While some decide to spread their tattoos across their body, Leandro González Pirez has concentrated his bunch solely on his left arm. With a quick glance, the sleeve appears as a clustered canvas full of vibrant colors, symbols and intricate illustrations. But if you ask him, he’ll explain every last detail.

Most prominent are the scales of the dragon and koi fish that wrap around his bicep. Legend has it that school of koi were swimming up the river, when most turned back because of a colossal waterfall. However, one continued on, fighting and jumping for hundreds of years to reach the top.