What If I Can't Afford A Jiu Jitsu Gym - Jocko Willink

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Excerpt from JOCKOPODCAST 55

[@PatBatemanAtDorsia]

I can't afford a burger. *Jocko* : "Start a Farm, Raise Cows, Make your own Burgers"

[@camokazi1313]

🤣

[@royalty_the1892]

If you can’t afford a burger. You definitely can’t afford land to house and feed any livestock.

[@chairmanoftheboard11]

Grand RoyaL No excuses. Get after it!

[@channelxnewsteam]

Thank you for this comment

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Grand RoyaL no factor

[@TremblingKiwis]

"I can't afford 2 gym memberships." S T A R T A G Y M

[@gracefool]

lol yeah wtf

[@HurricaneGaming509]

@@gracefool He means save up and buy equipment. That way you don't have to pay a monthly fee for something that's not yours.most people pay around $20/month or more. That's $20x12 on the low end. You have $240 that you could spend on a dip/pull up platform, a sandbag, bands, dumbbells etc

[@gracefool]

ah ok. He was talking about his pro gym... But yeah I have a home gym myself :) A pair of rings is really all you need (and some calisthenics knowledge), but I like barbells too.

[@TremblingKiwis]

@@HurricaneGaming509 where's someone who can't afford an extra 20 dollars a month going to put that stuff? If you're worrying about 20 bucks a month I'm guessing you probably rent not own your own housing and I'm guessing it's not a place with a garage or sufficient space that you can turn into a gym. I love this podcast and jocko gives some amazing pieces of advice and wisdom. This wasn't one of those pieces.

[@johnsmith-fk7fw]

make a business plan, find 40+ people interested in your area, get a loan from a bank, rent an empty strip mall place, start the gym. now you have a place to train and... you own the gym

[@richs7062]

Anyone: "I cant afford Jiu Jitsu" Khabib: "Roll with a bear"

[@robcrawford4944]

Rich S Gold

[@LiboltAdventures]

@@chasecoburn3491 lmao came here to say that

[@runningthor1999]

“Smesh your boy”

[@alejandrochavez9166]

K B hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha

[@alejandrochavez9166]

Best answer hahaha

[@midi_verse]

me: I'm poor Jocko: Become a millionaire

[@josephabraham4058]

Jocko: "No Factor, become a millionaire."

[@crimsonhawk4912]

Lmfao

[@xmanc5687]

😂🤣🤣

[@midi_verse]

youtube commenters be like (Edit) omg guys thank you so much for giving me this many likes look at me i'm youtube famous dupi dupi deer

[@mikebaker6804]

No, cut where you can!

[@Mr.Elliott]

"Im tired of living on Earth" Jocko: just colonize Mars

[@amiracleone2803]

More like I am to poor to afford to live. Jocko- Just colonize Mars.

[@amiracleone2803]

It is funny though good job.

[@dheemanrajkhowa2866]

Elon Musk took that advice seriously.

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

Me: I can't afford gasoline. Jocko: Become Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

[@cattlemancountry1273]

Underrated

[@nicholasanderson2876]

No factor

[@harryhopson5143]

This killed me

[@cameronoquinn94]

I can't afford to spend money. Jocko: Start a bank, make other people pay for your jiu-jitsu.

[@nathancaveney8215]

not bad advice actually. In some areas you could buy a storefront for cheap and start your own private local bank. Best part is your private bank wouldn't have to be FDIC insured so you could charge way more than 5% monthly interest on a loan, or just sell the loan to a big bank or investor for more money. Winning!

[@xxmaxgameurxx5762]

@@nathancaveney8215 delusional advice mix with knowledge is the worst

[@denoffitness3379]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@wb5mgr]

@JockoPodcast I worked out at a local gym for several years and got to be friends with the owner. Life happened and I got divorced and all the sudden i was dead broke just trying to save my house and keep from going bankrupt. One day I went in and sat down with my friend the owner and told him I needed to cancel my membership and he asked me why... I think he was hurt a little. I explained my situation and how financially tight things were for me. I will never forget this. He got up and walked out for a couple min and went to the front desk and when he came back he told me. I put your membership on hold for as long as you need to get back on your feet. You let me know when you think you can pay again and that will be fine. In the meantime, you come and workout whenever you need to... he told me how his lifelong training partner had gone through a similar situation and he knew how much it meant to him to have been able to come in and train. I came in regularly and took advantage of that opportunity and after 6 months or so when things got better I went back to him and let him know how much I appreciated the grace and that I was ready to carry my own again.

