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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
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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 Sports
Captivating Narration • Authentic Journey • Relatable Experiences • Organic Storytelling • Emotional Delivery
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It’s like a follow-along story and every chapter makes you experience the journey. Roy Dean has incorporated the samurai’s soul into this book. Highly recommend

Great content!

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I already read the hard copy several times. Even more enjoyable listening to Roy reading the audible version. Cannot recommend enough.

Incredible!

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Roy's story was good but there was a little too much info about his love life and music career. would've been a 5 if it was focused a bit more on the bjj journey.

Good but a little flawed

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A great book. One that made me realize my path is that a warrior. It’s great to be back.

Thank You Roy.

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Great book truly awesome also enjoyed the fact it was read by the author who lived his journey

Love the book

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Written well, narrated well. Having been familiar with the stuart cooper event that blew up at the time online, roy’s placement and of the women in his journey makes him out to be a bit strange imo. I’m here for his martial arts journey, not his description of Scandinavian women. Overall would recommend

Nice insight into the man’s journey

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As a Martial Artist with several Black Belts (including BJJ) and a gym owner, I loved this book. I’ve always been impressed with Roy Dean’s material and outlook on the art. I enjoyed hearing his story and loved that it was read by him. It was meaningful and fun. Thank you!

Outstanding reflections on the process!

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This is an entertaining account of Roy Dean’s journey through BJJ. He share his successes, failures and the things he’s learned through BJJ. Being a BJJ student I enjoyed this book.

Autobiography of a black belt.

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Great book I highly recommend it complements all his other work on the Gentle Art!

Exact, precise and effective!

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this book is wonderfully written and its telling comes from a master of many decades. it is deeply enlightening and filled with many life lessons- lessons learned not just about jiu jitsu but of the human mind, spirit, adversity and life itself. the cycle is complete and just beginning again. :)

BEAUTIFUL! A life story

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