This week I had a great class under the instruction of Joaquin, the youngest of the Valente Brothers. The class was a realistic fight sequence leading into the pedalada, a foot strike from the guard position. The sequences were clearly explained and easy to follow. Also, there were a lot of new white belts that recently joined.
How many years of study does it take to become a black belt? From what I have learned, it will take up to nine years of regular practice. In today’s world, businesses come and go in that time frame. I think that the Valente Brother’s Studio, dojo, will be here nine years from now since there are at least four capable people to do it. I definitely believe it will be around in 2021; hopefully, so will I.
Since I have started training, I have become more peaceful. In an interview on Youtube.com, Grand Master Helio mentioned that this would occur with the study of Jiu Jitsu.
” He who formerly was reckless and afterwards become SOBER, brightens up this world, like the moon when freed from clouds.”
Buddha, Bhammapada, 2500 years ago.
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