How To Start Jiu Jitsu in Your 40's and 50's + With Experienced Tips

#bjj #jiujitsu
You don't have to be a world champion jiu-jitsu player to get the benefits out of training. Here first hand from a 40+ jiu-jitsu athlete about how he began his journey and how you can too.

[@shevetlevi2821]

Great job Mitch. I started BJJ close to the age that you did, on the week of my 60th birthday. I trained for 3 years and was successful in achieving my goals. I'm in my early 70s now, and have trained in striking arts my whole life so the grappling of BJJ was a new challenge for me, a more 3 dimensional problem compared to the striking perspective. I've found since my late 50s that I needed to adapt to my aging body; fortunately even up until now I haven't lost much speed or reaction time, just a bit of strength. But mostly I find that I get injured a bit more easily so I try to be more aware of when that yellow caution light starts flashing. Also it takes alot longer for injuries to heal.
Anyway, nice to hear about your experience. Good luck and stay safe.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Much Love. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@curraja14]

I started at 47. Currently 56 and a brown belt.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Way to go!

[@skintback8211]

7 months in here at 62 as well. Can reach my feet w/ ease and get my socks on now !! LOL. Oss.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@chriscaldwell2317]

I started last December, 2023, I am 46. Loving it.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Way to go!

[@graemecreegan6749]

58 ! You look incredible 👏

[@mercercraft7224]

64 here. Will have trained three-years as of next week, 25 May. One strip blue belt.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Congrats mate!

[@colorblindphotographer]

I started at 51, now a 58 yo Purple Belt...Good Nutruition, Good Rest, Good Training...Listen to your body. I lost 25 lbs. I have a six pack, I can do 15 pull-ups, run 3 miles in 24:30.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Awesome!

[@Penaltybox66]

I’m 48 and this was my first week. My boys are 11 and 12 and they just earned their first stripe. They were so proud of their achievement and I was so proud of them. I wanted to have a hobby to do with my kids. I love the sport, challenge and the community.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Being able to train WITH your kids is an incredible experience they’ll never forget.

[@jenniferferrer2641]

I'm 44. Female and started jiu-jitsu 3 weeks ago. I love it. My sifu also teachs wing chung, Sunda kick boxing, Muay Thai. I have a great love for Marshall Arts.
I think the key to not feeling old is to move your body and eat healthy.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@unitech23]

I’m 47 just started jiu jitsu last week ago and loving it. The only thing that has me bummed out is the aches and pain I feel at night while sleeping. Other then love it. Great video.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

A few tips:
Stay hydrated
Get as much rest as possible
Have 2-3 rest days a week as your body learns the motions.
And never forget why you started.

[@algierssolja]

To all my fellow 40+ white belts welcome aboard can't wait to leg 🔒 you guys 😊

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

LOL

[@DarkLordSwoledemort]

🫱👊🤙

[@t-bonesteele5829]

I'm 53 and thinking of taking up martial arts again after decades, but it's not thst easy to find a good club such as this. Lots of aggressive egomaniacs out there in all styles unfortunately

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Consider it like purchasing a car, or washing machine. You don’t but the first one you see, you take your time and your research to determine the best value and best fit.
Choosing a martial arts school should involve a little shopping around and comparing experiences, before you make a commitment.

[@theaouch4749]

Turn fat into muscle i used to believe that.

[@momentumselfdefense4651]

Not to speak for him, however I think it was a simple Turn of Phrase.