Never Back Down is a relatively formulaic high school martial arts film, but it really brought back some memories from when I got into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the movie, the protagonist gets a lesson in respect when he gets his ass kicked by one much smaller. In my story, I was submitted by a female friend who wanted to get me to start taking lessons. After that I just had to start.
It’s been a few years but I miss the may.


