White Belt 2026

Overview

White Belt is a 2026 drama and comedy film set in present-day Los Angeles. The story follows a character named Rick Dale, who is pursuing a passion for writing. The plot centers on a Jiu Jitsu gym that is predominantly male until a new student named Tay arrives and disrupts the existing balance. Rick initially attempts to scare Tay away from the gym. However, his perspective shifts when he discovers that Tay is an esteemed author whose work he admires. Rick eventually bargains with Tay, offering to train her in Jiu Jitsu in exchange for her professional expertise and tutelage in the world of prose. Through this arrangement, Tay helps Rick realize that he is not skilled at writing and that he has been avoiding his true calling and responsibilities. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes and was released in the United States on October 16, 2026.