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Becoming the Black Belt

One Man's Journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Becoming the Black Belt

By: Roy Dean
Narrated by: Roy Dean
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About this listen

Roy Dean retraces the trials and tribulations he faced in learning the sophisticated art of Brazilian jiujitsu from early competition experiences in Southern California to running a world class academy and sharing that journey online. The lessons he learned are the lessons he shares with you.

A must-listen for martial arts professionals and serious students of the path.

©2016 Roy Dean (P)2019 Roy Dean Combat Sports & Self-Defense Martial Arts Sports

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Really enjoyed this and can relate to a lot of it thanks for sharing your legacy

Great insight and unbiased opinion

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took me a while to finish a 5 hour book but overall its actually worth the listen. bit dull at times but gets interesting again quickly.

easy to follow

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This audiobook is fantastic.

The production quality is excellent, with Roy Dean reading in a very intellectual and enthusiastic manner which makes it thoroughly enjoyable. His passion is obvious in the way he reads throughout the entire book.

The content is brilliant. Roy Dean shows a very human side to his success, with doubts, fears, insecurities and a warrior spirit to conquer them all. Lots of valuable lessons in this book which can only stem from years and years of experience.

Thank you Roy Dean for this great insight into your life!

Excellent

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It was a very interesting book to listen to. The author is brilliant, and his story was amazing 👏. It's very inspiring! Thank you !

Great Book!

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Been a fan of Roy Dean the moment I saw blue belt requirements.
Thanks for sharing your story.

Loved it.

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Thought the content and the narration was good and like fact the author is also the narrator

well worth a listen

great audio book

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Thank you Roy Dean for sharing your story, very inspiring, your narration of your book was excellent!!!

Lots of good insight, really enjoyable

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fan of his Jiu-Jitsu and teaching methods though i'm much less interested in who hes dating or sound design equipment

all in all good if you're a fan of his but the personal stories are a little strange

good story

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great book! it really gives a brutally honest account of the highs and lows of the bjj lifestyle at the highest level.

amazing book and it gives a great insight!

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A fantastic listen, combining student/professional life with jiu jitsu and the elbows tight approach to ‘career progression’. The journey of becoming a black belt seems one of the most challenging things a human can do over a lifetime, or less! At times throughout the book it allows the listener to really dig deep and consider their own journey, and there are choices to continue, or to back out. The question is, are you ready to accept your own worthiness, and use your metaphorical life power to achieve a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

The value of life’s leverage opportunities

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