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Jiu-Jitsu Is Hard (And That’s Why It’s Worth It)

Jiu-Jitsu Will Challenge You Like Nothing Else I’ve trained my entire life. Since I was 12 or 13, I’ve been involved in different strength training disciplines—calisthenics, CrossFit, bodybuilding, powerlifting. I’ve also tried multiple martial arts, but nothing has challenged me like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). I’ve spent the last 12–13 years on the mats, and if I’m fortunate, I’ll spend many more. Jiu-Jitsu is a lot of things—technical, rewarding, frustrating, humbling, addictive. But if I had to describe it in one word, I’d say: 👉 It’s hard. When I received my black belt, I felt joy, a sense of accomplishment, and pride. But my coach’s words that day stuck with me: 🗣 "You’re not done. The journey just begins. Jiu-Jitsu is a fresh product, like a flower—if you don’t water it, it will fade away." And he was right. Jiu-Jitsu isn’t something you master and move on from. It’s something you constantly refine, relearn, and struggle through. Brazilian Jiu...

06 April, 2025 / 0 Comments
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What’s This Blog About?

What’s This Blog About? The year was 2006. I was 13 years old. My cousins made fun of me for being a little chubby—not fat, just a bit rounder than the other kids. My classmates would reach for my cheeks like I was some kind of toddler. And every time they tried, I fought back. That’s when I decided to start working out. I had no equipment, no gym membership—just raw determination. I started with calisthenics. A few months in, my body transformed. I was stronger, leaner, and looked better. At school, kids noticed. My broad shoulders became a talking point. And the same cousins who used to mock me? Now they were asking: "Hey, by the way… what kind of training do you do?" That moment hit me hard. I realized I could change. I could take control. I could become whoever I wanted to be. The Struggle Was Never a Lack of Information Even after getting in shape,...

21 February, 2025 / 1 Comment