Warning Signs of a Bad Jiu-Jitsu School?

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[@withoutlimitations5416]

Hahaha nice to see my Charlie Brown illustration made it to the big screen.. Good videos.. 👊🏼

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thanks for the fun pic! Love the Peanuts! - Rusty

[@Arthurian.]

Ah man, chariot should've said "ugh" lol his signature line

[@amandaggogo]

At the academy I attend the prof makes everyone wash their feet before stepping onto the mat, kids included, and cleans the mats everyday too. Love how clean and sanitary that place is.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

That’s a great thing!

[@amandaggogo]

Yes! It's wonderful.

[@Rubyredskin]

That is pretty cool. I usually stay to clean the mats. Yuck lol.

[@danielsmells...6805]

That is amazing! I would love if my gym did that!

[@charlieward7606]

mine too

[@pinchesmurf]

That was actually exactly the kind of answer I was hoping for. Thanks.

[@truthsayer2310]

I love my jiu jitsu gym I train at. Everyone's so nice, everyone greets you, we all have a good time, make eachother laugh, and help eachother when someone doesn't know how to do something

[@randycathyquintanilla7948]

Great video. I’m 48 and I started a year ago. I love training but I have to pace myself. Great advice in this video. Thanks again!!

[@troyt6864]

Moving to new area. Been wanting to get back. This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@jasonabc]

Wow you were spot very nice breakdown. It took me quite a long to time of checking out gyms before I finally found one that hit all those buckets you mentioned. I totally agree that being able to not quit takes the right gym and right people to succeed.

[@EndrChe]

This video was a relief. I’m looking for my and my family’s first gym, and everything about the first one we checked out seemed wrong. This and the comments confirmed it.

[@sethmcbuffhammer1221]

Thank you, this video is a cool perspective and I agree fully

[@DoggosAndJiuJitsu]

This is so factual. If you ever catch yourself and think, “Whew… damn,” then everyone else thinks that a lot more often.

[@jw4111]

Another great video! I belonged to a really good gym but at 53 my body was taking a beating after every practice. Switched schools to a new school and feel it's a great match.

[@skintback8211]

62 here and that is my situation atm.

[@DUARTE99]

Excellent video and advice Ryan. Thank you.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@matthewbrummett3043]

Great post. Very well though out. I grew with everything you said.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@NYCTalkingcom]

Great advice, especially the age aspect of it. I agree.

[@MoooseBlood]

I love the diversity in my school, 18 to 50s, big guys small guys, big girls small girls. You learn how to roll with everyone and balance strength and technique.

[@maikelbello6288]

In mine too but im 37 and rolling with this kids man is like f.......ck, im 100% always in pain somewhere in my body.

[@thomasorchard]

@@maikelbello6288 I'm a 37 year old blue belt and returning to training after a 4 year break. I get smashed all the time, especially by 20 Something white belts. Something is always sore but I keep coming back for more punishment! Gotta embrace the suck and leave the ego at the door. Eventually I'll get better, I hope!

[@mhudsonc.2625]

Thank you. Valuable

[@___Karma__]

Great well rounded advice that is much appreciated! I'm looking to start BJJ soon with my daughter. Lucky for us we are right next to an exceptional Gracie Barra school that checks all of our boxes.

[@JP-gh9gj]

These videos are timeless.

[@bono894]

This is good advice even for school owners trying to increase clientele loyalty.

[@alexandresensealexandremin1887]

Nice work Kama, Best regards from BRASIL 🇧🇷

[@billbixby557]

That screenshot is too good!!

[@kiddvs9696]

Fair enough..thank you sir

[@TheProdigy260592]

A clean and friendly academy would be top of my list

[@rollinOnCode]

Progressive resistance training is key. So few coaches teach with progressive resistance - it is usually train a handful random technique w 0 resistance to drill some static technique then go full speed random chaotic sparring and HOPEFULLY apply a technique or two.

[@Taekwon-Brando]

Coming from a Gracie combative background i also love the self-defense aspect while also getting to roll and have fun

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

I trained for a short time as a new blue at a big time NoGi affiliate in Phoenix, and it had several red flags. Rolls were intense to the point of injuring me more then once. The mats were amazon style puzzle mats that were black and brown where they connected(dirty and gunk). The higher belts never gave me any useful advise after crushing me; and so on. You really learn more from bad experiences then good. I've now been at a Relson Gracie affiliate for the last couple years a really love it.

[@harrypoosie3035]

Scuba Dog 10p?

