Because of its nature, because of the fact that it empowers people who are physically smaller to overcome brute force with technique, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has been a symbol of triumph over domestic violence for a long time.  An individual who trains learns to value their own body, develops confidence, and learns skills that allow them … Continue reading ‘My Bruises Are From,’ An Organization Within the Jiu-Jitsu Community Seeking to Help Victims of Abuse