My name’s Zac — but everyone calls me ZAC Sway. I’m 39 years old, a blue belt, and I’ve been in this game for about 5 years now. When I started jiu jitsu, I wasn’t in a good place. I was depressed, overweight, and honestly just not happy with myself. I showed up anyway. Day after day. Round after round. Fast forward to now — I’m 187 lbs, healthy, clear-headed, grateful, and ready to rock. Jiu jitsu didn’t just change my body… it changed how I think, how I show up, and how I live. Right now, I’m really focused on playing off my back. It’s been my biggest weakness, and instead of running from it, I’m attacking it head-on. That’s the beauty of this game — it exposes you, then gives you the tools to grow if you’re willing to stay humble and do the work. I’m stoked to be part of this community. No ego. No nonsense. Just people who love the game and want to get better — on and off the mats. Let’s learn. Let’s struggle. Let’s level up together. LET’S GO 🔥🥋

🎥 INTRODUCE YOURSELF: This is your spot to step in, show your face (or voice 👀), and tell the community who you are and why jiu-jitsu matters to you. Post a short video (30–90 seconds) and hit as many of these as you want: 1️⃣ Who you are Name, where you’re from, and how long you’ve been training (or if you’re brand new). 2️⃣ Why you started jiu-jitsu What pulled you onto the mats? Fitness, confidence, self-defense, competition, mental health, community — whatever it was. 3️⃣ What you LOVE about jiu-jitsu Be honest. The grind, the problem-solving, the chaos, the discipline, the people, the way it humbles you — all of it counts. 4️⃣ Where you’re at right now Beginner? Returning after time off? Competing? Just trying to survive rounds and breathe? 😅 No judgment here. 5️⃣ Your goals Short-term and long-term: - Get in shape - Learn the fundamentals - Compete - Build confidence - Stay consistent - Train for life Say it out loud. It matters. 6️⃣ One thing you’re working on Could be technical, physical, or mental: - Guard retention - Escapes - Cardio - Staying calm under pressure - Showing up consistently 💬 After you post: Drop a comment on at least one other intro and welcome them in. This is how the culture gets built. This community isn’t about ego, belts, or highlight reels. It’s about real people, real stories, and real progress — on and off the mats. Let’s hear your story 👊🥋🔥