What is a BJJ Blue Belt?

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION

Rick Ellis talks about what it means to earn a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

[dougbitt]

I'm almost 57 and have been a white belt for almost 4 years. It has taught me many parallels in life. Tonight I test for my blue belt. Thanks for the encouraging words!

[af]

Making your 4 stripe white belts get into a bar fight to see if they can win is absolutely the best, most entertaining and unmeasured way to promote someone to blue belt.

[WConn]

I'M 73 and just started BJJ a week ago, 6 classes so far. Did no martial art for 50 years after leaving the USAF with a Judo and TKD, boxing and wrestling background. At 70 started studying KRAV MAGA, hurt my back and was out for a year. I realize I am going to be slower and not as strong as someone 50 years my junior but I'm here for the weight loss and increase in flexibility among other things. Thus far my back has held up reasonably. I'm in for the long haul.

[connerferril]

Will you please do a video on Blue to Purple? Purple belt is such a esteemed belt, and it would be cool to see a pretty set in stone view of what makes a purple belt

[NextScamdemic]

4 bar white belt been training a year. Instructors are saying I'm getting close to promoting but I'm fine being a white belt for another year. What's the rush? I need to fill in lots of holes you're talking about in this video! In my 50's!

[cosuilleabhain]

I'm 16, started BJJ 2 weeks ago with 5 lessons completed. Feels like the beginning of a new life.

[paultimler]

I appreciate you mentioning the “frequency over intensity” concept and not going all out on every roll. I’m a 50 year old 4 stripe blue belt and every young buck white belt in the gym goes 100% trying to collect my scalp. I can usually handle them but it takes a lot of effort to take control and show them that calming down will get them much further along.

[Ammomonkey]

50 year old two strip white belt here and I sure do appreciate all the knowledge you share! It’s good to see you making videos again.

[bdmaash]

90 year old white belt here, going great

[johnnyhurtado]

Becoming a Blue belt only made me realize how much more there is to this game got a long road ahead of me going strong great video brother! 🤙

[JuanArellanoDartman]

Love this video, 59 year old purple and I am still learning the basics and seeing more in those techniques.

[stinkybananaog]

I honestly didn’t want to get promoted to blue belt. I didn’t feel like I was ready for my blue belt when I got promoted but I know this is a common feeling when getting promoted. I was honestly fine being that white belt that blue belts didn’t really want to roll with because it was a bit of an ego check for them. But 4 months into my blue belt journey it is clear that I got promoted to help me advance through tougher rolls and also check my ego as I was no longer considered the white belt beginner.

[cwatford]

Sir. You are a great ambassador for the art of Jiu Jitsu. I love your content, your passion, and your method of explaining the journey, and how Jiu Jitsu improves your life overall.

I’m a purple belt after almost 15 years of practicing, due to 6 knee surgeries and other various injuries, but I always came back. I was a white belt for 6 years.

Don’t let the belt or your rankdiscourage you. Just enjoy the experience.

Never quit. Never give up on yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others. Just try to be better than you were yesterday. I’m almost 50 years old now and Jiu Jitsu has bettered my life in so many ways. If you truly love it, then keep at it.

[John-qzsy]

I'm 41 I train 3days a week, 4 stripe white belt. For 3 years. I don't suck, Our coach doesn't give out stripes or promote easily.
It's a super competitive gym, with a bunch or world champs. Idon't compete. I'm a hobbyist, that keeps up with the class. I'm in no rush.
I do agree, that we learn the most at this level, it's almost like drinking from a fire hose and I've learned 98% of what you mentioned for a Blue belt. I love this sport, and hope to do it when I'm older.
Thank you for your videos, I really appreciate what you do.

[Chrono]

Just got my 3rd stripe for white belt a couple weeks ago. Started in Feb 2022. I've been asking myself what blue belt means. Trying to understand the deeper concepts behind the techniques. This helps a lot on what to focus on. Thank you for making this! OSS!

[TraciC]

Over 40yo me and the four stripes on my white belt appreciate this. And my gym kesa. Thank you! I always love your mindset videos.

[JuanCastillo-dfnp]

Thank you for this message. 34 year old, just walked into a school this week. Made through 3 classes this week and I’m looking forward to the next one.

[ChrisGFields]

Got my blue belt after 2 1/2 years of training. You are so spot on with this video. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[chrisgarciart]

As a 2-3 year blue belt., I appreciate videos like these because they remind me what they emphasize the core of what I should know, as well as what white belts should be learning. I aspire to teach bjj down the line as I get closer and closer to purple. I am lucky enough to have my own mats to round out my game, as well as pass down what knowledge I do have to friends that are white belts.

[caribbeanjack]

3 stripe blue belt here, 33 years of age. Train as a hobbyist around 4-5 times a week, father and husband.
In my opinion it just gets more and more fun, shooting for subs I never had or thought off a year ago and rolling super relaxed and allowing myself to get into bad positions even with some athletic 4 stripe white belt for example. Smiling more and not going super hard all the time. Enjoying jiujitsu more than I ever have. Keep at it gang