There are times in all of our lives when we feel overwhelmed by stress, our responsibilities, and life in general. My Life as a White Belt illustrates one man's efforts to get his head above water. This story chronicles his time as a white belt in jiu jitsu and the obstacles, revelations, highlights, and challenges that were a part of that journey.
Testimonials:
"As a combat sport, the ways that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can transform us personally is often overlooked in favor of the more "practical" benefits of the techniques and abilities. The parallels between the sport we all know and love and the lives we live off the mat are there for all who care to look, and Dan's stories are full of honest reflection and consideration on how our passion and dedication can help elevate us to levels that we may have thought out of reach. As white belts, our only responsibility is to LEARN, and My Life as a White Belt shows that the lessons on and off the mat are connected in ways that can have profound effects on us all." -Will Acton
"Reading this [book] is a huge deal for me, it's one of the few [books] I actually care to read. It's written straight from the heart with the emotional intensity that only someone who has seen lifes ups and downs can write. I truly believe that everyone can relate to something in it." - Nick Burke
"Not only did I find this [book] incredibly personal, it's genuine in a way that's easy for me to empathize with the author. I also found it very insightful into the other critically important but less discussed side of martial arts, the martial artist's psyche. All in all, I'm a big fan, and i can't wait for the next entry." - Sean Pichardo
"Dan writes [books] that are honest in all corners of the jiu jitsu world. You won't get the macho b.s. associated with most sports [books]. This is life hard and fast. Everyone can relate." - Nathan Mandel
Testimonials:
"As a combat sport, the ways that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can transform us personally is often overlooked in favor of the more "practical" benefits of the techniques and abilities. The parallels between the sport we all know and love and the lives we live off the mat are there for all who care to look, and Dan's stories are full of honest reflection and consideration on how our passion and dedication can help elevate us to levels that we may have thought out of reach. As white belts, our only responsibility is to LEARN, and My Life as a White Belt shows that the lessons on and off the mat are connected in ways that can have profound effects on us all." -Will Acton
"Reading this [book] is a huge deal for me, it's one of the few [books] I actually care to read. It's written straight from the heart with the emotional intensity that only someone who has seen lifes ups and downs can write. I truly believe that everyone can relate to something in it." - Nick Burke
"Not only did I find this [book] incredibly personal, it's genuine in a way that's easy for me to empathize with the author. I also found it very insightful into the other critically important but less discussed side of martial arts, the martial artist's psyche. All in all, I'm a big fan, and i can't wait for the next entry." - Sean Pichardo
"Dan writes [books] that are honest in all corners of the jiu jitsu world. You won't get the macho b.s. associated with most sports [books]. This is life hard and fast. Everyone can relate." - Nathan Mandel
