Jiu Jitsu Tips For Whites Belts With Kennedy & Mikey Musumeci | Cobrinha BJJ

Summary

The transcript offers valuable advice for beginners in Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the importance of pacing oneself to avoid burnout and the significance of finding a supportive and safe gym environment. It highlights the need for gradual learning and mastering techniques before engaging in sparring. The speakers also stress the importance of enjoying the process and problem-solving aspects of Jiu-Jitsu, which makes it a fun and rewarding lifelong journey, applicable to life skills beyond the gym.

Takeaways

• 🎯 Pace Yourself: It's important for beginners in Jiu-Jitsu to train steadily rather than intensely, as it's a long-term commitment rather than a sprint.
• 🏃‍♂️ Consistent Training: Training two to three days a week is more beneficial for long-term progress than training every day for a week and then stopping.
• 🤼‍♂️ Choose the Right Academy: The energy and safety of the gym are crucial. A good gym will not have beginners sparring on their first day and will prioritize safety.
• 👥 Train with Controlled Partners: It's vital to train with people who can control their bodies to ensure safety, especially when you're a beginner and cannot control your own body yet.
• 🚫 Avoid Bad Energy: A gym with a bad energy might encourage immediate sparring and trying to hurt each other, which is dangerous for beginners.
• 🧘‍♂️ Master the Basics: Before engaging in sparring, it's crucial to learn and master the techniques to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
• 🌟 Personalize Your Training: Everyone has a different body, so it's essential to find your own pace and not to mimic others' training routines.
• 🌱 Find a Good Environment: A positive and supportive environment is key to enjoying and sticking with Jiu-Jitsu.
• 🤸‍♂️ Learn and Have Fun: Jiu-Jitsu should be enjoyable, and the fun aspect of training can significantly increase consistency and learning.
• 🧩 Problem Solving: Jiu-Jitsu is like a never-ending puzzle, and the challenge of solving problems on the mat is a significant part of its appeal.
• 💡 Life Lessons: The skills and lessons learned in Jiu-Jitsu can be applied to life outside the gym, making martial arts a valuable pursuit for personal development.

Q & A

What advice would you give to someone starting Jiu-Jitsu as a white belt?

Pace yourself and think of Jiu-Jitsu as a long-distance run rather than a sprint. It's better to train consistently a few days a week than to overdo it and risk burnout.

Why is it important to avoid overtraining in the beginning of Jiu-Jitsu training?

Overtraining can lead to burnout and injury, which may cause a person to quit Jiu-Jitsu. Consistent, moderate training allows for long-term progress and enjoyment of the sport.

What should a beginner look for in choosing a Jiu-Jitsu academy?

A beginner should choose an academy with good energy, a safe environment, and instructors and training partners who are knowledgeable and supportive.

Why is it dangerous to spar on the first day of Jiu-Jitsu training?

Sparing without proper technique and control can lead to injury. Beginners lack the necessary skills to spar safely, so it's important to learn and master techniques before engaging in live sparring.

What does 'bad energy' in a gym refer to in the context of Jiu-Jitsu training?

Bad energy refers to an environment where training is aggressive and focused on winning at the expense of safety, or where beginners are pushed into sparring without proper preparation.

What is the importance of controlling one's body in Jiu-Jitsu training?

Controlling one's body is crucial for safety and effective training. It prevents injuries and allows for the proper execution and defense of techniques.

Why is it beneficial to train with people who have good body control in Jiu-Jitsu?

Training with individuals who have good body control ensures safety, as they can manage their movements and help guide beginners without causing harm.

What is the significance of having fun while training in Jiu-Jitsu?

Enjoying the training process increases consistency and motivation. Jiu-Jitsu should be seen as an enjoyable workout that also improves problem-solving skills.

How does the problem-solving aspect of Jiu-Jitsu make it an engaging workout?

Jiu-Jitsu is like a constantly changing puzzle, requiring adaptability and creativity in response to an opponent's moves, which makes the workout feel less like a chore.

How can the skills and mindset developed in Jiu-Jitsu be applied to life outside the gym?

The discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving skills gained in Jiu-Jitsu can be beneficial in various life situations, promoting personal growth and resilience.

Why is it particularly beneficial for children to learn martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu?

Martial arts teach children discipline, respect, and self-control, while also providing a fun and engaging form of exercise that can help them develop a lifelong love for physical activity.

Outlines

00:00

🥋 Starting Jiu-Jitsu: Pace and Environment

The first paragraph emphasizes the importance of pacing oneself when starting Jiu-Jitsu to avoid burnout. It advises against training every day in the beginning and likens the learning process to a long-distance run rather than a sprint. The speaker also stresses the significance of choosing the right academy with a good energy and a safe environment. They discuss the dangers of being in a gym where beginners are encouraged to spar without proper control, which can lead to injuries. The paragraph concludes with the idea that finding a place with a good environment and having fun while training are crucial for long-term commitment to Jiu-Jitsu.

