It's been 2 years now since I started my journey in Jiu-Jitsu with Team Rivas. When I first started I was already in shape physically or so I thought, but mentally and emotionally I knew I was not. At that time I was going through a rough patch in life. Over the first month, I really got to know my team. I trained hard every day and fell in love with the sport very quickly! Never in my life had I ever felt so passionate about something. The following month I lost my grandfather who was one of my biggest fans. 3 days later I fought in my first competition winning gold! It was at that moment I knew I had found my Jiu-Jitsu home. My coach, Daniel Rivas had walked out to the mats gave me a hug, and said that's for him as he pointed to the sky. After that well let's just say Team Rivas has become my family and my home. From my coach to the new guy just starting. From the moment I walked through the door on my first day, they've treated me like family. Jiu-Jitsu has changed my life but even more so Team Rivas has changed it. Team Rivas is my family and always will be! My journey is far from over! #loyalty #honor #respect #trust #family