This week we're joined by David Figueroa-Martinez! David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California. In this episode, David discusses how Jiu-Jitsu, while not a replacement for therapy, can still be a powerful tool for assisting in trauma recovery.

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Emotional Contagion
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Incremental Learning
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Ep. 243: Overcoming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez