The Physicality of Training and the Importance of Community

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In this chapter, they discuss the physicality of training and how it feels to move fast on the mat. They also talk about the adjustments that need to be made when rolling with someone who has lost their limbs. They then shift the focus to the benefits of sharing struggles with others, emphasizing that it helps individuals realize they are not alone in their experiences and offers relief from the burden of trauma.

Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Tough as They Come, is currently available on sale in bookstores everywhere. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds.

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