That right there was the highlight of my year and I think this speaks greatly to Jordan's character and just how invested he is in his student's progress and growth. How can I be so sure? Because I'm Brad and that's my son Tyler. I'm glad you took some good feelings away from this.
@@beuford23 i’m also a white belt and have been training for about half a year now. I know the commitment, the discipline and the sheer hard work that goes down in this grind. Thats why it is so impressive seeing you get promotef by someone as great as jordan. I also recently recieved my first striped and that felt great, getting your blue belt along with your son must have felt amazing. Congrats to you and Tyler and happy holidays!
@@grenategd2547 Jordan always reinforces the concept that a black belt is just a white belt that never quit. So, Keep persevering, be the quintessential student and never stop looking to enrich your knowledge. Most of all, have fun and enjoy your journey
@@Unoriginalswine exactly what i tell my kids when they get smoked and talk about stripes......... get better, would you rather be a white belt who is a monster or a yellow belt that gets tapped by white belts with 1 stripe....... just the same at all their sport and schooling, try your best and work hard to get better
Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!! Just want to say thank you for subscribing to my channel! Your support means the world to me. I read every comment although I don't always have time to respond 🙏 Thanks for watching my videos 😁
Hello Jordan, love to see your contents again! I got a blue belt just in February, it means that I follow your channel since I was a white belt. Blue belt blues is real, but I think in analogy that, okay, in a university called jiu-jitsu, I become just a sophomore and I have to study hard to pass junior and senior year before I become a bachelor. So I think I have to put more focus on study more and more. Hope to watch your good contents again along my jiu-jitsu journey!
Hard to see but, yeah, I was tearing up. It wasn't much though, I'd expended it mostly as sweat lol. Afterwards, my 14 year old grabbed Tyler and I and we had a big family hug, yeah, there were tears there. Nothing like getting to train with my two boys.
@@beuford23I love this! Brought a tear to my eye. My kids are 4 and 6 and we love doing it together. Got my first stripe the other day as a WB and was surprised at how emotional I was about it.
My brother and I started jiu-jitsu just before Covid, I was 28 and he was 22. We have trained non stop all through the last 3 years and were promoted together at the same time in Dec 2021 to blue belt. That memory is so special for both of us 😊
I'm 37 and have been doing Jiu Jitsu with my 16 year old for 2 years. It's the greatest bonding experience a father can have with his son, in my opinion. We don't take it easy on each other, but the care is always there. So much trust and respect for each other on the mats. Love the video!
My brother in law has been training at SBG Niagara for a few years and suggested my wife and I bring our daughter to try it out. She loves it and has been going for a while now. She gets excited to show me what she has learned every week. It’s such a great place and coach Rich is a great guy and mentor. I decided to start training as well so now there are three of us there.
Man, this was a touching video. Congrats to Brad and his son. On a side note, my jiu-jitsu achievement was finally getting mount on the kid who destroys me every class. I will take those little victories when I can lol
That’s amazing! What a way to get your blue belt. And it also shows the crazy levels of ability between a black belt and a white/ blue belt the fact that he can roll and tie his new belt on at the same time. 🙏🙏
My son started his journey about 4 months ago... After he stuck it out the first month, I vowed to share his journey so I joined too. My adults classes are right after his kids classes. He sticks around for the hour and a half to be my last roll of the night.
This made me cry. My coach surprised me with my blue belt this month as well. Got into a motorcycle accident after thanksgiving and wasn’t able to test with my class. On crutches he pulled me out of the crowd to get mine. Hardest thing I’ve ever had to work for.
Wow what an awesome way to present a blue belt to a dedicated Student. I also got my Blue belt two weeks ago. I won my gym's in house tournament and just like Brad it was an emotional experience. All the hard work dedication and to showing up to classes, drill techniques, working out...it really did paid off. Gratz to the newly promoted blue belts and happy holidays! OSS
I’ve had a very rough jitz journey and never cared about watching jitz vidz. But somehow I stumbled upon your channel a couple weeks ago and I can’t imagine not watching this channel. You have great content and from a reformed jitz hater, this video sealed the deal for me and I just love this art so much because of acts like this!! Just amazing. Sorry for being long winded and you’ll probably never see this, but just need to say thank you for what your doing. You’ve motivated me to keep going .
This was my second year as a high school teacher. I had some of the kids I taught last year come to tell me about the universities they were going to next year, and to thank me for supporting them through some tough times. Feels good, man. Thanks for your great content. I have seen a lot of improvement in my BJJ from tips you have given (especially grips). Also, congratulations to the fellahs on getting their blue belts!
I'm 50 yrs old, 3 stripes white belt, 2.5 years training but with many, many intervals. Covid restrictions (so, no training for months and months), fingers injured, back injured, neck injured, knee injured, all in the first year or so. ANYWAY, this is by far the MOST inspiring video for me to continue and not give up. This video actually inspires me to train, not so much harder, but more consistently. I have been subscribed for about two weeks and have learned a lot already. Truly appreciate the effort, and I hope you will stay safe and healthy.
That was a great night, glad to be there to see it! My greatest achievement this year is my blue belt progress and being Uki sometimes on the channel. Ive seen the 3rd nipple folks!!!! Its a real thing.
I just wanted to drop a comment and a like Jordon! I am brown belt judoka and your videos have helped me so much over this past year in martial arts journey since discovering your channel!! Your detailed breakdown, tips for rolling have transformed my standup and my ne waza game to the point where my friends couldn't even recognize me! Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to your future content!
