Step On the Mats

[Verse] Step on the mats, Benighted daredevil Fresh-faced arrogance, Set to unravel Stinting, snarky bow Leave knowing its true worth Expectations delivered backwards Like a breach birth [Verse 2] Honest (honest) Crucible Physics simple Yet inscrutable Dedication, heart, recognize White belt mission, simply survive A warrior's skill cannot thrive Unless his pride fully dies (Unless his pride dies) [Bridge] Greenhorn bleeding naivety The gauntlet will decimate your credulity Put to bed in your choking pajamas Yes, but so are inner primadonnas [Chorus] Ego crumbles on the floor Know yourself then learn some more Jiu-Jitsu is a humbling space Respecting your foes face to face [Verse 3] Watching looked fun A walk in the park You need to dive into the ocean Swim with the sharks If you think too much: (Too late, twice the effect) Each blood choke teaches A healthy genuflect (A healthy genuflect) [Outro] Practice De La Riva Learn to pass the guard, Omoplata and kimura Self-mastery at the heart