"The purpose of jiu-jitsu is not to become the best white belt, but to become the best black belt you can be not only in technique, but in character." - Neato
Of all the things you take from this blog fellow white belt take this...it is not about how many taps you tally, but how many you endure. It's not about your fancy gi, or rash guard, or no-gi shorts with the cool rank designator belt on it. It's not about the medal, the trophy, or your 200+ competitor tee collection. None of this matters if you never reach black belt. None of it. Jiu-jitsu is a lifestyle, not a passing fad. It is blood, sweat, tears, and years on the mats. And nothing less. Leave the pride, arrogance, and ego alone...and welcome in technique, humility, and character. That is all.
