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The Darkside of the "Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle"

The Darkside of the "Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle"

It ain't all acai, podium pics, and getting your hand raised.

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Chris Wojcik
Sep 05, 2022
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Catching the sunset in San Diego last night.

I did the math today, and as of now, I’ve been on 19 trips this year for Jiu-Jitsu competitions, seminars, and training trips.

I’m in San Diego right now, for the third time since June. The city is starting to feel familiar. I can get around parts of it without using my maps app. I even have a favorite sandwich…

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