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Mikey Musumeci: “Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Through My Depression”
Mikey Musumeci is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. However, he had to push through a lo...
The Time I Got To Train With Anthony Bourdain
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, how Jiu-Jitsu has helped me, and Jiu-Jitsu and mental health.
The post The Time I Got T...
When Losing Jiu-Jitsu Means Losing Your Mental Health
I’ve thought a lot about killing myself lately. There’s not an easy way to put that. I would like to be able to say i...
How I Used Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in My Battle Against Depression
Robin Williams once said, “I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know...
No, BJJ won’t cure your depression but it might help
We are amidst a global mental health crisis. It is predicted that by 2020, someone will commit suicide every 20 secon...
How I Combat Depression Through Jiu-Jitsu
When I was diagnosed with depression back in 2011, I thought there was something wrong with me, or I was in some way ...
My Purple Belt Is My “I Didn’t Quit” Belt
I loved being a blue belt for about a day. Then I hated it. I stayed a blue belt for two years. Even now, when I see ...
Why You Shouldn’t Train BJJ To Unplug From The Real World
I talked a friend of mine into trying her first Brazilian jiu-jitsu class last night. After class, we texted back and...
“Immortal Choke” Releases Anthony Bourdain BJJ Shirt To Benefit Research On Mental Illness
The suicide of celebrity chef, television host, “ambassador for the world,” and BJJ practitioner Anthony Bourdain has...
After Student Dies From Depression-Related Causes, Rener Gracie Wishes He Had Done More
Only an hour before the time of this writing, Rener Gracie — son of BJJ red belt Rorion Gracie and grandson of BJJ fo...
STOP! Before You Quit Jiu-Jitsu, Try These Things First
Jiu-jitsu is frustrating, man. It takes a — shall we say, unique? — type of person to willingly pay a significant chu...
Second Annual “Roll For Nichole” Event To Raise Suicide Awareness In BJJ Academies Around The World
It’s been one year. On September 22, 2016, Nichole “Ozzy” Ossman, one of my best friends in the world, decided to end...