Earned my BJJ purple belt

“There is love in me the likes of which you’ve never seen. There is rage in me the likes of which should never escape."
—Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

September 26, 2024, 07:48 AM

Beancooker

Excellent work, Brad! Earning a purple belt is a challenging achievement at any age, but reaching this milestone at 66 is truly remarkable. I can only hope to be in such great shape when I reach your age in 16 years. Your dedication and perseverance to stick with it all this time is inspiring. Congratulations once again—this is no easy feat, and you’ve earned it through hard work and commitment. Well done!

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September 26, 2024, 07:57 AM

TMats

Perfect.

September 26, 2024, 08:26 AM

HKg3

Congratulations for you hard work and determination!

Best regards,

Mike

September 26, 2024, 04:11 PM

Edmond

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Originally posted by kkina:
Big congrats! A very difficult art to rank in, I'm told.

Absolutely correct. Average years of dedicated training to black belt is 10-12 years.

It’s hard on your body with the constant sparring and pressure testing. You won’t see an 11 year old black belt like commercialized TKD or karate.

September 26, 2024, 07:42 PM

downtownv

Congratulations, you prove Ole Guys Rule!

September 26, 2024, 07:59 PM

MikeinNC

That’s awesome Brad!

"Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein

“You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020

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September 27, 2024, 01:53 PM

Greymann

Outstanding!

September 28, 2024, 10:56 AM

Appliance Brad

Thanks everyone. It has been a great journey so far. I do jits as much for my mental well being as my physical. It really does help keep me centered. It does truly help with flexibility as you age. And it's an art where strength is not nearly as important as technique.

myrottiety, I saw your post when you got your purple. I feel the same way, that my jujitsu sucks. All I can do is try to be a tiny bit better every time I step on the mats.

I appreciate all of your comments and support. I hope to be training for another 10 years or more. There are some amazing men and women still doing jujitsu through their 70's and into their 80's.

September 29, 2024, 05:24 PM

Killer

Congratulations!! I got my black belt two years ago so I know what dedication it takes to receive your purple belt. Purple belt for me is where the fun started. Keep at it, Brad!!

October 01, 2024, 07:53 AM

myrottiety

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Originally posted by Killer:
Congratulations!! I got my black belt two years ago so I know what dedication it takes to receive your purple belt. Purple belt for me is where the fun started. Keep at it, Brad!!

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