All blue belts should have a test like this one... Keeps the techniques authentic. There are too many bullshit black belts that don't even know these moves or how to demo the moves.
Hey guys you think BJJ might be applicable for Law Enforcement? I plan on learning A style but I'm stuck between whats closer (BJJ) and what I really want (Japanese Ju-Jutsu). So what do those who have experienced BJJ think?
I've done both, and I would choose BJJ because it´s more "real life" oriented. You should look for a school that is more oriented towards self defense, because today sport BJJ is mainstream and its possible that you are not looking for that,
@johnm543. I've trained with a few cops who did BJJ. One of them was somewhere around a blue or purple belt and said he used BJJ in real situations. BJJ is great for self-defense too, though I think the more self-defense oriented techniques focus less on fighting on the ground and more on controls, sweeps, and throws. I think a law enforcement officer arm barring a suspect and breaking his arm might constitute excessive force in many cases, lol =)
I know it's his job, but I still feel bad for the instructor for constantly getting arm barred, triangle choked, and other submissions done to him. I wonder when I'll get my blue belt.
Good stuff, the instructor reminds me of mine. Doesnt have an ego, purposely lets his students catch him for learning purposes. You have a great teacher!
So, how do you qualify to get move up a "belt"? Do you fight someone who is already the belt you're trying to get, or someone who is also trying to get the belt? If not any of those, does the instructor give you a belt when he or she feels you're ready?
so how do you feel about testing as opposed to just having your instructor give you the belt when he feels you're ready? I got my blue from Roy Harris - but my school was mainly no-gi so i felt not up to par. I moved to GRacie BArra as a white belt - and they just give you the belt when the instructor feels you've acheived it? anyhow, this guy was pretty damn good alot better than me when i tested for my blue belt...i was so nervous..lol
can't wait to get to my blue from Gracie barra as well
Interesting that you speak of Roy Harris since my teacher, Roy Dean, was given his black belt by professor Harris. From what I hear, if you've been given a blue from Mr. Harris, you probably deserved it. Roy Dean Academy has strict guideline when taking a test that all new belts have to adhere to. However, I have seen Mr. Dean give belts to people who didn't take the test too. That's a decision between the student and the teacher sometimes. Good luck with your training.
Well Deserved! It's interesting because his BJJ isn't as fluid as typical RD BBJ! His exam was good but overall, not as impressive "to look at" as the others. Then he gets the mat time in and demonstates superior skills as a BLU BLT when sparring. Very difficult to deal with and a higher propensity to reverse you than the average Blu Blt. BEST REVERSALS I've seen 4 A Blu! Many Purples and Browns can't turn the tables as well as he did. It will be his strength. He will make a difficult foe!
Great Film! I like that. Use full techniques! Congratulations for the new Blue Belt!! I will need to take some techniques from the video because they were showed clearly so I can learn now!! Best Wishes!! and 5 Stras.
10:47 is that a portrait of Morei Uyeshiba on the wall?
bigtimepimpin666 11 months ago
Roy Dean has turned tapping out to his own students into an art form.
Agtren 1 year ago
thumbs up if you love the bjj lifestyle :)
kingtwenty20 1 year ago 3
anyone know what namebrand belts roy uses for promotions? i love the way they look thanks....
nestosdaboss 1 year ago
All BJJ academies should be like this one. the student testing had great skills for a white belt.
StAndAl0neCompl3x 1 year ago
yeah that was cool man. did a real good job. our promotions are in june ill be testing pretty soon for my blue belt. cant wait for the round robin
DarkWarriorTK 1 year ago
I like Roy Dean. He seems very nice on his videos.
forsubmoves 2 years ago
All blue belts should have a test like this one... Keeps the techniques authentic. There are too many bullshit black belts that don't even know these moves or how to demo the moves.
702decatur 2 years ago
Good job dude hard work paid off
wazrasta 2 years ago
Another 9 months and I might have a blue belt :( sigh.
Listeningification 2 years ago
@Listeningification hey i notice that this comment is 9 months old do you get your blue belt?
hahafuto 1 year ago
Excellent demo. Thanks to you I now want to train in BJJ AS opposed to Judo which I was considering
MOVIERAVER 2 years ago
@MOVIERAVER train both
pcjudosambo 1 year ago
muito bom!!!
brewkwe 2 years ago
Hey guys you think BJJ might be applicable for Law Enforcement? I plan on learning A style but I'm stuck between whats closer (BJJ) and what I really want (Japanese Ju-Jutsu). So what do those who have experienced BJJ think?
johnm543 2 years ago
I've done both, and I would choose BJJ because it´s more "real life" oriented. You should look for a school that is more oriented towards self defense, because today sport BJJ is mainstream and its possible that you are not looking for that,
tommarquez1980 2 years ago 2
Look for aikido
pvpfiish 2 years ago
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Hey there is a dojo near me, sounds like a good idea. I hadn't considered Aikido...don't know why. Thanks.
