Comments on: Life Lessons from a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu

By: peter

peter — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:23:18 +0000

@Alex

Thanks for the input. I agree with you that you never ‘master’ martial arts. It is a constant learning process. However, that being said, in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, the pinnacle of success is the black belt (unless you are in the Gracie Family).

I’m not sure about Taekwondo, as I haven’t taken it since I was twelve. But I do know getting a black belt in Taekwondo is not nearly as long a process as getting one in Jiu Jitsu, so maybe that is the reason for the difference.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:41:40 +0000

I have a black belt in Taekwondo. From what I remember a black belt in not the pinnacle of the art. At black you haven’t mastered martial arts, you’ve passed the test that says you are now ready for some SERIOUS learning.

By: peter

peter — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:34:42 +0000

@Markstraining.com

I could not agree more. Martial Arts let’s you physically see the progress that you can make when you stick it out.

Thanks for contributing!

By: peter

peter — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:32:33 +0000

@Christopher
Like any fine woman, the challenge is what makes Jiu jitsu so alluring.

By: markstraining.com

markstraining.com — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:22:09 +0000

Great Article. Also, not just with Jiu Jitsu but with any martial art, through constant repetition, trying and determination to succeed, it will eventually spill out into others areas of your life. This i think is one the most beneficial aspects of training.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:07:46 +0000

I recently started to train as Pete knows. It is not an easy martial art at all. it is a chess game with the body.

By: peter

peter — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:31:05 +0000

@Ari
As usual, a great way to look at it. Thanks for contributing.

By: Ari Koinuma

Ari Koinuma — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:54:08 +0000

The only sure way to lose is to quit. Otherwise, everybody can win.

ari