Your voice helps me focus on what you're actually explaining. The funny comments are entertaining. I'm a blue belt and I was glad to hear you mention how sometimes blue belts struggle with white belts and higher blue belts. That's the story of my life. Thanks for video.
Oh my heart! What a sweet way to give Brad his blue belt! Thank you for the great channel, it felt great seeing it grow from a few hundred people to over 40K! Much deserved success. As a 3 stripe white belt, my biggest achievement in BJJ in 2021 was finally truly internalizing that belts and winning rounds don't really matter at this point. I started to work on concepts and trying to learn good behaviours, retain guard, improve my position, slow down, make sure I have control first instead of trying to go fast and go for submissions. Funny enough the % of successful sweeps and attacks went up as a byproduct of focusing on good habits and positioning. I would just find myself in a better spot more often to try things.
Thanks for being around since nearly the start! I wanted to bad to make my early subscribers proud :) Glad you focused on all that! The way to get better isn't to become a technique library. It's to get good at the small stuff!
What a great idea, a special way to get your blue belt. Thanks for the tip about grabbing the leg when going for the arm bar from mount. I just saw it last night in one of your videos and hit it at training shortly after!
The moment you wrapped his belt around him in the midst of the struggle really hit hard with me. 👊🏽❤️ With struggle comes growth……but not if you give up. Thankyou for the videos and the amazing content.
Why was this emotional for me? I guess because when you see someone show so much resilience and get rewarded for their perseverance, it’s amazing to witness.
It had been an extremely difficult year for many reasons. That night was my first night back after having been stuck in isolation due to covid exposure. While our household was in lockdown, we missed out on (arguably the biggest) grading night ever; heartbreaking not getting to be there for all my friends and training partners and celebrate in accomplishments. Jordans got a heart of gold and this video's message speaks to it. He made sure that while we missed out on the grading night, he would make this something special. And did he ever. We'd been talking lots back and forth for months of a commentary roll video and that night he asked me if I was down for it/ready. This is the result. The highlight of my year.
Good stuff brotha! My 8 year old and I started together over 4 years ago and my 5 year old learned how to walk on the mat there at 9 months old. Rolling with my daughter gives me a high every time so I started coaching the kids program about 6 months ago. This past weekend I was able to promote my 5 year old son from white to grey/white-his first promotion obviously. Definitely one of the coolest moments of my life. A dad promoting his kids is an experience that is hard to beat. Keep up the good work!!
I knew he would get the blue belt when you said there would be a surprise at the end, but that was very special! That must have really caught him by surprise! Beautiful moment!
Now THIS is how to get better! I wish more instructors did this and actually pointed out why you were caught in this, or why you should have done that instead. I been out about 7 years now from serious injury and looking to start up again. Perfect video to review what rookie mistakes to remember and watch out for.
Oh believe me, there was a lot of emotions. 2021 had proven to be an extremely challenging year and this was just what I needed. I'm just glad Patrina didn't zoom in on my face. 48 years old at the time and that blue belt represents some of the hardest, most challenging experiences of my life.
So cool. I love the struggle in BJJ. I always explain to my daughter that you still growing on days that you feel like you completely suck. It's okay to take a break, too. But never quit! Keep grinding! BJJ teaches so many cool lessons outside of grappling
What a great way to receive a blue belt! Incredible work and awesome videos! I’m binge watching them to strengthen my weak aspects and sharpen my strengths
You floated into my feed and I’m very impressed.53 year old Purple belt here and what you did here was fantastic. Love your commentary. It is very informative. By the way….(I have a grandson not w/3 nipples lmao) my son and daughter both are very into jujitsu it’s a family thing…excellent quality videos would love to visit.
Sitting at home with CoVid and not training. What a great positive video to uplift the spirit. I hope we get to see this same fella get his Purple in a few years.
Great vIdeo, and I woulda surely cried if i got my blue belt like that lol. Im in my second week of training and this channel has been quite the gift. Merry Christmas brother!
first congratulations to the coach, who deserves respect not only for the black belt but for having a wise eye and who knows how hard he works and when to get the next belt. I trained BJJ for 4 years, I saw the gift of belts without effort and knowledge in myself. And buying for 50 euros. This way you gave the blue belt deserves great respect and congratulations to the winner of the belt. He deserved it with his work.
Love it brother. I remember getting my blue belt. I was on a high for a week and soon realised it was just the awakening of the hunger. Lovely roll and great narration.
This video got me hooked on your channel. Thank you for the great content. I am a 2 stripe white belt. My 10 year old sister is a 4 stripe white belt. My 4 year old son is a 1 stripe white belt. Our journey has just begun and we all truly love the sport. Thank you 🙏
Big goals for me were to get a blue belt in BJJ and starting a UA-cam Channel! I just received my blue belt last week and the channel is growing slowly but surely!✊
49 year old no stripe white belt here. I can not afford gas to go to train Jiu Jitsu let alone pay $100 a month for classes so youtube is the only way I can train. Thank you for the commentary and the rolling with the lower belts it puts things in perspective for us newbs.
I started bjj about 3 1/2 months ago and I’m obsessed!!! I have my daughters doing it with me as well! I get overwhelmed with all the information and just try and remember it’s not a race, but a journey. It’s such a beautiful martial art. Thank you for sharing :) made me teary eyed. Congratulations guys!!!
I can't stress the greatness of having the opportunity to train with both of my children. You will grow a bond with your daughters like no other. Enjoy the journey, experience or whatever moniker you apply to the lifestyle of practicing jiu-jitsu. Brad
my father and i started jiu jitsu together 4 months ago, its been so fun getting better together and challenging each other! i hope we can share getting promoted to blue belt together some day like this!
