Why 90% Quit:The Brutal Truth of BJJ & The Art of Emotional Stealth
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2023
- Join me as I sit down with Conrad Spangler at Renzo Gracie Houston. At 51, Conrad is a force to be reckoned with in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Having just ascended to the brown belt rank after topping the purple belt category in his division at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), he's poised for yet another victorious climb. In this candid conversation, Conrad unravels his competition mindset, reflects on his wrestling past, and reveals his secrets to maintaining a phenomenal physique approaching 52. He also delves into why most newcomers struggle to stick with the grueling discipline of jiu jitsu. If you're a BJJ enthusiast seeking insights on how competition can fuel your self-growth, this interview is a must-watch. As a BJJ purple belt myself, I'm on a constant quest to reclaim the mindset and the relentless drive I possessed as a high school student that led to my walk-on spot at a D1 school.
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If you want longevity in this sport train smart. Im 40 have been training since 25 and haven’t had any serious injuries. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been banged up but nothing that has kept me out of training for an extended period of time. I’ve consistently trained 2 days a week. After white belt I really concentrated on technique. I surround myself with good training partners. Lose your ego tap out . That little piece of advice will pay huge dividends. Good luck.
45 here and been at it since 30 and completely agree with you. Well said.
Hour long did it take to get each belt of your training
@@milant4810 That depends. It’s different for everyone. Depends on your academy, how often your train and how well you are progressing. Jiu Jitsu is a life style. Don’t worry about the belts, they will come with time. Concentrate on soaking as much up as you can, having fun and being a good training partner.
So you have been lucky. I was badly injured 3 times and 2/3 it was just bad luck.
@@xpat73 nah man it’s not luck. Train smart. The vast majority of guys who get hurt over and over again like you aren’t training for longevity. I’ve been around this sport a long time. I know what I’m talking about.
What helped me was a change in perspective. Coming from an Mma and wrestling background, it was all about smashing and dominating all the time.
But I recently just slowed down and went with BJJ because it’s more chill (I work a 9-5 now).
And at first I would get butt hurt when I’d get submitted, throwed, or get my guard pass,
But since studying Zen Buddhism and meditating everyday, I’ve come to a point where, I really don’t care if my opponent passes my guard or submits me. I actually am proud of my training partner, and always thank them, because without their success and improvement, how will our sport continue to evolve?
So anytime I’m in a bad position, it’s always a new learning opportunity. Also, I don’t roll as hard as I used to, I’m much more relaxed and fluid. It feels like “tenseness” went away.
It either is from meditation, or maybe I’m just getting older, or maybe because I’m 6 years into the sport now, but whatever it is, it’s amazing because I feel like weight is lifted off my shoulders.
I love this martial art even more. I’m excited and I am ready to train till old age!
Thanks for the video. It’s had me reflect on my martial arts journey. Peace.
Conrad you are an iron man. Tough as nails for 51 years old.
Dork
I came from MMA no-gi submission wrestling, there was no real smash or dominate mindset ingrained in me but you were just a typical dudebro.
Very awesome for an ex Iowa wrestler to find BJJ as an arena in which to excel in his 50s.
first class - broken rib. 1.5yrs later.. still feels broken. thanks bjj
as i kept watching this video you provided lots of great insights. i went into that class with a coffee in my system and having earned a black belt and trained a lot.. i went too hard, my training partners matched that.. accidents happened. i needed to cool myself muuuuuuuch more!
@@daniel-san836 your a black belt in BJJ?
@@rickywoods3101 karate
@@rickywoods3101 never had such an injury with karate in 7-10yrs of formal training
@@daniel-san836 maybe it's because in karate, most schools don't spar very hard or if they do it's not often ? I remember when I was in karate a long time ago , we would just be taking turns drilling most of the time .
Over 40 here. Been gym’ing for 20+ years. I can answer how to get back to the gym after falling off or letting yourself go.
