“Everyone has their own gold medal.”

“Everyone has their own gold medal.” - Coach Todd Williams

The words hit me like a .45 to the chest 💥

When we had Coach Todd Williams (owner and head Coach of Monroe Jiu Jitsu - Monroe, Michigan on our podcast) he shared this powerful truth.

Not everyone is equipped to earn a gold medal. 🫤

But they can earn THEIR gold medal. 🥇

For some that may look like being the first member of their family to graduate college. 🧑‍🎓

For another they may upset a history of heart failure by getting into the gym and learning Jiu-Jitsu or Boxing. ❤️

While for another, their gold medal may be making it to every single sporting event for their child throughout grade school while running a business. 🏫

I’ve been blessed to meet and talk with a LOT of Jiu-Jitsu gym owners both in and around Detroit, as well as nationwide. 🌎

There’s no doubt holding a Jiu-Jitsu black belt makes you an exceptional grappler. 🥋

But you know what else makes you exceptional?

Simply starting to train at all! 👊

Less than 1% of the population practices martial arts consistently. 👎

Let that sink in. 😳

99/100 people couldn’t bust a grape in a fruit fight. 🍇 💥

So while you may seem like you are absolutely terrible at practice…..the reality is….you're exceptional simply by showing up.

Now you may not ever be Gordon Ryan or Xande……because those guys have made sacrifices that you’ve elected not to.

That’s okay.

They’ve earned their gold medals.

Be content and consistent chasing yours.

See you on the mat,

Written by Coach David Fox