Lmao!!!

😂

I would say you're using too much strength during the roll. I can see how that may seem like a compliment. p.s., a fan of your channel!

Small world, you train bjj also? I’ve watched your guitar videos and they help out a lot

Wow very cool I see you are responding to @theartofguitar @@wavycrockett9351

Well said sir! He was too aggressive and strong I couldn't apply too much of my usually cooling! ha. He was forcing me to submit him over and over. Which became tiring for me! lol. Thank you for your well worded comment.

I have done that, the problem is when I have an overzealous white belt that hs been studied leg locks for months and I am not going to sacrifice my heels and foot for my ego.

Oh I get it. It is definitely a risk. @@GMunoz-oj5zb

After 7 years blue belt 3 stripes, technically only 4 years of actually training; I had two horrible shoulder (plus, pulled groin, 3 broken fingers, hamstring pulled, ankle injury etc etc blah blah) injuries from Jiu Jitsu. I've learned to tap early and tap as soon as I'm in any awkward position-period. It's taken me a long time for me to figure that one out. Training is much more fun and I'm able to avoid getting injured by your strong "spazy" white/blue belts. Especially against those types that just yank away after watching a Ryan leg lock video. I hope it helps you to avoid the mistakes that I made.@@GMunoz-oj5zb

I am a fairly fit 55 year old male who has always wanted to do BJJ but never started. Found this video very inspirational. Do you think I can still start without getting a ton of injuries?

Learn what? A "martial art" that has almost no practical moves for a real fight?

@@tattooninja Found the McDojo Clown...

@@chrisredfield6825 Huh? What are you trying to make up sissy? Are you going to do a knee slide now? LOLOL

@@tattooninjayou’re kidding, right?

or it could easily mean hes stubborn and wants to show that he can win?

Thank you I’m glad they can be of help to you!

A great guy! He has a ton of potential!

In his mind he is going way easier than he knows. Agreed@@kodiakcombatcollective

I'm a white belt and this feels like normal pace?

I understand. Try to move away from this kind of pace. Especially when you are new. It leads to injury. @@ProjectWander

@@Jitsover50 especially you're age, I can't even imagine, when I became 30 I started to get injured just moving too quick or exercising without stretching properly or not using totally proper form...or just sleeping on the wrong side. People who are younger than that would never understand this

Wow well god bless you! I hope I am able to continue training for another 20 years! Thank you for the inspiration

Thats an incredible feat in of itself ! I’m 50 and been at it for 5 years, wish i started when i was 15.

Wow. Mad respect sir. Keep going!

71? 😮😮😮😮 WTF .. was the bingo hall booked out? 😂😂. Wishing you all the best man. Mad respect.

Wow thanks for the inspiration. I'm 66 and blue belt but been a long hard struggle.

I will be teaching him as much as he can absorb. I will also be interviewing him eventually

its funny how everyone refers to him as a kid im half the age of this so called "kid" so what the f am i 🤣

How old are you? ha. I remember growing up my father would refer to everyone as a kid. I was like "dad he is 30!" How old are you? @@callmebrad

@@Jitsover50 I'm 16 been doing BJJ for about 9 months now but have picked it up pretty fast because I've been powerlifting for a couple years and came from rugby and Japanese jiu-jitsu. It's funny how all the older guys always say the same thing about kids having the youth advantage: strength, athleticism and cardio however I rolled with a purple belt recently who taught me how to relax and how to use strength correctly. It's funny how almost everyone without failure follows the archetypal 'spazzy white belt' including myself...

@@Jitsover50 I am 61 yo...purple belt. I train about 4x per week and lift heavy 3x per week. Very strong and pretty muscular. I am old enough to be the grandfather to some of the much younger guys. I find the new white and some blue belts come at me very hard because they are hungry for taps. When they find out how old I am they are usually pretty shocked because I don't think young people really know what it means to be old and what is possible when you are old! They may have horribly out of shape parents with numerous physical issues and think that is normal. But it doesn't have to be that way as we age!

Wow that's the first time I've heard someone else say that. My dad always says that since I was young.

The version I learned was "Old age and treachery..." but its the same thing.

That’s because, ain’t no rules in a street fight or self defense.

I pulled my tricep doing nothing against a white belt on Sunday. lol. I wait for them to screw up as well. usually the screw up is in their initial structure so it is easy to exploit without having to wait. Thank you for commenting.

Same here brother.

49 now, navigating egos is probably the most valuable life skill i got from training

I'm losing patience with the new guys who don't stick to the drills and start trying to do what they've seen on UFC 🤣🤣

There's also a myth in BJJ of chilled out gyms. There are more competitive gyms sure, but no gym is ever really super chilled with everyone usually. There's always at least 1 or 2 knuckle heads out there going way too hard and too clumsy that wreck people.

It really is a super power that takes years of cultivation. Thank you.

Thats what I notice about the high rollers in the gym. Super chill esp. when under pressure. Like watching a grand master play chess against a toddler!