1 - Kick your ego out the door. You’re not going to be as strong as tour last lift. You lost a lot, but not all.
2. Start slow and low. Don’t blast your body in the first few weeks. Start with two days a week, low weight, 5-10 reps. I suggest compound strength workouts. 5x5 is fantastic for this.
3. Focus on form like you’ve never have in your life. Pain and injuries can be prevented when you move properly. You can also lift more.
4. Make your goal to maintain exercise and health, don’t chase abs or that vacation in 6 mo. Frame yourself like this - death is coming for you, but as long as you regularly exercise/gym/activity you’ll stay ahead of it.
5. Listen to your body, and treat it with recovery. Stay hydrated, soak in salt baths, massages, what ever routine works that makes your body feel replenished.
6. Eat and sleep good. They’ll both feel like forcing positive consequences when you’re exercising again. Your body will crave both. See point 5 - listen to your body.
7. When you fall off again, jump right back on. It’s not a race. It’s a marathon.
Good luck.
My favorite Conrad story is how I changed my weekly massage appointment to better line up with the day I have rolls with him.
90% quit because of cost, family and injury.
I competed IBJFF and won a lot and was ranked pretty high for several years...then i herniated 3 discs in my back, broke a rib that never healed, torn my larum, tore my rotator cuff, got a concussion, tore my patella, broke a toe, broke cartilage in my neck, sever bicep tendonitis...so there you go. Im not one of the 90%
Ive been training since 2007 and this was such a fantastic representation of the sport.
I am pretty sure I rolled with this man in El Paso TX at City Wolves BJJ. Nice guy and a beast on the mats. I think he was recovering from some type of surgery but still a beast!
I randomly rolled with this dude at the Sunday open mat one time! Who knew! He effortlessly passed me and took whatever positions he wanted. I was like damn, am I that bad? Good to know that no, he’s just really good 😂 or maybe both 😢
He’s clearly on that juice 😂
Yes it's a process, but you have to have a good coach that guides you through without pairing you up with somebody that's going to get you hurt. It's best to learn some technique and drill then flow roll with an upper belt. Most people that are wanting to learn have a normal job and any injury will stop the process
All juicers are narcissistic individuals, talk about toughness and values they do not posses without their synthetic hormones, just look the way he put himself on a pedestal, he needs a psychiatrist
and so...he's in his 50's so he's literally doing TRT juice or not, doctor or not...stay blessed @@louisdlariviere3824
Great quality production, great message and great values that you have brother. Subscribed and may God bless you and your channel
This is great, dude! Keep it up!
Great videos man! The quality on your vids are insane 😊👍
I'm coming for you Spangler! Also, congrats on the brown belt!
Awesome video/ interview! As a 42 year old, I felt like I could totally relate to being an older practitioner. OSS 🤙🏼
great interview. respect. im a 42 yr old brown belt and I agree with all this.
Having started in 1996, from what I’ve seen, most stop formal BJJ training for three reason: Time (work/family), money and injuries.
No they just 'dOnT hAvE tHe tOuGhNeSs" to forego more productive activities with their limited time, skip work opportunities, or push through injuries leaving them with even worse long term injuries.
@@BlankethP found the quitter wimp
Nah most quit because they’re too soft. And bjj is already a pretty soft sport.
Tennis is soft too but it will fuck up your elbows if you do it competitively for years. BJJ will fuck up your whole spine. I'd rather just do MMA and skip all the gay bullshit that you would never do in a fight, which is 80% of BJJ. @@user-md2fm7ik2z
Dead on accurate. The truth is never glamorous and this was a perfect example of good, solid mindset.
At 38 I made purple belt in three years flat with no prior grappling experience. I'm stronger and better than I ever was. I've podiumed in 10/10 of my comps with four golds. Age is a state of mind and nothing else.
Congrats! How often per week do you typically go? My first class is tomorrow.