05:00

🧩 Jiu-Jitsu as a Lifelong Puzzle

The second paragraph focuses on the problem-solving aspect of Jiu-Jitsu, comparing it to an endless puzzle where practitioners must constantly adapt and find solutions to new challenges. The speaker shares personal experiences of training with Kennedy, who provides numerous reactions that require on-the-spot solutions. This dynamic nature of Jiu-Jitsu is what makes it enjoyable and not feel like a workout. The paragraph also touches on the applicability of these problem-solving skills to life off the mat and the benefits of martial arts for children. The conversation ends with an agreement on the value of Jiu-Jitsu as a lifelong learning and problem-solving journey.

Keywords

💡Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. It is central to the video's theme, which discusses advice for beginners. The script mentions the importance of pacing oneself and training safely to avoid burnout, emphasizing the lifelong commitment to learning and improving in Jiu-Jitsu.

💡White belt

A 'white belt' in Jiu-Jitsu signifies a beginner level. The script advises white belts to start slow and not overexert themselves to prevent burnout. It is a metaphor for new beginnings and the foundational stage of learning in any discipline, emphasizing the need for patience and gradual progression.

💡Pace yourself

The concept of 'pacing oneself' refers to the idea of managing one's energy and effort to ensure sustainability in the long term. In the context of the video, it is used to caution new Jiu-Jitsu practitioners against overtraining, drawing an analogy to a long-distance run where steady progress is more beneficial than a sprint that leads to exhaustion.

💡Burnout

Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion often caused by overworking. The script warns against the risk of burnout for those who become too enthusiastic too quickly in Jiu-Jitsu, leading to an unsustainable training regimen that could result in quitting the sport.

💡Academy

An 'academy' in this context refers to a training facility or school where Jiu-Jitsu is taught. The script stresses the importance of choosing the right academy with a good energy and safe training environment, as it significantly impacts a beginner's experience and potential for injury.

💡Sparring

Sparring is a form of practice in which two individuals engage in a controlled fight to improve their skills. The video advises against immediate sparring for beginners, as it can lead to injury and a lack of foundational knowledge, highlighting the need for gradual learning and controlled practice.

💡Control

Control, in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, refers to the ability to manage one's body movements and actions during training. The script emphasizes the importance of training with individuals who have control over their bodies to ensure safety, especially for beginners who are still developing this skill.

💡Submission

A 'submission' in Jiu-Jitsu is a type of technique that forces an opponent to submit by pain or threat of injury. The script mentions the danger of beginners engaging in submissions without proper knowledge or control, which can lead to injury and a poor learning experience.

💡Technique

Technique refers to the specific methods or movements used in Jiu-Jitsu. The video script underlines the importance of mastering techniques before engaging in more advanced training like sparring, ensuring that practitioners have a solid foundation and understand the mechanics of each move.

💡Environment

Environment, in this context, pertains to the atmosphere and conditions of the training space. The script suggests that finding a Jiu-Jitsu academy with a good environment is crucial for enjoyment, learning, and safety, influencing a practitioner's ability to engage with the sport positively.

💡Fun

Fun is described as an essential element of Jiu-Jitsu training in the script, distinguishing it from traditional workouts. It is posited that the enjoyment derived from the problem-solving aspect of Jiu-Jitsu makes it an engaging and sustainable activity, encouraging consistent practice and learning.

💡Problem Solving

Problem solving in Jiu-Jitsu involves the strategic thinking and adaptation required during combat. The script likens Jiu-Jitsu to a puzzle, where practitioners must constantly react and adapt to their opponent's moves, making it a mentally stimulating and enjoyable activity rather than a mere physical workout.

Highlights

Advice for Jiu-Jitsu beginners to avoid overtraining and pace themselves for a long-term commitment.

Comparison of training frequency and the importance of steady progress over intense short-term bursts.

The analogy of Jiu-Jitsu training to a long-distance run rather than a sprint.

Importance of finding a Jiu-Jitsu academy with a positive and safe environment.

Risks of training in a gym with bad energy and the potential for injury without proper guidance.

The necessity of training with individuals who have body control and can ensure safety.

The concept of bad energy in a gym characterized by immediate sparring and lack of technique.

The dangers of training without body control and the importance of learning proper techniques first.

The value of training with experienced partners who can control the training pace for beginners.

Individualized training paces based on personal body conditions and capabilities.

The significance of finding a Jiu-Jitsu environment that promotes enjoyment and learning.

The potential for injury and quitting if the initial experience is negative.

The role of fun in Jiu-Jitsu as a motivator for consistent training and enjoyment.

Jiu-Jitsu as a form of problem-solving and its appeal as an interactive workout.

The comparison of Jiu-Jitsu to puzzles and the mental engagement it requires.

The application of martial arts lessons to life skills and personal development.

The benefits of martial arts for children, emphasizing the transferable life skills.

