Right ON! At 71, I'm a blue belt in Shotokan karate. NEVER too old!

I'm 58 and just started BJJ.. I've gone to 2 classes and i really enjoy it. I got knee issues so ive been a bit concern if i should continue. This Video and others has boosted my confidence. Thank you for posting

"Well Judy, you have to beat everyone else." Great answer! 🤣 I just turned 47, and am considering picking up a martial art. Maybe I'm NOT too old.

“You have to beat everybody else” Realest answer ive ever heard anyone give to that question

Im 48 and starting training 2 months ago, its hard, I struggle with my cardio and flexibility compared to the other guys in my gym, this video certainly gave me a big boost

59, just had my first two classes...LOVE IT !

I'm 76 and going to check out Tracy's Karate today. Probably a dumb idea but what the heck!

Im 55 and a purple belt. Inspiring interview! Thanks

Love this video. i got my 1st Dan in Japanese Ju Jitsu when i was 61, im 63 now and training for 2nd Dan. As they say in Galaxy Quest " Never give up, never surrender " and that is so true

I’m a 55 year old black belt training 23 years and I am technically better and more flexible than in my 40s. Really enjoyed this video piece!

41, just started a month ago after a long break.. Cardio, and mobility need work but I'm in it for the long run. Just to stay fit and play fight on the mat.. Take your time, curb your ego, know your limits, and have fun..

Us older guys like to clear out throats before we start talking! Speaking of which, I'm about to start my first BJJ training at 49, two months shy of my 50th birthday. This video really helped alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you.

What an inspiration...not just for BJJ but for life.

This was pretty cool to see. I am 32 and just started my bjj journey. I am sure having a wrestling background helped him as well.

I started BJJ at 66 years old, under Professor Mario Yokoyama , who was awarded his black-belt by the late Ryan Gracie. I am now 69(in a few days). At my age you have no choice but to leave your ego at the door, and you have to be determined, for one does not have the strength and stamina of a man or woman in their 20's.The effort and strain, along with getting used to being sore all the time, is worth it - "if it does not challenge you, it does not change you".

I M a 60 yearl old, white belt, 1 stripe. Jim you inspire me.

Thank you for the video..... I am 55 years.... I used to train Gracie Jiujitsu for several years when I lived in Hawaii ..... I stopped training 26 years .... your video encourages me to start again .....

Great video. I'm a 57yo blue belt and loving jiu-jitsu. I've only competed once. I got smashed but it was still fun. I'm considering competing at the Master Worlds in August. Seeing guys like Jim are extremely motivating. Thanks.

Much respect Brother, you're an inspiration! BJJ is a great art, I started training Bujinkan at 50, white belt for 7 years turning 58 soon now Brown!

43 although I don't compete in bjj but I love my sport and this shows me that I don't have to retire any time soon 😊

Love it, no excuses.

Thank you Judy and Jim! Very inspirational Two thumbs up.

45 just started, thanks for sharing, you are an inspiration, thought about giving up thinking I'm to old, not now, thank you.

He's an inspiration for real. I'll still roll with him.

I've been training in the martial arts since the 80s I'm now 53 and looking to add to my continued training Bjj is something I'm definitely interested in and now that I've seen this story I want to give it a try myself

And I'm worried that 36 is to old to get back in it, thanks for this video!

I'm really thinking about learning BJJ. I turn 50 this year, but I've also lost 110 lbs in the last 10 months, so I'm feeling pretty fit right now. This guy gives me hope.

This is very inspirational. It’s great to see guys of this age doing Jiu Jitsu let alone competing. It does take a special mindset to become a champion but I believe anyone can do it. Some just have to work harder than others. Great video 👍🏻

I started BJJ just recently once I turned 30 and was feeling a little upset that I did not start earlier. After watching this I can say that I have enough time ahead. Oss!

I'm 73 and just started last week. Lots of past sports injuries but have experience in judo, TKD, boxing and wrestling and Krav Maga. Need to lose 25 lbs and gain some flexibility.

