Dan Lester is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and started his martial arts journey back in 2014, during the time of the infamous Ice Bucket Challenge. One of Dan's specialism is leg locks, and combining that with his mission to support a mental health charity with seminars and open mats, he really is doing amazingly.
We talk about Blue Belts being the 'Buffet Belt', where one might have a little go at everything, and it's not until the Purple Belt where one might skip warmups, and be found hanging out in the car park before class!
Dan shares his journey with a bipolar disorder diagnosis, experience of manic episodes, and being part of a community, particularly the jiu jitsu community which was pivotal in supporting him during this time, and continues to do so. To 'give back' Dan is hosting a number of charity events for Mind., so do feel free to go along and support him.
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