johnm543 2 years ago
No worries mate. Aikido in my eyes is the best for policing/defence as it revolves around small manipulations, try youtube it =]
pvpfiish 2 years ago
@johnm543. I've trained with a few cops who did BJJ. One of them was somewhere around a blue or purple belt and said he used BJJ in real situations. BJJ is great for self-defense too, though I think the more self-defense oriented techniques focus less on fighting on the ground and more on controls, sweeps, and throws. I think a law enforcement officer arm barring a suspect and breaking his arm might constitute excessive force in many cases, lol =)
StAndAl0neCompl3x 1 year ago
I know it's his job, but I still feel bad for the instructor for constantly getting arm barred, triangle choked, and other submissions done to him. I wonder when I'll get my blue belt.
sukoutoshindo 2 years ago 5
great vid . Can't wait to get my blue belt. congrats
ferncortes1 2 years ago 2
I got exhuasted jsut form watching that. looks like a hard exam. this vid got me pumped for my first class tho...
PennLegend852 2 years ago
amazing technique. how often do you practice?
luismelhernandez1974 2 years ago
great demo ^^ congrats on the belt
pauDur 2 years ago
Good stuff, the instructor reminds me of mine. Doesnt have an ego, purposely lets his students catch him for learning purposes. You have a great teacher!
gannas138 2 years ago 6
Roy is a real black belt... someone who is not afraid to go slow, allowing students to get advantageous positions and not being afraid to tap.
Roy is one of the best teachers I've seen on YouTube!
nerdswers 2 years ago
He is solid! but for us to go up in belt we had to go through the whole class. Starting with the highest to lowest and end with the instructor.
John0Dru 2 years ago
So, how do you qualify to get move up a "belt"? Do you fight someone who is already the belt you're trying to get, or someone who is also trying to get the belt? If not any of those, does the instructor give you a belt when he or she feels you're ready?
jacobbis4lovers 2 years ago
the sensi is a good guy he rolls lightly and lets things happen and hes not afraid to tap... much props to him...
geobros 2 years ago
the dude is pretty friggin solid for a white belt. also wasnt too impressed with the first blue belt
microecon 2 years ago
At 4:26 it sounds like one of them riped ass haha..
Great video though dude..I agree that your technique is closer to a purple belt then blue!
sinatrafan1987 2 years ago
Well Deserved mother fuckin blue belt my man. That shit was sick u were school most of those other blue belts...sicckkkk
Moshproxi 2 years ago
so how do you feel about testing as opposed to just having your instructor give you the belt when he feels you're ready? I got my blue from Roy Harris - but my school was mainly no-gi so i felt not up to par. I moved to GRacie BArra as a white belt - and they just give you the belt when the instructor feels you've acheived it? anyhow, this guy was pretty damn good alot better than me when i tested for my blue belt...i was so nervous..lol
can't wait to get to my blue from Gracie barra as well
TheLittleGreenMan102 2 years ago
Interesting that you speak of Roy Harris since my teacher, Roy Dean, was given his black belt by professor Harris. From what I hear, if you've been given a blue from Mr. Harris, you probably deserved it. Roy Dean Academy has strict guideline when taking a test that all new belts have to adhere to. However, I have seen Mr. Dean give belts to people who didn't take the test too. That's a decision between the student and the teacher sometimes. Good luck with your training.
chefmalone 2 years ago
Man that's an awful lot of techniques to learn to achieve rank. This kid's probably a purple by now.
cyclissmo 3 years ago
that guy very much deserved that blue belt, congrats to him,
MrJesus666 3 years ago
congrats on the new blue belt nice film man
tholowmuw 3 years ago
great video
moelicious416 3 years ago
7:44 Awsome Sweep.
ChrisIby978 3 years ago
congratulation good fighter
erez76 4 years ago
I think this guy was the best blue belt tester...also why does he get a blue belt w/2 stripes already?
jscore55 4 years ago
All blue belts start with no strips. The belt has a top and bottom white stripe so you can easily distinguish the black promotion section.
bzywrx 3 years ago
Well Deserved! It's interesting because his BJJ isn't as fluid as typical RD BBJ! His exam was good but overall, not as impressive "to look at" as the others. Then he gets the mat time in and demonstates superior skills as a BLU BLT when sparring. Very difficult to deal with and a higher propensity to reverse you than the average Blu Blt. BEST REVERSALS I've seen 4 A Blu! Many Purples and Browns can't turn the tables as well as he did. It will be his strength. He will make a difficult foe!
AmsterdamVallon 4 years ago
Great Film! I like that. Use full techniques! Congratulations for the new Blue Belt!! I will need to take some techniques from the video because they were showed clearly so I can learn now!! Best Wishes!! and 5 Stras.
Piotrek830324 4 years ago