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On The Mats For Mental Health: One Woman’s Mission To Help Others Heal Through Jiu-Jitsu
According to Mental Health America, roughly 18 percent of adults in America grapple with some form of mental illness....
After Nearly Being Killed, Monica Perez Won’t Let A Brain Injury Stop Her From Rolling
On July 13, 2016, Monica Perez was struck by a car while riding her bike home. But she doesn’t remember it. She also ...
Post Traumatic Stress And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Here’s What No One Tells You
If you’ve suffered trauma, you’ve probably seen a lot of literature on how Brazilian jiu-jitsu can help. What this li...
Dozens Of Jiu-Jitsu Academies Around The Globe Participated In #RollForNichole To Fight Mental Illness And Suicide
Well, guys, you did it. About a week and a half ago, I asked you to come together for a very special cause after my “...
#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...