No money and I can still train? How to afford any Jiu-Jitsu School While Being Broke! - Kama Vlog

Summary

In this video, Ryan Young addresses the common concern that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is expensive, drawing from his own financially challenging upbringing. He counters the idea that he doesn't understand the struggle by discussing the importance of mindset, contrasting a scarcity mindset with an abundance mindset. Ryan suggests practical solutions like finding additional income or cutting other expenses to afford BJJ, emphasizing that it's about prioritizing what you want and being resourceful. He shares personal anecdotes and examples, like teaching extra classes or using rideshare services to offset costs, to inspire viewers to find creative ways to pursue their BJJ goals.

Takeaways

• 💡 The cost of jiu-jitsu can vary greatly and is often perceived as expensive, but it's relative to one's financial situation.
• 🏆 Ryan Young, despite not having a wealthy background, emphasizes that financial constraints shouldn't limit one's pursuit of jiu-jitsu.
• 💼 To afford jiu-jitsu, one can consider cutting expenses, finding additional income, or reevaluating personal priorities.
• 🚀 The speaker advocates for an abundance mindset over a scarcity mindset, suggesting that one's attitude towards money can influence financial success.
• 💰 The speaker shares personal anecdotes of living in a housing project and having a tight budget, yet still finding ways to afford what he wanted.
• 🚖 Examples are given, such as using rideshare services to earn extra money or teaching private lessons, to demonstrate how one can afford jiu-jitsu.
• 🏦 The importance of budgeting and being mindful of expenses is highlighted, with the speaker sharing his own experiences with budgeting.
• 🤔 The speaker challenges the audience to think creatively about how they can earn the extra money needed for jiu-jitsu instead of solely focusing on cutting costs.
• 🌟 Success in jiu-jitsu and life is tied to one's mindset and approach to challenges, including financial ones.
• 📈 The cost of jiu-jitsu can be influenced by factors such as the instructor's fees, the cost of doing business in a certain area, and the supply and demand for jiu-jitsu schools.

Q & A

What is one of the reasons people quit jiu-jitsu mentioned in the video?

One of the reasons people quit jiu-jitsu is due to financial constraints, as indicated by comments on a previous video by Ryan Young.

How does Ryan Young respond to comments that suggest he doesn't understand the financial struggles of some people?

Ryan Young responds by sharing his own background of not growing up with money and living in a housing project, emphasizing that he does understand financial struggles.

What is the 'scarcity mindset' as discussed by Ryan Young?

The 'scarcity mindset' refers to a perspective where individuals believe they don't have enough resources and are unable to find ways to acquire more, often leading to giving up on opportunities due to perceived financial constraints.

What are the three options Ryan suggests for someone who finds jiu-jitsu training too expensive?

Ryan suggests three options: 1) Not joining the school, 2) Cutting other expenses to afford the training, or 3) Finding a way to earn additional income to cover the cost.

What is the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset according to the video?

The abundance mindset is characterized by a belief in the ability to generate more resources or opportunities, whereas the scarcity mindset is focused on the lack of resources and a perceived inability to change one's financial situation.

How does Ryan Young exemplify the abundance mindset in his own life?

Ryan Young exemplifies the abundance mindset by sharing how he managed to increase his training at the Gracie Academy by working in the studio, showing his initiative to create opportunities rather than being limited by his financial situation.

What advice does Ryan Young give to those who feel jiu-jitsu is too expensive?

Ryan advises those who find jiu-jitsu too expensive to change their mindset and look for ways to earn the extra money needed, such as taking on additional jobs or finding creative solutions to cover the cost.

Why does Ryan Young emphasize the importance of mindset in achieving financial goals related to jiu-jitsu training?

Ryan Young emphasizes the importance of mindset because it determines one's approach to financial challenges. A positive mindset can lead to finding solutions and opportunities to achieve one's goals, whereas a negative mindset can lead to giving up.

What is an example of how someone might earn extra money to afford jiu-jitsu training as suggested by Ryan?

One example given is using ride-sharing apps like Uber to pick up passengers going in the direction of one's commute to and from work, effectively getting paid for what would otherwise be a regular commute.

How does the cost of jiu-jitsu training vary according to the video?

The cost of jiu-jitsu training can vary based on factors such as the teacher's fees, the availability of different types of jiu-jitsu in the area, the cost of running a business in the area, and the overall supply of jiu-jitsu schools.

