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Triple-Amputee Mark Ormrod Finishes 24-Hour Jiu-Jitsu Rolling Challenge
On December 9-10, military veteran and triple-amputee Mark Ormrod completed a 24-hour jiu-jitsu rolling challenge to ...
Stateside Warriors: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Being Used to Manage Post-Traumatic Stress
Tucked away in a strip mall beneath the Arizona sun is the Universal Kioto Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts Center. Her...
From The Air Force To The Octagon: An Interview With UFC Hopeful Leah Letson
The newest season of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters is focusing not only on the heavyweight men, but also the UF...
Memorial Day BJJ Fundraiser Benefits Combat Veterans
Memorial Day is a time when the nation comes together to remember those that have given their lives in defense of our...
Watch This 72-Year-Old Blue Belt Drilling Armbars And Kiss Your Excuses Goodbye
When you train multiple times a week, it’s normal to wake up tired and sore. But that’s never stopped 72-year-old Joe...
For These Veterans, Jiu-Jitsu Is So Much More Than Just A Sport
We all know just how much jiu-jitsu can do for our mental well-being, but the benefits of this sport can be even more...
Things White Belts Say: A Video For Amateurs And Veterans Of BJJ Alike
Jean Machado is well-known in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s currently an instructor at RJC Machado in Texas....
Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Helps Veterans Deal With PTSD
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Eastlake, Elias Gallegos, he is understood to be a master of blended martial arts fighting as a skil...
MMA Gym Specifically For Veterans To Relieve Their PTSD
In San Diego, Todd Vance runs an MMA club unlike any other. His gym is called P.O.W., which stands for Pugilistic Off...
Caio Terra promotes seminar for wounded war veterans
By Dão Tavares Together with exercise-equipment manufacturer VersaClimber, black belt Caio Terra will be holding a se...