What drove you to do Jiu Jitsu...

[bobby rivers]

It's transformed me so much that I don't even identify with who I used to be. I've tried to explain it several times on this forum and dayum was I all over the old rantin my ass off as well. It's actually easier to answer now because I can be completely honest with myself. Ever since childhood we are asked " What do you wanna be when you grow up?" and told things like " You can become anything you want to be." We soon learn to adapt and conform our answers to fit either societies or our guardians standards. A ninja turns into a doctor, lawyer, engineer, etc. Well, I wanna be a fucking ninja. Always have. I didn't want the choreographed smoke and mirrors(although I ate that shit up) I wanted to actually be able to go from the first to tenth floor of a building and kick everybodies ass along the way. Jj gave me a huge tool to realize my true dream. To be a fuckin ninja. Sorry mom..

[Kyle Spalla]

It's transformed me so much that I don't even identify with who I used to be. I've tried to explain it several times on this forum and dayum was I all over the old rantin my ass off as well. It's actually easier to answer now because I can be completely honest with myself. Ever since childhood we are asked " What do you wanna be when you grow up?" and told things like " You can become anything you want to be." We soon learn to adapt and conform our answers to fit either societies or our guardians standards. A ninja turns into a doctor, lawyer, engineer, etc. Well, I wanna be a fucking ninja. Always have. I didn't want the choreographed smoke and mirrors(although I ate that shit up) I wanted to actually be able to go from the first to tenth floor of a building and kick everybodies ass along the way. Jj gave me a huge tool to realize my true dream. To be a fuckin ninja. Sorry mom..

Powerful. I read your story before Bobby, total dedication to the game. Lot's of people can learn from your determination.

[Kurzy]

Probably one of the better threads I have read. Great input from everyone. Inspiring.

[Kyle Spalla]

Probably one of the better threads I have read. Great input from everyone. Inspiring.

Yeah it's awesome to hear everyone's stories and see what got them into such a great sport and lifestyle.

[Phil Campeau]

For me, it was partially about getting into shape. I've been trying to exercise and get in better shape fora few years now, but because I didn't do any sports, I would always reach a point where I'd get frustrated with training, and feel that it was kind of pointless, because I had no real reason to train hard.

Another part was just a desire to learn a martial art. It's something I've been wanting to do for years, but could never decide on any specific one, because I knew very little about martial arts.

Fast forward to last year, I started getting really into UFC, and simultaneously into watching a lot of standup comedy. Joe Rogan showed up in both, and I got to listening to his podcast. There I heard him and Eddie talking about BJJ, and their descriptions and praise really drove it home for me. I signed up earlier this year, and I'm having a blast.