[@dennisoverholts8396]

That's love, and that is what we do for the people we care about.

[@TheChessNeck]

That is awesome man. Good guy

[@ConnorLipke]

Probably helps that gym memberships are predatory in nature. Your monthly dues are a drop in a bucket compared to the hundreds who pay and never work out. He wasn't losing anything.

[@Ed-lk2dy]

Me: I can't afford wasting time. Jocko: Reach through time and space and make time.

[@kira8759]

this is so underrated

[@Ed-lk2dy]

@@kira8759 yes

[@harryv6752]

🤟🤟🤟

[@playswithsquirrels3799]

"Jocko I can't afford a gym membership" "Open your own gym."

[@josuechavez7650]

playswith squirrels I mean it’s possible, just need the plan of how to make it work and pitch it to a bank and see if they can accommodate the overhead to open up your own gym.

[@mluy6155]

A literal version of extreme ownership.

[@marceloflores3953]

Josue Chavez I hear your point. But buddy just wants a membership. I love boxing, but I ain’t opening a gym just cause I wanna train for the cheap. I’d rather focus on other aspects of life.

[@jsoundz3854]

John Heigl I was gonna comment that, no one knows what Jocko really means.

[@jsoundz3854]

John Heigl bro offer up has everything cheap, I got dumbbells with interchangeable weights, thinking of buying 4x 25 plates. For 70lbs on both dumbbells, I wanna try it.

[@incrediblehonky1]

Broke guy: I can’t afford hookers Jocko: build your own poosay. Fleshlight Origin story.

[@craigzilla100]

😂😂😂👍👍

[@benignobrionesiii]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shannonogans8162]

Thank You, I needed that😂🤣😂🤣😎

[@wayofthewarrior_9_9_3]

😂😂😂

[@wrknhvc7708]

You won the comment section 💀😂

[@plutonium120]

oh, its a black and white question. says the man who podcasts only in black and white.

[@SASinfamy]

A black and white show with black and white hosts

[@Snake_Boi]

Can't afford to eat? Do what I did, open your own restaurant.

[@Snake_Boi]

@616e6f6e Very true. I was trying my hand at humor rather than correctness. Thanks!

[@nickdelia3880]

LMAO

[@Falconhotshot97]

Hahahahaha

[@jtm232556]

@616e6f6e Awkward. Someone didn't get the joke...

[@lbw5350]

😂😂😂

[@TendoTheDude]

I love how his advice to a guy that cannot afford a $40 gym membership on top of a jiu jitsu class: "just buy a gym!"

[@Jeff.Peters]

Endless Ambition well in all fairness he did mention finding other people to invest more or less and, credit depending I guess, they could get a business loan. But you do have a point, it is kinda funny lol

[@tctheripper]

I guess the guy would need “Endless Ambition” 😉😉 to pull it off

[@idaklymr]

Many brown belts need someone to train. If you will train in the park

[@ckmoore101]

@@Jeff.Peters Yeah, because the first thing investors, or loan officers are looking for, are people who can't afford a $50 a month bill. Jocko is great, but his answer here is shiite.

[@insalubriousdithyramb1742]

Love your profile pic.

[@awaaahe]

Im broke and can't afford Jiu jitsu cla.. *Jocko: START YOUR OWN GYM* Me: but i- *Jocko: DISCIPLIN !!!* Me: i work at mcdonalds an- *Jocko: WAKE UP AT **4:00** !!!!!!!*

[@xmachine7003]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂ball buster

[@GRANDARKITEKT]

Lmfaoo

[@stefanmarshall6311]

lmao

[@jpradia5030]

This is the best😂😂👌🏾

[@stangarcia6473]

I did something like this; it sucks.

[@armaniedwards]

Me: I can’t afford a gym membership Jocko: Yes you can Me: Yes I can

[@alexanderbutler2989]

"ya that's a spectrum..." Secretly Echo is spending 23 dollars a day on coffee.

[@IRidez]

I went to My gym in SOCAL. Talked to the owner and told him I’ll help clean and whatever else needs to be done around the gym he let me train for free after that. Humbled me real well!

[@apollospayne]

That's solid bro

[@DanA-wv3bu]

Good on you!

[@amiracleone2803]

Surprised he did not say Nah Homie. Nobody wants me around if I don't pay that's a fact.