Thanks Jordan. Just came across this video. I am now a 3 Stripe Brown Belt. When I was a White Belt I wanted to stop after 6 months. The professor I had at the time simply told me "keep rolling." That's all I needed to hear. It's professors like you that keep the sport going strong.
Love your videos. I started training when I was 67 years old. I have to compensate for my physical deficiencies. Your teaching really helps. Best of luck on the channel.
I follow mmashredded and your channel came up. I absolutely love your take on jiu jitsu and the way you approach the art. I have been watching every video and have already been applying so many principles you teach. Merry Christmas and thank you for the content. I used to play professional rugby and once I retired I not only wanted a something to compete in but a sport I could never stop learning from. Your channel proves it. All the best.
This is so heartwarming to see. I took my very first BJJ class on saturday, and I am so excited to get into it and start progressing. I love the level of respect shown in this video, and my experience from my first class was one of respectfully having my butt kicked from start to finish. I'll definitely try to be a T-rex for tomorrow's class
Most important thing is that you took your first step onto the mats. Good for you! Set yourself very small goals; My initial goal was to make it/last one month, then last 2, then six......all of a sudden, I had stripe......then 2........then make to a year........ Here I am now, blue belt and with 4 stripes. When looking back, I never thought I'd make it this far and long. It's been a beautiful ride full of highs and lows but I've met some incredible people along the way - and can honestly consider Jordan a dear friend. I was shaking with exhaustion, my legs were jello, lungs burning and I knew I'd just had my ass whooped (I cringe when I watch this now, seeing all my mistakes lol) but it was one of the greatest feelings of my life. I'll never forget it, will always be grateful and if you knew the entire backstory leading up to that night, you'd understand even more why I was tearing up. Now, keep moving forward. When you feel like you're constantly the nail, night in and night out getting hammered, smashed and dominated, think back to your first night, not the night before. "Fall down seven times, stand up eight"
After watching this video i had to subscribe. Having great mentors is what this sport is all about. My son and I just recently joined our local jiu jitsu school and we’re enjoying this journey together. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Hey man, thank you for the sub! I absolutely agree, having someone you feel comfortable training with is a must... And it's so wonderful that you and your son started training together. Best of luck to you too! 👊
Jordan this was great and I had a huge smile when you put his blue belt on. As one of the first 1000 subscribers I just want to say happy new year and thanks to you and Nikki for helping my on my bjj journey!
My son and i started BJJ together last March and he has won a gold and a bronze. He loves your videos and made a small contribution to the "ultimate self defense championship 2" knowing that you will be part of it! We can't wait to see you win the championship in the show!
My son and I started jiu jitsu and it’s been such a great foundation and overall lifestyle change. I was a bodybuilder with horrible body image issues and uncomfortable with everything. Jiu jitsu just started for us but we love the environment and how everybody is so uplifting and encouraging.
What did I achieve this year? One of my last rolls before breaking up for Christmas I did some of the best Jitsu of my life. I’m three stripe white and rolled against a two stripe white, I really paced myself and controlled him well, got a few nice sweeps, he even complimented me that I really controlled the pace of the roll well. I then got absolutely smashed by my brown belt instructor! Good job Jordan, I’ve learned a lot from your videos and I’m glad you’re doing so well with UA-cam 👌
Brown belt from Houston here. Have to say man, this is an excellent channel. Quality and instructions are top notch. Wish I found something like this when I started 12 years ago lol
Great video, loved the putting on the blue belt while rolling. My son is 8 and I'm late 30's and we both started in November last year. Loving seeing how much he's enjoying and developing through it even after only a short period
You know, that was honestly the coolest way I’ve ever seen someone get promoted. I love how it was snuck in and you secretly tied it around him! That was awesome. I’d love to stop by your school sometime. 🙏🏽
Man, my biggest achievement was just last month when I got promoted to blue belt. I definitely feel Brad on being emotional with getting that promotion. I know I was speechless when I got my belt and almost couldn't believe it. I struggled so much the past 2 years mentally in bjj, and my biggest opponent was myself on and off the mats. I have to say, that this has been the most humbling and gratifying journey and I still can't believe I've actually made it to blue belt. I've been lucky enough to make connections with several instructors and their words of encouragement helped me through so much and even when I got my blue belt, their encouragement kept flowing. So, congrats Brad and Tyler! Keep going and stay dedicated!
Yup! That was me. The year leading up to that had been incredibly difficult and at one point I didn't even know if I'd ever get to train again - fortunate, I came out on top in that. Then, because of Covid, we missed the big grading night and I was devastated - missed seeing and supporting so many friends and their accomplishments..... About two weeks later in class Jordan asked if I wanted to do a video with him that night. The rest is history. And yes, I'm still there, religiously
Man I never been so hype over this! I wanted to jump through the screen and celebrate with y’all! One blue belt to another, welcome to the club homie🤙🏿
Jordan! Thank you so much for this video!!!! Please make more rolls with white belts and show us the mistakes and the things we should be doing right. Literally everything you mentioned is everything I have made mistakes in. I’m barely a no stripe white belt and this has helped me so much. I feel like when I’m rolling I’m making small mistakes and seeing you roll with a white belt makes everything so relatable. It’s crazy how we white belts do a lot of things the same. Seeing a roll as a viewer really let’s me see myself. I’ve seen the black belt rolls and higher level rolls but a lot of those things are more complicated 😭. I know these are simple things but they would help a lot of us lower belts. I think the majority of people watching are likely white or blue belts who would like to relate to more white or blue belts. Thank you so much! You have the best BJJ video hands down.
