Judge not by the color of their belt but the content of their instagram.
@kananisha
4 ай бұрын
Lol
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
hahahahah best comment yet
@kananisha
4 ай бұрын
The biggest problem with the BJJ belt system is that there is no universal curriculum and standards that the ranks associate to, like other arts.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Exactly what I say in the beginning of the video. I agree!
@No_12c.
4 ай бұрын
I trained Tae Kwon Do for almost 8 years with a several time Olympic gold mentalist. I remember how good I felt when I finally earned that belt. About a year later I was at this gym sparring with a training partner and a bare knuckle boxer came in from the street looking to practice and washed the floor with me sparing. I will say that without a doubt that there is no feeling worse in the world than feeling like your black belt doesn’t mean anything. I recently started Mauy Thai and BJJ and let’s just say I’m happy to be a white belt again. For anyone watching this worried about belts; I would say don’t worry about the belt just focus on getting better and enjoy learning from those better than you it’s about the journey not about the color of the belt.
@MMABJJChamps
3 ай бұрын
Mannn, best comment ! Thank you som much!
@alevieirareis
4 ай бұрын
The belt system is great. But ir would work better if there was a consensus curriculum stating what skills are included in each belt. For example, what exactly does a white belt need to demonstrate to earn a blue belt? (The answers vary greatly, but it would be nice if that weren't the case.).
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I agree, we have created one at our school. But indeed, it should be universal.
@genevievefaubert5536
4 ай бұрын
The belts are for some a great motivation to achieve their goal. But I think it's important tht the belt goes with the talent and the desire to learn more while staying humble.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I agree, well said. Thanks for commenting on many of my videos !
@poleag
5 ай бұрын
Belts and stripes are great for keeping people motivated.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I agree, they are the main reason why they exist I guess
@lenovosmenovo3709
4 ай бұрын
A martial arts belt only means what the person who gave it to you says it means. Standards are different from style to style and within styles can be different from school to school and in schools can be different from instructor to instructor.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Very well said. Ergo the question. hehe
@Vercingetorix.Fantasia
4 ай бұрын
Belts are great, especially as the sport continues to grow at the youth level. You shouldnt move to the next belt until you're dominating your belt. Nothing worse than getting a promotion too early and finding that out the hard way
@MMABJJChamps
3 ай бұрын
Well said couldn't agree more
@nicholasnj3778
4 ай бұрын
could be something said for this when you have essentially Helena "Jujitsu Girl" competing at Blue belt when shes beating competitive Black Belts, maybe do like they do in NCAA Wrestling just put all 18-22 year olds in one big division regardless of Belt ( then that would take away $$$)
@MMABJJChamps
3 ай бұрын
True, but she kinda is the exception of exceptions
@topclubuninterrupted3828
4 ай бұрын
The belt is necessary because it indicates knowledge. And bjj is the most technically martial art. The truth is we don’t care. Let’s talk about takedowns which the only real debate we should have.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Video is coming out on this topic soon. Stay tune!
@hasanicoward4425
4 ай бұрын
Yes, When I first got in judo my sensei told us the belts were to show what we accomplished in each skill for me it helped out and made me work harder I also felt more confidence plus I seen some who get their rank feel more proud and continue to progress
@MMABJJChamps
3 ай бұрын
True. But so many no gi gyms aren't wearing the belts... Does it change anything?
@model84
4 ай бұрын
yes and no, in any sports you have some sort of division between pro and amateur participants. Belts are sort of 'carrot' to motivate and if you go beyond blue, every one knows that belts doesn't matter. But i think it's important for competition to motivate, otherwise we'll end like in judo, f.e. i train 3 months and get set with olimpic medalist, what's the point in it? The idea of growth was to 'fight' with people of similar skill level. If you go to no gi (f.e. NAGA) you still have beginner/advanced/expert (or however it's called now)
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I like the beg / int /adv. It goes by number of years and how you see yourself. I find it a bit simpler.
@model84
4 ай бұрын
@@MMABJJChamps 'doesn't matter', white/blue is beginner, purple is adv, brown/black+ is expert. At the end it's just a label
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Yea kinda true
@yew2oob954
5 ай бұрын
Khabib is a white belt in BJJ...does that mean he should be a BJJ black belt because he can beat everybody? The belt system preserves the entire ART, not just the current competition ranking.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
white belt in bjj but not in other martial arts.