[@IRidez]

@@amiracleone2803 Everybody is different I was just mentioning what worked for me boss

[@amiracleone2803]

@@IRidez for sure it is great advice I just really wanted to joke with your name lol. Thanks for the response and keep up that positive energy and good work.

[@IronPickAx]

I'm a broke college student and started a BJJ and Muay Thai club at my school for free!

[@knyghtkrawlr]

Good job bro, youll make a huge difference in your own and others lives

[@knyghtkrawlr]

@chubbyurma Thing is that he actually walks the walk. He believes it because he's done it; he's not just sideline coaching your life, he's telling you what has worked in his and pushing you to try it in yours

[@FeelGoodEnt11]

Lmfaooo

[@chairmanoftheboard11]

chubbyurma Jocko just don’t wanna hear no excuses. He ain’t wit dat shit

[@CB-td4ck]

Same bro. If you are in Cali we are starting a competitive bjj leauge

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

@9:32 Jocko says "Netflix" the way someone who has never heard of Netflix would say Netflix. G O O D

[@ja3482]

"or... who-Lou..."

[@starsky1012]

Imagine going to the bank to try and get a loan for a jiu jitsu gym when you have zero experience in jiu jitsu

[@dudemcradguy]

starsky1012 or business

[@amiracleone2803]

Ummmmm they do not care about your skills nor do they know. Any person can start a school for whatever.

[@wyattcook941]

@@amiracleone2803 wrong

[@amiracleone2803]

@@wyattcook941 So the bank will give u a loan on your Jiu Jitsu skills not your credit score lol.

[@wyattcook941]

@@amiracleone2803 if you can’t afford a membership in the first place I’m sure you’re not sporting a great credit score and even if you are if you go the bank with the intention of getting a loan in a field you have no clue about they’re gonna decline you unless you have assets they can take when your business model or lack of one unravels before your eyes

[@bennetthisey1733]

Willink's hierarchy of needs

[@dudemcradguy]

food house jiu jits

[@dcard228]

#1. Fitness That's all

[@MuchNoob]

#1 discipline

[@octavia458]

Clues he takes his own advice: "How much does coffee cost?" "How expensive are movies?" "What other hobbies are there besides Jiu Jitsu?"

[@ingevankeirsbilck9601]

I wonder if Mrs Jocko and the kids can have other hobbies

[@czarmacarse7294]

柯羽书Inge Van Keirsbilck Being fucking beasts are their hobbies lol

[@amiracleone2803]

Lol that is hilarious and did not notice that.

[@amiracleone2803]

@@ingevankeirsbilck9601 the answer is no lmao.

[@sdsumiguel5937]

Fan: I’m blind. Jocko: Open your own gym.

[@TrevorDuran3390]

Me: I can't afford my rent. Jocko: Stop eating.

[@ingevankeirsbilck9601]

Plus if you give up cable, meals outside... For jiu-jitsu and gym, it means you will be better able to defend yourself and your family and set a good example for your children.

[@marthinfick4970]

I started doing jiu jitsu in a gym that offers various options. i lost 25kg in a year. My only regret is not starting the sport when i was younger.

[@MagniMark]

If you want something bad enough, you'll find a way.

[@bahumatneo]

That's why American Idol has a 100 percent winner ratio.

[@DoseOfReality308]

Cj Schneider lmao 😂

[@dannyarnold4201]

@Mark Regan: ~Ironically too, if we want something badly enough, it finds us too...while we are finding it!

[@amiracleone2803]

No that's not how life works. If you want to test this just do an experiment with your 2 hands. First want so badly in one hand then sh#t in the other. Let me know wich hand is full first. I so badly want to save the world make my life a better place to be haha. Unfortunately I am dying and cannot get off the ground 20 hrs a day. How does this happen did I not want to live happy and healthy enough? O so want had nothing to do with what is o ok we got it boss.

[@amiracleone2803]

@@dannyarnold4201 Dude read my comment please...... What does your secret wishing things into your world have to say about that?

[@slayermill8621]

My best friend couldn't afford his BJJ gym membership and did exactly what Jocko said. Before long he was actually getting paid to clean the mats and help with day to day operations. As he moved up in belt rank he was teaching classes and eventually reached black belt using this route.

[@SJ-yk1pe]

Can't afford your daily bus ticket to go to work? Steal a car. The world is yours. Go full Grand Theft Auto.

