Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling. The goal is to gain a dominant position and force your opponent into submission by applying techniques such as chokeholds and joint locks.

Throughout my BJJ journey, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and train with incredible people from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for self-discovery and manifesting their potential in this sport. I am grateful to continue training with and elevating people, especially women and young girls, in BJJ at Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu in Merced.

You can learn more about Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Merced online. You can also follow my BJJ journey at @mdvbjj on Instagram.