BJJ Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that will humble you, change you, and reveal more about your character than almost anything else you will ever do. This is the story of my journey from white belt to black belt, one tap at a time.
White Belt · 1 Stripe
Goal: Black Belt. The road is long. That's the point.
The Road So Far
- Started White BeltMarch 14, 2025
- 1st StripeJune 29, 2026
First Colored Belt For Gage
I was nervous, and going to see my son roll doesn’t usually make me nervous but today was a bit different.
First Full Week, Now What? Homework Time
This was my first full week of really committing to jiu-jitsu. Four, five sessions, giving it everything I had. And the biggest thing I learned this week has nothing to do with any single move.
The White Belt Spaz
If you have never trained, here is what that means. A white belt gets in there and goes absolutely bonkers (mostly out of fear and confusion).
Nothing here yet
Stories from this belt stage are coming. The journey continues.