[@Mr_Gabbles]

Dude, the best part of rolling with higher belts is “you know why that thing wasn’t working? Let me show you how to fix it “

[@talon-il7xk]

Lmfao arizona combat sports

[@Blurdage]

pyrrhic victory. This often describes my time on the mats. I am late 30s and roll with many professional sportsmen and members of the armed forces. It doesnt matter how well i do, i usually end up sore and they bounce back like its nothing.... Wouldnt change it for the world though.. well starting training at 18 instead of 38 maybe.

[@xmanc5687]

Awe the good old days at Rickson‘ s gym. It brings back good memories.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

back in the early-mid 90s, his school was $100/mo for 3 classes a week. privates were like $50/30 min.

[@glennmuir5617]

Good advice.

[@CaptPostmod]

Near the end when you're talking about being 40 and doing this, that really hits home. I'm 41. I am absolutely fascinated by GJJ. I watch videos about it all the time, watch matches, even read books. I drill at home with a training dummy. I work out pretty hard and am in decent shape, mostly because I want to be able to at least get to a Blue belt. But the pain is making it hard to stick with. Every time I leave class (I haven't even gotten to sparring yet), I've got some new injury or pain to nurse for the next three days. If I were 25, fine, I'd push right through. But at 41, it's not easy and definitely detracts from my overall quality of life outside jiu-jitsu.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Keep at it. But do it with a 41yr old mentality and not a 25 yr old mentality and you will be just fine.

[@purplejakman]

I would suggest buying a deep tissue personal massager, got one off amazon for 40 bucks, helps loosen everything up beautifully

[@Sankara561]

I started at 45. At first, the classes would be exhausting and I would be constantly aching. But then after a few weeks muscles start recovering quickly and a few weeks after that joints do too. Injuries last ages but the way I see it is; the typical middle aged man sits at a desk/on a sofa all day and has an absolutely wrecked back and knees and shoulders. Even as an aching/injured middle aged BJJ practioner I feel super fit, strong, capable compared to others my age.

[@lb8313]

The thumbnail is funny. My wife is always like "why you always showering before each time you go to bjj?". Lol.

[@robolizard222]

Benjamin Been Jammin thanks it took me awhile to find a good pic! - Rusty the Editor

[@jamesboyce9186]

My wife says the same thing to me! HA! I refuse to be the stinky guy!

[@lb8313]

Lol. The chances of my A$$ being in someone's face in the next bjj round is 99%. I too, refuse to be stinky.

[@jamesboyce9186]

Benjamin Been Jammin Literally the last submission i got was a head scissor, so yeah.. cleaning my "A"

[@juantwotree5710]

its best to shower 2-3 hours before you go to the gym. The good bacteria that protects you will get washed off if you shower right before you go. I dont recommend showering right before.

[@youjitsuhoneybadgers8322]

My experience is that most people including kids respond best to a calm personality. Most people dont like to be yelled at. I do however push people to go harder (when needed) and its much appreciated.

[@TheFatPaddler]

The Pyrrhic Victory comment is SO true. Im 49 and after years of contact sport, my body is strong but fragile. I roll with 20 somethings and I often win, but I'm crippled for a week afterwards. Stupid ageing process!! (thanks for a great video)

[@ctb3386]

I just started at Igor Gracie school and everything you said is 10000% spot on and why I am kicking myself for not going there sooner.

[@MrMitchissimo]

I went along to a school close to me to join (complete beginner). This guy was having massive argument with other guy at the front desk. That guy turned out to be the instructor. When I asked about joining etc he pretty much blanked me. Think I'll look elsewhere!

[@justaddfire4418]

Good choice. Do not give your business to ppl who treat their customers like that

[@wiwisjxkalnz]

Dude i live in Brazil and there's this black belt bad ass man who is very good at jiu jitsu but he's suck a jerk impatient and rude.

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

I agree with most of this. I will say though I grapple with strong 20 somethings all the time and I'm doing ok. If you hurt for 3-4 days after there is a good chance you are the one doing something wrong. Either trying way harder than you should or not eating enough protein. Don't misunderstand, If I open up and roll really hard (70-90%) for an hour I'll hurt for days too. But you really shouldn't have to roll more than 50% against these guys if done correctly. I'm 42 years old, If I'm grappling 100% balls out its because my life is on the line in a parking lot...lol

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

I'd need to really see you training to know what you are doing. But I will say this. When I first started my neck and back hurt after each session. I finally figured it out after several months. When my instructor would tell me to posture up I was trying to use my back and neck instead of my hips. Look up Ricksons video on proper posture to see what I mean. This helped me a lot.

