Dedication pays off for new BJJ black belt
MARTIAL ARTS: Intelligence, resilience, determination and dedication.
These are the keys to a success 10 years in the making for new Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt Elijah Kennedy, according to Ka-chi Mixed Martial Arts professor Joe Perry.
Kennedy became the Ka-chi dojo’s first “locally graded” black belt last weekend – a proud moment for Perry.
“I’m proud of all of my students but I do have some special praise for Elijah,” Perry said.
“It is not easy to get a black belt in BJJ. It’s a minimum ten years of hard work and study and Elijah has trained with us that whole time.
“We’ve had a number of students begin their training here before moving on and getting their black belt elsewhere.
“Elijah is the first to receive it here. He’s intelligent, determined and resilient – exactly what you need to be to succeed in BJJ.”
The Toowoomba dojo welcomed third degree black belt professor Vincent Perry to town for the occasion with several members earning new belts.
“BJJ is a very hard martial art to master,” Joe Perry said.
“You always have to be thinking and planning ahead if you want to get the best of your opponent.
“It’s a lot like a game of chess.”