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