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Earning My Blue Belt: A goal met.

I smashed a major goal for the year and earned my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! It was a tough journey, with a thumb injury threatening to derail my plans. But I persevered, adapted my training, and ultimately triumphed. Read about my experience and key takeaways here!
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Earning My Blue Belt: A goal met.

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I smashed a major goal for the year and earned my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! It was a tough journey, with a thumb injury threatening to derail my plans. But I persevered, adapted my training, and ultimately triumphed. Read about my experience and key takeaways here!

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