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A lot has changed in the last couple months. I have a lot to write about. I need to catch up, and I will. I will start with the latest news first, and work my way back over the coming weeks.
I am excited to announce that I was awarded my blue belt last night by Master Carlson Gracie Jr. and my coach, Orlando Alonso!
I am beyond excited about this new stage in my Jiu Jitsu journey, and can’t wait to get on the mats!
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Tonight was a great training night, and at the end of our nightly advanced class, I was striped up by Coach Orlando.
For those that train know that advancement through the Jiu-Jitsu ranks is very different from any other martial art. It takes a lot of hard work, motivation, and not just physical or technical growth, but mental growth.
There isn’t a set rule book as to how you advance, you just go get your mat time in, learn, and apply what you learn. Your Jiu-Jitsu game improves, and over time you advance.
I don’t have expectations to advance on a given time scale, it comes with time, and everyone’s journey is different. I do have expectations of learning, and getting better as a mat player. What advancement shows me personally is that I am doing just that. However, if I put all the expectation discussions aside for a second, I will say it’s a treat when you are recognized for your hard work and improvement. It certainly doesn’t suck 🙂
I am very excited about earning my 4th stripe, but more importantly, I can’t wait to get back on the mat to get in more work!
#OSS
I was promoted, and I am very honored to have been in the presence of greatness.
I attended a team seminar in December down at Carlson Gracie Temecula, and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have had on my journey.
Not many are lucky in their entire journey to meet a red belt, I was fortunate enough to receive my 3rd white belt stripe from Grand Master Carley Gracie.
It’s still a bit surreal. Not just meeting and being promoted by a red belt, but also there was Master Carlson Gracie, Clark Gracie, our in house blackbelts, along with my coach, and other teammates.
Congrats to Tom Cronan on earning his black belt, Tony Perez on earning his blue belt, and everyone else that promoted.
I am thankful for the experience, and excited about how motivating it was to train with greatness!
OSS…..