“I didn’t think that getting on the mats would help me come out of my shell.” I’m Emma, and this is how Jiu-Jitsu helped me get over my shyness around other people. Since I can remember, being around other people has always been the hardest thing for me. Meeting new people, starting talks, or even […]
Lessons from the Mats! So, I’ve been teaching physics to middle schoolers for over twelve years. Imagine trying to explain motion and energy to a bunch of 12 to 14-year-olds who are more interested in the next school dance than Isaac Newton. It’s fun but definitely keeps you on your toes! About six years ago, I started
“I thought constant exhaustion was just part of life—until Jiu-Jitsu showed me it wasn’t.” Hello, my name is Tom, and this is how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helped me get over being tired and find my energy again. I have always been the type of person who says “yes” to everything. I did everything—work, family, and side
I was smashed, humbled, and hooked after my first BJJ class! Every day, more and more people around the world decide to start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They hear from friends or family about all the physical and mental benefits it offers — and yeah, that part’s true. BJJ is awesome. But here’s the problem: A
“I never expected Jiu-Jitsu to be my way of making new friends, but it changed everything.” Hey, I’m Emily; after relocating to a new city, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helped me find community. I relocated to a new city for work around one year ago. The fresh start delighted me, but I had no idea how lonely
“I thought my health was sliding away, but Jiu-Jitsu helped me take it back.” Hi Carlos, this is how Jiu-Jitsu helped me recover my health from years of letting it slide. My health started to deteriorate when I reached the middle of forty-years. Though years of negligence caught up with me, I had always been
“I thought my life was on autopilot, but Jiu-Jitsu woke me up.” Hey, I’m Matt, and this is how Jiu-Jitsu helped me break out of a bad routine and find a fresh sense of purpose. For years, my life was stuck in a routine that felt more like a rut. I’d wake up, go to
“I used to avoid challenges because of fear, but Jiu-Jitsu changed that.” Hey, I’m Sarah, and this is how Jiu-Jitsu taught me to embrace failure and grow from it. For most of my life, I had this deep fear of failure. It wasn’t that I didn’t try new things—I did. But if something seemed too
“I didn’t realize I needed an outlet until I found Jiu-Jitsu.” Hey, I’m David, and this is how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helped me take control of my anger. For years, I struggled with anger. I wouldn’t call myself an angry person by nature, but I definitely had trouble managing my temper. Little things would set me
“I thought my athletic days were over, but Jiu-Jitsu helped me come back stronger.” Hey, I’m Jake, and this is how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helped me recover after a major injury. I’ve always been the athletic type—soccer, basketball, you name it, I was involved. Being active was my life, but a couple of years ago, I
