What to expect from a BLUE BELT? | BJJ Tips

What to expect from a Blue Belt? If you want to know what you need to learn as a BJJ Blue Belt, check this out. Professor Marcelo Bonança, from Gracie Barra, explains the main things your training partners will expect you to know as a BJJ blue belt.
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[@jean-guyvaval8386]

Obrigado Profesor Marcelo :)

[@jeffsstt]

The worst thing about being a blue belt is feeling like you are going backwards. I think this happens because you loosen up and start seeing opportunity. When you go for those you will lose position or even worse get reversed. Once you connect your pressure A game to your freedom you in my opinion are worthy of the purple belt... Of course there is a kicker.. you can't ever gas out. That's why I am proud to be an active blue belt... It's the hardest belt by far

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

I appreciate that a large portion of this was dedicated to personal development rather than "this move, that escape, etc."

[@gbsainteanne]

Exactly, we focus on that through BJJ.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

@@gbsainteanne all schools should, good schools do 👌🤙👌

[@j.bernard752]

Fellow Canadian training at a GB in TX. Thank you very much profé🇺🇸🇨🇦🇧🇷

[@FR-ty5vn]

2-Stripe Blue / Great 👍🏼 Video - as far as cardio, any tips for a 53 year old competing against 25 year old marines & wrestlers in class?

[@sirtrevis]

Relax. Accept poor positions (because you are going to be there a lot). Get comfortable in those poor positions - comfortable to the point where defending an RNC is a rest break for you.

[@FR-ty5vn]

sirtrevis it’s funny, I definitely get uncomfortable in bad positions, sometimes I can relax, other times not; I built a game around a strong base so I don’t often get put there - but I’ve been putting myself there intentionally much more often for the last few years - any secrets to relax besides breathe?

[@HNT318]

Don’t let their youth and energy beat your age and experience. Stay calm and let them beat themselves. They will spoon feed it to you. They just won’t know.

[@FR-ty5vn]

Chris Zimmerman Ossss

[@DigitalPuppyOfficial]

develop a strong game that doesn't involve too many explosive movements, deep half guard, for example, is a great area to focus!

[@irsh2786]

Thanks for the video because in my Dojo, it's minimum 2 years to become blue belt, whatever you do... Now I know on which qualities to focus, instead of just thinking to add mat time.

[@sailorm79]

When the professor takes a drink from your water it means you've made it LOL

[@paisano316]

Great advice...thank you! Would be awesome if you could do videos for purple brown & black too!🙏🏻

[@gbsainteanne]

Noted! Soon we will add more videos like those. Thanks.

[@activatebpm]

Is that Uriah Faber's Brazilian cousin?

[@nike4685]

Great commentary, don’t give up and be persistent .

[@HalfGuardMedia]

Nice video, just got my blue 2 months ago.

[@overrideFunction]

As a person that got a blue belt and then took 8 years off and got fat and out of shape before coming back... I hate number 1. Just kidding, working on getting that cardio and control back :)

[@Guywithair2]

I took 5 years off.. came back for 4 months and got promoted. I also hate that rule lol. My cardio is better than 4 months ago but not quite rolling for a whole hour yet. I can get good 10min rolls in with 2-3min break after. Then reroll

[@jakeriley3675]

This was really helpful. Thanks for the wisdom.

[@cw5312]

The thing that really feels strange to me after 1 year of training. Feeling improved strength in my toes.... Still can't get used to that.

[@whitebeltforlife5271]

Thank you 🙏 GB Scottsdale, Az

[@gbsainteanne]

See you there soon!

[@choccymilk8845]

When he said Spacial Awareness I just repeatedly said yes because people just don't seem to pay attention to the people sparring next to them whether it is striking or grappling

[@gbsainteanne]

Yeah! It’s an important skill for a martial artist to develop 🛡

[@davebond7380]

Thanks coach

[@Kev80ification]

Nice tips!!

[@scotrburns2764]

Good tips...thank you

[@joesloan2207]

Oss professor!!🥋

[@bjjgods8721]

Nice. Are you doing a video discussing purple belt?

[@gbsainteanne]

It's definitely a nice idea! We will add to our list of future videos. Thanks!

[@bjjgods8721]

@@gbsainteanne I can't wait. Thank you

[@nadenekawamura7897]

Bring your own water 😂

[@gbsainteanne]

True LOL

[@taheromar9288]

Idk why but I can’t gas out while roling but when I’m doing something else like running nah 😂

[@ricardoavilaalvarez584]

that hat is hard

[@RVBOY2]

Byoo Byewt

[@simonpedersen9940]

Why are the instructor called professor?

[@gbsainteanne]

It’s called instructor or coach as well. I’d say it’s a formality to instill more respect towards someone that dedicates his/her life to teach valuable lessons to kids and adults.