The Time I Got To Train With Anthony Bourdain
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, how Jiu-Jitsu has helped me, and Jiu-Jitsu and mental health.
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Mental health
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Cured My Anxiety
I have written extensively about my mental health issues in 2019 and in November, I wrote about how during a routine blood tests I found out that my testosterone levels were low. Like many, I am guilty of treating my mental health as being separate to my physical health. This
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The Health Benefits of Starting BJJ
The first time you step on the mat at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) session you will instantaneously be aware of how little the average person knows about basic self-defense and the lack of knowledge within our basic instincts. The benefits of starting bjj are not only noticeable, but they can
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Tex Johnson enters rehab; Pulls out of Fight 2 Win 108
Aaron “Tex” Johnson has announced via Instagram that he will enter rehab for a month. View this post on Instagram I’m leaving New York for a month and will be checking into rehab in New Mexico. I will be spending time with my wife and getting my mind better for
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How to Beat the Blue Belt Blues
If you’ve been practicing for a while, you’ve probably heard the term “Blue Belt Blues”. You may have even seen training partners receive their blue belts, and then fade away. It’s usually a slow burn; they start coming twice a week, then just once, then maybe once a month. Soon,
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No, BJJ won’t cure your depression but it might help
We are amidst a global mental health crisis. It is predicted that by 2020, someone will commit suicide every 20 seconds. The statistics regarding mental health are concerning, confusing and cause for panic, so it is only natural that we are clamoring to find ways to make things better. For
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