Starting Jiu-Jitsu at Over 60 years-old…No problem!!

Most think jiu jitsu is only for the youngsters. However, this is far from the truth. Jiu Jitsu can be practiced by older folks as well, you just need to be smart and have a good instructor. The fitness level you will attain by taking up jiu jitsu is incre

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[ajperkins]

I started jiu-jitsu last year at age 59 and I never felt better. This is the best work out ever. I feel like I'm 35.

[FernandoBR]

Great bro. I m 67 yo, 10 year black belt and I still tap a lot of guys. Keep on training. Regards from Brazil

[JezUK]

I want to do this! I've just turned 61 and have never been in a fight or altercation ever in my life, but have also never had the defence or skills needed should the occasion arise. I am 100% going to do this !!!!

[Krav]

Just started last year @ 65.. Better late then never!! I combine 3x week BJJ and Strength training 3xweek.. try to take a day off to rest/heal up but usually fit in some very light movement like a 2-3 mile walk.. Stay hydrated, maintain a good electrolyte balance, Keep the crap eating to a minimum.. I maintain a pescatarian diet. And add a few additional supplements help move things along..
So far so good.. I’m 6’1 198-205.. See how it goes.. Best of luck to you all.. “Git’some”💪🏽💯‼️

[SuperBluehaze]

Great stuff. Greetings from Sydney, Australia, my name is john too. I started Bjj at 66 years old. Good on you for not giving in to old age but having the drive and courage to want to become more. I am with you for i know how hard it is being out classed by everyone in the gym - they are all much younger than i am. I am 70 years old, and a blue-belt now. We do not have to be a champ, or the best in the gym -- the fact that we are training this amazingly complicated and physically demanding martial art at our age makes us both amazing! Well done!🙏

[portersprojects]

Thank you for this. I'm 59 and in decent shape. This video encourages me to keep going.

[renanpereira]

Such inspiring video. Congratulations Jon!

[jcuriel]

I'm 58.. and just started Jiu jitsu. It's the best thing I've done for myself in a long time. I just earned my first stripe and that was a great feeling.

[robburson]

Great job John! I'm 53 years old, brown belt in Judo and also taking up Jiu Jitsu now. Keep up the training! Regards from Arizona!

[Docinaplane]

"When Jon's not hurt." That pretty much summarizes it as we get older as an athlete. My number one advice for life. Stay fit!

[andrewkarl]

Hope your still rolling, we need more old guys on the mats, 63 year old blue belt and still charging. You got it exactly right, diet wise. 👊

[premier]

this guy is inspirational! You all are, I think at 33 I finally found somewhere I could fit in and love being part of. Too bad Jiu-Jitsu isn't more recognized.

[linalarsen]

Great video, i am 50 and just came here for inspiration, and found it 😘

[Cthulhu]

Taco Tuesday is a legitimate excuse....

[DB-grzb]

I just started at 60. Got hurt right away but ready to get back in there.

[kylieminou]

I started at 53, I'm the oldest in our academy, which is a new academy. I love to practice with younger people, it drives me. Of course nobody expect me to perform like a male in his 20s, who started training at 5, they just expect me to give it my best effort. Nobody goes easy on me because I'm older and a female, nobody assumes that if I can't do something it's because I'm "old", like in karate where my age was always brought up by the "sensei" (?!). I love BJJ, yes, sometimes I'm frustrated, or sore, or tired, but I never feel disrespected or not valued, what's not to like?

[kravman]

61 practiced krav for 10 years presently doing hapkido, boxing, thinking about jiu jitsu took a class might start 1 day a week

[malakaldayook]

Started at 55, been training six months. At first just one day a week, now I get itchy if I don’t show up for every class. Videos help but the best training is getting my ass kicked on the mat and learning from mistakes.

[etakevin]

If you want to be pain free, ditch the veggies and eat a meat based diet.

[ralphholiman]

I'm 66. That "When John's not hurt, he's here twice a week." Not hurt. That's what I'm worried about.