A STORY ABOUT JIU JITSU
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village surrounded by beautiful hills and fields. She was a kind and gentle soul who loved to play with flowers and watch the birds fly. Her parents were farmers, and she had two older brothers who were always getting into mischief.
One day, her brothers introduced her to the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They started taking her to their martial arts classes and showing her the basics. At first, Lily was intimidated and overwhelmed. She was used to playing with flowers, not grappling with other kids. But as she continued to attend classes, she started to see the beauty in the art of Jiu Jitsu.
However, despite her love for the sport, Lily often found herself feeling frustrated and defeated on the mat. Her opponents were often much stronger and tougher than her, and she struggled to keep up. Her brothers and instructors constantly reminded her that she needed to be tough if she wanted to succeed in Jiu Jitsu, but Lily didn't understand what they meant. To her, being tough meant being mean and unkind, and that was not who she wanted to be.
One day, Lily's instructor called her aside and had a heart-to-heart talk with her. He told her that being tough in Jiu Jitsu didn't mean being mean or unkind, but rather having the strength and resilience to push through tough times and never give up. He explained that, like in life, there will be times when you fall down, but it's important to get back up and keep going.
The words of her instructor resonated with Lily, and she began to embrace the concept of being tough in a positive and empowering way. She started to train harder, pushing herself to her limits, and learning from her mistakes. Slowly but surely, she became stronger, both physically and mentally.
Lily's hard work paid off, and she started to see improvement on the mat. She was no longer intimidated by her opponents, but instead saw them as opportunities for growth and learning. Her instructors and training partners were amazed at her transformation, and she became a role model for the younger students.
Years went by, and Lily became a highly skilled and successful competitor, known for her heart, determination, and kindness on and off the mat. She never forgot the lessons she learned about being tough, and she carried them with her throughout her life.
In the end, Lily realized that being tough didn't mean being mean or unkind, but rather having the strength and resilience to overcome adversity and never give up on her dreams. So, she lived happily ever after, inspiring others to embrace the beauty of Jiu Jitsu and martial arts and the power of being tough enough to keep fighting.
Did you find inspiration in Lily’s story? Would you like to build your own resilience? Gain confidence? Increase your mental and physical well being in a sport that offers more than just fitness? The martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu might be for you. Try a Gi or No Gi Kids or Adult class with us at Preta Academy in Kelowna. It is time to start your own unique and inspiring road to black belt!