Hi Jordan. My 11 year has been doing Jiu Jitsu for about 3 years (gray belt), I started my book of jitz about 6 months after him so I can be that parent that understands the struggles he’s undergoing. I finally got my blue belt August 2021 and my professor rolled against me and did the same. I love sharing this journey with my son. 🤙 thank you for your time to make these videos and teaching us a little more details that we might miss. I really focus on T-Rex and 4 points of contact and it’s elevated my guard game.
Biggest achievement for me was to start bjj, and not give up from most of my injuries...let's hope for the best and never give up. I discovered your channel 2 weekes ago and already went through your videos..and what cand i say is .. amazing stuff great for beginners.keep up the good work Jordan. we appreciate it!
Started BJJ in May. Haven’t been consistent enough to earn a blue belt yet. But I started the journey, which was a big step. Got promoted at work, and have been working on my overall self. Can’t wait to see how next year goes.
I'm 30 and my little brother is 24. We both started jiu-jitsu 2 years ago and have just loved every second of it. We have bonded so much and are closer because of it and on December 22nd I was floored when I received my blue belt. But to make it sweeter my bro and I were called up at the same time because we both were getting promoted 🙂 BJJ will be a part of our family forever.
Me and my 5 kids started Jiu Jitsu here in Roswell, NM. and we love it!!! Thank you for your videos. They have helped bring clarity to some of the areas I struggle in.
Your the BEST BJJ channel on Jordan Jordan we are all proud of you! For me it's living the dream life of being a digital Nomad earning passive income and improving in my BJJ got 2 stripes on the white belt in 2022 it's Blue belt time! What a touch giving man the blue belt whilst destroying him haha.
Getting myself and two kids, 11 & 7, signed up at the Renzo academy this week. Super excited for us all to begin our jiu jitsu journey. Love the videos brother 🤙
Such a great channel!! Love the content and please keep it rolling 🙏 Crazy year. Started in December ‘20. Competed in several tournaments with highlights being Gold at Pans (masters 3 heavy) and bronze at Novice Worlds (masters 3 heavy). Highlight was blue belt 12/6 and looking forward to competing in ‘22. Again, great channel and content!!
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Such a great way to give a belt, props to that!
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Man I did not expect to get so emotional seeing brad get his blue belt. Merry christmas Jordan!
That right there was the highlight of my year and I think this speaks greatly to Jordan's character and just how invested he is in his student's progress and growth. How can I be so sure? Because I'm Brad and that's my son Tyler.
I'm glad you took some good feelings away from this.
@@beuford23 i’m also a white belt and have been training for about half a year now. I know the commitment, the discipline and the sheer hard work that goes down in this grind. Thats why it is so impressive seeing you get promotef by someone as great as jordan. I also recently recieved my first striped and that felt great, getting your blue belt along with your son must have felt amazing. Congrats to you and Tyler and happy holidays!
@@grenategd2547 Jordan always reinforces the concept that a black belt is just a white belt that never quit. So,
Keep persevering, be the quintessential student and never stop looking to enrich your knowledge. Most of all, have fun and enjoy your journey
@@beuford23 Congratulations!
@@robertlester4569 thank you
Biggest achievement this year was getting my white belt!👊
Congrats to you!! That truly is a big achievement that often goes unrecognized.
I agree people shouldn't be concerned about their belt, they should just focus on getting better
excellent, the hardest part is walking into a club for the first time.............
@@Unoriginalswine exactly what i tell my kids when they get smoked and talk about stripes......... get better, would you rather be a white belt who is a monster or a yellow belt that gets tapped by white belts with 1 stripe....... just the same at all their sport and schooling, try your best and work hard to get better
And relaxing when you're rolling with any white belt with a stripe cuz you know you're gonna get tapped.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!! Just want to say thank you for subscribing to my channel! Your support means the world to me. I read every comment although I don't always have time to respond 🙏 Thanks for watching my videos 😁
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Hello Jordan, love to see your contents again! I got a blue belt just in February, it means that I follow your channel since I was a white belt. Blue belt blues is real, but I think in analogy that, okay, in a university called jiu-jitsu, I become just a sophomore and I have to study hard to pass junior and senior year before I become a bachelor. So I think I have to put more focus on study more and more. Hope to watch your good contents again along my jiu-jitsu journey!
I don’t see how he didn’t burst out in tears, that was an awesome way to give him his blue belt. 😭 Congratulations to both!!
Hard to see but, yeah, I was tearing up. It wasn't much though, I'd expended it mostly as sweat lol.
Afterwards, my 14 year old grabbed Tyler and I and we had a big family hug, yeah, there were tears there. Nothing like getting to train with my two boys.
@@beuford23I love this! Brought a tear to my eye. My kids are 4 and 6 and we love doing it together. Got my first stripe the other day as a WB and was surprised at how emotional I was about it.
My brother and I started jiu-jitsu just before Covid, I was 28 and he was 22. We have trained non stop all through the last 3 years and were promoted together at the same time in Dec 2021 to blue belt. That memory is so special for both of us 😊
I'm 37 and have been doing Jiu Jitsu with my 16 year old for 2 years. It's the greatest bonding experience a father can have with his son, in my opinion. We don't take it easy on each other, but the care is always there. So much trust and respect for each other on the mats. Love the video!
My brother in law has been training at SBG Niagara for a few years and suggested my wife and I bring our daughter to try it out. She loves it and has been going for a while now. She gets excited to show me what she has learned every week. It’s such a great place and coach Rich is a great guy and mentor. I decided to start training as well so now there are three of us there.
