JD Lee trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because it is a fun and engaging way to stay in shape. He had never been interested in competing…until recently.
After 7 + years of training, much of which at Straight Blast Gym Buford, JD got the itch to get out there and compete in Brazilian
“I wanted to learn more about myself as an individual. I knew that competing would show me things I need to improve in my gamefrom movements, to concepts, perseverance, patience, mental toughness, and adversity.”
In August, JD got a
“JD has always been a great training partner. He is liked by everyone, and has the reputation as being a guy that can give you a good, safe role. Over the past couple months, man, he’s been a different animal. Still the same nice guy, still a good training partner, but he’s starting to put that sauce on people in class. I was so happy to hear he was going to compete in jiu jitsu; it’s really brought out the best in him.”
From all of us at Straight Blast Gym Buford, great job JD!