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- 0:00Brown belt: injuries and almost quitting
- 1:11The training partner who kept me coming back
- 3:01Competition and lessons from coaching
- 6:29Why being on the mat matters
- 7:05The update: I earned my black belt
- 9:15Why I left my gym
- 12:55A black belt and a new chapter
- 14:23Fundamentals still matter
- 17:42Finding your own game
- 20:51Consistency and training partners
- 23:35Ask better questions to improve
- 29:54An unexpected end to the belt journey
- 32:14Injuries, time off, and staying connected
- 37:28Choosing what matters
- 38:07Thank you and what comes next
- 38:47Thanks for watching
I Got My BJJ Black Belt—Then Left My Gym
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I nearly quit Brazilian jiu-jitsu at brown belt. Injuries, bodybuilding goals, and time away from the gym had me wondering whether I was done. A training partner kept bringing me back. Then the story took a turn: I earned my black belt, left my gym, and started training at home with the same friend
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