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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
Narrated 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 Biographies & Memoirs Combat Sports & Self-Defense Sports
Personal Journey • Valuable Lessons • Captivating Narration • Martial Arts Insights • Authentic Experiences

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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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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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