Why jiu jitsu?

Nice little extract from Zen Jiu Jitsu over 40:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zen-Jiu-Jits...=Zen+jiu+jitsu

Let's go back to that important question then: So why bother?
The answer is 'it doesn't matter'. What matters is the Why...there must be a Why in it for you that is so strong it pulls you to each class like a tractor beam. That is what Keeps You Going!
Now I have a ton of Why's answered for myself:
⁃ Stress Relief
⁃ Camaraderie
⁃ Socializing
⁃ Fitness
⁃ Mental Sanity and Mental Workout
⁃ Just makes me Feel Alive
These are just a few. And none of them contain competition or self defense. Though I do think my confidence levels have changed dramatically since I became more proficient in BJJ. There are very few social situations that I walk into and feel intimidated, regardless of how physically aggressive things become.

A side effect of BJJ that I think is priceless at this age is that I look great (I know arrogance is a poor quality, but at my age I'll take what I can). When I compare today how my body has shaped with jiu jitsu as opposed to just working out I have to say that stood beside my counterparts I look good for my age. Okay, bit of a cauliflower ear and my fingers look a little tricky but outside of that - looking pretty good over here.

Therapy.

because why the hell not

Without jiu jitsu where would I be, it has become a very important part of my life and well being. It's my home away from home.

Bro 40 is the new 20 lol You hear that from cougars all the time. And my answer is it is way cooler than golf.