Are you over 40 and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?

Or maybe you're considering starting BJJ later in life?

In this episode I sit down with fourth-degree brown belt Abby to discuss why so many people quit before reaching blue belt and why BJJ is the perfect martial art for those over 40 looking to stay fit, make lifelong friends, and build resilience.

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https://www.youtube.com/@abbychavez8892

TIME STAMPS

0:00 📍 Introduction – Joined by four-stripe brown belt, Abby

0:10 📍 Why people quit BJJ before blue belt

0:25 📍 Why BJJ is great for newcomers in a new area

0:40 📍 Abby’s BJJ journey – training for 10 years

1:00 📍 Competing at purple belt & shifting focus at brown belt

1:20 📍 Seasons of training – training more and less over time

1:40 📍 Congratulations on upcoming parenthood – reflections on life changes

2:00 📍 Parenting and the emotional impact of having children

2:20 📍 The journey towards black belt – balancing life and training

2:45 📍 Why being a high-level blue belt helps with long-term training

3:05 📍 Life changes & how they affect beginner BJJ students

3:30 📍 Female perspective – timing training with life goals

4:00 📍 The addictive nature of BJJ and its benefits for parents

4:20 📍 Starting BJJ later in life – maintaining identity beyond parenting

4:45 📍 The impact of training on mental strength & emotional regulation

5:05 📍 Parents training BJJ & setting examples for their kids

5:25 📍 BJJ’s humbling nature – first class experiences

5:50 📍 The ego challenge – why some people quit BJJ early

6:10 📍 How different people discover BJJ – male vs. female perspectives

6:30 📍 How ego determines long-term commitment in BJJ

6:50 📍 BJJ exposing personal traits & character

7:10 📍 Why some people love BJJ and others hate it

7:30 📍 The lifelong appeal of training BJJ

7:50 📍 BJJ as an escape from routine & Groundhog Day feeling

8:10 📍 Personal story – moving to the U.S. and finding BJJ

8:40 📍 BJJ as a solution to loneliness & social adaptation

9:00 📍 The deep friendships formed in BJJ

9:20 📍 The trust and closeness of BJJ training partners

9:40 📍 How different gyms shape different training experiences

10:00 📍 The role of a head coach in setting gym culture

10:20 📍 Personal story – introducing kids to BJJ

10:33 📍 Closing thoughts – mental resilience & benefits of BJJ

Topics Covered:

1) Why so many white belts struggle to make it to blue belt

2) The best way to stay consistent in BJJ, even when life gets busy

3) How BJJ helps parents maintain their identity beyond family life

4) The unique mental and physical benefits of training BJJ after 40

5) Why Jiu-Jitsu is the best way to make friends when moving to a new city

6) The im