Robert: I hear what you are saying and I totally agree. But even if he doesn't want to praise her personally, as a coach, he could have come to me also right? Look at you good people, yall appreciate all the hard work we put into this. It just a normal thing to do. Its not going beyond the call of duty. Its just being normal people. If I see a kid work hard at the tournament, I rightfully give that kid my praise. Remember these kids put in the work, and they get nothing back except some form of recognition. I guess in some strange way even the black belt that make it to ADCC are fighting for recognition. For example, we all know of Marcelo and his accomplishments and we rightfully praise him and recognize him.
Take Master Eddie for example, we aren't officially affiliated with him, but he has shown Cora so much love. He is a person that truly get what we are doing. Nothing is too small in his eyes and that is why we are stuck on his system. THe support is incredible. I don't even pay him anything in form of monthly gym fee and he's not making anything except my $5 each month, but somehow he always find ways to praise Cora. His words are like Gold to her. It doesn't take much to extend a warming words to someone who look up to you.
Anyways, I don't really know what I'm saying..just rattling on....