White Belt

Set in present-day Los Angeles, this Dramedy follows Rick Dale as he pursues his dream of becoming a writer. When a new student, Tay, joins and unsettles the male-dominated Jiu Jitsu gym, Rick goes to great lengths to drive her away. His hand is ultimately forced when he realizes she is an esteemed author he happens to love. In exchange for training, Rick bargains for Tay's tutelage and prose expertise. Tay ultimately reveals to Rick that he is hopelessly bad at writing and has been shirking his true calling and the responsibility of being the Jiu Jitsu champion that he is.