Jiu-Jitsu Stories
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My BJJ Story: “Jiu Jitsu Is My Passion And I Won’t Stop Until I Die” by Anonymous
My name is anonymous and I’m presenting my Jiu jitsu story to help others realize that there is always a bright side to things. It all started back at the end of 4th grade when I was diagnosed with something called Tourette’s syndrome (it’s hard to explain so if you...
My BJJ Story: “I Was Scared To Death at First, But Now I Am In The Best Shape In My Life” by Martin
I started training when I was 28 years old. I regret not starting earlier because Jiu Jitsu literally saved my life. When I started, I weighed about 275-285 lbs. I had been trying to lose weight for the past year or so by lifting weights and things like that – but my...
My BJJ Story: “They Teach You Not Only the Techniques” by Slava
I was born in the Soviet Union and witnessed its dissolution. Those times were really hard for families. People tried to survive at all means possible. Lots of kids my age or older who were into sports became criminals. I was bullied a lot, and because of that I got...
My BJJ Story: “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gives Me Confidence and Strength to Face New Challenges” by Paul
I first started hearing about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a friend and coworker of mine who had followed his brother’s example of starting into combat sports. I had never had a huge interest in the kind of training that involved conflict with others–in middle school...
My BJJ Story: “Creating The Best Possible Version of Myself” by Michael
Here’s a personal testimony you need to read about my path to choose and continue learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Gracie Gym in Plano… Q: How did you start training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and why? A: I started training at Gracie Gym in Plano, TX in August of...
My BJJ Story: “I Found Myself And Who I Was Meant to Be” by Melissa
I started training Jiu Jitsu because all of my life I had been both mentally and physically weak but something inside of me always felt like I could be more. I had a particularly abusive childhood, and at the age of 17 I was the victim of a violent sexual assault that...
My BJJ Story: “I have SIA and Jiu-jitsu to Thank for My Life” by Anonymous
Before I explain the overwhelmingly positive influence Gracie Gym and Jiu-Jitsu has had on me, I should explain a little bit about myself. Ever since I was young, I have been plagued by debilitating mental illness. In my very early teens, I was diagnosed with major...
My BJJ Story: “My Self-control Became so Strong That Very Little Could Disturb Me” by Britt
I never seemed to do anything as a kid without going “all in” or “over the top” committed or whatever you want to call it. When I was “younger” I told myself I had an “addictive personality” and I probably did. This really served me well (then and now) as I did not...
My BJJ Story: “I’m no longer out of breath on stairs, my heart stopped doing the bad thing” by Aw
I have never been an athletic person. For the first 25 years of my life, I was an absolute slug. That’s not too much of an exaggeration either; I’m not competitive, I’m afraid of the ball, sweating is the worst and I’m not throwing myself towards anything that isn’t a...
My BJJ Story: “Ex Marine Law Enforcement Officer Finds Jiu-Jitsu”
After being in the Marines for 8 years I learned some ground combat fighting. However, they were basic moves compared to Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I like to call them “baby steps”. Since I was 5 years old my dad decided to get me into boxing. Boxing has always been...
My BJJ Story: “Age and Being an Female Executive were a Concern” by Tammy
I am just a wife, a mom, a business woman, and a blue belt at the age of 51! I started my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey at the tender age of 47. It took me 3 years to become a blue belt. But I feel like I’m getting in shape, and seeing muscles I haven’t for a...
My BJJ Story: “This man is much taller, but I managed to work myself around him and put him in a chokehold ” by Deya
I am very new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Many years ago, I had the opportunity to take Japanese Jiu Jitsu and learn the fundamentals. Unfortunately, I got busy with two jobs and college and I had to give it up. I have always been a fighter though. I grew up in a single...
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