[@danielthenatural]

j s join the chang gang or south side vagos

[@macariolopez7949]

Jocko I love your attitude. I love your honesty, and I love the clarity of your mind.

[@antonzigando150]

if you cant afford jiu jitsu class just do what i do- learn off youtube and practice on your girlfriend

[@Sliver1272]

How do you get a girlfriend?

[@youssefrochdi1994]

@@Sliver1272 by buying them at Costco

[@edgepixel8467]

Sliver1272 You genetically-engineer them, like a real man.

[@youssefrochdi1994]

@@edgepixel8467 sweet home Alabama

[@fishstickparty]

@@youssefrochdi1994 my local Costco always sells out though

[@psyience3213]

Jiu jitsu Literally used a 2.5 inch pvc pipe for pullups. Working out is free, jiu jitsu you have to learn with others.

[@kaltonian]

gosh i frellin luv you m8, not only did you give great advice you encouraged us to not find excuses by suggesting to open and create our own gyms that fit our needs and our friends needs, it's crazy because when said out loud it sounds so simple as it is simple but our human minds and daily constraints or family commitments build barriers or obstacles that stop us from doing the things that we should be doing when really it is ourselfs that bog ourselfs down with daily things, so i just want to say thank you Jocko and echo thank you.

[@rjflores3800]

You need a buddy and KZbin. You can literally watch beginner level technical jiu jitsu skills and you guys take turns baby stepping through the process of achieving a submission until you each feel comfortable and competent with that move in that position. Theirs no limit to the number of different youtubers who will all show their interpretation of what is key for hitting a specific move. I recommend Eli Knights KZbin channel. Anything by Dean Lister and John Danaher is also golden knowledge.

[@chargesolo5199]

RJ Flores great advice 👍🏼👍🏼

[@derekofbaltimore]

Does that really work? I always assumed that to really learn something physical you need an instructor present so they can teach you by the way something feels, not just by the way it looks

[@rjflores3800]

Derek McGowan You won’t become a black belt from watching KZbin, it’s more for developing martial skills than martial arts. It won’t let you acclimate to a violent encounter but you can become competent in say hitting a kimura from every possible angle. I can’t say that it will definitely work for every single person, but it is how I initially developed my jiu jitsu and it made training at a gym feel very organic. I did have a Muay Thai and boxing background growing up though, so that could totally play a factor in how i perceive the technique and drills when they were presented to me. You shouldn’t watch one video and go try something because that could lead to someone getting injured, but watching 4 different instructors explain how to do the same submission with their perspective and twist on what works best gives you a broad spectrum of knowledge to baby step through, and allows you and your partner learn what to look for when say hitting an arm bar. And once everyone involved feels comfortable in their knowledge of how to execute, you move on to how to escape from said move and once that’s common place we learned counters to those escapes than on to the next submission. Rinse and repeat this process for 6-8 weeks and you will have enough knowledge and competence that you and your partner(s) can start rolling (sparring) with one another and that’s when you start to get into flow states and learn how to really string moves together.

[@DanA-wv3bu]

Where can i get a buddy from?

[@rjflores3800]

@@DanA-wv3bu I joined a Fraternity, but that’s not everyone’s cup of Tea. If you practice any other sciences it’s usually really easy to find someone that’s green to grappling but interested in learning something without having to pay for another school or class. You can also convince your girlfriend it’s for play and get a few submission drills out of that, only chokes though, as soon as you go for a wrist lock she’ll know somethings up.

[@r3v3lation87]

From a man fighting every day to survive. Jocko you're an inspiration. Your mentality on starting your own gym is the right mentality.... The comments saying the opposite is the problem in our society. Keep speaking the truth and do you.

[@traedavis1325]

Honestly, I had this problem when I was down on money in the same situation. I went to gyms and offered to help them clean the mats, gym, and equipment at the end of the day. The legit ones that want people to learn will not turn you down. They were very happy to have me help clean the gym and go for free.

[@invisusmachina]

"Toilet paper... Echo, how much do you spend on toilet paper? STOP WIPING YOUR ASS"

[@oddobot96]

"Your actions are a statement...of what you believe." Gold nugget in a hilarious discussion. That's why what you do matters, actions show what you believe more than any amount of words ever will.

[@thedroll]

Buy some kettlebells and do some burpees then pay for BJJ

[@TrevorDuran3390]

Me: I can't afford the gym because I have 6 kids. Jocko: There's nothing more important than fitness.

