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You can't fake this growth #shorts

You can't fake this growth #shorts

From Utopia Martial Arts

August 28, 2026

The belt matters, but it’s not really the story.

What matters more is who you’re becoming along the way. Because time alone doesn’t guarantee growth.

Jimmy mentioned something here that I keep thinking about… his progress in jiu jitsu lined up with his progress in life. That’s not something you can fake. 🙌

Check out the full episode with Jimmy Kanno, a longtime member who’s been training with us for over a decade, reflecting on how those years shaped him on and off the mat.

INSIDE THE WAVE EPISODE 20: Jimmy Kanno's Jiu-Jitsu Story
🔗 Link in Bio
🌊 InsideTheWave.com
📦 Available on all your favorite podcast apps

Connect with Jimmy:
@kanno_est1983

Appreciate the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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