What does Ryan Young suggest about priorities when it comes to spending on jiu-jitsu training?

Ryan suggests that if jiu-jitsu is a priority, individuals should be willing to adjust their spending habits or find ways to earn more money to afford the training they desire.

Outlines

00:00

💸 The Struggle with Jiu-Jitsu Expenses

Ryan Young discusses the common complaint about the cost of jiu-jitsu and how it relates to personal financial situations. He shares his own upbringing without much money and how it shaped his perspective on expenses. Ryan emphasizes the importance of mindset, suggesting that instead of seeing jiu-jitsu as unaffordable, one should consider adjusting their budget or finding ways to earn extra money. He contrasts a scarcity mindset with an abundance mindset, using examples of how wealthy people maintain their wealth versus those who struggle financially.

05:00

🚗 Creative Solutions to Afford Jiu-Jitsu

The speaker provides practical advice on how to afford jiu-jitsu by sharing examples of how individuals can earn extra money, such as using rideshare apps to offset commuting costs. He also talks about his own experience of teaching private lessons to supplement his income. The paragraph highlights the idea that with the right mindset, one can find ways to afford what they want, rather than focusing on the limitations of their current financial situation.

10:01

💼 The Importance of Determination and Work Ethic

Ryan recounts his own experiences of working multiple jobs and living on a tight budget to afford jiu-jitsu training. He emphasizes the importance of determination and a strong work ethic in achieving one's goals, including in the pursuit of martial arts. The paragraph serves as a testament to the idea that with enough desire and effort, financial obstacles can be overcome.

15:02

📢 Call to Action and Upcoming Seminars

In the final paragraph, Ryan Young addresses the viewers directly, encouraging them to like, subscribe, and share his content. He also announces his plans to visit southern Texas for seminars and invites local schools to get in touch with him to arrange mini-seminars. This paragraph serves as both a call to action for viewers and a personal invitation for interaction and engagement with the jiu-jitsu community.

Keywords

💡Jiu-jitsu

Jiu-jitsu, specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is a martial art that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. In the video, the speaker discusses the costs associated with training in jiu-jitsu and how individuals can overcome financial barriers to pursue their interest in the sport. The term is central to the video's theme of balancing financial constraints with the desire to engage in martial arts.

💡Expense

Expense refers to the cost or the amount of money required to acquire or do something. In the context of the video, the speaker addresses the common concern that jiu-jitsu is expensive, and he shares personal anecdotes and strategies on how to manage or overcome these financial challenges to pursue jiu-jitsu training.

💡Mindset

Mindset pertains to a person's established set of attitudes or beliefs that influence how they perceive and interact with the world. The video emphasizes the importance of adopting an 'abundance mindset' versus a 'scarcity mindset' when it comes to managing finances and pursuing one's passion for jiu-jitsu. The speaker suggests that changing one's mindset can lead to creative solutions for affording training.

💡Scarcity Mindset

A scarcity mindset is a belief that resources are limited and therefore must be hoarded or rationed. The speaker contrasts this with an abundance mindset, suggesting that individuals with a scarcity mindset may feel trapped by their financial situation and unable to afford jiu-jitsu training, whereas those with an abundance mindset seek ways to increase their resources.

💡Abundance Mindset

An abundance mindset is the belief that there are plenty of resources and opportunities available. The video suggests that adopting this mindset can lead to finding creative ways to earn the extra money needed for jiu-jitsu training, such as picking up additional work or cutting other expenses.

💡Budgeting

Budgeting is the process of planning how to spend money and tracking expenditures. The speaker discusses the importance of budgeting and how individuals might need to adjust their budgets to accommodate the cost of jiu-jitsu training, highlighting the need for financial planning in pursuing one's interests.

💡Prioritization

Prioritization is the act of arranging tasks or activities in order of importance. The video touches on the concept of prioritizing one's spending, suggesting that if jiu-jitsu is a high priority, individuals should be willing to reallocate their spending to afford it, even if it means cutting back on other less important expenses.

💡Income Generation

Income generation refers to the process of earning money. The speaker provides examples of how individuals can generate additional income, such as driving for rideshare services or teaching private lessons, to afford the cost of jiu-jitsu training.

💡Affordability

Affordability is the state of being able to manage the cost of something without financial strain. The video discusses the perception of jiu-jitsu's affordability and how it can vary greatly among individuals based on their financial situations and willingness to make sacrifices or find additional income.

