What I've Learned So Far

1) I have obtained knowledge on different techniques the ju-jitsu has to offer that many other martial arts are not able to use due to their rules of "competition"
2) I am ready to take my next rank,purple belt, test next tuesday due to my return and constant practice at my dojo.
3) I had not returned to my dojo in over a year due to the stressful schedule at school and home. This is now my service learning and it has made me a more experienced fighter in just a matter of weeks. 

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

(1) I will practice a skill (Jiu-Jitsu) while documenting my practice and progress.

(2) Every tuesday I train at my Dojo for at least two and a half hours, plan on taking private practice with my sensei, and starting in the winter will give assistance to my sensei in teaching the younglings. 

(3) This will help me answer my E.Q. by giving me an extra training, give me a teachers perspective, and learn from the little ones on what i need to teach better 

Defining my Essential Question

1.)What is the most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?
2.) Successful-being able to accomplish the use of the art.
3.) The most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is through training.
 The most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is through blending knowledge of other arts.
4.)My most important source has been my sensei Nick De Mauro for the fact that he has been my teacher for the past 10 years and is a 8th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu 

Second Interview Questions

1.) How long have you been studying Jiu-Jitsu?
2.) How did you begin studying Jiu-Jitsu?
3.)Is Jiu-Jitsu the only martial arts you know?
4.)At a professional level, who else have you taught?
5.)Have you yourself altered the current style of Jiu-Jitsu that you teach us?