[@TrevorDuran3390]

"Your actions are a statement of what you believe." - Jocko

[@theownersmanual8078]

You can always afford whatever your priorities are. Amazing how we are so thrifty with what will make us more wealthy, successful and happy; yet so free to upsize a meal or buy a soda at the checkout. The driven man always finds a way to get where he's going.

[@lean.2366]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@somasbodeljas1424]

I want to buy europe, help me figure out the finances

[@MrRobschnieder]

Honestly this is true, my current problem is time. Work 60 hours a week and straight nights (4-4) and watch my son in the mornings. Not a lot of free time, hope is once my sons old enough we can go together.

[@somasbodeljas1424]

@Democrats are cunts Shut up hillbilly

[@team3gaming749]

The Owner's Manual I agree but this isn’t always the case. Some people are already struggling to make ends meet.

[@jeffroman2352]

When I was a kid me and many of the neighborhood kids couldn't afford to train at a gym so we pooled our money together so that one of us could train at Carlson Gracie in Chicago and come back and teach us everything they learned. it was easy to come up with 15 bucks a month.

[@TheGravey1980]

What I love about Jocko is he makes me realize my family members are excuse members. Positive thinking and positive attitude go a long way and in my view are more important than aptitude. People discover abilities they never knew they had with a positive attitude. I say this because I'm struggling with addiction withdrawal and mental illness in large part because my attention span is fried from too much computer/TV time and drug abuse. I haven't exercised in several months.

[@user-wo9jj6ii6t]

Jocko acting like hes Dave Ramsey

[@idaklymr]

They are both right

[@louiscarrillo5873]

Jocko, im gonna step up and get it into this. no excuses.thank you.

[@buckb6767]

My Jiu-Jitsu instuctor closed down his gym a few years ago because he was losing students and couldn't make monthly rent for his gym. So now some of us would train in one of my teamates bedroom. He basically lift his bed up and put it to the side. Then we would lay cheap puzzle mats down we bought from walmart and start training. If there is a will there is a way 😎.

[@user-hg7mo5ht5x]

This is the sexiest post on here

[@ronyzakarian2727]

Totally agree with you Jocko, I just went in and talked my way into the gym, got the pricing at lowest what law enforcement gets with no fees! Just talk to them

[@ddstanfield9259]

I did that too, I’m not even in LEO anymore but have a KCPD cert still , I had today wondered if I can keep going but I think I can. This changed my priorities I know money is hiding somewhere

[@stevbarto]

Me cruising youtube, then I watch this video. 90 min later I did 10x hill repeats outside with about 20min of the workout at peak heart rate. Legs are jello, runners high, moving on to the next item on the list for my day off. Thank you Jocko!!

[@James_I_Archer]

Exactly if you want to thrive on something positive you need to let go of something negative. everything has a cost and not everybody accepts cash. I bought a door frame pull up bar and rings each cost £45 in total started couch to 5k I was 95kg of fat 8 weeks ago I could bairly do a pull up and not run for 10 mins straight. Now I can run for 40 mins and do 3 sets of 8 reps on pull ups, ring dips, L sits. I'm 90 kg now and about to get back in to muaythai Love the podcast and advice you guys give much Respect.

[@mindgames9614]

I can't afford a gym membership. "Sell your TV and computer"

[@anthonyluisi7096]

$11 for a movie ... yeah if your a senior citizen 😂.. its $20 guys 😂😂😂

[@foljs5858]

You just overpay. In which state do you pay $20? In most places it's way lower ($12 - $14 or so). Except if you include popcorn and other shit that's not mandatory...

[@Trillvil1]

foljs it’s $20 or $30 at amc. The only places that have $12 movies are theaters that small business owners have

[@tomjones2056]

If anything this shows how hardcore he is. He hasn’t been to movies since they were $10

[@yaterodst]

Regal Cinemas. 10$ for an adult ticket.

[@MrAlexmiele8910]

Those are Maine prices.

[@JamesSmith-gk8sz]

Huge point on the budgeting. I once did a study in college for a class about the frequency the average collegiate student eats out. On average, in 2010, most male/female students spent between $50-120$ a week on food alone. Not even adding in the gas to drive to fast food. There's always something to cut, start with laziness!

[@eyesofitachi55]

Then it comes... out of thin air! Good luck class!