Thats awesome! I actually fought a guy from your gym in my second MMA fight. Tyler Marshall. Small world :)
Man, this was a touching video. Congrats to Brad and his son. On a side note, my jiu-jitsu achievement was finally getting mount on the kid who destroys me every class. I will take those little victories when I can lol
Its the small victories that keep us coming back.
That’s amazing! What a way to get your blue belt. And it also shows the crazy levels of ability between a black belt and a white/ blue belt the fact that he can roll and tie his new belt on at the same time. 🙏🙏
My son started his journey about 4 months ago... After he stuck it out the first month, I vowed to share his journey so I joined too. My adults classes are right after his kids classes. He sticks around for the hour and a half to be my last roll of the night.
Man that helicopter armbar was sick. Watched it over like 50x. I just started jiu jitsu and find the submissions like this ultra fascinating
This made me cry. My coach surprised me with my blue belt this month as well. Got into a motorcycle accident after thanksgiving and wasn’t able to test with my class. On crutches he pulled me out of the crowd to get mine. Hardest thing I’ve ever had to work for.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Congratulations on your promotion.
Brad
What a really nice touch to promote father and son on the same day. They will have those memories for life. Great video and well done Brad and his son
Wow what an awesome way to present a blue belt to a dedicated Student. I also got my Blue belt two weeks ago. I won my gym's in house tournament and just like Brad it was an emotional experience. All the hard work dedication and to showing up to classes, drill techniques, working out...it really did paid off. Gratz to the newly promoted blue belts and happy holidays! OSS
That's an awesome accomplishment! Congratulations. Hard work pays off 👊
I’ve had a very rough jitz journey and never cared about watching jitz vidz. But somehow I stumbled upon your channel a couple weeks ago and I can’t imagine not watching this channel. You have great content and from a reformed jitz hater, this video sealed the deal for me and I just love this art so much because of acts like this!! Just amazing. Sorry for being long winded and you’ll probably never see this, but just need to say thank you for what your doing. You’ve motivated me to keep going .
You may be surprised by who reads your comments lol
- Brad
This was my second year as a high school teacher. I had some of the kids I taught last year come to tell me about the universities they were going to next year, and to thank me for supporting them through some tough times. Feels good, man.
Thanks for your great content. I have seen a lot of improvement in my BJJ from tips you have given (especially grips).
Also, congratulations to the fellahs on getting their blue belts!
I'm 50 yrs old, 3 stripes white belt, 2.5 years training but with many, many intervals. Covid restrictions (so, no training for months and months), fingers injured, back injured, neck injured, knee injured, all in the first year or so. ANYWAY, this is by far the MOST inspiring video for me to continue and not give up. This video actually inspires me to train, not so much harder, but more consistently. I have been subscribed for about two weeks and have learned a lot already. Truly appreciate the effort, and I hope you will stay safe and healthy.
That was a great night, glad to be there to see it! My greatest achievement this year is my blue belt progress and being Uki sometimes on the channel. Ive seen the 3rd nipple folks!!!! Its a real thing.
Glad you were there too brother.
I just wanted to drop a comment and a like Jordon! I am brown belt judoka and your videos have helped me so much over this past year in martial arts journey since discovering your channel!! Your detailed breakdown, tips for rolling have transformed my standup and my ne waza game to the point where my friends couldn't even recognize me! Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to your future content!
Jiu Jitsu is keeping my daughter and I going through the toughest times we’ve been through in our lives. Congratulations on those blue belts.
Your voice helps me focus on what you're actually explaining. The funny comments are entertaining. I'm a blue belt and I was glad to hear you mention how sometimes blue belts struggle with white belts and higher blue belts. That's the story of my life. Thanks for video.
I appreciate that, thank you! Glad that resonated with you 🙂
Oh my heart! What a sweet way to give Brad his blue belt!
Thank you for the great channel, it felt great seeing it grow from a few hundred people to over 40K! Much deserved success.
As a 3 stripe white belt, my biggest achievement in BJJ in 2021 was finally truly internalizing that belts and winning rounds don't really matter at this point. I started to work on concepts and trying to learn good behaviours, retain guard, improve my position, slow down, make sure I have control first instead of trying to go fast and go for submissions. Funny enough the % of successful sweeps and attacks went up as a byproduct of focusing on good habits and positioning. I would just find myself in a better spot more often to try things.
Thanks for being around since nearly the start! I wanted to bad to make my early subscribers proud :)
Glad you focused on all that! The way to get better isn't to become a technique library. It's to get good at the small stuff!
What a great idea, a special way to get your blue belt.
Thanks for the tip about grabbing the leg when going for the arm bar from mount. I just saw it last night in one of your videos and hit it at training shortly after!
The moment you wrapped his belt around him in the midst of the struggle really hit hard with me. 👊🏽❤️ With struggle comes growth……but not if you give up. Thankyou for the videos and the amazing content.
Why was this emotional for me? I guess because when you see someone show so much resilience and get rewarded for their perseverance, it’s amazing to witness.
It had been an extremely difficult year for many reasons. That night was my first night back after having been stuck in isolation due to covid exposure. While our household was in lockdown, we missed out on (arguably the biggest) grading night ever; heartbreaking not getting to be there for all my friends and training partners and celebrate in accomplishments.
Jordans got a heart of gold and this video's message speaks to it. He made sure that while we missed out on the grading night, he would make this something special. And did he ever. We'd been talking lots back and forth for months of a commentary roll video and that night he asked me if I was down for it/ready. This is the result. The highlight of my year.
Good stuff brotha! My 8 year old and I started together over 4 years ago and my 5 year old learned how to walk on the mat there at 9 months old.