@yew2oob954
4 ай бұрын
@@MMABJJChamps Sure...but look at my comment in the context of the video.
@eltonblack9421
3 ай бұрын
Khabib is a Judo Black Belt. He therefore knows the entire BJJ skill set and more
@yew2oob954
3 ай бұрын
@@eltonblack9421 Sure buddy...you might want to actually try both Judo and BJJ and see the difference.
@WadeSmith-oe5xd
5 ай бұрын
Belt rank sort of matters, but it's not a 100% correlation to fighting skill. I was a black belt candidate in karate when I was 20 years old, and I beat all the second degree black belts in sparring every match, and could even beat black belts in a handicap match, but because I technically didnt meet some kata and bunkai requirements, my Sensei kept failing me on the BB test. Most of fighting is actually taught at white belt level. The rest of it is pure instinct IMO. Beating two "black belts" attacking me simultaneously was all instinct and physical fitness at the time.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
You can't compare belt in bjj and in karate though. Sorry to say :( It's just different. Too many factors.
@tommytaylor2799
5 ай бұрын
I think it depends on the situation. My case is unique because I have basically been stuck at the white belt level for over 25 years. When I was just getting ready to earn my blue belt, I had life challenges that happened that prevented my promotion. Fortunately, I have a wrestling and submission background and I can accept that I can at least prove that I know what I am doing. I will be judged on my performance and not the color cloth around my waist. I am always welcomed in the gym practice regularly with good friends and am free of belt politics.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
So basically you are a black belt hehe
@tommytaylor2799
4 ай бұрын
I cannot say that; even if I do well, I still have imposter syndrome and I still believe there is more to know for example, the guard is not always a norm for me I try to use it to escape or submit with wrestling influence. I can just say it has been a struggle for me when dealing with BJJ. Next month I plan to try again with BJJ and hopefully continue forward. In the video, there was mention of sandbagging and many people at my academy have asked me how I am still a white belt. Perhaps it is accurate to say that I have the potential to earn a black belt and would have had it sooner if circumstances worked differently. Nevertheless, I learned a lot from the submission wrestling. @@MMABJJChamps
@billystage
4 ай бұрын
I don’t think we can use the success of a phenom to compare … sure she’s a 16 year old blue belt but she’s not the average blue belt. If we use them as standards, what about a BB that can’t beat Gordon, Galvao?
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Nowadays though, there are a lot of fighters that don't match their belt level.
@JEFFMAN90
4 ай бұрын
Keep the belt system it keeps people motivated to train. But you should not be chasing belts instead you should focus on chasing skill
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
That I agree. But we should add a universal curriculum for each belt.
@jakedo4577
5 ай бұрын
It’s tricky because I do feel like it’s a necessary aspect of BJJ. Given how the art had been developed and evolved with time, I am on the opinion that belt rank matters. However, the requirements for belt promotion should be higher, because when you placed ages, physiological and competitive as a factor for promotion. It should be noted that it could increase an individual chance of getting their promotion. But if you compare that person to the team, it’s quite a big difference. Because the team dynamics plays a heavy role on the individual style of BJJ. In conclusion, I am on the side of keeping the belt system. Despite its flaws, I find it to be a necessity to tracking one journey. P.S: I am currently a 5th stripes White, only did this for 8 months.
@FlipzRandom
5 ай бұрын
5? I thought it was four then blue belt after
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
5th stripe is blue my man! thanks for your comment and for taking the time.
@Vercingetorix.Fantasia
4 ай бұрын
5th stripe white? Hmmmmm....
@jaycraig674
4 ай бұрын
The only thing I don’t like about belts is for example I got my bleu belt then move town so the new instructor asked me to start from beginning so got a bleu belt 2 stripes and move again and now lol …. Got tow bleu belts from deferent school And student are thinking I just want to beat all bleu belts and I should be a purple belt but they are no purple belts in my town and I can’t do the test with a lower ranked now I stopped but if I start again I won’t think about my belt anymore and try to explain students and coaches I just love to do bjj and just want to be here belt colours are not
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Yea that makes sense. Thanks for commenting
@prasantadebnath1827
4 ай бұрын
???....🤔!!!!!!!!!!!!👍Yes
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
So what do they change for you ?
@nam11r
5 ай бұрын
Keep the belt please! So I can know when I should quit! Cannot wait to get blue!