💡Financial Flexibility

Financial flexibility refers to the ability to adjust one's financial plans or spending habits to accommodate new expenses or opportunities. The speaker encourages viewers to consider their financial flexibility when deciding whether or not they can afford to pursue jiu-jitsu, suggesting that with creativity and effort, most people can find a way to make it work.

💡Value

Value is the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. In the context of the video, the speaker discusses how individuals perceive the value of jiu-jitsu and how this perception can influence their willingness to spend money on it. The speaker suggests that if someone truly values jiu-jitsu, they will find a way to afford it.

Highlights

Discussion on why people quit jiu-jitsu due to financial constraints and the author's perspective on expense.

Author's personal background of financial struggles and how it shaped his views on jiu-jitsu expenses.

The importance of mindset when it comes to affording jiu-jitsu training and the difference between a scarcity and abundance mindset.

Strategies for affording jiu-jitsu such as cutting expenses or finding additional income.

The idea that wealth accumulation is a mindset and how it applies to earning money for jiu-jitsu training.

Example of using Uber to cover commuting costs as a way to afford jiu-jitsu.

The author's experience teaching private lessons to afford more training time.

How the author managed a tight budget to afford jiu-jitsu training in the past.

The role of priorities in determining what one is willing to spend money on, including jiu-jitsu.

The variability in what is considered 'expensive' and how it relates to individual financial situations.

The author's friend's approach to setting jiu-jitsu tuition rates based on personal value and desire to teach.

How the author's friend identifies those who can afford higher jiu-jitsu rates by observing their lifestyle choices.

The concept that if you really want something, like jiu-jitsu, you will find a way to afford it.

The author's upcoming visit to South Texas and plans to conduct mini-seminars in the area.

Invitation for schools in South Texas to contact the author to arrange a mini-seminar.

