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Day 1 of my freshmen year of high school, I weighed about 100lbs.

At the open house, when I was allowed to pick my electives, I chose weightlifting and team sports. I was tired of being small and I wanted to follow in my brother’s footsteps. He was always jacked and athletic!

That first day at Lowndes high, my first block class was the weightlifting class. I walked in with my drawstring backpack and sat on one of the empty benches.

As I looked around the room, I felt incredibly out of place. I was a freshman that had somehow ended up in a weight lifting block full of seniors.

One of these guys was this tubby blond headed guy. Rosie cheeks. He was staring at me, directly across the room on an adjacent bench. He looked me dead in the eyes and mouthed the words “you do not belong here.” with a cold, fake grin on his face.

I was already the smallest person in the room, and now I had never felt smaller.

I stood up and walked into the coaches office where he was still sitting at his desk. I told him without explanation that there was a mistake and that I shouldn’t be in that class. He sent me to the counselors office and that was that.

I told my brother. The next day after school, he picked me up and took me to the Valdosta YMCA. For one of the first times in my life, he showed me a type of patience and understanding that I had never seen from him before. He didn’t pick on me like he normally did. He didn’t laugh at my story. He showed patience and gave me a solution.

Two instances from two people that directly influenced me. That tubby kid in the weight room in just one sentence convinced me that I didn’t belong in there.

And in one act of kindness my brother showed me that I belonged wherever I chose to.

Because of this, I pursued a career in athletics. I’ve competed, won, and lost in BJJ, MMA, and kickboxing. I own a gym. I get to train with and meet world class athletes. I compete against people that I used to watch on tv.

I am not the best. I face loss often.

But, these are things that I would have likely never have done if it wasn’t for the patience my brother showed me.

My brother showed me that no-one but myself can determine where I belong.

Huge shout out to our dedicated team of coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteers! The love, passion, instruction, and patience you guys display on the mats is truly inspiring and much appreciated, not just from us, but the parents and the students.

Is amazing that we have such kind and caring people displaying true leadership on our mats. From the LPC team and from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you. ♥️

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Victories aren’t given. They’re earned.

At , we believe confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build through pressure, discipline, failure, and perseverance.

A lot of people want to look like fighters. Very few are willing to do the things that actually create one. Showing up when you’re tired. Pushing through hard rounds. Staying calm under pressure. Learning respect, courage, and self-control even when things get difficult.

That’s what we teach here.

Whether your goal is competition, fitness, self-defense, confidence, or personal growth, LPC is built to help you become stronger mentally and physically, surrounded by a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed.

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Unlock your fighting spirit and join a team that’s just as interested in your success as they are their own.

Work with coaches and teammates that understand what it takes to to find success regardless of failure. Surround yourself with people that are resilient, passionate, and hard to put down.

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Growth in Jiu-Jitsu isn’t measured by a belt, and sometimes it can be hard to see in the beginning, but when you know what to look for, the signs are obvious.

It’s a kid holding their head high when they’re called on in class, when 3 months ago they were too scared to try.

It’s watching a student smile and start a new round, even after the last one didn’t go their way.

It’s seeing an athlete walk back into the gym on Monday after a tough competition loss on Saturday.

Sometimes, it’s simply hearing a parent say “thank you.”

Growth through combat sports doesn’t just happen on the mats. It follows our students into school, work, relationships, and everyday life. In the beginning, the changes can be hard to notice, but when you compare where someone started to where they are now, the transformation becomes impossible to ignore.

Want to weigh in on this topic? Let us know in the comments below what your signs were!

At we don’t just offer world class combat sports training and top notch fitness classes, we provide community and leadership that actually cares.

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