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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as BJJ, is a martial art that has gained popularity worldwide. It involves grappling and ground fighting techniques that focus on controlling an opponent and submitting them through various joint locks and chokes. BJJ requires a lot of practice, patience, and dedication to master. If you're looking to get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are several ways you can improve your skills. Train regularly The most obvious way to get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to train regularly. The more you train, the more techniques you will learn, and the better you will...

We have been fortunate enough to meet folks like TJ Kreutzer, We Defy Foundation's VP/Director of Operations. In case you are not familiar with We Defy Foundation, they provide combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. TJ has been an awesome resource in areas like fundraising (and the red tape that might come with it). Thank you sir for letting us pick your brain and get your perspective on a few things! Do you Serve or have you Served in the Military Law enforcement or as a First Responder? If...

Many thanks to Jay Blancas of Veteran with a Sign for taking the time to answer a few Questions for DD214 . Veteran with a Sign is the viral duo of Marines who hold up signs filled with military humor and subtle ( or not so subtle sometimes) truths. Their mission is  connecting  service members, military veterans, first responders, & their families in order to create a community that extends beyond the front lines. Their motto reinforces our belief that bettering yourself betters the community: "Be the change you want to see.” Veterans with a Sign  are based out of Tennessee but...

Many thanks to Zevon Lee (Zee) Durham for taking the time to answer some questions for us. Zee is the Vice President of Advanced Security Services Evaluation & Training (A.S.S.E.T.) which is focused specifically on organizational security and training. He has developed and run the “Instructor Zee” wing of ASSET to provide quality training in an open enrollment format targeted at making “Capable Citizens”. They  provide 2 free slots per class for Active Duty Military and first responders. Do you Serve or have you Served in the Military Law enforcement or as a First Responder? If so when and where?...

Milton Campis of Coral Springs Florida is the Creator and Host of the 'Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast', Owner of JJD Podcast Consulting, and the Chairman of 'The Jiu Jitsu Dummies Foundation'.  His work with WeDefy has been crucial in helping Oath Takers improve their lives with BJJ. He is a purple Belt out of Fight Sports Coral Springs FL. Do you Serve or have you Served in the Military Law enforcement or as a First Responder? If so when and where?   I have not served in the military but I'm surrounded by incredible veterans like my father, podcast co-hosts, and training...