Transcripts

someone is starting J Jitsu what would

be the advice you give to someone

starting Jitsu white belt um not to

overdo it in the beginning okay cuz some

people they get really excited and they

get addicted right and then you get

burnt out one week training every day so

to pace yourself right think of it as

like a longdistance run G2 not a Sprint

so maybe if you train a week straight

you'll get further but the person that

trained two to three days a week steady

they'll get further than you cuz you

have to stop and we want to do Jiu-Jitsu

our whole life right

so it's not just a small camp or

something it's a life camp like you're

in Camp for life so the balance yourself

and do it healthy you know I see so many

people again quit Jiu-Jitsu because they

just try to springen the beginning and

Mike do you think that it's important

for them to find the right Academy as

well because sometimes what they do they

start uh sparring in the first day yeah

so um I think that for sure the energy

of the gym that was what I was already

assuming was good but but uh if you go

to the wrong gym with bad energy and you

train day one not knowing anything you

can get hurt you know and uh it's very

important that you're in a gym that's

safe and that the people that you're

training with want to help you and make

sure that you're safe you know cuz they

need to have control of their bodies

it's so dangerous to train with people

that don't have control of their bodies

and when you're a beginner you don't so

it's very important that you're with

people that know how to control their

bodies and that are safe and good energy

so choosing your gym right and training

safe and steady I think those are the

two biggest things and what would be a

bad energy you say in the gym um bad

energy would be a gym where they just

have you spar right away and they try to

hurt each other and fight you know day

one you shouldn't be rolling and like

fighting each other like you have no

control of your body you could fall

wrong the person doesn't know when they

have a submission so when you first

start Jiu-Jitsu you're in a submission

you don't know when you're like half to

tap you just go a pop so it's very

important that you have people that know

this control your your body cuz you

can't control your body yet I think

that's the biggest thing people that

know how to control their body and they

can control your body to keep you safe

instead of two people have no control of

their bodies Training Day One breaking

things because they have no idea what

they're doing means that they have to

learn the technique first almost like

Master the technique that uh if they go

for the submission they're taking care

of uh each other exactly like you guys

did today for an hour we're just we have

full control so we're both very safe you

know uh but if you're just and you have

no control of your body you need to

train with people that have control of

their bodies that can control you you

know um even for me like if I vote I

don't like training with people that uh

don't have control of their bodies

because I have to use more energy CU I

have to control them right they have no

control so we have to control them so I

think it's very important learning how

to control your body and then training

with people that you don't have to

control at first cuz you're a beginner

right I think it's an interesting

concept how about your kenned what do

you think Kennedy about what what is the

the the tips of we to give to white belt

who just starting Jitsu going along with

Mike said everybody has a different body

so don't try to copy someone that maybe

does like uh every day two times a day

or maybe I don't know three times a day

uh your body might be different so go on

your own pace right feel your body

whenever you start doing Jiu-Jitsu and

uh it's very important to you got to

feel you got to find a place that uh has

a good environment right if you don't

find a place that good environment uh

things just going to aggravate right

you're not going to enjoy first

jiu-jitsu you're not going to learn and

the third you might get hurt and you

quit and if you get hurt right in the

beginning most likely you're not going

to go back to JSU you're going to ha

youu Jitsu right so you have to find a

place like Mike just said that save that

they know what what they're doing so

they're going to guide you like

basically going to give you a position

and also they going to make you uh drew

that position then later maybe a light

position train from that position and

then you're going to start to understand

what's what's Jiu-Jitsu like and then I

think one more thing to add on is having

fun I think that the beauty of ji- jits

for me and like for a lot of people uh

working out at the gym is not fun right

but Jiu-Jitsu it's a cheat way to work

out where you're not even thinking about

working out cuz you're having so much

fun so I think that uh you have to make

sure you're having fun when you're

training if you're not having fun and

you're miserable you're just you're it's

a workout for you so how consistent are

you going to be if it's a workout that

you're miserable doing I got to go work

out no you're not going to do it long

term but if you're having fun and you're

enjoying it every day now you're not

even thinking about working out because

you're learning you're having fun you're

learning positions in you get to so for

me that's my favorite part that it's fun

and that makes me work out way more

because you're having fun you're not

thinking about working out how they can

have fun Mike how I think the fun part

of Jiu-Jitsu is problem solving like

Puzzles it's it's literally a problem

solved puzzle right you're doing an

armar and the person defends one way you

do something else so it's Action

Reaction right and you're constantly

adding different puzzles and you have to

keep solving them wait I can't do my

move now what did the person just do

they reacted a different way and now you

have to solve how they reacted you know

and that for me is my favorite part of

Jiu-Jitsu you know when me and Kennedy

trained he gives me a thousand reactions

that I have to solve on the spot he

makes the move not work anymore and then

I have to like figure out a new way for

like an hour straight to solve that and

then he just instantly changes it again

and then we do it again you know so it's

a never ending puzzle Jiu-Jitsu and I

think that that is the difference and

that's what makes it really fun and you

don't really feel like you're working

out because you're just solving a puzzle

and this along applies to life no Mike

100% off the mat agree 100% agree what

we learned here we definitely could

apply to life you know and that's why

martial arts is so good for kids

right excellent thank you Mike thank

Kennedy thank you guys