Rolling with my daughter gives me a high every time so I started coaching the kids program about 6 months ago. This past weekend I was able to promote my 5 year old son from white to grey/white-his first promotion obviously. Definitely one of the coolest moments of my life. A dad promoting his kids is an experience that is hard to beat.
Keep up the good work!!
Brathar…why must you make me cry with the ending. Happy holidays fellas
I knew he would get the blue belt when you said there would be a surprise at the end, but that was very special! That must have really caught him by surprise! Beautiful moment!
I love these types of videos. The jiu jitsu community is so wholesome. Glad I picked it up
I gotta do this again sometime!
Now THIS is how to get better! I wish more instructors did this and actually pointed out why you were caught in this, or why you should have done that instead. I been out about 7 years now from serious injury and looking to start up again. Perfect video to review what rookie mistakes to remember and watch out for.
Been doing ju jitsu for 4 months now, & been watching your UA-cam videos religiously, tremendous help, thank you!
This is a phenomenal channel. Awesome video. Love seeing people promoted after hard work and dedication. Thanks for the fantastic content!
Thank you so much 🙏 Merry Christmas!
I've seen people get their belts but this method was awesome , I don't know how he didn't get emotional. Congrats to everyone present
Oh believe me, there was a lot of emotions. 2021 had proven to be an extremely challenging year and this was just what I needed. I'm just glad Patrina didn't zoom in on my face. 48 years old at the time and that blue belt represents some of the hardest, most challenging experiences of my life.
So cool. I love the struggle in BJJ. I always explain to my daughter that you still growing on days that you feel like you completely suck. It's okay to take a break, too. But never quit! Keep grinding! BJJ teaches so many cool lessons outside of grappling
So true. BJJ is so great for life beyond the mats as well.
What a great way to receive a blue belt! Incredible work and awesome videos! I’m binge watching them to strengthen my weak aspects and sharpen my strengths
You floated into my feed and I’m very impressed.53 year old Purple belt here and what you did here was fantastic. Love your commentary. It is very informative. By the way….(I have a grandson not w/3 nipples lmao) my son and daughter both are very into jujitsu it’s a family thing…excellent quality videos would love to visit.
Sitting at home with CoVid and not training. What a great positive video to uplift the spirit. I hope we get to see this same fella get his Purple in a few years.
I will make sure of it.
Beautiful
Saw it coming but still got a tear in my eye. Blue belt is special for sure.
It definitely is. Such a great feeling of accomplishment getting the blue!
Great vIdeo, and I woulda surely cried if i got my blue belt like that lol. Im in my second week of training and this channel has been quite the gift. Merry Christmas brother!
Glad you think so! Merry Christmas brother 🙏🙂
first congratulations to the coach, who deserves respect not only for the black belt but for having a wise eye and who knows how hard he works and when to get the next belt. I trained BJJ for 4 years, I saw the gift of belts without effort and knowledge in myself. And buying for 50 euros. This way you gave the blue belt deserves great respect and congratulations to the winner of the belt. He deserved it with his work.
Keep up the great work jordan! Your videos have really helped me improve my jiujitsu. I hope you have a great christmas with your family man.
Glad to hear it man. Makes me really happy to make an impact. Merry Christmas 🙏👊🎄
Best on UA-cam
I love when someone is so dedicated to the art, you can tell getting that belt means a lot to them
It was my greatest achievement in a helluva long time and will always rank up high
This awesome, I seen a lot of mistakes that I make and will definitely be trying to stop doing those. Congrats Brad & Tyler on those blue belts 💪🏾
Me, too...
Love it brother. I remember getting my blue belt. I was on a high for a week and soon realised it was just the awakening of the hunger. Lovely roll and great narration.
I took 3rd at the Worlds Masters. Thank you for the videos. Ive used your strategies over and over. Keep up the great work
That's a great accomplishment! Congrats!
This video got me hooked on your channel. Thank you for the great content. I am a 2 stripe white belt. My 10 year old sister is a 4 stripe white belt. My 4 year old son is a 1 stripe white belt. Our journey has just begun and we all truly love the sport. Thank you 🙏
Big goals for me were to get a blue belt in BJJ and starting a UA-cam Channel! I just received my blue belt last week and the channel is growing slowly but surely!✊
That's awesome man! Congratulations on the bluebelt and starting the channel 🙂
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Thank you and keep making these dope videos!
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Congrats man. How long did it take you?
49 year old no stripe white belt here. I can not afford gas to go to train Jiu Jitsu let alone pay $100 a month for classes so youtube is the only way I can train. Thank you for the commentary and the rolling with the lower belts it puts things in perspective for us newbs.
It seems your priorities are elsewhere
I’m a 25 year old minimum wage felon barely affording my $300/m gym payment
2021 BJJ Acomplishment: 1st stripe on my blue belt. Thanks for the channel and for sharing the knowledge!
That's a great accomplishment! My pleasure 🙂
Merry Christmas to You and all bjj practitioners! Thank You for your amazing videos
Thank you so much 🙏 Merry Christmas! 😁
I started bjj about 3 1/2 months ago and I’m obsessed!!! I have my daughters doing it with me as well! I get overwhelmed with all the information and just try and remember it’s not a race, but a journey. It’s such a beautiful martial art. Thank you for sharing :) made me teary eyed. Congratulations guys!!!
I can't stress the greatness of having the opportunity to train with both of my children. You will grow a bond with your daughters like no other. Enjoy the journey, experience or whatever moniker you apply to the lifestyle of practicing jiu-jitsu.
