Jiu Jitsu is finally fun..

I started training toward the end of 2006 / beginning of 2007. I've loved jiu jitsu from the start. But I can't say it's always been fun. Mental blocks, frustrations in schedules, schools closing, terrible training partners/instructors, and a plethora of other things have always been present thus stealing my joy. But I can honestly say, I have truly been enjoying this journey lately. Not just enjoying it, but actually having fun. I used to go to the drag strip and run my car because it was fun. I played paintball because it was fun. I never had a passion for those things but they were fun. Now I am having fun doing something that I am also passionate about. It's a great feeling.
I attribute this directly to Brandon Mccaghren and his school. He has built an environment where training is super productive and also fun. I know there are a ton of amazing instructors in this system and all of them in some way contribute to our happiness.
So thank you! and Happy Mother's Day.. or some shit..

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That's awesome. That's how it is at Empire (10th Planet Rochester). No place like home.

I train most of the time at a Nova Uniao school and hit any 10p event I can. While I get along well with my instructor and some of my fellow classmates, there is a definite difference when I go to a 10p event. It is evident that 10p is a family and not just training partners. When I walk into a 10p place everyone is so welcoming. People I have only seen a couple times and go months without seeing welcome me like I was a long lost friend. I have experienced this the Stl area and down in Decatur. I hope people don’t take that for granted, coming from where it is the exception and not the rule, I see the difference.

Jiu Jitsu is soooo much fun. Every time I roll, I am reminded of how much fun it is. What a lifestyle!