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Send us a textMatt Mann, known online aa 'Jiu Jitsu Is Much More Than You Think' is a Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt under Danny MacMillan Jr in Plymouth, UK. He is a Jiu Jitsu Coach, Former Police Officer and Proud Father of 3. Matt is a huge advocate for Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defence and Mental Health, both he has experienced personally.Matt set up his social media accounts to document and journal his first steps into Jiu Jitsu right through until the day he can no longer study the art. Through this platform, he is also able to raise awareness and support for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a condition that effects his young son. Expect to get the everyday perspective on how limited police training is, how the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu system and it's focus to self defence compares to Sport Jiu Jitsu styles, when Matt was attacked in the street and if Jiu Jitsu really works, how he manages his injuries, his sons EDS, how Jiu Jitsu supported his mental health and much more...Extra Stuff:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuismuchmorethanyouthink/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsuismuchmorethanyouthink/Buy His Charity Clothing Line at https://artmartialclothing.com/collections/jimmtytCharity Justgiving Link - https://www.justgiving.com/page/mattmann5000minutesinmay00:00 Intro01:50 Social Media Name & Inspiration04:37 Jiu Jitsu vs Police Training21:21 Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu42:18 Being Attacked in the Street52:29 Pressure Testing57:37 Mental Health Struggles01:02:34 Sons Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome01:19:30 Injuries & Training Over 4001:29:45 How Belts Make Us Feel01:35:31 Jiu Jitsu Universally is Fantastic#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #roycegracie #selfdefense Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop
