For those training jiu-jitsu over 40…there are times when you don’t feel ready. But at the same time, you don’t want to let more time pass. You tell yourself you’ll do it later. But somehow… that moment never comes. This video is where I finally signed up. Not because I felt ready. And honestly… I don’t fully know why. But staying where I was felt worse. IBJJF Asia Open is coming up, and I’m going in without any matches leading up to it. I don’t really know where I stand right now. But I signed up anyway. If you’ve ever…

You’re giving everything on the mat. Every. Single. Round. And you’re still getting crushed. That was me. For longer than I want to admit. I started Jiu-Jitsu at 43 and thought the answer was to try harder, move faster, push through. It made things worse ― until a blue belt said two words that changed everything. This video is for anyone over 40 who keeps showing up, keeps getting crushed, and still can’t figure out why. The answer is not what you expect. Watch to the end. — 💬 Drop a comment below: What do you usually do when you’re…

For those training jiu-jitsu over 40 — especially as a white belt — there may come a time when it just doesn’t feel fun anymore. At first, everything is new. Even getting smashed feels exciting. But little by little, something starts to change. You feel tired. You start looking for reasons not to go. And before you realize it, you begin to drift away from the mat. This video reflects on jiu-jitsu after 40, the quiet process of wanting to quit, and the reasons that only become clear later. Have you ever felt like it wasn’t fun anymore? Or found…

For those training jiu-jitsu over 40 —especially as a white belt —it can feel like nothing is changing. You show up. You try your best. But you still get stuck in the same positions again and again. Sometimes it’s not that you’re not improving. It’s just hard to see it. This video reflects on training after 40, feeling stuck, and the small things that quietly build progress over time. Have you ever felt like nothing was changing on the mat? One short thought is enough. Someone else might need to hear it. If you’re walking this over-40 jiu-jitsu journey too,…

For those training jiu-jitsu over 40 — especially as a white belt — injuries don’t just feel physical. Recovery takes longer. Time away hits harder. Sometimes it isn’t just bad luck. Sometimes it’s how we understand sparring. This video reflects on jiu-jitsu after 40, ego, urgency, and learning to train in a way that allows us to continue. Have you ever looked back at an injury and realized it wasn’t only physical? One short thought is enough. Someone else might need to hear it. If you’re walking this over-40 jiu-jitsu journey too, you’re always welcome here. ★ Related videos: The…

For Jiu-Jitsu practitioners over 40who sometimes say, “It’s just for fun.” You still enjoy training.But maybe… you still want to grow. I started jiu-jitsu at forty-three.Recently, I went back to the place in Japan where it all began.Running through those quiet streets, I found myself thinking about the mat —and the version of me it reflects. When I was a white belt, I cared too much about winning.Later, I learned how to pretend.Pretend to understand.Pretend to be calm.Sometimes even pretend I didn’t care. Saying “it’s just fun” isn’t wrong.For many people, that’s exactly what it is. But for me, there…

Have you ever felt anxious before going back to training after some time away? If you usually train consistently, even a few days off can feel strange. For me this time, it was two full weeks without training. I caught a cold during the winter here in Japan, and I started wondering if I was getting rusty. This is simply a story about returning to training after some time away — and what that felt like at 50. I train in Japan, and like many people over 40, I can’t always be perfectly consistent. When there’s a gap between sessions,…

For Jiu-Jitsu practitioners over 40, especially if training has started to feel a little heavy. You still love jiu-jitsu. You still want to train. But sometimes, the way we train can leave us feeling worn out, rushing, comparing, and quietly questioning ourselves. This video is not about techniques or winning. It is a personal look at a different way of training. If you have ever walked off the mat thinking, “Am I doing this right?” this video might resonate with you. What about you? Have you ever felt tired, not just in your body, but in the way you approach…

For Jiu-Jitsu practitioners over 40especially if you can only train once or twice a week. Have you ever walked out of the gym thinking,“Why did I even come today?” You were excited before class.You had something you wanted to try. But during sparring, nothing worked.You got smashed, went home tired,and felt like you made no progress at all. If that sounds familiar, this video is for you. In this video, we cover: 1: Why training can feel meaningless even when you are improving2: Why judging sparring only by results makes progress invisible3: One simple way to set a clear focus…

For all Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in your 40s and 50s. Have you ever felt yourself getting frustrated or angry during a roll? Have you ever finished sparring with a heavy feeling of regret afterward? In this video, I share how I’ve been learning to deal with those emotional moments on the mat especially the ones that catch us by surprise as we get older. These are not techniques to “win more.” They are simple mindset shifts that helped me stay calmer, avoid unnecessary injuries, and keep improving without losing myself during rolling. Hello, I’m Masa from The Rolling Dead. I started…