Well thank you. You're going to love it. I train 5x/wk like clockwork and I always stay after to roll. Every warmup is serious. And I deliberately roll with everyone, especially bigger people. I'm 5'8" and 155lbs so definitely not a bigger guy on the mats. You might also try to roll with youths or females if given the option since biologically, you must slow down and focus on technique rather than speed/strength. But maybe wait several months for that since you'll be a bit of a wrecking ball at first 😂. And nothing hardens your skills like competing (maybe way six months or more for your first).
@@DoggosAndJiuJitsu is 3x per week a sufficient rate to train?
@@em-12993 is enough to improve, and it's definitely better than 0!!
@@em-1299 That depends on your goals and timeline, friend. Everyone in BJJ loves fitness/defense, but it's fine to be goal-oriented for belts, comps, etc. Even if it's taboo to admit it, we all want to promote. If you want to hit your black belt in 7-10 years, 3x/wk isn't bad but it's not ideal. But not impossible. If you want to compete, it's the same. You'll definitely learn and grow 3x/wk, though.
This was a fun watch, thank you. Guy seems like a badass.
I was a highschool kid when I attended the 2-week Dan Gable intensive wrestling camp at the University of Iowa, Spangler was there with the Brands brothers and Lincoln McIlravy and a bunch of other legends. When the thumbnail showed up for this video, I recognized his last name 23 years later!
58 year old purple belt. Started at 51. Never wrestled or any grappling. However, I 've been involved with other sports and martial arts over the years. He is correct on many levels. Have competed in a few IBJJF Master worlds and Pans with some success and some failures. As a Master 6 moving to 7, I stay fit (5' 6' 160lbs) by training four days BJJ and four days in the Gym lifting...When training, I have learned now to drill and roll with higher belts out of self-preservation and keeping my injuries down. I nutruition in alway focused on maintaining a constant weight, and supporting the muscle mass I need as I get older.
Thanks for the video!
I’m 54 as of yesterday. 27 years show up every day train hard, put ur self in bad positions. Tap and smile and train hard.
I got a blue belt and spoke to the purple belts who had terrible backs, necks, joints overall, and realized I would rather ski, climb, do muay thai, and learn the basics of wrestling and no gi. And trekking in the Himalayas and free diving. So there is a big world out there besides BJJ.
??? Okay good for you???? People like different things.
@anorginalname805 you don't realize you're the problem with bjj
Why no GI specifically?
@@rally_chronicles wow you must feel so absolute saying that lmao stfu kiddo
many want to be a warrior and many try to harness it but the true warriors will always rise to the top ..respect brother...love the advice and content. 15 yr purple belt lol with over 35 plus years martial art experience.
Awesome channel Jae! I trained with you under Brian for a while, but now I'm further in town. Looking forward to watching your content!
Imagine a guy coming to class and saying that he only wants to wrestle because he’s scared of getting injured by the BJJ ground game… exact opposite mentality of most hobby people in most classes :)
I like this guy, he is thoughtful and looks like a peaceful man who can rip your arms out of your sockets lol.
Your my boy blue! Conrad Congratulations on your brown. I look forward to rolling with you when my knee heals. One of the best rolls. He is super controlled and incredibly kind man. He is also shredded. I’m a 43 year old purple belt. He was whooping my butt before the promotion.
Incredible interview, I love his outlook! I live in the Houston area and would love to roll sometime!
Good interview!
The combat sport where you don’t hit each other and tap when something hurts. Great art but it’s the only sport that a geek become a tough guy.
Great interview skills and your demeanor is highly l engaging
Yeah, not being able to walk for days after every training session because of arthritis in my hips and two herniated disks, it was no longer worth it for a fun hobby. I’d rather not further injure my body that’s already broken at 37 years old. That doesn’t make me weak, it makes me sensible. I want to be able to play with my children and grandchildren.
There's always Kung Fu.
Coach Conrad is a beast
I trained with Spangler in Arizona. Great guy
Is there a version of this without all the interruptions?