[@masonbecker200]

Do some neck stretches and workouts

[@johnhiskings8328]

you fight the way you train

[@phantomgg7790]

@mralex070 my guess you are rolling in a way where your neck is constantly cramped up, unless it's a serious match and you really want to win, you really shoulden't be brute forcing your way out of pins, it should be a little more smooth. Something I discipline myself a lot since im abit more muscled then the guys in my gym, is not letting myself really activate my muscles and focus more on technique. For there is some guys in my gym who frankly have zero percent chance of winning if I actually muscle my way through it. Plus brute forcing it, also hurts your technique practice time, for eventually your going to be against a guy of equal size, with better technique but you won't know what to do, for you didn't spend much time practicing technique.

[@evolvep2747]

same I'm 40, grapple with 20 year olds wrestlers all the time. gotta dial it down with them, especially in NoGi

[@a.t.125]

I'm a 39 year old white belt and most of the guys at my gym are 20 something blue belts who compete in mma, but the fellas are all very accommodating and don't beat me up too much, although i feel like when i get my blue belt, things are going to get alot more serious and my age may become a factor.

[@harrypoosie3035]

As a 25 year old white belt (who is small) there’s two stereotypes (in my head) when it comes to rolling with older guys. A. I have to go a tad harder because they have a strength advantage B. I have to make this roll more technique based and be aware of this persons capabilities because I don’t want to cause an accidental injury. So I say, roll how you want to be rolled with, and if a guy is going too hard on you, don’t bite your tongue, and don’t give a lengthy explanation full of excuses (as valid as they may be.) just give it a simple light hearted “slow down young fella, I’m trying to catch on!” Lol. Hope this helps brother. Good luck!

[@nickk1456]

Hold on, Professor! You're telling me that red flags like barely doing the basics, am throwing piles of lessons on attacks, insulting your students, dirty mats, and trying to shakedown your students are red flags???!!! Good thing I found your school and left that place in time. 😏😏😏

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

🤔 where was your last school?

[@FighterFlash]

Must have been Cobra Kai...

[@melvie2566]

this so true when it comes to finding a school

[@ianspooner2250]

What irratates me is when they say they're family. Then when people leave for other gyms that talk shit** and get mad because they left. Tell people not to cross train somewhere but they themselves been under at least 3 different black belts.

[@jrippee05]

This is a great video. I used the same criteria in the past for selecting a place to train: does someone greet me/talk to me when I come in (friendly), and is it clean?

[@flhtcui2000]

I like what you said about 40 against 20 and how you might win but your going to hurt when you get home. I am 68, a black belt in Taekwondo but just a white belt in jiu jitsu and only started that about a year ago. I use to do two one hour classes in TKD and then an hour in BJJ. I was that older man who went home and hurt for the next 4 hours. I have just this past few months started playing what I jokingly call my senior card and not work as hard. My friend Alan and I are both about the same age and we both have learned our limits and do more teaching and help teach the TKD now days, since were both 24 years older than the next oldest black belt. We can still hold our own, just not for as long. I do 3 days a week, 2 sometimes 3 classes a day and every night as I sit in my chair on the computer or ham radio, the hurt makes me wonder why I do it, but I still go back, in my blood so to speak. There will come a day to give it up, 90 or so I think. It's a good work out for sure, I know I will never be good at jiu-juitsu but hope to be ok at it some day. My TKD instructor is also my jiu-jitsu instructor and has always included it in the TKD classes a little.

[@wayunae6303]

Your comment on age hits home (I'm 43 and just started training jiu jitsu). It also reminds me when women in their 40s think and act like they're in their 20s. They're definitely not!!

[@Three721]

I’m scared but I think I need this I’m 43 too but overweight and a couch tater for the past few years. SMH

[@algierssolja]

40 and I just started too!

[@william9922]

40 years of age & you’re still an incel

[@william9922]

40 years of age & you’re still an incel

[@karl_rocco]

The school sounds so amazing. If I am ever in California what would be the drop in for training?

[@MartinHernandez-mr6iq]

A bit late but academy jiu jitsu in Downey is amazing

[@cw5312]

As for me, I'm a 40 something guy. I started shortly after enrolling my Daughter. The school is definitely a sport driven School. I really was hoping for a self-defense School, And yes I am the old man on the mats, But I really love the school. I'm learning a lot there and it's close to my home so I think I'll have to make an exception in this case. It's still hard I feel like Im miles behind all these 20 year old kids. They kick my ass on the regular. But I still got my Blue Belt after 2 years.

[@kd3655]

Ive just entered the jiu jitsu youtube community and wow im noticing a recurring theme... why do those jiu jitsu instructors seem so wise?!? i think that speaks to the value of this art

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

It takes a certain level of humility to roll on the ground with another dude and allow them to choke you as a teaching experience. - Rusty

[@kd3655]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Can't wait to get my hands dirty and get started!