Brad
my father and i started jiu jitsu together 4 months ago, its been so fun getting better together and challenging each other! i hope we can share getting promoted to blue belt together some day like this!
Can I ask have you stuck at it and what level are you at now mate
@@leightonjones1 we both got promoted to blue a year ago and still goin at it! just did my first comp at blue belt a couple weeks ago
Thanks Jordan. Just came across this video. I am now a 3 Stripe Brown Belt. When I was a White Belt I wanted to stop after 6 months. The professor I had at the time simply told me "keep rolling." That's all I needed to hear. It's professors like you that keep the sport going strong.
Such a great way to close out the year on the channel. Congrats to the new blue belts and Merry Christmas to everyone
Very cool belt promotion! I think it's awesome when an instructor makes the effort to do something like this.
Thanks! I think so too. I love doing stuffike this.
Love your videos. I started training when I was 67 years old. I have to compensate for my physical deficiencies. Your teaching really helps. Best of luck on the channel.
I follow mmashredded and your channel came up. I absolutely love your take on jiu jitsu and the way you approach the art. I have been watching every video and have already been applying so many principles you teach. Merry Christmas and thank you for the content. I used to play professional rugby and once I retired I not only wanted a something to compete in but a sport I could never stop learning from. Your channel proves it. All the best.
Thank you so much man 🙏 I gotta do another collab with Jeff soon. Merry Christmas!
This made me tear up a little bit bro! You can tell your gym loves you man.
Yeah, we all really do.
-Brad
This is so heartwarming to see. I took my very first BJJ class on saturday, and I am so excited to get into it and start progressing. I love the level of respect shown in this video, and my experience from my first class was one of respectfully having my butt kicked from start to finish. I'll definitely try to be a T-rex for tomorrow's class
Most important thing is that you took your first step onto the mats. Good for you! Set yourself very small goals; My initial goal was to make it/last one month, then last 2, then six......all of a sudden, I had stripe......then 2........then make to a year........
Here I am now, blue belt and with 4 stripes. When looking back, I never thought I'd make it this far and long. It's been a beautiful ride full of highs and lows but I've met some incredible people along the way - and can honestly consider Jordan a dear friend. I was shaking with exhaustion, my legs were jello, lungs burning and I knew I'd just had my ass whooped (I cringe when I watch this now, seeing all my mistakes lol) but it was one of the greatest feelings of my life. I'll never forget it, will always be grateful and if you knew the entire backstory leading up to that night, you'd understand even more why I was tearing up.
Now, keep moving forward. When you feel like you're constantly the nail, night in and night out getting hammered, smashed and dominated, think back to your first night, not the night before.
"Fall down seven times, stand up eight"
After watching this video i had to subscribe. Having great mentors is what this sport is all about. My son and I just recently joined our local jiu jitsu school and we’re enjoying this journey together.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Hey man, thank you for the sub! I absolutely agree, having someone you feel comfortable training with is a must... And it's so wonderful that you and your son started training together. Best of luck to you too! 👊
Jordan this was great and I had a huge smile when you put his blue belt on. As one of the first 1000 subscribers I just want to say happy new year and thanks to you and Nikki for helping my on my bjj journey!
My son and i started BJJ together last March and he has won a gold and a bronze. He loves your videos and made a small contribution to the "ultimate self defense championship 2" knowing that you will be part of it! We can't wait to see you win the championship in the show!
My son and I started jiu jitsu and it’s been such a great foundation and overall lifestyle change. I was a bodybuilder with horrible body image issues and uncomfortable with everything. Jiu jitsu just started for us but we love the environment and how everybody is so uplifting and encouraging.
What did I achieve this year? One of my last rolls before breaking up for Christmas I did some of the best Jitsu of my life. I’m three stripe white and rolled against a two stripe white, I really paced myself and controlled him well, got a few nice sweeps, he even complimented me that I really controlled the pace of the roll well. I then got absolutely smashed by my brown belt instructor!
Good job Jordan, I’ve learned a lot from your videos and I’m glad you’re doing so well with UA-cam 👌
What a special & memorable way to promote! Congratulations Gents!
This video makes me emotional everytime I see it. I'm a big fan of your channel, Jordan.
Greetings from Argentina!
Absolutely love the way you gave Brad his belt. I never would think to do a thing like that while rolling.
I was super excited all week to do it like this. Super cool hell have a video to always look back on for the rest of his life 🙂
Jordan you are making the easiest and most engaging BJJ videos to digest by far!
Also, thank you for being so wholesome. Merry Christmas!
I am not crying, you are. lol. I got teary eyed at the end. Good job brad!!
Great video ! Got my blue belt too 2 months ago after 2.5 years of training :D Your channel is amazing !
Thanks man! Congrats on the bluebelt!
Brown belt from Houston here. Have to say man, this is an excellent channel. Quality and instructions are top notch. Wish I found something like this when I started 12 years ago lol
Congrats to Brad. I know how it feels. Just got my blue this month. I’m blessed to have found your channel Professor Jordan!
Great video, loved the putting on the blue belt while rolling. My son is 8 and I'm late 30's and we both started in November last year. Loving seeing how much he's enjoying and developing through it even after only a short period
Merry Christmas Jordan
Thanks for another great video
My biggest win this year making another year
P.s
Congrats Brad and his son
You know, that was honestly the coolest way I’ve ever seen someone get promoted. I love how it was snuck in and you secretly tied it around him! That was awesome. I’d love to stop by your school sometime. 🙏🏽
This is such an awesome way to promote someone! ❤ you’re a great instructor Jordan!
