Give What You Get

14th October 2023, White Belt Diaries VII At this point I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for sixth months or so. I still take my licks from the higher belts, but I feel a degree of competence and understanding in the sport. It becomes clear to me that one of the largest learning curves you have is […]

Earn Your Stripes

1st June 2023, White Belt Diaries III My instructor wraps a piece of tape around the end of my belt. It’s only a thin strip of finger tape, but I’m utterly chuffed. I feel like a kid again getting that 50m swimming badge. My first ‘promotion’ in the sport. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are practically speaking only five […]