[@judorican973]

When I started judo back in the '70s we had the old mats, plywood and shredded tires with a canvas tarp which was clean twice a day. Japanese sensei!

[@user-tu3bs9xu4s]

Can't come in and watch a class to see if you like the place ? That's a red flag for me.

[@mstripling86]

im 34 and trust me, my body hurts for a few days after i train with 20 year olds lol. i liked to be pushed just so i know where im at every now and then but i try to avoid rolling with 20 yo white belts as much as possible, because it often ends up becoming a total pissing match.

[@tededo]

51 here. Been rolling with this new academy of guys in their 20s and 30s, who are rough, tough, brutal technical mat beasts. The year has been worth cause I've develop an outstanding grappling conditioning, but I have to switch for another one nearby where I can gradually mix intensities and roll with guys ranging from 20s yo to 60ish. My body is beat up even though I've stacked subs on half of em. The issue is also, I've had a few concussions from the judo and BJJ throws from some of em. Warnings didnt seem to get to them, and the instructor didnt care, sooo. The sad part of the first school is that the coach picked his best 3 mat beast to pass their purples, and never spoke a word to me, a decent grizzled seasoned grappler blue belt. When I looked at the criterias of the 3 guys, techniques, strategies, conditioning and STRENGTH, STRENGTH AND STRENGTH. It was my turn off. Other students who spent 5 year white belt now smashing technically submitting noobs are held back at white and wonder if they should stay or leave. The coach said about himself, he should have been a brown belt 4 years ago. I've never heard a BJJ coach say stuff like that. Feelin bad for him cause he's your classic good looking nice fella, for real. I guess thats a red flag school right ? The new school's instructor told me, nothing will stop him from promoting me to the next belt even if I'm 51. 50s get promoted to.

[@picanchilada]

“I don’t know how many of them have key ... But they do !” - 👀 That’s trust right there 👍

[@psyience3213]

I couldn't imagine training long at a school thats not a good fit for me. That would just suck

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

for some, having a "bad fit" school 5 min away is better than a good fit school 30 min away.

[@wiwisjxkalnz]

Hey, thanks for the video, i was between two gyms, the first where the dude used to compete and trained jiu jitsu since he was a kid very good on jiu jitsu and had a blackbelt, but a jerk. And the other one where they weren't as good as the first one but friendly. I preferred so much having classes with the first one but he's so but soooo rude., He's a total jerrk. It's so unfortunate that he's so good on what he does but so impatient i just can't put up myself with that dude. I can't believe his gym is filled with people just because he's kind of famous in jiu jitsu anyways, it's very unfortunate indeed

[@Arthurian.]

You have an approachable vibe. I want to start BJJ, I have some health issues but I'm thinking I can. I'm hoping my local gym will have a guy that runs it that is approachable

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You’ll likely be totally fine!

[@mellamodiego8458]

i’m in my 40’s and i just started bjj. I enjoy it a lot and the more i see there is too learn the more excited i get…..but 1 major deterrent is that i am very sore after training and often need 2 or 3 days in between classes….

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

That’s common

[@ButtScootBJJ]

Not trying to pat myself on the back, but I started training BJJ at age 40 and I keep coming every day except Sunday or when life gets in the way. I’d say an average of about 6x per week. And I work very hard and hit the gym too. You have to keep forcing yourself to go and your body will harden up and get used to it. Probably helps that I have a good diet, I am on TRT and take plenty of good supplements and make sure I get good sleep. Also, I take ice baths and do Cryogenic therapy, get deep tissue massages and chiropractic care. The older you get, the more that’s required of you. If you take care of your body, it’ll take care of you back.

[@twinsunpredator7998]

thx mate , i join a good one i think

[@JuanPerez-lr3bn]

I like clean place, good level, and smiles! I don't like crazy agresive guys, not smart professors!

[@Thestockxj96]

I'm just done. I can't afford to keep doing this.

[@MonacoRocha]

Where do you teach what city in Cali.?

[@georgekondylis6723]

Ok. I’m 55. On my seventh class at a highly competitive school. The instructor was very up front that he does not teach self defense, just sport. The school is highly regarded and the instructors are top shelf. My gripe is that they have not taught me the fundamentals of front rolls, back rolls, etc. The warm up is brisk and intense. Am I expected to learn this stuff on my own? I rolled with two people during my second class. Have rolled every class since. I enjoy rolling and am beginning to get less claustrophobic and more relaxed with it. It’s hooking me. I just wish they spent some additional time teaching the basics before the rolling and technique.