You are welcome! That is great to hear. Plus as we cut out the non essentials it becomes apparent not much actual movement is needed

Thank you! Yes I have to make a list of my injuries. I’ve had so many I lost track. I never let had surgery though. Lol. Thanks again

are all those injuries from BJJ?

Yes when I was a new student. Under 5 years. This is why I preach safety. Go easy and stay safe. @@antonroux6737

You people are warped

A new white belt! He has great athleticism. When he learns how to use it he's gonna be a handful!

Once he learns how to relax and breathe he will be a menace.

haha. The smother tap was satisfying too. Thank you for watching and sharing your insight! I was being polite by not using top pressure. :)

Yeah, I didn’t see Chris being at all disrespectful and warranting Iron Coffin treatment. He’s full of piss and vinegar and has a bright future in the sport. Great video.

I've heard stories about white belts accidentally tearing their own knees apart then getting angry.

@@brucewillis542lol yes, that is a thing

well, it may literally slow you down, but that's in a good way : )

Hey man...37yo here as well who was off the mats for 10years after nasty R) arm injuries. Ive had a shoulder recon, elbow dislocation and fracture plus a pec major tear but I came back to the mats last year. I do 2 times a week of bjj/judo in any combo and the key is just taking your time with it. No one rushes your progress, so it's definitely doable!

Did you get back on the mat? 50 been off for 5 years. Wanting to go back now that the kids are a bit older.

Thank you! Yes I was similar as a beginner too.

Lol. It’s true and funny.

I respect that. If you only have a handful of tools in the toolbox, and one of them is fitness, it's hard not to reach for that tool.

Oh yeah! That is why I always say "the curse of strength". @@michaellynn3928

@@michaellynn3928 yeah, I laughed but we've all been there and I hope his training goes well :)

I relate to this so much. I am trying so hard, but there is just so much I still do not yet know.

Thank you! Welcome to jiu-jitsu! Yeah it's funny I go to open mat right after the kids class and so many adults are sitting there who should be training! It is technical and the answers are all there they just take time and beatings to discover!

That's why I quit. Strong guys who lack respect and don't care about your safety.

Thank you sir! I separated my shoulder early on from diving into triangles. Lol. You will see his progress on my channel. If you look back at my rolls with white belt george he has gotten a lot better in just 8 months. I’m sure Chris will be just as formidable. Thank you again! Respect

I started training at 36. Mostly no gi and mma. Thank you. Stay motivated my friend. Better yet always make bjj a part of your life. Even if it times it’s only a small part

Haha. Why thank you! I don’t think I’m old but I know others find that angle interesting. Respect

I’m glad you are finding value in these videos. Thank you for watching James.

Thank you Mark! Respect to you!

Thank you! We need to eat bitter for the first couple of years with this art. Only then will we start to taste it's sweetness.

Thanks Joe! Garafolo is a family name. Where are you from? I hope you check out some of my other videos! I’d love to hear your opinion!

@@Jitsover50, my family is from the Philadelphia area. Keep up the awesome work man, I love your commentary! You inspired me to work my spider guard more. OSS!

Thanks! I never thought one day I would be a spider guard player. haha. Good to know you@@user-fx4pw1sy5u

Thank you Ronnie! Pace ourselves and stay loose so we don't gas! lol.

I’m making more content to help white belts! Thank you!

So Innocent

Thank you! 40 plus class sounds amazing! We have a lot of wrestlers in the school. Check out this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bc14apmI3dzIgIk.html. Thank you for commenting!

Wait until you're 67 like me.

speaking as a European bjj practictioner, it's pretty cool that college wrestling is a thing in the US. I think it contributes to how well the US does when it comes to bjj (clearly the best in the world apart from Brazil itself)

Also he asked me to roll with him before the class. He wanted to make sure we trained together. I thought that was cool too

Thank you. I feel it is a good example of Yin and Yang.

@@Jitsover50 I like the fact you give him space, but he just won't let you rest haha. He is hardly using his legs at all and doesn't seem to be using any other technique than his strength. What I've learned recently is that in BJJ you don't have to be strong, you have to be clever. Strength does have a role in it, but it doesn't define the result. I'm starting lessons and this video just popped up and I like your style willing to teach amd give him the opportunity. Its a great way for me to learn it and you're very good at explaining it too. I'll subscribe amd follow your content to learn more. Thanks for sharing Sir, much appreciated. 🙏 and great work, you make it look so easy haha. Mike, 40 years old, England. Thanks for your reply

Exactly! Even if it means letting them pass your guard and just playing defense. Remember it is not over when they pass. Plus the defense is the same against mount, side and half guard.

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Jitsover50Hi, I was wondering what the defence is your talking about would be against mount side and guard?

@@JoshK246 keeping your elbows tucked to your sides. Preventing your partner from grabbing your collar. Or isolating your elbow. I can get my guard passed have someone on me in dominant position and not get submitted

Thank you for watching!

Ha thank you!

Thank you! I loved handling it. Just not every roll. haha

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful words. I would like to think your analysis is correct.

