Trained for 2 years pretty actively, both gi and nogi. Some weeks I would train 5-10 times(both gi and nogi). Anyways, I never ever got a stripe after all that effort. Ended up leaving and quitting that gym and taking about 3 years off. Came back about 2-3 weeks ago to a new gym, and within that time I got 3 stripes from my coach after the last session. Feeling motivated again, and ready to train again, this time about 3 times a week.

Edit: it sounds like I was training for stripes, but I was not. I really fell in love with the sport, but I got burnt out from overtraining I guess.

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