Club talk

The new Jiu-Jitsu club at the High School seems to be a success.

The numbers have settled down, and we have 16 members. Three are female, 13 are male. They all seem to be really enjoying it. There were a few more who've tried it out for a session or two before moving on.

Being associated with a new crop of beginners always makes me wonder. How far will they go?

How long will they stick with the school club? A couple are about to graduate and will not return in the fall. Will they be inspired to pursue martial arts again some time?

Will any of the kids try start the Gracie Certified Academy over in the next town? If any are really serious this would be a smart move once the high school shuts down for the summer.

Will any ever make that first jump from White Belt up to Blue? It will take a couple of years at the rate we can cover the material in the high school club.

It's fine if they are just around for a while having fun.

It would be really cool if someday there were a Black Belt or two walking around who fondly remember their start at a little high school club on the west coast of Canada.