in my gym Make eye contact, nod, bow, roll...

[@jakflasdick]

if you're not doing the Bolo Yeung point why even bother

[@Kev.in1997]

Sounds like normal human behavior to me

[@allmight8127]

We nod, high five, fist bump lol

[@FR-ty5vn]

Osssss - understand everything and well explained - I’m a 2 stripe blue under a Royce black belt - the only thing unclear to me is the going too rough part - my understanding is you can go as hard as you want as long as you follow the rules e.g. at my School we avoid neck cranks, etc. I try to use as little muscles as possible so I rely more on technique but those who muscle provide that challenge to test technique over strength, no?

[@FR-ty5vn]

anonymous well, blues use technique as well, but I hear ya.

[@FR-ty5vn]

anonymous yep

[@annaa8207]

Well, I do respect my training partner's wishes to roll lighter if they ask. And I definetly scale back my strength when training with a smaller opponent. I usually try to use that opportunity to train techniques that I'm not very efficient with.

[@annaa8207]

@anonymous you would be suprised how heavy even a woman can feel when they give pressure the right way. Of course if you have a huge size difference, that's a different story.

[@annaa8207]

@anonymous ok

[@thomaswilson4292]

The 250lb white belt against the little female blue belt was me when I started out. The instructor paired us up after I’d been there like two weeks. I got my butt handed to me. It wasn’t a training session, which was disappointing. Most guys who have experience would at least tell me what I’m doing wrong or how to get better, even while rolling.

[@Poke-ol7yh]

what is considered a senior rank purple belt plus?

[@bryancjacobs]

The best part was kissing his sweetheart. Nice to see a couple that does Jiu Jitsu together.

[@tkthrowback2345]

My buddies always tell me they’re about to fart and we just move to a corner and keep rolling

[@mubarkqardas46]

Hell nah I'm not just gonna roll in fart air, tell him to go stand off far away and come back in a minute.

[@goldenpath-relaxingsleepme6236]

What specific moves does a white belt have to know to advance to blue belt?

[@germanguppy92]

We’re encouraged to ask senior belts to roll, but don’t be surprised if the senior belt says no. On the flip side…you don’t turn down a senior belt who asks you to roll. You take your beating and you will like it! 😂

[@native_tendencies7305]

Always respect the tap

[@marcobala9284]

In my academy if we are open we'll just raise our hand and waive to see if anyone wants to roll.

[@SkellyMC]

Sometimes leaving early is the only way someone can train with long distance from home with few transport route, there always some expectations to the rules

[@krusyaldabaoth9564]

This applies to all the gyms I went to pertaining to martial arts in the Philippines but don't be friendly on the first day especially as a walk in. I have had instructors told me you have to do this and that if you want the advanced training only to be retold if you were seriously going to train you shouldn't have been chatting up with the girls during beginner's class while everyone was taking a break. Specifically to a BJJ gym I walked in on as a total newb who was obese, the instructor allowed me to watch the beginner's classes but left me out on the senior training. To be fair he allowed me inside for free even though it was a closed in university location where I wasn't a student but many of his veteran students that don't apply to the advanced class had so many wrong ideas. By far the worse was there is no difference between no-gi and gi. It's not really about girls or being unfriendly but too many instructors have paranoia issues and many are not black belts or early black belts senioring purple belts to teach under advanced classes. This was years ago and things could definitely have changed but I still see it even in things like I needed help in fighting because I was kidnapped by six men and was forced to hire a virtual assistant for help last March-April 2020. (Long traumatic history too long for KZbin comments) and the VA came back with this weird e-mail about how she was told by the Gracie Online rep that I am free to visit their country or something. Of course I would be free to sign up and pay for the online Gracie course. It's just that if I need a private one on one online coaching on short notice, that's when I have to go to them.

[@pushingpositivity518]

I am thinking about joining a local jiu-jitsu academy. I have a question being a guy what would you advise on manscaping? I noticed that this guy in this video has what looks like 0 leg hair, joe rogan has 0 leg hair and he keeps the head bald. I listened to the unspoken rules I have been watching videos for beginners and have not found for this so any advice is good advice. Thank you.

[@shygalaxyyt2400]

It's been 3 months not sure if you have found anything or just joined. But at least where I train the guys don't normally care there isn't a rule. Probably different in different places though

[@veronhicawai4763]

I find this very funny 😂❤

[@charlesvincent4127]

Part of the first rule begs the question of why are the standards for moving up not more codified and clearer for practioners of BJJ?

[@simon824]

Give dominant position back to partner if your roll and had to be stopped due to surroundings.

[@Old_Man_Dan]

Any advice for someone who has never trained but has children who are starting their jiu-jitsu journey?