Awesome Glad I found this video. I am 41 and have not trained since receiving my brown belt(only a few times after :). This inspired me and love the humor!

LOVE his answer at 1:53

Super motivating video and comments section. I'm 40 and just got started a month ago. I injured my rib cage in my first live rolling session and now I'm trying to keep the motivation and hope alive that I am not too old and too out of shape to carry on. Its cool to see and hear about all of you older guys that are thriving in BJJ. This is just a minor setback, even if it takes months to heal.

Excellent Video !! Very very Inspiring !!! I am 40+ and started learning ShitoRyu Karate for last few months.

I am 58 and re-entered bjj after 20 years out of the sport. I am enjoying it and my mature approach of not trying to compete physically with guys 25 years younger has forced me to develop my control techniques....i think i am starting to piss them off a little...hahaha

What an inspiration!

You guys are awesome! Great editing.

I love it! Great content! Keep it up!!! OSS! Obrigado

Wonderful video!

BJJ not only has challenge me, but I have found myself through it. Put aside your fears, if you have the heart, then you are never too old - if you do not, then you are too old for it at any age. Transcend yourself, move past imagined limitations, and remember Hélio Gracie trained on the day he died, and he was in his 90's. Too old, not if you have the heart for it, you are not.

this was inspiring, thank you.

thats a huge inspiration. well done. wow

Great video. Inspiring.

That is a STUNNING man.

thanks for posting....motivational.

Very inspiring 👏

Good on you Jim

I laughed so hard at, Jimmy what does it take to be world champion?, "Well, you have to beat everyone else" Im still laughing

Thanks for posting this. I really admire Jim for doing this. I myself am 56 and started training Judo about 3 months ago. I do love it, but, as Jim said, at this age you have to be concerned about your heath in terms of diet, and so on. I also find that being disciplined (especially in the face of injuries and age-related bodily aches and pains, such as arthritis) is the most important thing, because the physical challenges can affect my motivation to train.

Good for him, everyone has their own gifts and limitations

62 training since 1962 Hoops street bball taught me fighting in Brooklyn Bed Stuy Do or Die.Now I teach MMA as a retiree. Looking to RV and teach in a few years ,67 sounds good with Gods blessing ! Rock and Roll 4 life!

Amazing profile!! I’m 42 and just competed for the first time a few months ago- took silver in GI & NOGI. Looking forward to many more years of training and competing... This man is a stud!!

Judy I just found your channel. You should post some more videos they are excellent.

Jim's an inspiration. Judy should do more vids

Wow! I’ve been a fence sitter for a few decades. Primarily because there were no places to train in my area. Then once we had training locations, I had no money. I’ve recently signed up my 7yr old and thought I was possibly too old and out of shape to train as well. This video gives me hope.

Thank you for sharing

I love this guy he rocks

His first sentence is exactly why I am here.. Watching my 6, 8 year old do BJJ has got me inspired.. Plus, they're gonna be able to whoop me soon if I don't learn some moves.. lol.

Inspiring, I am almost 40 I thought it was too late for me

what a great story

You are so pretty and fit ! Love this video. Great job. Big fan of this stud Jim Nations and hope to meet yall one of these days on the mats !!

Very nice. 39 yo here, started almost 2 months ago and I'm struggling with my cardio and diet (turns out radical changes to diet, even for better, have some impact on your gut bacteria, and you really don't want to practice Jiu Jitsu without being sure you don't need to go to the toilet for the next several hours. Still managing to do 3 or 4 trains per week and feeling the improvement.

well done

Excellent

Hello Judy!!😍

that is seriously bad ass!

Awesome

You just made this 40 year old dad want to signup and go hard.

👍👍😎much respect.

Jim is a beast at 60!

Awsome.

