The #1 Reason People Quit Jiu Jitsu – Don’t Let This Happen to You

If you’re over 40 or 50 and starting Jiu-Jitsu, one decision will make or break your journey: the gym you choose. In this video, we break down how environment and peer pressure shape your training more than you realize. Drawing from research on peer influence, we explain why many older grapplers end up injured, burned out, or walking away from the mats altogether—not because of Jiu-Jitsu itself, but because of the culture they were surrounded by. Whether you’re a white belt looking for your first academy or a seasoned grappler trying to train smarter, this video will help you avoid the #1 mistake older students make. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Wrong reasons for choosing gym 01:00 Why gym culture matters most 01:36 Why most people quit 02:40 Gym red flag 1 03:15 Gym red flag 2 03:54 Gym red flag 3 and 4 04:15 Gym red flag 5 04:38 Gym red flag 6 04:53 Gym red flag 7 05:45 Gym green flag 1 06:10 Gym green flag 2 06:31 Gym green flag 3 06:45 Gym green flag 4 07:07 Gym green flag 5 07:29 I used to train like a lunatic 08:30 Most quit because of bad gyms 09:35 Thanking new subscribers 09:53 Training footage 10:25 Outro Scholarly Article on Peer Influence on Behavior https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1038&context=comjournal BJJ Gym Red Flags - What to Avoid 1. Expected to spar on day 1 2. No beginners classes 3. Prove yourself culture 4. Injuries are normalized 5. Pushed to compete 6. No focus on recovery or longevity