Welcome aboard!

Thank you! I love stand up too.

Thank you sir! Helping people makes me a better teacher so I can convey what I’ve learned over the last decade. Thank you again and respect

He did actually. He is a good guy! He is an empty slate.

Thank you. I wanted to cook him more but he was to tough. Lol

of course it's only normal for a white belt to go full force. they don't necessarily want to test YOU in particular - they're testing bjj, essentially. does it really work? can the guy truly beat me even if i give it all i've got? or is it like ; ) and they're perfectly within their rights to do so. why would they take it for granted that it's legit? what's problematic is when they've already got a few months of training under their belt, got their proof, and yet they're still in the berserk mode. because a) it's a recipe for injuries (both theirs and their partners'), b) they're not really developing any game if they keep on spazzing out for this reason tiring them out isn't just a (correct) way to beat them, but also to help them grow, since getting them to gas out forces them to slow down and start thinking in terms of technique just my two cents. nice roll man!

Thank you Anthony! I’m glad you found it too!!

Thank you and please check out my other videos. :).

Do whatever you need to, to protect your neck! We need to spar with this type at least once in a while to realize how the untrained will react. As you already know. Thank you for watching!

TBH, I'd say working from your guard on more of a defensive strategy, gives you more time and planning for countering a rushed offense; plus I think it also gasses him out, so now with his strength and stamina spent, it comes down to technique and ability.

Thank you! Yes you are like Chris now but You will learn to be more thoughtful and calculating as you develop your ability. I want to help everyone especially white belts. When I started we just got our asses kicked. I remember a blue belt growling as he choked me. Lol

Go for it! I use the Sony a7iii on a tripod. But you could use a go pro if you don't want to spend a lot of money

@@Jitsover50 Thanks! I just recorded this past Friday on my phone to get started. I'm going to check out your recommendations, thanks again for the inspiration!

That is awesome I look forward to your progression! @@plmelvin

Thank you! Exactly!! Respect!

Thank you for the kind words! Respect

Thank you sir. I just try to convey the voice in my head when I am training. The way my mind talks to me. I agree teaching is an invaluable way of solidifying and storing in an organized way. Respect.

I never said overly aggressive. :). Agreed. I like training with Chris!

Thank you for watching! Yes strength and speed are great until you meet someone stronger or faster. I wish you an injury free journey!

Jiu-jitsu is like chess match. The better you get and with more experience, the more you you can see, before it even happens.

Yes I feel from being a proficient purple to black belt and above. Much of the "learning" is anticipation.@@davidpignatore6532

@@Jitsover50 absolutely.

Thank you! I really appreciate that! I've been making the new videos longer btw.

Thanks for watching!

Yep. It’s my favorite sweep. Thank you for watching. :)

Pissing matches are good for the ego, bad for skill development. haha.

Wow thank you Morgan! Yes we are doing this to be healthy and improve. Not to sit around injured! More injury prevention videos to come!

Thank you. Respect.

Thank you! I appreciate that!

Respect!

Okay well that is the best compliment I’ve received so far. You get what I’m trying to do and I appreciate you!

Thank you! Respect!

Thank you. I had mentors but during the early stages I felt like I was on my own. This is why I help the white belts.

Wow thank you for the kind words! Yes it took many years to attain my Jedi ability. Ha. Thank you

Thank you! Yes I love that expression! Thanks for tuning in.

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the kind words! It brightened my day! Welcome to BJJ!

Thank you brother

You will! Just be more thought out and technical. Our bodies may age but our skill is always increasing!

Wow thank you! Respect

Thank you I appreciate that.

I just checked out your channel. I love what you said during your intro. Just subbed

@Jitsover50 Oh, wow, thanks! It's been a slower start than I expected, but we have plans to get much more filmed over the next 6 months. Hope you enjoy it!

@@budocollective wishing you nothing but success.

@@Jitsover50 Right back at ya! 🙏🏽

Good to hear this kind of experience, I just started (3 months ago) and I am realizing that I may be too aggressive when I roll. I will have to ask for feedback from the guys. I don't mind to be tapped, I just want to survive a bit longer than last time. Even 5 seconds more is an accomplishment for me :D

Wow you must be a beast!! Scary! I have to look you up! Thank you for watching!

Great question Jim! Try to give the aggression you get without escalating. Sometimes I roll with a guy who is going hard the entire time. Then with 30 seconds left I "turn it on" to see what happens. Or because I started to get annoyed. lol. If you don't escalate your physicality when you are in trouble eventually you will see the technique. If you just up your physical attack your game will always be based on that. It's okay up to blue belt. But after blue I find it rather embarrassing. They should be easily winning against lower belts. Instead of submitting them over and over and at the end of the round they can[t get up off the mat. I don't want to come out of a roll with a blue or white belt gassed.

If you've no idea what you're doing but you're doing it as hard as you can... Try to avoid the above. Focus on technique and getting one or two moves smooth. Ask questions.

Thank you!

Thank you!! Respect sir!!