Sent to Japan as a 16 year old exchange student, Roy Dean stepped into the world of martial arts through the sport of Judo. Returning to the USA, he pursued even more intense study, becoming a live in apprentice to a Japanese Jujutsu and Aikido master. This is a recollection of a life changing journey, the lessons learned by living in a dojo, and his introduction to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.