In this episode, I welcome my friend Jeremy Lee — my first guest from a different academy, Steez Jiu Jitsu Club. Jeremy shares what makes Steez unique, from how their classes are structured and how belts are earned, to the unexpected quirks of training there (yes, including a foosball table in the gym!). We dive into the big differences between white, blue, and purple belts — not just in skill, but in mindset and expectations on the mats. Jeremy also takes us through his first competition as a white belt, where nothing went according to plan: his warm-up was cut short, a triangle slipped away, and even his grip strength nearly gave out. But did he manage to pull off a victory? You’ll have to tune in to find out!