The Legacy Journal
I had every intention of training BJJ during our family trip to Hawaii in August. I just didn’t end up training where I originally planned.
On our first day, I was sitting by the beach when I got an Instagram message from one of my students, Teddy.
“Are you gonna go train at Marcelo Garaciaa's Gym? I heard it's now based in Hawaii."
I was like..."Oh S%^t, I didn't know that. I was actually thinking of another gym?!"
Teddy replied, "I think Marcelo's gym is near you. I googled Waikiki ni relation to Marcelo Garcia Hawaii and I think it said it was only 12km or something.”
I thought to myself, god bless you, Teddy.
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