Transcripts

hey everyone Ryan young coming soon okay

doing well you know a while ago I did a

video on why people quit jiu-jitsu and

one of the reasons was I don't have

enough money and every once in a while I

see a comment come up on that video

telling me basically that jiu-jitsu is

expensive which it can and it's not

always and it depends what expensive is

right it's expensive and that you know

some people like me just don't

understand right what it's like to not

have enough money or something yeah it's

some ridiculous stuff like that and and

I say ridiculous because if I think of

my background I didn't grow up with

money right my dad had money but my

parents were divorced and so I lived

with my mom I grew up with my mom my mom

never made more than 25 or 30 thousand

dollars a year she worked clerical were

things like bookkeeper type dammit and

she had to raise a son so she and I

would live on our own we didn't really

know every once in a while we had to

live with our my grandparents and all

that when my mom would run out of money

we did live in a part in a housing

project in Honolulu called Red Hills for

a period of time but we kind of bounced

around and you know the only real steady

thing in my life was number one my mom

you know I was lucky that you know I

didn't have to deal with a stepfather

there's just my mom and I

you know I never starved she never got

on welfare but we did you know briefly

live in the housing projects but I

couldn't get a lot of stuff I'm gonna go

into more of this in another video but

about the mindset that you need to have

but I brought this up because a couple

of people who getting got in contact

with me recently who joined up you know

the first thing they said you know

people asked what's the price and I give

them the price of our tuition here and

we're not the most expensive but we're

not the cheapest either they say you

know it's just too expensive for me and

I asked them I go well what exactly are

you looking for these people they they

do the research you know a lot of you do

your research on what you want to what

you want to train in before you you go

to a school before you approach the

school and sometimes you find out after

you've been at a school for a while that

maybe this isn't for me I need to find

something else you do your research you

reach out to somebody like me if I'm in

your area and then say well this is what

I want and you come and try a class or

two out this is perfect you know this is

exactly looking for but the cost its

prohibitively expensive in in first in a

person's case here's my thought on it if

I'm looking at a something I want to

give but it costs me $75 a month more

than what I'm paying now I might be

running my budget on a razor-thin margin

where I don't have very much in the way

of flexibility you have two options

I actually have three one is you just

don't do it right you don't you don't

come into our school for instance or the

school that you're looking for number

two is you think to yourself I need to

cut my expenses by $75 so I can I can

afford it

the other is I find a way to get another

$75 so I can't afford it the mindset

you're looking at here is the scarcity

mindset versus the abundance mindset

I'll give you an example how do people

amass a billion dollars well I don't

know because I have I don't have a

billion dollars so I've still yet to

figure that out

but let's say you have somebody who has

a net worth of six digits how do they

get to that point versus somebody who

doesn't if you've never gotten to having

a positive net working you're always in

debt you're always you know putting

things on credit card go spending you

always have no money or pocket you don't

know what it's like to have money in

your pocket on the other hand somebody

who does have money in their pocket they

will always have money

there's a saying that goes that if you

were to take all the money that the

wealthiest people have give it to the

masses that are poor then within five

years all the money that the poor hat

will be right back in the hands of the

people who once had once you develop how

to do something then you can do it all

the time and it's not just a case with

money it has to do with anything in life

right if you do it once you're

unfamiliar with it but what you did it

once and you think you know you did it

once you can do it again so if you've

earned a million dollars once you know

you'll be able to do it again even if

even if the powers that be were to take

all the money away from you you'd know

how to get back for those who have come

to me and tell me you're too expensive

by this amount because I can't afford it

then my thing back to you is what ways

given your your life knowledge and your

expertise can you earn that extra

seventy five dollars instead of give up

on coming to train at a place like ours

instead of being one of the the charity

cases that we do have we do have them

you know you just want to come in and be

like everybody else how do you do it I

don't know I mean actually you know

popped my head

if you have a car you know and you drive

to and from work I actually have a

friend and what he does is he'll he'll

turn on the uber or the list yeah and he

would just go find a ride that you can

pick up that's going in the direction of

his house coming home from work so it's

almost like his commute home is being

paid for by someone else

same thing with leading when he's hit

when he hits out in the morning

maybe leaves half an hour earlier opens

the app and sees if there's anybody

going in the direction that he's going

to work goes to pick him up

drops him off he goes off to work I

don't know how much money that'll make

but if you do that five days a week you

think that would make you $75 right it's

not gonna cost you that much more

because it's on your way to and from

right that's one way to do it for me

it's I'll just teach another private

I mean that's something that I can do

you know a lot of you know most of you

who watch a channel are not a black belt

to teach or whatever and but when I was

living in California and I was getting

my reps and teaching I would just put a

crazy Lestat out and I got I don't know

three four or five students that way

teaching privates is a brown belt I

didn't charge all that much because I

was still kind of in my mind I'm

thinking I still have to learn how to

teach and you know I just I was at

Dave's school and actually I was I was

teaching some before I was at Dave's

school and I was teaching more wallows

at this school so for me it was still a

learning process I didn't really quite

have the finished product ready to go

yet but people were paying me for my

time and you know to bust me up in my

garage but that was a little bit extra

money so for me I don't really worry

about mine and it's not because I'm

wealthy it's because I don't worry about

money you know it's not really anything

and if you kind of look at in jiu-jitsu

terms if you think of everything you do

in jiu-jitsu your level of success and

you just simply start at the money terms

you could do that as well as an example

when somebody mounts me am I thinking to

myself oh crap I'm not getting up right

I'm thinking oh this might be a pretty

good mount okay instead of me getting on

five seconds that might take me a little

