What's It Like Starting Jiu Jitsu at Age 50?

Member Testimonial from Arena Jiu Jitsu student Bill Harris. These types of stories mean the world to us as a gym. When you’re 55 and still have the ability to get in there and mix it up it will keep you feeling young and empowered. The sitting in the car talking yourself into training will resonate with lots of people! This martial arts journey is a marathon not a sprint, train for life.

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[ucfxrup]

Thank You. Am 49 started month ago. That parking lot talk is real. But like it and is a challenge and something look forward to.

[ukstd]

Fair play to Bill sharing how he felt about it - makes it easier for us to think about doing it too. Great job

[shelbukowski]

I'm 56 years old. I've only gotten as far as one stripe my white belt. I've injured both knees rolling and now I have arthritis and spurs on my right shoulder. I hope to recover and be back on the mat. Yes, it's worth it.

[radishbeet]

Fantastic. I am 54, and started jiu jitsu almost five years ago. I just keep training. I'm close to my purple belt now. Jiu jitsu is one of the best things I've ever done; can't imagine life without it. I urge everyone to do it. Peace!

[rmeiedwards]

NICE ONE BROTHER. 50 IS THE NEW 40'S.

[Funkadelic]

Started at 56 and its one of the most difficult and rewarding things Ive ever done in my life.

[Northbound_I]

They did him dirty with that music lol, tough dude though, keep at it, respect

[amospizzey]

I grew up in striking
Started BJJ at 50 I’m 57 and got purple belt ( after 5 years at blue belt ) last week
“ keep moving “ it’s not who’s good it’s who’s left 🥋

[bwcebonywomen]

He's Whyte and all but he definitely looks good to be fifty.