[@atrowell]

Hey, I've been going 7 months, and had a similar complaint. It's wild how much you pick up organically from just rolling though, so enjoy the process. The first month was just learning to survive, but it's been getting more and more fun over time. Enjoy!

[@georgekondylis6723]

Thank you!

[@mikepaul3881]

@@georgekondylis6723 same thing with me! (only 1 month in) I literally didnt know squat. Except the few moves they show and go over each day wich was/is beyond my skill level and understanding. Fortunately everyone at my gym is very helpful and understanding. So I just learn as I go. Keep at it man! One tap at a time haha!

[@reverberaterelaxation846]

Professor do you know Danny Lopez? He trained with Relson for years in Hawaii

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

No, I’m sorry, I don’t.

[@josephkulakowski3392]

I wish you had a school in Utah, I am 64 and trained in TKD 30 years ago. I am looking for a jiu-jitsu school. I would like your opinion: am I too old to start a program? Thank you

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You are definitely NOT too old.

[@caramel9269]

i hate having to wear gi's to my classes cuz sometimes its not going to be realistic when im in a fight situation cuz im not always going 2 wear a GI say to the city cuz if i want to defend myself and a guy charges me in im not wearing a gi so i cant use a part of my gi in a real life scenario for say a submission

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You should be able to defend yourself and submit someone with or without a gi. Also, defense is easier without a gi on. Want to be able to defend yourself better? Train both.

[@zeusblack47]

I'm still looking for a better BJJ for older people and self-defense. Lol.

[@jamesboyce9186]

Gracie Combatives. Find a CTC you wont have to roll or anything until you learn all of the basics, then its your choice.

[@djayj1220]

Man, I wish you had a school on the Central Coast of CA. :-(

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

What’s in central coast California?

[@djayj1220]

Paragon (Chris Lovato via Franjinha), and an Andre Campos school. Neither seem to have a self defense orientation.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

that's a bummer.

[@mikemichaels4500]

This is a long posting because I have some time to kill. Green flags: 1. Multiple coaches. You will have a better chance finding one that has a game and teaching style that works for you. 2. A variety of training partners of different ages and sizes. As a forty-something I appreciate his comment on recovery time etc., but it's still fun to challenge yourself with the younger guys sometimes. 3. A lot of different class times makes it easier to fit training into your schedule. 4. If you want competition style training, a portion of the students should be regular competitors. Red flags: 1. The lineage of the head instructor is unclear ( who gave him his black belt, where did they get theirs, and so on). 2. Kids and adults are in the same class. You are at a mcdojo and will get watered down instruction. 3. The instructor has never competed and/ or never rolls with his students.

[@mikemichaels4500]

@@mrsnarks4291 case by case based on size, athleticism, maturity. Etc.

[@leglocksdontwork4243]

I hate the Gracie barra policy that you have to wear there gi and rushhuard on the mat 👎

[@Kolohe56]

What's wrong with structure, after all it's all about technique not how pretty you look.

[@Lewismarty1]

@Mike Rotch Here in St. Louis it's a monthly thing. Additionally, there are no-gi classes that don't require the gi.

[@andrewovermyer4345]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu i use to go to a BJJ gym for about 8 years, i was in a car accident, and had several surgery's on my ankle, i can not run on it, but i still can roll. any thoughts on how i should deal with this when a BJJ gym tells me that if i cant do the running portion of the pre rolling workout i cant attend?

[@sleekostrich4367]

Tell them about your injury, and if they’re not reasonable find a new gym

[@wardragonprime]

A good place will allow you to see a group class in progress. If it does not, go elsewhere.

[@psychedashell]

I got athlete's foot while training BJJ, wasn't sure where it came from but I quit until it went away. When the coach asked about it I told him "Sharing is caring but nobody wants to share athlete's foot". Haven’t copped it since so I have no idea if it came from the matts or not.

[@harrypoosie3035]

