Reward

It’s probably the question that you’re going to struggle with the most if you want to make it to a high level in BJJ. Is it worth it? Why do you do this? What’s the reward? It’s a good question. If you’re going to be a black belt you’d think you have all the answers to these questions, but maybe you don’t. I really just know I need Jiu Jitsu, and will sacrifice a lot of things so that it can be a part of my life. That’s not the way it is for everyone though. A lot of the guys who compete at the highest level live with multiple roommates, have minimal social life, and if they have a job it’s just enough that they can pay for training. By no means is professional BJJ a lavish lifestyle. BJJ hobbyists are using time that they could be with their family, friends, making memories or making money. Why is it worth it? It’s worth it because, it is the closest bond you will ever have with a stranger, a worldwide network of acceptance, the most physically and mentally challenging undertaking you can imagine. It will bring out the true nature of what you are capable of, and so much more. Go train, it’s the only way to understand.