what is a black belt

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Rick Ellis explains what a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is.

[@danielskrivan6921]

There are a lot of very impressive things about my Professor, but the amount of laziness he can exhibit while still being in complete control of the roll is absolutely bonkers. It's like rolling with the sloth from Zootopia but having the same chance of success as the Vikings have of winning the Super Bowl.

[@jeffrude9614]

I’m a white belt and I’m already tougher after only a year and a half. One thing I have noticed is that, since I’m older, I can either wake up sore from training or wake up sore from sleeping. I might as well train so at least I know why I’m hurting. I notice this with the black belts I get to roll with. They aren’t necessarily “tough guys” but they sure as hell never give up when things are hard. I never knew the depths this sport would show me.

[@PinkPantherBJJ]

lol. I hear you about the sore from training and wake up sore from sleeping and/or when sleeping!

[@BigChill228]

I always hit like 👍🏾 before I watch. I already know I will love the content.

[@davidcronenwett2381]

Great stuff as usual Rick! I can’t emphasize enough how true it is that black belt is the most significant rank because of what it signifies; commitment and the ability to at last begin the real learning of jiu jitsu. Along those lines, I have a slightly different take on your point of “never be unbreakable”. On the contrary, I now realize that I am absolutely breakable. While tenacity and grit and cultivating “indomitable spirit” are very important attributes, one of the most important realizations, and a major sign of maturity in the craft, is understanding and knowing our own limitations. This means not only knowing when to tap, which should be absolutely obvious to anyone who reaches that rank, but also what training situations to avoid on a given night (“I have a feeling if I roll with that young, spaz, I could re-injure my shoulder), when to steer clear of potentially violent situations in the world (after a decade or more on the mat, you should have carefully considered the reality of unconstrained violence), knowing when to avoid overtraining, etc. Longevity in the art depends on it. And ultimately, the black belt must realize this whole project of jiu jitsu is about way more than himself; that it is a gift, a tool to help make better human beings. True humility means understanding our own limits and respecting them…even as we continually test and push up against them. Thanks again! 🥋

[@ivanrogic4803]

I watched this video after receiving my bb yesterday

[@bassi1973]

something i noticed about our black belts is that when you ask them questions they tend to answer less in absolutes compared to the lower, yet experienced belts. "Is this right or wrong". Answer: "yes".

[@goku-pops7918]

I largely agree with you, but I think your too generous on too points. Many black belts do not become leaders, they become more arrogant and flawed. Also the amount of black belts that stop learning and developing their game is astounding

[@stevengarman9112]

Im a black belt and instantly recoiled at the "Expect" 😆

[@smittyoi]

I always love your content and enjoy your point of view on BJJ and of life. I do miss the actual podcasts that you used to do as I have a long commute. Podcasts totally help to pass the time thinking about my own game while stuck in traffic for over an hour. Keep up the great work!

[@TheArtofSkill]

Thanks. I plan to bring the podcast back in the near future.

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

I’m just a purple belt watching this… lol

[@RK_peace]

Case in point re Dunning Kruger effect, someone, some people who are not a black belt / expert will think of themselves as an expert .

[@FR-ty5vn]

Old 3 stripe purple belt - fantastic video…!!!

[@PinkPantherBJJ]

Same.

[@3nt3rtain]

Really appreciate you brother 🙏🏼

[@SaltElectrolytes]

I always look forward to your videos sir, keep up the good work!

[@thadgrace]

Perfect timing. I get mine on October 1st. 🥋

[@ndv5502]

For me, besides the obvious being skill. A black belt is a mentality. It's a path, it's a lifestyle.

[@caiomoura9637]

Will you do something about red belt?

[@Thebudokid87]

As a Karate blackbelt I agree with your statements. Throughout my journey in karate I had to check my ego so many times. I had so many disappointments...But my blackbelt spirit pulled me through.

[@tylerdurden4289]

What does that even mean??

[@Thebudokid87]

@@tylerdurden4289 I dont have the time or the crayons to explain it to you.

[@artygunnar]

Respectfully, I dont think you can compare a karate blackbelt to a jiu jitsu black belt, it takes approximately on average 10 years for a person to get a blackbelt in jiu jitsu

[@Thebudokid87]

@artygunnar I agree with you wholeheartedly...And I do know that there are karate schools that hand out black belts left right and center. However the karate organization I got my black belt from look for reasons to not give you your blackbelt...Or that is what it felt like back in the day when I was going for my black belt. I started karate at age 9 and only barely got my blackbelt at age 22 after my 2nd attempt.

[@mork8144]

thank you

[@olivertriebel5274]

Do not forget the black-red Belt and the red belt!

[@craigevans5790]

Black Brothers like graduating high school fourth degree is like you graduated college that's my opinion as a black belt student of the art

[@Fine-Tuning123]

Black belt is Fine-tuning. :)

[@420_momentum]

Makes sense

[@rippedlikrambo1]

well said.

[@anderandersson5229]

All i KNOW is listen to the ”old” people.

[@anonymous071985]

Keep the music and change the monologue topic and this is basically a church multi media announcement/testimony. No hate.. Just the vibes

[@ajabisong]

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