I’m commenting before I watch this, so excuse me if I ask a question or make a statement that’s covered, just wanted to get some outside input. I started training at this gym about a month ago. First week was great cuz I didn’t know anything. I’m going into my second month now (3-4 times weekly) and we drill the same guard pass every day...for the whole class. The instructor is an active brown belt competitor and allows his girlfriend (who is a blue belt) to teach every class. Mind you, I’m a brand new white belt and ive never witnessed her successfully submit anyone really, but she’s always sparring come rolling time. Or, she’s simply not trying. I feel like they’re not interested, and they just use the gym to fund his career. Which is understandable, but I don’t pay nearly 200 monthly to not learn anything. When I signed up to this gym I was expecting to be instructed by someone with more skill..or at least enough skill to fold me into a pretzel. Then yesterday we were discussing a mma fight coming up for one of the students, and they scrutinized me in front of the whole class because I followed the details closer than them, so I knew more about the situation. They jokingly said “oh you’re the boss, if anything well ask you if we need to know about -- (opponent fighter)” and it seemed like they felt threatened that I knew more than them about the details of the fight/ers so they shamed me in front of the whole class. Am I missing something here? Being irrational? Please let me know your opinion. I wasn’t trying to tell them how to do anything. I simply informed them about the attributes of the opponent fighter, and asked if about our students experience. Their response, like I said, was sarcastic and degrading, addressing me as if I was some know it all trying to tell them how to do their job. I never said the words “you should” or “he’s gonna” nothing. I simply stated facts and followed up with questions. Such as “- is a black belt, what rank is our student?” Am I dealing with an instructor who doesn’t give a shit?

[@mightymouse652]

Harry Poosie How is it going now, assuming you have not left

[@goldenpath-relaxingsleepme6236]

What are the moves a white belt should know to get to blue belt?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Here’s what we teach all our students at our campuses. www.kamajiujitsu.com/memberships/

[@joseichoshow9846]

I feel like my school is the best. I never been to another school. So might be some better but to me my school is home

[@BadWolfMMANashville]

I’m 42 and my channel photo and art is me from a wrestling tournament last season. I do not think my age is a hindrance. I will be competing in 6 tournaments this coming season against some of the best wrestlers in the country. I train daily and my body knows it has to respond. Age is not what people make it out to be.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Even RICKSON stopped sparring with any and all comers at some point in his life. Age 42 is one thing. Let me know how it goes when you hit 50.

[@BadWolfMMANashville]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu will be 43 in January. I don’t compete much in BJJ now because it’s too “slow” and the rules have taken away the martial application. Just curious to your age.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i agree about the rules. i'm 50.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i still train every day in classes and privates. however, i have to be smarter about my training these days. i used to go balls-out all the time, but being a smaller guy who's older, my recovery times have lengthened on really hard days. there's the saying, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once, as I ever was." that's me. haha. sucks getting old, but now i concern myself more with my students' training than my own. as Master Dave Kama once told me, keep fighting battles in an old body, and you'll become a cripple. then how fun will training be then?

[@BadWolfMMANashville]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu it's great that you are still getting on the mat daily. And I really encourage you to keep the fire for grappling alive in you. Being an Ohio boy I started wrestling at the age of 5. Went to a Division 1 college, Ohio University, to wrestle. Immediately after college started training GJJ at a Relson Gracie affiliate. So I have 37 consecutive years of grappling wear and abuse on my body. I still love competing at the elite national level. Maybe in 2019 I'll hit up some international wrestling events. I think many feel D1 wrestlers are just wired a little differently. My body has hurt since my freshman year of high school wrestling. I do love rolling on days when I need a physical break from wrestling because the pace is just more leisurely. I definitely encourage you to keep passing your passion for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to all those new grapplers out there.

[@phx4closureman]

6:05 "You worthless piece of *SMACK* !!" 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 FUNNY !!!

[@thesupportingcast6972]

Each person is different. I am a female Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. I like to see diversity on the mats. Age/sex/race. I tried a gym and there were no women on the mats. I could immediately see why. It was filthy, and no one spoke a word to me.

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

Why does diversity of race matter to you? The people who raped me were very diverse.

[@charlieward7606]

i disagree about the 40 thing, my coach is 40 more than keeps up with us 20s guys ,6 times a week and spars with us on one of them plus does other sport occasionally on his rest day.

[@frontdeskstaff9359]

I would think that attention to technique details and logical progression of techniques and sparring would be optimal as well as being able to pace myself for the long haul, being a 50 year old newbie. Training about a month now at a friends school for super cheap, because of debt I need to clear. Class starts off with some techniques. Not much attention to detail, kind of feels rushed and random with no logical progression. Then we go at it. I've certainly been getting more comfortable with wrestling/ grappling but the attention to technique, the how and why seems to be lacking. The instructor trains fighters at another location and seems kind of bored here, small group of regular guys. I've learned more at a couple of free trials then the month I've been here and Injuries are accumulating faster than I'm learning, but I don't want to quit. I just can't afford to train anywhere else at the moment.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

you can make up the monthly savings with injury treatment copays and coinsurance payments.

