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The Jiu-Jitsu Community Comes Together To Celebrate The Life And Mourn The Loss Of Nichole “Ozzy” Ossman
Last week, the jiu-jitsu community lost one of its most incredible members. Nichole Ozzy Ossman was one of the toug...
Your Depression Doesn’t Have To Steal Jiu-Jitsu From You
A while back, I wrote an article about jiu-jitsu and depression and was stunned by how many of you guys reached out t...
Can Jiu-Jitsu Help With Mental Illness? According To One Expert, The Answer Is A Resounding “YES.”
When you live with mental illness, your greatest opponent on the mat isn’t the person you’re rolling with. Instead, y...
Grappling, Depression, and Suicide; My Story
I’m going to open up and be very personal today. The story I am about to share is one I have shared many times before...
JiuJitsu: What You Want Vs What You Need
I’m back. Really and truly back after a harrowing couple of years. Injuries and health related issues ,which I had re...
Teaching Self Defense To Victims Of Domestic Abuse
Due to the sensitive nature of this article, a law enforcement officer and a licensed mental health counselor were co...
#submitthestigma Interview with Erin Herle
Erin Herle is an accomplished brown belt under Marcelo Garcia, an IBJJF world champion, and is the creator of the Jiu...
Preparing for Battle: Get Your Head Straight
Ever heard of Mental Skills Training? If not, prepare for an information heavy, but critically necessary lesson. If y...