Man, my biggest achievement was just last month when I got promoted to blue belt. I definitely feel Brad on being emotional with getting that promotion. I know I was speechless when I got my belt and almost couldn't believe it. I struggled so much the past 2 years mentally in bjj, and my biggest opponent was myself on and off the mats. I have to say, that this has been the most humbling and gratifying journey and I still can't believe I've actually made it to blue belt. I've been lucky enough to make connections with several instructors and their words of encouragement helped me through so much and even when I got my blue belt, their encouragement kept flowing.
So, congrats Brad and Tyler! Keep going and stay dedicated!
Man that hug at the end! I felt that!
Yup! That was me. The year leading up to that had been incredibly difficult and at one point I didn't even know if I'd ever get to train again - fortunate, I came out on top in that. Then, because of Covid, we missed the big grading night and I was devastated - missed seeing and supporting so many friends and their accomplishments..... About two weeks later in class Jordan asked if I wanted to do a video with him that night. The rest is history. And yes, I'm still there, religiously
Man I never been so hype over this! I wanted to jump through the screen and celebrate with y’all! One blue belt to another, welcome to the club homie🤙🏿
@@beuford23 Awesome! Glad everything worked out and that you are still training!
Jordan! Thank you so much for this video!!!!
Please make more rolls with white belts and show us the mistakes and the things we should be doing right. Literally everything you mentioned is everything I have made mistakes in. I’m barely a no stripe white belt and this has helped me so much. I feel like when I’m rolling I’m making small mistakes and seeing you roll with a white belt makes everything so relatable. It’s crazy how we white belts do a lot of things the same. Seeing a roll as a viewer really let’s me see myself. I’ve seen the black belt rolls and higher level rolls but a lot of those things are more complicated 😭. I know these are simple things but they would help a lot of us lower belts. I think the majority of people watching are likely white or blue belts who would like to relate to more white or blue belts.
Thank you so much! You have the best BJJ video hands down.
Almost brought a tear to my eye when you wrapped him up with his blue belt. That was the coolest belt promotion I've ever seen.
Merry Xmas from Alberta. Giving those blue belts to father and son together was beautiful. I love the butterfly sweeps.
Thanks man. Merry Christmas from Ontario 🙂
Hi Jordan. My 11 year has been doing Jiu Jitsu for about 3 years (gray belt), I started my book of jitz about 6 months after him so I can be that parent that understands the struggles he’s undergoing. I finally got my blue belt August 2021 and my professor rolled against me and did the same. I love sharing this journey with my son. 🤙 thank you for your time to make these videos and teaching us a little more details that we might miss. I really focus on T-Rex and 4 points of contact and it’s elevated my guard game.
Glad to help and glad you get to train with your son. I'm so glad my kids train too 🙂
This one brought out some serious tears of joy! Really powerful stuff. Great video and commentary!
Biggest achievement for me was to start bjj, and not give up from most of my injuries...let's hope for the best and never give up. I discovered your channel 2 weekes ago and already went through your videos..and what cand i say is .. amazing stuff great for beginners.keep up the good work Jordan. we appreciate it!
Started BJJ in May. Haven’t been consistent enough to earn a blue belt yet. But I started the journey, which was a big step. Got promoted at work, and have been working on my overall self. Can’t wait to see how next year goes.
Congrats on starting BJJ and your promotion! 🙂
That surprise blue belt wrap was really cool, and you pulled it off pretty flawlessly. Great content as always.
That has got to be the best way to promote someone. Clever and wholesome.
Great video as always!
Thank you! It was a wonderful experience for me as well 🙂
Amazing!!! That is the coolest way to promote someone. As always, love your work bro!
Congratulations guys, My son and I do jiujitsu together I'm a white and he is a grey belt. Have a great holidays and thanks for the Christmas video!
I'm 30 and my little brother is 24. We both started jiu-jitsu 2 years ago and have just loved every second of it. We have bonded so much and are closer because of it and on December 22nd I was floored when I received my blue belt. But to make it sweeter my bro and I were called up at the same time because we both were getting promoted 🙂 BJJ will be a part of our family forever.
not sure why, but the promotion got me watery eyed... ive had my blue belt for 7 years, got back in again. and just going to work.
Awww. Totally cool. Congratz to your new blue belts. And yeah, the struggle is real.
Great way to give out that belt and icing on the cake is the son got it same day. You can tell in that bro hug he's very appreciative.
It was a great day! They are a very talented family!
Me and my 5 kids started Jiu Jitsu here in Roswell, NM. and we love it!!! Thank you for your videos. They have helped bring clarity to some of the areas I struggle in.
Your the BEST BJJ channel on Jordan Jordan we are all proud of you!
For me it's living the dream life of being a digital Nomad earning passive income and improving in my BJJ got 2 stripes on the white belt in 2022 it's Blue belt time! What a touch giving man the blue belt whilst destroying him haha.
Yeah, it was 6 minutes of smash I endured lol.
Getting myself and two kids, 11 & 7, signed up at the Renzo academy this week. Super excited for us all to begin our jiu jitsu journey. Love the videos brother 🤙
Such a great channel!! Love the content and please keep it rolling 🙏
Crazy year. Started in December ‘20. Competed in several tournaments with highlights being Gold at Pans (masters 3 heavy) and bronze at Novice Worlds (masters 3 heavy). Highlight was blue belt 12/6 and looking forward to competing in ‘22.
Again, great channel and content!!
What a great way to receive your blue belt! Congratulations to Brad!
I received my blue belt on Christmas Eve! So pumped to rep my gym and professor!
Parent + child promotions always make me tear up, such a lovely moment.