Im in Houston myself, I started BJJ a month ago, and its definitely something I recommend to anyone. My first class I wasnt sure if it was for me, but I decided to stay and I have gotten hooked.
What school?
You’ll quit soon.
Damn bro, quality content. This shit is it. 👏
subbed - good work
That guy gets it!
Thank you!
A lot of people roll harder than they actually need to.
Anchors In Conrad... Semper Fi
Hell yeah. I’m 35yo blue belt. I hope to still be able to do jiu jitsu in my 50s!
Trt is the fountain of youth after 40.. just saying
Damn, I didn’t know TRT gave you natural athleticism and skill. I thought it just made it so your hormones are on par with that of a 18-20 year old male!
@@haydenmammen6079 no one said that
@@carreromartialarts i think he said that because your comment comes off as crediting Conrad's skill to being on TRT
@@LifeLongBruhGamer trt just helps you recover faster. Doesn’t give you athleticism and skill
@@carreromartialarts i didn't say i agreed with him
Inspiration man, I'm 38, trying to be like this guy
Great video
Fucking brilliant video. Nailed it dead on, BJJ and fighting in general will beat you down but you will never be truly defeated until you stop walking onto the mats.
I practice BJJ, boxing, and wrestling and you are correct. Although I didn't do more than 2x to 4x a week with any of them any given week, it's still practice and I have found I have gotten better over time. I don't drink much (alcohol) but at one place but I got respect from others that knew I still train. But I admit it's funny seeing some guys brag about the fight they got into five to ten years ago. Like the song "Glory Days." I just smiled politely knowing that I may not be a UFC fighter, ADCC champ, or top tier boxer they know what I can do as opposed to the fact they are not going back to the mat, the cage, or the ring.
54 here….purple belt on the edge of getting brown…excellent video
It's got little to do with "toughness:". I played flanker at rugby for 20 years. That's a tough sport and tough position. I only ever missed one game with a dead leg. Maybe I was lucky. I was certainly younger. Played from 8 to 28. Of course you can get injured playing rugby. But for the most past people are not trying to injure you. My experience at BJJ - I was a lot older but from 43 to 47 I was a hobbyist,. In that time I broke my nose requiring surgery, torn my MCL, tore my groin, broke toes and fingers, and had lots of other smaller injuries. Young guys were getting more into leg locks which can just wreck your knees. People say "just tap" - but it's not that simple when things are fast moving. At the end of the day I loved the sport - but decided the injuries were just not worth it. So now I just run and lift 6 times a week. I am in pretty good shape and I am not injured all the time. Just my 2 cents. I do still follow the sport and wish I had started younger,
True, "Just tap" ties in with "Don't just crank stuff on".
I would say choose a different style school, a more traditional self defense focused school. I started at 40 and, about 4.5 years later, still train 2-3x a week and enjoy it. I train at a heavily focused self defense school. My teacher, who had an extensive and successful competition career, never encourages any of his students to compete. My teacher promotes based on what you've learned/can demonstrate and your spirit, not on how many tournaments you won. So, I say find the school that's right for you and keep training. Oss!
I'm 42 and all my injuries have been minor, popped my intercostal a couple times and that sucks. I train 5 or 6 times a week. I think part of it is tapping early, I've had my shoulders feel like they couldn't hold weight, bursitis in my elbows, some general wear and tear, now I just don't let it get that far if I feel that my partner has a tight submission. You can tell pretty easily whether someone's got it good and you don't have to hyperextend things in practice. But another part is some people are more injury prone than others, thankfully I've been pretty durable, and another part is luck. Maybe strength too, I'm a big guy with good balance so it's harder for spazzy white belts to injure me. Also the quality of your gym and partners, I'm always looking out for my partner, backing off quickly if I think something might do too much damage. It is sad to see white belts who fall in love with the sport, but are more injury prone and become demoralized after getting hurt a couple times.
