Seven Things I’ve Learned After Seven Months Training Jiu-Jitsu

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I attended my first Brazilian jiu-jitsu class a little over seven months ago. If you don’t know much about it, jiu-jitsu is a martial art based on ground fighting and is one of the fastest-growing combat sports in the world.

Jiu-jitsu attracts a passionate and dedicated community, which is one of the reasons I first became intrigued by the sport. People…