bit longer and I just do what I need to

do to get out right so you come up to

something you want to buy and it costs X

amount and you go man I don't have that

amount well it's gonna take a little

longer I said uh beginning tomorrow I

may need to get at the end of the month

what do I need to do between now and

then to get it right it's all a mindset

right you watch those of you who have

watched the videos that we have on our

channel you notice that number one we

don't teach technique on our video so

what do we do 250 videos on a lot of the

history which is unrelated to this video

but a lot of it has to do with how do

you need to think to become successful

introduced to it one of the things to be

successful introduced is to get into

jiu-jitsu your first place

and once you get in and you realize wait

a minute there are actually different

types of jiu-jitsu oh I need to try a

different type well just as easily as

you can go to go to 1 1 type 2 and from

one type to another type and realize

it's more expensive it can go the other

way you realize oh it's actually cheaper

doing that you get so I really want to

do know what makes you Jitsu cheaper

more expensive a lot of it just has to

do with who the teacher is right some

teachers just simply cost more

but it could be the Yamato jiu-jitsu

that's available in your area it could

be the area living so for instance you

could live in an area where the cost of

running a business is very high so guess

what the cost of jiu-jitsu is gonna be

pretty high there or it could be in an

area where there's very little to do

students so then it would be high or you

could be in a place like Southern

California where there's jiu-jitsu are

on every single corner so even though it

is expensive to do conduct business

there you're gonna find a lot of places

to train for not that much money because

of the supply of jiu-jitsu in that area

you just have to kind of put it all

together realize I am where I am and I

just have to kind of deal with things

the best that I can so if you find that

you want something and it costs more

it's easier to earn a little bit more

money than it is to cut expenses because

what if you're already cut down as much

as you can right when I first moved to

California I made $2,000 a month from

both my wife and I you know she worked

part-time but she was going to school I

literally cashed every paycheck that I

got and I put it together in envelopes

and each envelope has a category of what

I could spend on you know for food for

gas or whatever right and I my budget

was tight so what I had to do was to go

and train to get an extra day of

training at the Gracie Academy in

Torrance I actually talked to master

Fabio Fabio Santos he wasn't a master

did professor Fabia there and I just

said hey this is my situation what can I

do well he made me work in the studio

because he could do that he had that

ability but I I asked and I did what can

I do to go from training twice a week to

three times a week because monetarily I

didn't have it right and I was working a

full-time job and I didn't have at that

time the ability to just turn on an uber

app and earn a few more bucks that way

because this is back in 1992 so

but I could have easily picked up side

jobs here and there I could have easily

gotten a hard time job working some

nighttime hours it just comes out - how

badly do you want it and if master

fabulous master fry but didn't give me

that option about being able to work on

Saturdays at the studio teaching helping

him teach the the beginner class so

therefore I could stay the rest of the

day and train and then I would have had

to figure something else out I've worked

my entire life

and I've worked sometimes two jobs

during college so working I was not a

strange to the working so whatever free

time I had I could easily say get

another job so for those of you who may

want to train and feel that you can't

afford it just change your way of

thinking

for those of you that are still of that

mindset then you know I don't know what

I'm talking about or I don't know your

situation you're right I don't know your

situation but really it doesn't matter

it's just you you know if that's your

mentality that's your mentality if you

got the school mentality you got the

Pullman Tyler's not tank and do them

anyway

that's all I got if you I hope this

helps you guys kind of put things in

perspective but realize that you can you

can even move things around so a friend

of mine I was talking about and he says

and he charges more than I do and I said

wow you know this is this is years ago

and I said how do you charge that much

and he says it's what I want right you

know it if I'm gonna be teaching a

certain person this is the number that I

need to be able to teach that person and

want to do it and that's another thing

to eat that that's what it was ready for

him to wanna if he if he let you in for

less he would be like man I don't really

want to teach that person he wasn't

incentivize that's the way he thought

and I said isn't that kind of a lot of

money to charge and his answer to me was

what's too expensive what's too

expensive to you is not the same as

what's too expensive for me or for him

or for her everybody has a different

scale on what's expensive right for

somebody buying a car somebody might say

you know I'm just gonna buy a Honda

Accord right I just need a full-size

four-door sedan that's what I'm gonna

buy another person who will go and that

person who buys the Accord will say I

would never buy a Lexus because that's

just too expensive on the other hand

somebody you know let's just sell a lot

of cars which means that it's not

expensive for a lot of other people you

know it's not too expensive if Lexus

were to come into the automobile market

saying you know the Honda is the number

one selling car in the world I'm not

gonna there's no way I could I can

sell this $50,000 luxury car if they

thought like that

then there'd be no Lexus's for people to

drive but they just came into the market

same thing with what this friend of mine

was telling me about her school and

another thing too he says if I think

let's say as his rate was 250 dollars a

month which I think it was and I and I

told man that's crazy you know you crazy

gonna get that he goes well you know

somebody walks to my studio and they

tell me I can't afford that

he goes and I see they've got the latest

iPhone he goes they can afford it

or they're you're clear worried really

really nice expensive clothes they can

afford it with him it's just priorities

what do you want to spend your money on

you know somebody may say you know I

mean I may spend a hundred thousand

dollars on a car but I'm not gonna spend

more than $100 a month on gee good song

they can afford more they just don't

want to think about what's important to

you if jiu-jitsu is important to you

then you're gonna do what you gotta do

to afford it if you're not willing to

spend more than a few bucks to go to the

school that you want to go to then

that's not really the school you want to

go to because if you really want

something there's nothing that will stop

you from getting it really think about

it right and that's the same with me too

if I want something I will do what I

need to begin anyway that's all I got

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