If This Doesn't Convince You To Start BJJ... Nothing Will

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[charliepickles]

Not BJJ but started Muay Thai 3 weeks ago. 6 sessions deep now, everyone who is advanced is always happy to help and eager to see you learn. It's like another family, love it.

[kieranbaker]

Played rugby for 15 years, Muay Thai for 6.
Now a blue belt in BJJ, 3 years in and love it

[chrisinoz]

I love the fact guys get together and roll or hold pads in combat sports, it feels like it's something we have always done and always should.. Keep up the good content James.

[pewe]

Was a complete bum at 22. Joined bjj and it gave me the sauce I needed in life. Now I just got my blue belt last weekend and have a successful ecom brand. If you are a young man, you need this

[kanemoss]

Tried to get into BJJ a couple years back. Not for me. However, I found boxing was the sport that sucked me in. Found a great gym, coach and group of people. Been life changing for me

[whoisthecoppacnk]

I found Muay Thai 6 months ago and it’s become the bedrock of my week. The injection of routine has really helped me get myself together and I’m great full to have such a great gym, coach and training mates. Life changing

[JonathanHebert]

Love the content. Love BJJ. 44 year old Purple Belt. Been training for 5 years. But I the last year I decided to stop BJJ to improve my quality of life. (haven't decided if it permanent). It has been almost a year since I have stopped. I haven't felt that good in years. The pain in my neck, shoulder, fingers and knees are almost gone. Nowadays I do weightlifting and running mostly. I was loving BJJ but I had to choose between my quality of life and BJJ so I chose my health. I tried everything like flow rolling, no more competitions, choosing my partners to roll with, less wrestling but it was less fun and the damage on my body was done. I would call this the dark side of BJJ take care of your body young and let the ego outside. Listen to your body and not others. Especialy coaches they have business interest to keep you on the mats even if they are great people. Take care.

[drachemius]

41 years old, 5 years in, I train 5 to 6 hours a week. I love it. Best thing I ever did in my life. It is therapeutic and keeps you fit.
You will make many friends... and remember if you get too much damage, go lighter, ask your partner to go lighter, have fun, and be a good partner.

[MochaZilla]

Your gym looks healthy. I was in a toxic cult gym and had virtually no options because North Dakota is lacking in variety. I was ostracized by the gym during covid because I trained with other people outside the gym who the coach didn't like, but when I tried to train with the blue belts they ignored my messages. But were all training together at the coaches house. It was a pathetic and unfortunate situation

[dailyvlogz]

After lifting weights for many many many years, I decided to start doing MMA training and I must say this is the best decision I have made. All the training I now do has a purpose, training now is not just for looking good but also to smesh faces if need be.

[keanuf]

I'm 36 and started around 7 months ago. It's the most enjoyable hobby I've ever done.. wish I'd started sooner.

[leightonjones]

Got my first stripe 2 days ago, inspired by your jiu jitsu videos. Thanks pal

[Fury]

I just started judo again, gonna go at least once a week. Going to look for people i can do extra ground grappling/bjj with outside of the lessons.
Iv been doing boxing for decades, this is a nice addition

[telgreg]

Really enjoy the videos and hope you do more bjj as you content us great. Been training for 5 years, testing for my purple belt in December, I can't imagine life with out bjj now.

[KenithCopeland]

i train in wollongong with a coupe guys who go to garage regularly, nothing but great words from them about the gym, makes all the difference

[edgarhack]

Did jujitsu for 2, stopped and now judo for 2 years, I started out as a self defence enthusiast early on but forgot about it, it is all for fun, I may know a few moves but all I care about is the mats your comment on it ringed so true to me

[TheCatchProductions]

This is why I rate you so much James, a lot of the time I think your just a lad with some good knowledge but your grappling and BJJ shows you have the next gear 👊🏽🔥 big respect brother

[cookface]

Started BJJ 5 months ago, at the age of 40, wish I’d started 20 years ago, absolutely love it!

[abdi.hassan]

I just signed in for my first ever BJJ lesson big ups for in the inspo ✨

[comper]

The in the moment and being "the now" is one of the best bits about BJJ