Sounds like you were getting injured rolling with other spazzes.
Nice content, not many we have role model from older people who actively compete and doing great.
Nice video old man.
"Anyone can handle victory but only the mighty can bear defeat"
I punked out after a while because my main thing is cycling. I was constantly worried my knee was gonna get jacked and I'd miss my fav thing in the world. Kudos to sticking in there with it though!
Cycling over jiujitsu? More power to you
Don't worry there's tons of cycling in BJJ.
@@toonice555lol.... Conrad looks like he ain't above it either
@@carreromartialartswhat's wrong with putting anything over jujitsu?!
@@TENNSUMITSUMA only God should be over jiujitsu! Lol
Frist video . I have watch man huge respect sir I pray we get to train together one day man huge respect.
Never quitting. I will be the nail if I have too but never quitting
I've been the nail for long enough. IT'S HAMMER TIME!
I agree ... everything mental especially competing
Hi, could please share the link of knee support he was wearing for BJJ training? Thank you
Fact of the matter is that any physically intensive sport like BJJ has most of their guys over 40yr are running a decent TRT program or PED cycle just to keep up with the demands on the joints and recovery. There's way too much nonsense on the internet regarding what most people can manage once the injuries start accumulating (especially things like damaged ACL, torn rotator cuffs, herniated disc, etc). BJJ without a physically intensive strength/conditioning program is just asking for horrible injuries, there's way too many BJJ hobbyists I know that just do BJJ and refuse to train their body accordingly in order to take the demands placed on it.
The lack of proper training and nutrition is the main reason so many people end up with injuries and unable to sustain it long term. Can't work a desk job, spend no time lifting/running, eating a shitty diet and expect to be able to do a combat sport. Mindset alone will not overcome the most basic requirements for the foundation required for longevity.
A 5'4 compact guy with genetics like a bear tells me, at 6'5 and with bones that literally crack and a spine that fractures a hundred times more easily, that it's about mental toughness. NO, I JUST DON'T WANT TO BE PARALYSED!
Conrad: Those are the most frustrating to me. When people don't want to open up and show their skills. They're basically just trying to survive.
Me: cries in white belt...
White and Blue are the same. They want to survive.
sometimes I become that guy when I'm tired and don't have any energy to attack anymore.
I stopped because it was too expensive to afford a jits membership. I can't wait to get back on the mats.
I was in the same unit with Conrad at JMC Fort Bliss. I am 43 y/o currently a blue belt and compete. Where do you guys train?
Truth
I go to renzo gracie milford under Mark cerrone I agree its such a good culture I love it there
BJJ is awesome. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
No wonder he's so tough, he wrestled under Dan Gable.
Grat interview,I'm a 56 old black belylt who used to train consistently 3/4 times a week before covid,but since trying to get back into shape has been difficult.
Also injuries take longer to recover from.
But still love training just have to train smarter
Why did you stop ? I did himectraining with friends when the gym was closed
it's not that "mental toughness" or whatever why ppl quit. It's the joints being ripped apart, dislocated, constantly inflamed for what exactly? So that you can be a quadriplegic at 60?
Half way to blue belt!!!
90% quit because its 200$ a month and a gun can beat any black belt 😅
Lolol true
$200 a month? Wtf that's a lot.
are you gonna spend ur life in prison bc u killed somebody with a gun because u couldnt subdue them without it? sounds weak
i would like to try it but i cant risk a injury , i want to do too many things in life and a fucked up knee or neck could be a problem. There are not more personal defense schools where they teach technique and there is not much rolling?
most people who quit do quit not because it is so tough and brutal that is plain bs .maybe judo is the case for that maybe kickboxing but in bjj a lot of people quit because the dojos are boring the coach is not dedicated fully they play the same music etc other reasons are people go in bjj for the wrong reasons and soon they find out it is not for them other people quit because of toxic or elitist dojo culture people quit because of different reasons unrelated to bjj and the training...so if joe rogan and other influencer sent you to a bjj dojo or just because it is trendy and you have to be there well you will quit soon because you are just another consumer addicted to buying and this time you got convinced to buy bjj gear ha ha ...so as danaher said you need to have some demons to enter a dojo and even more to stay
Conrad's got chucks of guys like me in his stool!
