06/22/2022
Received my first stripe today. I’m very grateful for my coach and the school . This has been a difficult and fun journey so far. It’s always funny when you start anything, the learning curve. You feel funny and out of place, but you just keep showing up and take it a step at a time. I’ve learned not only some of the martial art, but i’ve also learned different life lessons. For example, when you’re in a bad position and about to get submitted, don’t lose your focus. Stay calm, breathe, make a strategy and figure a way out. Sometimes it’s an inch by inch movement, but eventually you put yourself into a better position.🥋 Grateful for all the other students that roll with me as well. First stripe of many to come.