TESTIMONY by DARREN
While others are busy propagating bullshit and false claims, let’s kick off a series of sincere and honest stories on how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has changed our lives. A big thank you to our members who took the time and effort to share. Today, Darren Low thinks you too should try a FREE CLASS at Leverage Combat Academy and he’s gonna tell you why:
“Blessed with the opportunity to study overseas in Australia, I discovered and prioritised the importance of sports and physical activity to my quality of life.
Unfortunately, disobeying my coaches and a lack of discipline resulted in the misery and anguish from a labral tear in my hip (Rugby) and a disc herniation in my lumbar spine (Powerlifting).
Rapidly gaining weight and in a constant state of physical and mental pain, I was in desperation to get my life back on track – at the age of 19.
Unable to properly train and compete in the sports I once treasured, I had to look for some form of activity; Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) came to light through the recommendation of some friends who had started training in it.
I figured there was nothing to lose and made the decision to join my local BJJ gym: out of shape and inactive in sports for close to a year.
Expecting an absolute beat down, I was pleasantly surprised when I was introduced instead to a friendly and supportive class environment that encouraged me to constantly improve myself in every aspect. Team mates soon became close friends
Months of training time passed by and I got stronger, faster and healthier than ever before. Best of all, my injuries began improving after months of chronic pain prior to starting BJJ!
Eventually my studies came to an end and it was time to return to Malaysia.
With BJJ friends already back home, it wasn’t long before I located Professor Marcos Escobar who warmly welcomed me as part of not only a team, but BJJ family.
What I would discover was Marcos’ sincere dedication to his students and the difference this made to our gratification from training: going so far as to bring World Champions and Elite Trainers from abroad to Malaysia.
Through BJJ and my time with Leverage Combat Academy, I have truly gained an education in not just what my body is capable of, but also on humility, respect and appreciation for others. Not to mention self-defence.
It has been an honour training at Leverage Combat Academy and watching the development and growth of a family of friends formed by this wonderful sport.
Marcos Escobar and Leverage Combat Academy exemplify the importance and virtues BJJ can have on our lives. What I thought started off as a form of therapy for my injuries has furthermore brought and continues to bring lifelong friends and experiences that I will forever cherish”.
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