I’ve always said that the more someone is intimidated by the gym, the more respect I have for them for walking into it on that first day. Recently, I’ve gotten to experience that myself – stepping into something I was intimidated by – competitive martial arts. About a year and a half ago I started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you’re not familiar with BJJ, it’s a grappling art that utilizes chokes and joint locks to submit an opponent….

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