A powerful conversation with Ronald Mann, a blue belt amputee who has found new life through Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the details of his accident, hitting rock bottom and rising from the ashes to become a Para Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. Click “read more” for show notes! 

SHOW NOTES:

• His introduction to martial arts
• His accident that caused the partial loss of his leg
• Hitting rock bottom
• Rising from the ashes
• Picking up the pieces
• Finding the martial art, instructor and team that he needed
• Fighting as an amputee
• Finding equality
• Rolling as an amputee
• Adapting Jiu-Jitsu to your situation
• Beneficial aspects of his physical difference when grappling
• Forming the USA Para Jiu-Jitsu team
• Para Jiu-Jitsu
• The gift of Jiu-Jitsu
• Winning the Para Jiu-Jitsu Worlds
• His advice for someone with a disability who wants to try Jiu-Jitsu
• Seeing life through hourglass eyes