[@drupiROM]

You, sir, started a gym just to have a steady supply of "victims" to train with.

[@frankcastle5426]

That's funny!

[@chairmanoftheboard11]

Before I listen to this I already know Jocko ain’t trying to hear that shit...

[@knyghtkrawlr]

Gotta have that cuthroat attitude or youll always find reasons to give up

[@czarmacarse7294]

abc Jocko don’t wanna hear no bullshit excuses lol

[@Satanictilatuby]

This was exactly what I was trying to figure out in my own life, so thank you.

[@184ktmdm]

I just signed up for jiu jitsu today and it is kinda expensive. But I agree with Jocko, if want it you will make it work. I usually just find some side hustles on weekends when I need extra cash. Things like, mowing, power washing, painting, yard clean ups, general handyman stuff, splitting and stacking firewood, etc. The point is, it’s not impossible. “Seek and you will find”. There’s always a way.

[@Adam-qs5ir]

Cable is a big one. I haven't watched cable or ota tv in years. It's a massive waste of time and cable a massive waste of money and time.

[@_M_D_M_]

Thanks Jocko. I stuck to traditional body building primarily and boxing occasionally

[@Vscustomprinting]

Money isn't real. Community is. We all evolve together.

[@Ralphitness]

Lmfaoo, I saw all the comments and thought they were overreacting… 2 minutes into the video I laughed so hard when he said “build your own gym, that’s what I did!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheRixtah1]

People still pay for cable?

[@CarotasPL]

The older ones? yes Younger? They prefer Netflix, HBO GO, Amazon Prime which are about $10 per each as far as I know

[@jonathonwright594]

Not many - but with all the subscription services it's going full circle back to the price of cable anyways. Most subscriptions are around $10/month. Most people have several of these and probably half a utilization rate of

[@ooSHINIES]

I sail the high seas and pirate any tv show I want to watch. Although I still don't really watch that much, you only have to pay for internet this way.

[@james_games9684]

coffee addict here, I can make a liter +- a cup per day on well under $1 per day

[@chrisakins692]

The BJJ gym I just joined has kickboxing and a small gym that has everything you need. But I typically get up at 4:30 and work out at home with kettle bells, dumb bells, a heavy bag, and a jump rope.

[@shawncoleman2909]

Just bought a 10' x 10' mat for the basement. Got Gracie Combatants dvd set. Train with my son. Something is always better than nothing. Local gyms are outrageous with their pricing and the nearest one is 40 miles away.

[@beardedwonder8333]

I have my first free class tonight, I am hoping I enjoy it and I am currently seeing what I can cut out to ensure I can afford a membership… the harder part for me is the closest gym is 20-30 minutes away so I need to factor in fuel costs as well.

[@GinnNJuice90]

How did the class go?

[@anthonyanaya3490]

First off, how did the class go? And b, where do u live, that the nearest class is so damn far?

[@dannyarnold4201]

"I can't afford any of the things anymore that used to bring me happiness in my life." " *Good...I say Good. Find a way to do them again.* " 😎

[@benjaminj368]

So true. I had to choose and now I have a great workout routine at the beachfront with my brother as my training partner. Saving the money I would have on gym membership I can put it towards getting on the mats

[@e.e.8589]

Low Budget workout Equipment ideas: Build your own Suspension trainer (PVC pipe + straps) = pullups, rows, dips, pushups, curls, facepulls, hamstring curl..... Sandbag: old duffelbag, Tape, Sand= carry, bag to shoulder, throws Thick-bar barbell: 50mm metalpipe and used weigthplates = deadlift, rows, overheadpress, floorpress, frontsquat.... Old tyre + towing rope = sled drag and pull Stones, kegs = carry, overheadpress, Stone to shoulder

[@ninjasec]

I can see the point to some of the criticism to the advice, however in my personal experience a lot of people I encounter when they say they do not have money for a gym, they have money for booze, pot, bars, and parties. Its on social media, then when the membership dues bounce they say " times are tough"

[@LethalShadow]

100% Most people I know who repeatedly say they are broke, own an expensive smartphone with a big plan, a fast internet plan with no bandwidth limit, a Netflix subscription, buy overpriced coffee on their way to work instead of making some at home, and eat at the restaurant or order food regularly. .... That is not being broke. That is living luxuriously to the point of using all of your funds. I feel like the vast majority of people who claim they cannot afford something relatively inexpensive (like a gym membership), really just don't want it very much.