Great video. as a 62 year old doing Judo and some BJJ was great. I commenced training in Judo aged 10 still trying competed in Australian Kodokan Championships in October 2018 over 40 under 90 kg division getting Silver. The young fella demonstrated the North south very well. I have trouble getting it. That description was wonderful. Respect young fella from Old Aussie. Hpding to get my Shodan this year after being a Judo brown belt since 1976 think that is enough time on 1st Kyu?

1:44 *laughed my ass off at the rather obvious, frank honesty in his answer* (and that long, awkward pause afterwards)!! 😆😆😆😆😆

Wow...thanks for this video! I just turned 54 and living in Vegas...I have plenty of jiu jitsu gyms to choose from when I decide to jump into the scene. I did wrestle for 10 plus years growing up in one of the top wrestling hotbeds in the country which was the Lehigh Valley area in Pa. And I competed against kids that went on to become NCAA div. 1 national champs in college. I have kept myself in very good shape physically so I'm sure that, combined with my wrestling experience, will certainly help me in my jiu jitsu endeavors.

Never too old.....to jump on a young woman!! Way to go mate!! lol

50 here only able to train on Saturdays drive 1.5 hrs 1 way been at it for 15 months just did my 1st competition no one in my age so I was offered to drop down to the 30 year olds in gi won gold....same issue in nogi offered to move up too heavy weight and 30 year olds and i did took silver never too old people love it..

respect ...

You have to beat everybody else. Lol. Perfect answer. ✊

Wrestling is the best foundation onc can have. Once a wrestler, always a wrestler. I'm older than Jim and recently got interested in grappling. It feels very natural to me. "Oops, sorry! is what we never want to hear." :-)

I'm a Certified Fitness Trainer, turning 40 this July and on track to get back to 240 lbs but gained 10 lbs now during this quarantine but I'm more than sure I can lose the 10 lbs this summer as I was 265 lbs in 2018 and only through taking my ISSA certification I unlocked the methods to burn the most fat, eat the right foods, and what food hacks I need to implement to be the healthiest I can. I am very much interested in JJS and Kickboxing/Muay Thai. I'll probably pick JJS this next year. There's a Gracie JJS in my city, so I'll drop in sometime.

1:40 oh snap granddad's got jokes

Awesome stuff! Thank you Jiujitsujudy! I came looking for inspiration and that's good enough for this 53 YO former wrestler I'm going to give it a shot. What's the worst thing that can happen? Don't answer that;)

Is bit misleading this guy use to wrestle so has a background in grappling but I'm glad for him.

I don't know much about Jiu Jitsu but it seems cool

I'm 49 competing in 3 marathons this year and 3 Spartans next year thank you for helping me to see that though I am completely insane I am not alone... lol

I started Jiu Jitsu when I was 19 going on 20 years old. Been doing it for 7.5 years. Hopefully one day I get to become a champion, even if it's my own right. 😅

I am the Moroccan Taekwondo champion in the years 1986 1987 1989 and I stopped training for 27 years. I have two sons, the big one is 13 years old and the little one is 6 years old. When I take them to the Taekwondo hall, I feel nostalgic to play the game again. I teach them how to play like champions and they are distinguished. The little one looks a lot like me, he doesn’t He is afraid to play with someone who is older than him and plays with manliness, unlike the old man. He is an artist in his game, but he is very afraid. This is what prompts me to return to practice Taekwondo in order to stand by my children

53 year old black belt, daily practice is the key

Damn north south is one of my favs too. Its the older guy move to do :) but I am only 42

Come here for inspiration. Listen up!

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I notice around 4:35 her right arm is up and over her body, she just kind of pulled it out to give him room to flatten out and choke, if she left it there would it of protected her and prevented the choke, or would it then become something like an arm in choke? ty

To be fair, he does look like Kreese.

Guaranteed he was a high level wrestler with good hips in college.

He prolly has a great trainer

"Kashka gross-a" - Valley Girl voice

59 and trying to figure out how to get started

What is the name of that song playing in the background?

Guy: "So....AHEM!!, what I like to show you today is the north south choke" girl: Can you not do that??

he looks like old version of edie bravo without tatoo