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    Stephanie's Story Jiu-Jitsu
    Being a victim of abuse doesn't define who you are and you can always find a way out of a horrible situation. Stephanie is a great example of how anyone can push through the pain and find peace within their lives again. Through her love of martial arts and having a strong support system, she managed to gain her confidence back and compete on a regular basis. It's amazing to see how jiu-jitsu helped to save another life. Make sure to read the full article as she explains how jiu-jitsu can help empower past victims to live their lives to the fullest again. If jiu-jitsu helped her, it could help you as well. Give it a try!
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    Was The Jiu-Jitsu Community Supportive To You While You Were Battling Cancer? They Saved My Life... | Ashley Rollo's Story

    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.

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    I Honestly Wish I Knew How To Defend Myself That Night... | Sundi's Jiu-Jitsu Story

    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. 

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    How Jiu-Jitsu Made Me More Focused and Eager To Take On New Challenges | Eric's Story

    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.

     

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    Doves Flying
    It was a really bad breakup with my ex-girlfriend that pushed me to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the first place. I was going through some really bad depression at that time. I needed to rediscover myself, my true self. I asked someone "what I was doing before I met my ex?" They said that I was lifting weights in the gym all the time. So I decided to take it a step further.
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