To be new, is to be a spaz

Dear new white belt . . . new spazzy white belt. Rolling with you can be incredibly dangerous, as your style of Jiu-jitsu is an ad hoc mixture of basic full guard and passing principles mixed with a combination elbows, head-butts and knees. You’ll bust lips, leave bruises and say “sorry” more than you ever thought possible in an attempt to piece together some semblance of fluid Brazilian Jiu-jitsu technique. You probably feel clumsy and slightly self-conscious because you realize your clumsy nature and inability not to injure your training partners on the mat. You may have even been scorned by a higher belt at some point for your jerky nature. I feel your pain and know your plight. New Spazzy White Belt, I used to be you. Every black belt, used to be you.