[@TenToesCat]

Hey Sir! Thanks for making these videos. I am a weightbelts of eight months. I go to a rillion Gracie affiliate school. There is a self-defense style hello gracie school near me but I can’t make the hours. Is it worth it to take private classes there while still going to my home gym?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

we have a lot of people who come to us for private sessions who train at other schools, and there are no problems. if someone in particular teaches a concept/technique you want to learn, it makes sense to seek him out to a private session, if not to just make a move altogether, if you find you'd rather do that.

[@mrlemons3318]

Found my home .. powerful Gracie Jiu Jitsu Burwood

[@quansun7633]

cbrtwonifty honda Are you in Melbourne Australia?

[@lukphom3727]

Burwood ? NSW Sydney?

[@mrlemons3318]

Luk Phom Burwood Victoria

[@RedWolfDrift2000]

Signs of a bad school @1:00. “Make someone participate” I go to lots of different types of martial arts schools. I usually watch the class before I participate because I wanna see the type of people there and how the instruction is. I don’t want to work with assholes that unexpectedly go full force all of a sudden. And sucker punch you trying to prove some kind of a point. Yes it happens

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Not here.

[@dylanwagner1162]

U don’t have to spar or roll but u do the warm ups with everyone and do the instructional part

[@dennisthegreatcorpas6159]

My gym is clean but always muggy and hot even with the doors open

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

May be get a dehumidifier? Although I understand it may not be that great. Although our studio in DFW used to get hot and muggy when we didn’t have the ac working. Even with fans and such it was gross for awhile. - Rusty.

[@lolzcaption]

You forgot “Forcing new students to start at white belt because your curriculum is “the best” but your school has no world champions” isn’t that one?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

No one is “forced” to do anything. Oh, wait. We were forced to close for the BS plannedemic.

[@yvonnegoins1718]

Where are you located?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

kamajiujitsu.com/locations/

[@ropongi1008]

I am a 45 year old practitioner who has trained off and on for the last 20 years, but consistently for the last 5 years. I prefer training with young guys because that is what keeps me young. I don't want to train with older broken down guys who are just starting out, because its not competitive, it won't challenge me, and my game won't improve. Also, I like to pressure test my skills, and I usually can't do that with geriatric people. One time I observed a Gracie JJ/ Gracie Combatives/self defense seminar and there was a frail elderly man (who almost looked old enough to be in a nursing home) who was a white belt and probably never trained before, who was attending that seminar. I watched how he trained with a 12 year old girl. He dictated to her who should practice each technique first (himself), but got confused over very basic things (he barely seemed to understand the concept of how to properly mount or put someone in side control), and the teenage girl got no practice or training time. I would not want a partner like that if I paid all of that money for a seminar. That is the type of person I would avoid being paired up with, and if my teenage daughter was paired up with him, I would still be frustrated, because that would have been a waste of money. I know that example is an extreme, but your training partners are everything, and I try to avoid training with older people. ie beginners who are about my age or even a little younger and sometimes even older blue belts etc..... but it also depends on the person.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

you're absolutely right.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

but the tricky part is, what about when you're "the one" who is holding back your younger, more agile/athletic partner? is it fair to your partner, just like you're saying it sucked for the teenage girl? it always goes both ways, which is why instructors need to have attendees rotate partners.

[@ropongi1008]

@@KamaJiuJitsu True, there is a fine line. At the end of the day people choose who they want to train with (and they absolutely should). Anyone should be able to decline anyone as a training partner, because after all, it's your body. At the end of the day it dose become a selfish decision (and it absolutely should), because you have invested your time and your money, and you have invested it on your self (or your child). Also, if you are training to compete (and I often do/ because competing a lot dose help you improve), you will definitely want to train with the younger (or at least the more competitive) training partners. BTW, I don't think I am great, but I don't think I am ready to resort to the "old man" approach to training yet, I don't think 45 is elderly, and I think I can keep up with some of the younger guys without compromising their training. Remember Helio trained until he was 96, I would imagine he had not slowed down that much at 45. A better example would be Bill "Supper Foot" Wallace who is over 70 and can still kick with amazing speed and power. Bill Wallace was very formidable at 45. Jake Lamotta is another example, I believe he lived to be 96, and was still very capible at 45. Don't let age inhibit you, it's just a number.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You’re telling this to a 52yr old who still trains...

[@ropongi1008]

@@KamaJiuJitsuExactly, that should make my point then. BTW, I also forgot to mention in my list of examples of older athletes (particularly combat sport athletes) who may still be active and competitive. 1: Rick Roufus, Jean Claude Van Dam ( even though he is an actor), Mike Tyson. I could have a lot of fun listing these names, I'm sure the list goes on.

