Over the past two weeks, I have been learning jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. Although I have sustained quite a few injuries and may have a broken thumb, it has been a really good experience for me and has challenged me to be in better physical and mental shape. One of the highlights of my time in the dojo was when we received our jiu-jitsu robes which are called gi. Gi means uniform in Japanese and is the word used to describe the uniforms in most forms of martial arts. The gi are white and made of a thick material which allows for better grip when performing jiu-jitsu holds and takedowns. However, our uniforms would not be complete without a belt. The very first belt awarded in jiu-jitsu is the white belt. We all received our white belt after completing three acts of kindness outside of our training that showed selflessness. Although it is only the first belt, it still felt very rewarding to receive my belt from the instructors.
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| Receiving our White Belts |
The most challenging aspect of the course for me was performing the jiu-jitsu takedowns and holds. Memorizing the movements and performing everything correctly while making sure not to harm my partner was quite challenging. The rear-naked choke was the first chokehold that we learned and can be used to prevent blood from flowing to an attacker's head, causing them to pass out. To ensure nobody accidentally took a choke-induced slumber, each person and their partner made sure that they could tap out of the choke. This chokehold can be performed from the ground or standing position and can be learned by anybody. The other takedowns and chokes were not so easy but I know that the training is helping me get in better shape based on how sore I am after completing our introductory course!
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