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I was in bed for almost a year and gained 90lbs. I fell into a really deep depression and was being prescribed pain medication like candy. I developed a strong dependency on pain medication and eventually lost my career because of it. Like many, I have felt sadness, anger, weakness. I know what it is like to have it all and lose it. I know what it's like to be in a place of desperation with no light in sight. I would like to show others that there is definitely a way out, it is possible to climb out from the depths of despair.
True happiness is not accepting defeat, hard work, dedication, pushing yourself each and every day to meet your goals and helping others accomplish theirs.
The Jiu-Jitsu community is truly something special as it is evident in Ashley's story. After a cancer diagnosis, Garry Tonon, Tom DeBlass, and Frankie Edgar did a seminar that raised the remaining money to get her to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas to try a new drug combination as well as get better scans that gave her more insight to where things were.
Ashley is a true warrior with a never give up attitude and is proof that even through the most difficult times, you can rise above the pain and find yourself again. Learn more about her incredible journey and make sure to share this with your friends and family. Make sure you check out the full article as she meets some interesting people and shares her insightful perspective on the art of Jiu-Jitsu.
Learning how to defend yourself is an important lesson for anyone. You never know when you will need to use those tools to potentially save your life or the life of a loved one. Having the confidence and peace of mind of knowing you can be safe on your own is a tremendous perk to have. Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts have empowered millions of people to live a life without fear. Here's a story of someone that preserved through a terrible experience and proved that past victims can find their form of happiness once again.
This is a very inspiring article from a passionate practitioner and we can all learn something from her story. Make sure to share this with your friends and family. As the domestic abuse problem grows, so should the awareness and actionable steps needed in both prevention and recovery.
I was diagnosed with kidney disease and needed some motivation to train my mind and body to endure and be strong while enjoying myself.
Jiu-Jitsu has made me significantly more focused and eager to take on new challenges. Jiu-jitsu had revealed how truly small my problems were. When you are facing world class wrestlers and grapplers what is a cold, what is sleepy, what is a little pain but a small nuisance.
