Jason Amerosa, owner of Grind BJJ in Burlington, found confidence through jiu-jitsu, leading him to social work and opening a mental health practice.

I was actually looking forward to being choked out by six-time Jiu Jitsu world champion, Rafael Mendes. Or perhaps being tapped out with a bone-twisting armbar – at the very least. But my fatalistic ...

Brazilian jiu jitsu — a martial art focused on grappling with opponents — is a hot trend in fitness. It checks all the boxes for longevity, boosting strength, cardio, and mobility at once. Proponents ...