WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – It takes persistence and grit to get tossed around like fighters do in Jiu-Jitsu.
The martial art has helped an 11-year-old gray belt build mental toughness.
“I’m super competitive,” said Jaylen.
He is one of the hundred of kids in Sedgwick County waiting for a big brother.
“Maybe somebody to just talk to when I’m not feeling happy,” said Jaylen. “Not even to do a whole lot, just to talk to sometimes.”
Jaylen’s big brother should have a good ear for listening, but also a good sense of humor because he’s always cracking jokes.
“Do you think you’re funny,” asked KSN’s Amanda Aguilar.
“Yes,” exclaimed Jaylen.
During Jiu-Jitsu practice, Jaylen is known to bust out his dance moves on the mat. If you’re lucky, he might teach you a few.
Jaylen shows confidence in everything he does, and is looking for someone that can help him in areas where he struggles — such as school.
“Maybe if somebody were to help me most of the time, I think my grades would go up,” he shared.
Jaylen is a hard worker, and knows the sky’s the limit.
“When I get my black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, I want to go to Brazil and open up my own gym,” said Jaylen.
If you’re ready to dance, laugh and have fun, then Jaylen is the perfect Little for you.
(Curated Source: www.ksn.com)
Andy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor Mikal Abdullah. Follow Andy on Twitter at @GoGoGonzilla
Andy lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Amanda and their 3 beautiful children. Andy is also the father of a Marine who is honorably serving in the United States Marine Corps.