I was 58 when I walked into a BJJ (Buddhist pajama party) gym. I was rear ended in a motorcycle accident two years prior and had many past injuries. Severed right ulnar nerve, broken right collar bone, neck damage, knee damage,etc. I have never trained any martial art. I have never done any PED's. So, these guys 20 to 30 years younger than me, proceeded to beat the shit out of me. I made the right choice and preserved myself. At 52 I bicycled 9,000 miles in 5 months totally circling the lower 48. Slept in bivvy bag and under a tarp. I am a US Marine. I can see trouble. I don't get into any. I took an oath to protect and serve the US Constitution. I will always remember that BJJ Gym as a senseless place. All of peoples "what if" mind sets have never happened to me and I have been around the block. BJJ is another trend. Join the Marine Corps. Good Luck to You All, My Friends.
BJJ is another trend? You made the right choice and preserved yourself? How long did you train for, what type of coaches, professors, sparring partners did you have and what did you tell them? It's pretty damn obvious someone 20-30 years younger than you with experience is going to beat the shit out of you, you have no experience. Sounds like you either got your ego hurt or you went in with the preconceived idea that BJJ is pointless. Yeah, join the Marine Corps because that's the only place to learn any discipline. You sound like a bitter and biased old man. I've sparred with plenty of 45+ year olds and I'm 20 yet they can still play a certain game to beat me even though I'm more flexible, athletic, energetic, etc. You gave up just admit it.
@@LifeLongBruhGamer 'beating the sh¡+' out of a 58 year old isn't something to proud of! The fact that they did that, and you seem to support it, just proved his point!
@@TENNSUMITSUMA did you even read my entire comment? Also, i used his exact words. i highly doubt whatever gym he went to is going to want people there hurt so bad that they don't come back, that's simply bad for business and this guy has probably never trained any martial art in his life and thinks he got the shit beat out of him when he simply lost because he had no training
"People just don't have the mental toughness" I'm people 😭
He reminds me of chute from vision quest.
13 yrs in Bjj yes all that are true but trt makes a huge difference in our 40’s and 50’s
dudes like, I was in the military. Oh, what branch? All the militaries.
I’ve only rolled once but never figured out how to put like an arm bar between my legs, would seem to squeeze or squish my groin. Someone said to get a cup and it would solve that ? Also, you have to accept the fact that you will be up close and personal with another sweaty guy. I guess wrestlers BJJ artists and athletes have been doing that for years, but some nerdy folks like me are just not used to that. :) Blessings!
cups are illegal in BJJ, whoever told you that you should not take advice from. Everything in BJJ comes down to technique. The armbar is a break at the elbow and it's a lever using your groin as the fulcrum. Hold the persons thumb upright otherwise it will not put pressure on the elbow, control their shoulder or body from moving with your legs (armbars are in almost every position so you'll figure this out as you go) and then pull down while hipping up to push your groin in tightly to the arm.
edit: cups can also be very dangerous when rolling for you and your partner. you will probably get hit in the nuts, same with in the head or anywhere, accidents happen.
Loved the part about "emotional stealth" and keeping the poker face, I've always knew this but its one thing I want to get better in...
Ok so we find out right away why he's a beast. "I wrestled at Iowa." Period, I don't need to know anything else.
Fractured my toe first class, cracked a few ribs, got staph twice. I’m still not quitting. White belt for life!
Staph twice? Somebody needs to clean those mats.
i've trained for over a year 5 days a week typically and not once ever gotten a skin infection. how is your gym cleaning?