[@brandonmehrg]

Solid advice. Main thing: Just get in there and eliminate excuses! Get it done!

[@timwilson2920]

Yea, solid. This is just the sort of original thinking I was looking for.

[@nicb9993]

Modern Mindfulness not having enough money to afford 2 memberships isn’t an excuse and isn’t somthing you can overcome just by saying “get it done!”

[@0123rodolfo]

I had the same problem. Money was running low and had to do some cuts. Got a deal at bjj just by asking and made a sort of a home gym. 150lbs sandbag, some cheap Powerbands and thats it

[@fattony299]

He you both inspire me to better from the bottom up. Make me feel not alone

[@bobwayzie]

I'm homeless Jocko: build a house

[@barleybailey2687]

Fucking Genius

[@mattnelson1973]

Everyone can afford it. It’s giving up things, for things you want. My Gracie jiu jitsu gym costs 160 a month. That’s 40 a week, I broke down my spending. I cut out 40 that I spend every week, took that and made sure I can train.

[@theginjreaper]

Yup! I am currently working on this now

[@jackmaruyama6291]

"Is it to surf the interwebs and lose your mind?" amazing ahaha

[@Evanelite84]

This is a rather simple question really. Similar to what Jocko said. You dont need a gym to get in shape. You can do a lot of training at home for little to no money. Doing any form of martial arts at home is going to be much more difficult.

[@doodlez2439]

Echo on the soft side at 8:49 and 9:04 Jocko get to the point budd lol

[@frankie800]

Libraries are free, and they usually have movies, series, and best of all BOOKS!

[@JackCarterDOA]

Been saying this for years.

[@bahumatneo]

Or better yet, when I was a kid you could buy martial arts books for 5 bucks in the ads in comic books like archie. Where did you get so good at ninjutsu? The library on southend.

[@bryanalexander9985]

I need my phone/internet to continue to be inspired by Jocko and Echo!

[@veselinbarzachki9874]

Amazing podcast Word here brooooo

[@hounddog2952]

Practice with your friends in the backyard :)

[@hounddog2952]

Yes , basically you can anywhere . Saves you money for the things you enjoy like ammo , beer and liberal tears oil to clean your firearms !

[@erwin778]

What if i have no friends

[@clawedmist6893]

@@erwin778 same,what do we do?

[@gs7828]

Solenn You do it without friends. Simple. Do you want to lift, stretch and cardio? Friends are not needed for that.

[@Trajan3]

Or with your little brother

[@adm1177]

In the city where I recently moved (close to Naples, Italy) the CHEAPEST gym membership is 45/50 euros, so from 50 to 55 bucks. Those aren't even big gyms. Then going to the gym implies a lot of other things, maybe hiring a PT, gym clothes, gas for the car ecc ecc. I'd say 60 dollars every month is the price. The advice that I would give is to buy a pair of rings (30 dollars on Amazon) and slowly build you home gym. Rings give you a lifetime Worth of exercises. There's literally no human being that can say "I have nothing to do anymore on rings." But ring only lightly hit the lower part of the body, what about quads and hamstring. How do I train them? Check for second hand weights and barbells and you will be have everything you need to train with under 700 dollars. on Amazon you can buy a rack (tiny one ofc) for less then 100 dollars...

[@antonzigando150]

pistol squats

[@LecardeK]

My mother works at a library, and she told me this library has movies as they come out on DVD and Blu-Ray. I have to wait, but now I watch any movies I want free.

[@davidsokolrelentlesscreati8219]

Wow. I've become a huge fan, and Im not the demographic, or at least didn't think so. I did the shave off for money for aikido dues and it was a great decision. I really love the discipline and efficient thinking. I listen to these podcasts when I practice french horn and it helps me push through those times when the instrument is impossible. Lastly, as an aikido, the bokken and jo are effectively the same as the home gym. So, thanks so much!

[@davidsokolrelentlesscreati8219]

Man, these replies are awful douchy. Thanks for defending the rights of people to be douchy in the face of a tried and true method of problem solving. Trading beer, coffee & idiot box to train is a no brainer.

