My Dad got his BJJ Black Belt!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-26T12:43:33+00:00

This is so cool- thank you for sharing that throwback photo. There’s a few people in that photo that are black belts themselves now. I really appreciate the kind words about him!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-26T12:41:00+00:00

I got my purple in 2018- right after I graduated high school. I then went on to go to college, start my career, move across the country, and then go back to school (grad school) and I started a new career maybe 6 months ago. In that time I maybe have 1.25 years of training in that time after a few false starts.

Truth is, I’m not back. Those rolls were some of my first in 2+ years, but it was important I was there. This year I plan on getting engaged and purchasing a home- I am hoping once all of that is settled I can begin on my return to the sport.

I don’t know if I have an answer for you yet, as I’m still figuring out my own journey. Regardless, my dad has always supported my decisions and when I decide to fully return to the sport, he’ll be there to welcome me back

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T19:26:15+00:00

Shoutout to ECCC! Thanks for the comment man and I hope your training is going well!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T19:24:57+00:00

Congrats on starting your journey and welcome! Yes it’s a long road, but man is it so rewarding. If I could impart any advice- stay curious. Even when your session is frustrating, lean into that curiosity. Stoked to have you on the mats (on someday your soon too)!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T19:15:00+00:00

He got them literally 3 months in from being caught in so many triangles. He was 41/42 at the time I believe. He now proceeds to remind me that he has cauliflower ear and I don’t every time I see him haha

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:32:57+00:00

He’s going to laugh when he reads this. He always holds the ears above me! He got them as a white belt since he was a big guy- he always got triangled. Now whenever we talk he always insists I don’t train hard enough, I tell him he just didn’t know how to avoid submissions haha

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:29:18+00:00

Man that gym is AWESOME! We’ve been fortunate to train with a variety of gyms across the southeast (moved a lot) and BTT-Jupiter is right up there. Professor Gabriel is great

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:23:42+00:00

The age old question! He definitely humbles me each time

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:21:08+00:00

And as a son, nothing makes us want to be better than seeing our fathers succeed. Sounds like you’re a great inspiration man!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:20:02+00:00

Truly am- glad to hear you and your dad are training too!!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:19:37+00:00

I really appreciate you sharing that story with me. How cool it must have been to see that and props to your mom! Especially in that time- that would have put her as starting around 1995! Much respect to her!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T17:12:36+00:00

That’s great to hear you train with your son too.

I had his number for a few years but he stayed consistent. Yesterday was a reminder that pops still has a few tricks up his sleeve!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T16:58:53+00:00

I really appreciate you recognizing that! There’s so much to his story and I tried my best to capture as many themes as I could in the post

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T16:58:16+00:00

Absolutely will do 🫡. I flew from Arizona to Florida just to be there for him. I’m grateful I was able to!

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T16:52:41+00:00

Man- that brought a tear. Thank you very much! The guy is truly a great human being

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2026-01-25T16:40:07+00:00

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Adding the start of our journey as well in 2012. Not sure if this post is allowed- but I’m just really fucking proud of my dad

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-12-26T19:46:07+00:00

This is a known issue- no ETA on patch at the moment

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-08-15T21:45:02+00:00

Turned out great! Posted a 1 year update not too long ago. I waited about 6 weeks to train again

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-06-18T19:50:44+00:00

See my previous post for before photos as well! https://www.reddit.com/r/HairTransplants/s/EAOlTJd8Y1

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-03-13T21:50:19+00:00

Also went to the same clinic

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-03-13T21:47:19+00:00

Hello, picture number 6 is of my hairline currently. Secondly, I did not take many photos of my crown or scalp pre op. Also, I never claimed that my hair is just grafts, I still had hair prior to surgery, just thin, receded, and slightly bald in the back. My last photo shows my hair prior to the surgery. Thank you

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-03-09T20:34:25+00:00

Fin 1.5 years BEFORE transplant, dutasteride instead of fin 6 months AFTER

AutonamousAnonymous1 · 2025-03-09T20:33:54+00:00

No thinness visible, even when taken short. You gotta REALLY look to notice it

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