[@shakebake2680]

Hi Dan. Check the academy’s out. Ask to sit and watch a full class or two. See how people behave from the top on down. If you see and feel a good vibe then that’s great. Another thing for the children learning, depending on their ages, some schools will have them do very little jiu jitsu and lots of “fun” games. That might be ok for 2-3 year olds. But you’re paying for them to train and learn the art. Something to watch out for.

[@dariosebastian117]

Nivel Video, i love it

[@MACNTOSFAM]

not sure if this goes against the first unspoken rule. my daughter’s been training for 7 months and was recommended by the coach/teacher for a future promotion. she really wanted to go to the next level so she worked her butt off and started submitting a lot of her partners. but for some reason, those same partners who are less experienced than her got promoted before she did 🤷🏽‍♂️. that was really odd. and it bothered me & her. now she’s in the next level, and have a lot more learning to do. to add, i think cleanlinees & hygiene should be one of the top rules for each gym/ school

[@user-nk3re4dj5h]

I enjoyed blasting my speakers to even remotely hear this video.

[@jordanaffolter3297]

😂😂😂 same.

[@suzannaflores1164]

Lololol

[@milanmatejic2954]

No techno music during roll or spar or you will have mayhem on mats

[@shygalaxyyt2400]

I personally do 2 martial arts one is a lesser know kind of mixed martial arts that combines tkd bjj judo and a little kickboxing and karate. And the bjj all in the same school form the same instructor who owns the school and has 3 black belts one in bjj one in this other mma and the other in judo. I have been doing this mma for years and am 1 belt form my black I would have had it last summer if it wasn't for covid. Bow I recently started taking the bjj and withing the first week I got 2 stripes on my white belt because he knows my skills already he also said I am at the blue belt skill level it's just that it's a teen class and he doesn't want to give someone that to everyone there has only been going for a few months a blue belt and discourage everyone else that have worked for a long time to get there. And I couldn't imagine asking for even the blue belt it's just so disrespectful even though he said I have the skills and should be one I would rather stay a while belt forever then ask for that belt. Also a unspoken rule I've ran across is simply not to be cocky because there is always someone better then you are and there has been many times I've seen a white belt beat a cocky blue or even purple to brown belt. Not saying it happens often it's just when they stop trying because they "know they will win" that they normally lose

[@shygalaxyyt2400]

Also as a female I don't care if you are a guy just stay resectful just like with everyone else. Don't act like we aren't as good and don't try to make any crude jokes ect. I have met many people before that are very rude to the females in the studio and that's not OK. Just remember we are training partners just like any one else

[@milwaukeebucksnation2022]

My Professor doesn’t care if we come late or leave right after. He knows we all have jobs and families. Nobody believes washing your belt takes anything away. It’s a respect thing. It’s not going to hurt anyone not washing your belt or vice verse. Do what you choose. I’m not going to wash my belt because someone can’t handle it. I have been involved in MA for over 20 years. Not washing my belt has not effected me or anyone else in any way shape or form.

[@MKillrZ]

When am I going to get my red belt this is taking FOREVER! ^^ White Belt

[@suzannaflores1164]

After a few sessions I quickly learned it takes years between belts. I am already prepared for 1-2 years as a white belt and I am ok with that.

[@thefightknight5881]

Would a wrestling style crossface to roll someone over be overkill or no?

[@SantanaBanana47]

Wouldn't you want to keep them on their stomach face down in jujitsu?

[@krushinghead246]

I stopped going to training because of covid.... anyone still training and what are you doing, if anything, during close quarter drilling? I want to go back...I miss it.

[@upstateSCairsofter]

Been training again since May. Haven’t gotten COVID from it. I got COVID on vacation and I know I didn’t get it from my school because the family that owns and runs my school went on vacation one week then I went on vacation the next. I quarantined for two weeks, only had a flu-like sickness for about three days in the beginning. Now I’m back at it

[@brendonkeith600]

Kimuras work well against covid...

[@brandonswan9247]

At my gym we show up with masks and wash our hands. We get a temperature and 02 saturation check. If it's good were allowed to join the class.

[@That-guy-here]

I never stopped training! 😹

[@zachsimpson2008]

Business as usual as us. Nothing is different

[@JokerKynG]

Where in ohio are you located

[@brucefinney2344]

If I didn't wash my belt it would quickly become more deadly than I ever could

[@thewab1974]

13:37 - This is how it is in my son's BJJ class. The instructor always pairs the kids up.

[@Kinetixx]

I've tapped out to a fart. No regrets

[@theellimistlives]

How's Jake doing? He must be a coral belt under Muchacho by now

[@DonDuttine]

While rolling... Lower belts give way to higher belts that are rolling. Example two blue belts rolling bump into a brown and white belt rolling. The blue belts move out the way for the brown belt.

[@EdmundSnyder]

Nah, the ones at an easier stopping point give way.

[@DonDuttine]

@@EdmundSnyder I'll respectfully disagree. Coral belts and black belts training... I move Everytime.