[@rickmcguffey9881]

I feel like many of these comments are made by people who stopped at 00:45. He literally spends 2 minutes on "owning" a gym and the rest of this clip is all about finding ways to do both on the cheap. Others calling Jocko a "blockhead"... really? lol... Dude is a retired Navy SEAL, best selling author, owns multiple SUCCESSFUL businesses, and a popular podcast... but yearh... he's got to be stupid... too funny. Truth is, it actually DOESN'T take all that much to start a functional fitness gym... there is MUCH less up-front equipment costs than traditional gyms. Jocko always "thinks big"... and once he decides he does it... why NOT think big?

[@dcard228]

Because it's hilarious. "I can't afford to workout and do BJJ" Response: "potentially put yourself in financial ruin and cut out your cable, internet and anything that makes life worth living because your life should only be about F I T N E S S" it's a fucking meme and he unironically thinks this way.

[@amiracleone2803]

@@dcard228 yeah and this guy unironically thinks that way too lol. People can be so disconnected from reality.

[@caseymack6088]

dcard228 you talk like someone who doesn’t want to accomplish much in life. Jocko is 💯 righ, you don’t need all that junk and if the guy really wants to do it, I’m sure he can cut things and find a way

[@dcard228]

@@caseymack6088 don't understand what I'm saying? Just understand what I'm saying.

[@brandoncormier6754]

@@dcard228 One of your top priorities in life should be fitness, and there are many ways to achieve that goal. He doesn't say that's the only way, and also says you can start small in your garage by sharing with some buddies. Your life shouldn't only be about fitness, but if it isn't one of your top priorities then that is the problem. Exercises' benefits on mental health are also backed by tons of medical science, just one article for reference www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/. So being fit and exercising regularly literally do make your life worth living, much more than the frivolous activities we waste our days on. There's definitely a spot in life for entertainment, but it is a lower priority than physical and mental health.

[@jeremymuniz7200]

I live in NYC and the good gyms with self defence and sport bjj is like $200 to $250 a mouth and i only finded one thats a boxing and sport bjj for $150 mouth.... NYC is not cheap to live in

[@imawarrior313]

Jeremy Muniz agree. Nyc is hell

[@JackCarterDOA]

@Dustin Dyer It's alive 24/7. Easy to blend in and out. Observational learning via human nature. Cultural immersion. Near endless escape routes for the physically capable & just as many options in terms of distraction. If you're well off wealth wise, it's probably top 5 greatest places to live for the tactically minded. At least if you're a travelling person. Like most places, it can be a classroom if you allow yourself to view it as such.

[@Jota16BR]

People making fun o Jocko saying that you could open your own gym, but what he is saying is true. If you got an itch, probably more people do, you could create business there. He also gave a more simple answer, he said if you have to choose paying to lift X paying bjj, choose bjj, because you could do cheap and free stuff to lift. Great advice!

[@aidenrodgers681]

You're not wrong but it's really funny and bad advice for 99% of people

[@evanmildrum897]

My problem is time. I work full time as a closer at my job. Most of my shifts are from 1pm-10pm. Currently I'm lucky if I can make one or two classes a week. Kinda sucks because if it were up to me I'd be in the gym every day, but Bill's are a thing

[@whodat105]

The cable situation can be solved with getting an antenna.

[@corporaterobotslave400]

I think the most prohibitive cost is the liability insurance when you're opening a gym and training the public, am I right?

[@dudemcradguy]

Corporate Robot Slave yeah if you train with idiots who can’t control their bodies or mouths

[@corporaterobotslave400]

@@dudemcradguy You've obviously never opened any business.

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@erggml1887]

To supplement his answer: www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine. to replace the gym. Then train in your martial art.

[@l0rd_of_hollows681]

Damn Jocko you gotta agree with Echo more you just make fun of him, even when he agrees with you!

[@mrigue56]

Fr bjj is stupid expensive for no good reason

[@SideStrafed]

mrigue56 absolutely

[@timwilson2920]

I wonder how many purple belts are going to start an over priced "side hustle" after listening to this.

[@carloszambrano1997]

Jocko is the man!!!

[@deekay7594]

Liking jockos mentality, creativity, how to develop jits w limited resources... :)

[@nicb9993]

Don’t have enough money to do both gym and BJJ, jockos response- start your own gym! Cause that’s super affordable

[@PKaddicted]

If ur so broke u cant pay for a gym, you need to SERIOUSLY rethink your life. Theres no excuses to be that broke

[@nicb9993]

Occupy Edge exactly my point if you’re too poor to pay for a gym membership how are you supposed to create your own gym... there’s no logic in that response from jocko