Super expensive can't find a gym below 150 around, it's crazy
Pretty good production value.
that is all very admirable but you have to also tell the other part of the story - that you are obviously also on exogenous hormones which tremendously helps to be tough, driven and strong, dont tell the guys in theyr 50s they can just come on the mat and do the same beacuse theyr body will break down at much quicker pace, i dont judge and i have nothing against it but you need to say truth and dont play it on mental toughenss alone bro
I'm trained very well with knife fighting and guns. I like knives better. I've paid my dues in BJJ, but it's not good for street fighting. If you can avoid a street fight, DO IT! This BJJ shit is a nightmare. I beat a guy's ass, it went to court, the D.A. made me look like some killer on the streets. I was sucker punched at a "house party" and had to defend myself. I gave this person a beating, big time. Then I had to fork out THOUSANDS of "dollars" to fix his face and mouth up and attorney fees to keep me out of prison. It's not worth it. Stay away from trouble, bars, etc. That was over a decade ago. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a lot of bad "instructors" which will land you in jail, prison, or dead.
BJJ is really badly taught and then BJJ guys like to hype themselves by doing these kinds of videos about how tough bjj is bro, the weak can't survive. BJJ is not being taught in a way to bring people through to proficiency in a sustainable way. The bjj is tough argument us just students being left to sink or swim
I remember my first class. They didn't teach me any basics. They just threw me to figure it out against higher ranks. What a stupid way to train.
2,5 years of training and i quit. Injury after injury and just plain feeling shitty all the time both mentally and physically. Now i finally feel great. Fuck jiu jitsu.
Lol 2.5 years punked you out lol i been training 10 years and i’m 40 and still going it aint for everybody
@@jwill5033you're my hero
@@jwill5033 if "punked out" means no more injuries, general fatigue and oppression and gaslighting from literal cult members and cult leaders, i'm fine with it.
Hey bro are you out of the houston area?
Yes! 🤘🏽
me too! We should collab@@jaeleefilms
It's all about genetics, I think. I'm 46 and with my back I can't roll. Emotionally, I'm not taking it well.
Any relation to Tyler Spangler?
Was that a silly question?
90% of ppl can’t afford $150 a month gym memberships, three $150 pajama outfits. Want to do an IBJJF tournament, better talk to ur boss about over time. Register ur belt, hotels, gi,No Gi, $500 weekend easy. I’d just wrestle. They don’t even let wrestles compete as white belt.
Judo clubs are quite affordable in contrast, the one that I know in my area charges $90 per month and as for the gis there's different brands that go less than $150 and a good club should let you wear whatever brand you want.
29 years in the military and BJJ up to Brown belt. He must be a good competitor along with Jockowi. But cardio still the problem for old age. Anyway BJJ is expensive here, Judo is cheaper so I still stick to Judo.
Cardio wont be a problem in your age category .Im 51 and have same cardiac output as when I was 30 ,and thats running
@@scarred10you again?! How do your know what his/her age category is?!
My man is roided to the gillz!
I can assure you he's not on the juice. He was built the same way several years ago when he was on active duty and stationed at FT Bliss TX. Don't hate because someone is accomplishing something that you just don't have the grit for.
@grantmetcalf9688 1 how is it a negative comment?! 2 is it a true comment?!
Great interview, interesting comments from Conrad. However, I would quite strongly disagree with the idea that the vast majority of practitioners quit due to ego or mental toughness reasons. The biggest reason to quit, by far, is sustained injuries. Not sure why few videos actually highlight this.
What Conrad mentioned here was that he, as a former wrestler with a very strong body already, suffered many injuries in this sport. Imagine a person without that level of strength or wrestling background and how susceptible they are to injury.
That’s a great point, I’ll have to explore the topic of injury prevention in a future interview. Competing can be daunting in this day and age, especially for those without access to quality health insurance, if any at all.
Same reason why I send an item back if I do not like it. I do not like it 😂