So I’ve started taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and damn all I can think is, “WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!” Learning this form of self defense has been fun AND very exhausting. seriously, FROG HOPS! A couple of months ago, I was getting really bored with working out and I was looking for something. (haha I am always looking for something….) And I’ve been playing way too much Tekken 6. So after hearing so much about brazilian jiu jitsu, I decided to look for a gym around me and found WreckingBall. A couple of classes later and I’m going to myself “I have a lot to learn….”
I’ve realized that being a beginner is where a lot of the fun is.
There Are Two Mistakes One Can Make Along The Road To Truth…. not going all the way, and not starting. (Buddha)
A lot of people make excuses. I know I certainly heard a lot of them in my own head. “Not enough money.” “I am not in good enough shape.” “I am gonna get my ass kicked ! ” Just so many reasons floating around. But NO ! There is no better feeling in the world then just turning off the voices in your head and following a path with heart. It’s exciting not knowing what’s gonna happen. It’s even more exciting deciding just to go !
If You Dont Ask, You Don’t Get (Mahatma Gandhi)
I’ve always thought that one of the best rules in life is to surround yourself with people who are better than you in whatever your learning. The awesome thing is there will always be an infinite amount of people better at you in whatever you are doing. Except for rapping and writing, cause I am the best at that =) But being around people who are months and years and decades ahead of me in experience is very comforting, simply because I ask a lot of questions. And I am a slow learner, so usually I ask the same questions over and over again. One of the best attitudes in life is to realize the fact that we NEED to constantly learn and stay humble. Asking questions is the best way to continually understand new things. There is something to learn from everyone. So keep asking ! Especially when it’s a takedown or a submission.
So yes, being the white belt in whatever we are learning can be a very fun experience. We are not yet clouded with “expertise” and are hungry for guidance. Always asking ourselves….”WHAT’S NEXT?”
but seriously. I don’t think most of you can handle frog hopping for more than 20 feet.
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Rocky: Great post. Very inspirational. I really liked that quote you shared from Buddha…not going all the way and not starting really are 2 of the biggest mistakes we can make. I think you always have to make certain that you are pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and really working to make your desires a reality. Thanks for the great post.
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Rocky,
Congrats on the commitment to learn a strict & disciplined martial art. I always wanted to learn aikido. Hell, I may still take up lessons one day. My son is a green belt in general self-defense. I love martial arts and feel that everyone should become, at least, familiar with one style.
Nice inspirational post!
BTW – Where’s your raps?
Peace!
- Ali
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Thanks ! yea finishing what I started is definitely something I need to focus on more this year. It’s challenging, but when I get stuff done things feel a lot better.
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Aikido is very fun! I took it for bout a year and then I ended up having to move. I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu mostly so I can have a fun way of working out. Thanks for reading !
Rocky,
I’ve heard many positive reviews on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I heard it’s a fighting style closest to street fighting. Buddha and Ghandi ways of teaching is very truth. You really do have to get rid of your negative thought and ask/act toward your goals. I really need to look for a gym on this fighting style now. Great post buddy!
Thanks Justin ! yea it been awesome and definitely a fun way to workout !