[@Jeffro5564]

I think loud music in bjj is red flag

[@veteransowhat5669]

Are you talking about pre arranged techniques for self defense? That's diffrent the modern jiujitsu/sport jiujitsu the prediction of a attack and then aftermath. Political ramifications representation ect. The matt is not out side out side is not the matt. Jiujitsu is good benifital when it's practical not prearranged.

[@HighOnPoint412]

So what about a jiu jitsu gym that passes everyone at their belt test as long as they pay 350$

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Lol

[@MADEKUN]

Demographic would be harder for some in certain areas. For example Ove seen on Asian in my school and 2 black men. If I go to SoCal I'll see more asians and pess black men. If I go to VA I'll probably see more. I dont know the professions but I can tell a good portion are LE or prior military, nor financial situation. I think this would be challenging but a friendly personality would be more important.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I’m not referring to race, but if that’s what you look for, it’ll be a challenge if you don’t live in a neighborhood that is predominantly what you prefer.

[@MADEKUN]

@@KamaJiuJitsu I prefer a mixed bag but TBH older people. As you mentioned younger people are to much for me now. If rolling I'd be ok. Drilling the one I partnered with was like the Energizer bunny and I was being thrown.

[@leglocksdontwork4243]

45 min warm up in a 60 min class and the Instruktor Never Roll with the students!!

[@phx4closureman]

Definitely NOT what I'd be looking for!!

[@charlieward7606]

mine is like 10 min warm up for 90min class that some times ends up being 120min because coach wants to roll or spar ahahah

[@SaftonYT]

0:57 I'm glad the instructor at my local BJJ gym didn't have that rule. Probably would have turned me off, truth be told. Pretty intimidating as a total newcomer. To each their own, though.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Self defense? You don’t like self defense?

[@SaftonYT]

@@KamaJiuJitsu No, the not being able to observe a class without directly participating. My apologies, I should have been more specific.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Yep. Watching is not the same as experiencing.

[@SaftonYT]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Which I can certainly appreciate, though it's still a prospect I'd find a bit intimidating as a newcomer. Objectively though, I can understand why you'd have such a policy.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Nah, we’re not intimidating. People usually see everyone on the mat is just like them.

[@joesphruggiero3707]

Cut your nails wash your feet amongst other things brush teeth 😂 make sure gi washed and clean mats & rest rooms!wear slippers no bare feet ,kind courteous staff and students getvrid of mat bulleys 😂

[@jstar6543]

What about the price of the school if it's way too high is that a red flag?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

price is only a factor in the absence of value. so, it is a potential red flag if you're price conscious. a definite red flag if you're broke.

[@aMANuhtah]

J Star too low is also a 🚩

[@ozunu1437]

Some people are very first time trying a martial art and might be even scared or unsure.. You should not make them train the first time. Why not allow to just watch atleast one training?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We always protect those looking to check it out. Not getting on the mat, gives one little indication of what class is like.

[@ozunu1437]

@@KamaJiuJitsu Just remember that there is not only one approach to every new student... Calibrate according to situation.

[@vincechanhealthy6373]

Pyrrhic Victories - This is such a good concept. I think I might just pass on trying to beat some of these young guys now.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

How about this one... “I’m not as good as I once was, but I’m good once, as I ever was.”

[@horseman9582]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu that’s so good it should be line in a song! Wonder if Toby Keith would sing it? 😂

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Lmao!

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

I hate sometimes train with ignorant person or sometimes they don't want be thrown or do some grab move because they got bad or just arm

[@kanck7909]

Bruh. You look like Pogchamp but older 🤣😹

[@JLJE54]

What Relson school in Hawai’i did you train at ?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

THE Relson Gracie Academy (at UH).

[@JLJE54]

@@KamaJiuJitsu do you know a Mike or Chris Onzuka ?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I do! Close (and very old) friends of mine.

[@F.A.--]

Holy effing sh*t! it´s already hard to find where to train nearby, I didn't even took in consideration age, purpose, people and cleanliness. I better take care of my priorities and then do more search. I wan't to train for self defense more than anything, but I don't get it why should I wear a gi when I'm not going to use it anywhere else in life.

[@bane3991]

Just go to the no gi classes, that's what I do. No gi is a lot more fun too in my opinion; I hate the gi, but most people do enjoy training in it.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

i did a video on why one should do both somewhere on the channel...

[@F.A.--]

@@KamaJiuJitsu "Gi vs Street Clothes: Which is better in Jiu-Jitsu?" is this the one? thanks for the reply btw.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

sounds like the one.

[@HardyHemmingway]

Generally sound advice...except (in my opinion) for one thing. Not allowing people to observe a class without taking part is an enormous red flag for me.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Enormous, huh?