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Hahahaha, don't quit!!!!
@thedisconnect5769
5 ай бұрын
The way belts were conceived initially was that someone was given a belt with their Gi and over ti their gi and belt would darken from the time they spent in it gaining natural wear and tear gradually over time it showed their dedication to the martial art. why not go back to doing it the way that takes you 30 years to get a black belt eh?
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Could be an option indeed
@lenovosmenovo3709
4 ай бұрын
That's gross and a martial myth.
@thedisconnect5769
4 ай бұрын
@lenovosmenovo3709 you ruin the gag when you tell.people you son of a %@%
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
lol
@seppous
5 ай бұрын
keep the belts please.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
haha, I don't think they will go anywhere soon
@chrisblack426
5 ай бұрын
The belts are nice for competition did you get the you get to compete with someone with similar experience
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Could be like many no gi comp. Beg /int /adv.
@julianramirez1096
4 ай бұрын
Belts should be awarded after one can beat people in their rank I don’t understand the concept of promoting non competitors at that point it’s a money scheme even if you know black belt level techniques if you’ve never done it in comp your not a black belt
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Yea I agree, when you start destroying all your belt level, you should probably be promoted.
@bw5187
5 ай бұрын
might be that bjj competitor belts should indicate such
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
True
@PitonGarrudo-od4sh
4 ай бұрын
I personally like being a wrestler blue belt that beats black belts
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Hahahaha, depends on how many years of wrestling training!
@RJAmos
5 ай бұрын
Keep the belts 👍🏻💥
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Yea we should keep them. Question is, the meaning behind them is not as strong as it use to.
@RJAmos
4 ай бұрын
@@MMABJJChamps I heard stories about people not having the skills to the belt they have or viceversa. I am only a blue and don't want to get into deep water but for me the belt represents the time you put on the mat more than anything. There is a lot of people with different skills in all the ranks and the mats never lie. I will definitely suggest to enjoy the ride. Maybe for me the belts could be a representation of that journey (time on mat)
@inmylifetime6080
4 ай бұрын
Answer is above my pay grade
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
hahahahaha that's a good one. I actually laugh out loud lol!
@ezemeza1363
4 ай бұрын
MMA doesn't have belts. Boxing neither. Kickboxing neither.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I know, hence my question!
@Hazama91350
4 ай бұрын
Bjj belts is sandbagging
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Not everyone, but yea it exist...
@DarkLight-Ascending
4 ай бұрын
..... no.... 😂
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I got from your other comment haha
@DarkLight-Ascending
4 ай бұрын
Wrestlers dont have belts.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I know.!
@fdptr9
4 ай бұрын
Also there are no 40 yo hobbyist wrestlers
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Might because it's too intense for the body
@Yoandrys23
3 ай бұрын
It would be great if you did a little research before making a video. 😢😢😢
@MMABJJChamps
2 ай бұрын
Well, not sure why you write this... I'm pretty sure I know more than you... After 16 years of BJJ, I think I'm ok to speak my thoughts.
@Yoandrys23
2 ай бұрын
@@MMABJJChamps Well, your video had a lot of misinformation you are only repeating common misconceptions, for example the Go idea is incomplete because in Go the pieces dont have hierachy, What he copy from Go was the raking system of Kyu and Dan. The color Black for advanced and white from beginners He got it from swimmers. 16 years of MA may sound impresive to a beginner but a lot of people out there have many more, myself included. Also you probably dont understand this but fact and opinions are not the same thing. You are free to share you thoughts not to make your own facts. I have liked other videos from this channel but this is more of the same.
@MMABJJChamps
2 ай бұрын
Fair enough! If you think what I say is false that's sad. I had fun doing it. Hope you still enjoyed watching.
@Urmomma5f4t
5 ай бұрын
The belts create big ego issues . Sometimes incredibly unwarranted when they get tapped by lower belts lol
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I know. Many times, age and if your hobbiest or competitor, it changes everything
@lenovosmenovo3709
4 ай бұрын
Without belts beginners grow the biggest egos (dunning Kroger's scale)
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
Yea that's true
@bloodsports94
4 ай бұрын
People nowaday have no respect for belts. Everyone wants to re make what has been going on for generations and generations no one has respect for this shi anymore.
@MMABJJChamps
4 ай бұрын
I agree, I would simply change the rules for the red belt. Thoughts?
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