“Some people dream of success … while others wake up and work hard at it.”

– Unknown

There’s no shortage of goals and dreams in life—but talk alone won’t get you there. The difference between success and standing still often comes down to one thing: effort.

At Gracie Humaitá Alliston, we train our students to go beyond words. We help them become doers—the kind of people who rise early, train hard, and stay consistent. The kind who know that putting in 100% effort is what transforms big dreams into real results.

Whether you’re a 7-year-old white belt or a 37-year-old parent training at night, the same truth applies: Effort wins. Effort works. Effort pays off.

100% Effort = 100% Growth

Here’s how we build this mindset into every class:

✅ Pushing through a hard roll without giving up

✅ Staying focused on details and correcting mistakes

✅ Holding yourself accountable to improvement

✅ Leading by example, on and off the mat

Being a doer means showing up ready to put in the work—even when it’s hard, especially when it’s hard.

Bring the Message Home – Talk About It Together

Support your child or training partner by exploring this message off the mats too:

• Are you someone who talks about goals or takes action on them?
• What’s something you’ve been meaning to start? Why haven’t you?
• What can you do TODAY to take the first step?

Talking about effort with your family reinforces that character is built through action—not intention.

Ask Your Child This Week:

1. Do you want to be a talker or a doer? Why?
2. What is something you tell people you want to accomplish, but haven’t done anything about?
3. What is something you can start doing today to help you reach that goal?

At Gracie Humaitá Alliston, we don’t just teach Jiu-Jitsu—we teach the habits, attitude, and mindset that create excellence in life. 100% effort is a lifestyle, and we’re proud to be guiding our students to be the best they can be.

– Professor Jason Figliano & Coach Vito