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    I Want Her To Be Proud Of Me... | Johanna Heaney's BJJ Story: The Fighter That Never Gives Up!
    Life can be full of difficult moments that test your will and strength. You never know what hard times may be on the horizon, but sometimes in life, you are presented with a blessing and a new reason to become the best version of yourself. Johanna Heaney is a martial arts practitioner that found a new life through this art form and motivation from her daughter. Through her passions of both, she has become an inspiration for others by teaching and sharing her love for fitness and martial arts to those that may find benefit from it. Her story is filled with difficult times and is a reminder to everyone that no matter how hard life gets, you just have to find your reason to keep fighting and never give up!
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    Is This Fate? I Was Depressed Until A Random Encounter Suggested BJJ | Rose Miller's Story

    It's truly incredible how one moment can change your life forever. Rose Miller is someone that has been through many hardships, from being homeless, dealing with injuries, being depressed, losing a beloved coach and much more, she is a true role model in the way she finds an optimistic attitude even in difficult times. Experience her kind, resilient & grateful mindset as she takes you on a journey of her life so far.

    Having the will to promote BJJ and becoming a strong leader like Leticia Ribeiro (Rose's Professor) can truly transform someone's life for the better. This article will help you understand that no matter how bad the odds may be stacked against you, you can still achieve inner happiness and fulfillment. 

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    It's very inspiring and empowering to see practitioners speaking out about their health problems and seeking what they enjoy regardless of what's trying to hold them back. Hasti Kashfia explains how she managed to find a way to gain the strength to continue living her passions despite what her doctor told her. It's always important to take care of your health but sometimes the best way to do that is by doing something you love. Learn more about her amazing story and become inspired to pursue your passions!
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    Depressed & Out Of Shape My Buddy Chris Giannelli Told Me... | Louie Moreno's BJJ Story
    Depression gets the best of us and you never know what someone is going through. Sometimes all it takes is some encouragement and understanding from a friend to liberate someone of this terrible mental illness. Jiu-Jitsu helps many practitioners feel welcomed on the mats and gives people an opportunity to learn more about themselves and find their purpose in life. Louie Moreno is someone that seeks to improve not only on the mats but in everyday life. Knowing how to progress the human experience in all aspects of life is important for continued growth and happiness for many people. Luckily we live in a time where information is easily accessible, it's up to you to have the will to learn and apply the necessary techniques to ensure better results in your life. Let me know how you could relate to this article in the comments below. Make sure to share this article If martial arts has helped you in either your fitness or mental health!  
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    Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Get Through The Loss of My Brother - Josh Melendez's BJJ Story
    It's amazing how much jiu-jitsu can change someone's life. It's common to hear about how a practitioner's attitude completely changing for the better thanks to this art. Josh Melendez is someone that used to get into trouble a lot but thanks to his father's advice to try BJJ, he has become a better version of himself. Life can sometimes present you with difficult moments such as losing loved ones. Learn more about how Jiu-Jitsu helped Josh get through that experience and how he now wants to help inspire others to give this sport/art a try!
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