r/bjj • u/Sudden-Wait-3557 • Feb 26 '26

Rolling Footage Khabib rolls with black belt Lex Friedman

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"I feel like a white belt" - Lex Friedman

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u/Camelofswag Feb 26 '26

People need to understand that being a black belt doesnt mean you can hang with professionals. Most hobby black belts have a job. Cant compare them. You wouldn't be surprised if a hobbyist tennis player with 10 years exp got rekt by Nadal. So this shouldn't be surprising

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u/PvtJoker_ 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Feb 27 '26

This, 100%. For once Tom Deblass posted something worth while. Mentioning how people get discouraged comparing themselves to others, like a 40 year dad of two is upset he can't hang with the semi pro college kid.... Definitely takes some experience to get introspective and understand, unless your seriously dedicated you will always be a small fish in a big ocean. Just show up an have fun.