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Chatting with Mercy Sozan from Melbourne, Australia. She trains at the Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Australia.

Mercy has utilized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to conquer a 20-year struggle with Anorexia.

She is an incredible woman who embodies the spirit of perseverance.

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Kim Styskal is a cancer survivor and a BJJ practitioner. She received her cancer diagnosis concurrently with her initiation into BJJ. Her story is truly remarkable!

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Master Jane Dillon has achieved remarkable success at a young age. Her accomplishments include:

- Being the Owner and Head Instructor at Legacy Martial Arts

- Holding a Kukkiwon 5th Dan Black Belt

- Certification as a Kukkiwon Master and Poom/Dan Examiner

- Recognition as the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Taekwondo Master of the Year

- Winning the USAT National Weapons Championship

- Securing the AAU National Forms Championship title

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Sifu Alan holds:

- A 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

- Coach Level 5 in Combat Submission Wrestling

- A 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo

He is also the Founder and CEO of:

- Baker Defensive Tactics

- Civilian Tactical Training Association

- Atlanta Martial Arts Center

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Chris boasts more than 30 years of martial arts experience.

- He is a 2nd-degree Black Belt with Team Alliance.

- He serves as an instructor at Pinnacle Fight Team.

- He founded the 'Jiu-jitsu over 40' Facebook group.

- He is the co-owner of White Wolves Ground Apparel.

- Additionally, he holds black belt rankings in various other martial arts disciplines.

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Carlos Archila is the owner and head instructor of Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Checkmat affiliate. He holds a second-degree black belt under Leo Vieira and is renowned for having one of the finest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mindsets in the martial arts community.

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Joe is a trailblazer in the original MMA style martial arts. Over his five decades in the field, he has achieved remarkable feats, including multiple features on ESPN, NBC, CBS, ShowTime, and Turner Sports. He has faced off against some of the legends in the martial arts world, notably going the distance in a title fight with Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. He is also the CEO of PKA WORLDWIDE.

His belt rankings include:

- American Karate

- Judo

- Krav Maga

- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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In addition to his extensive business courses, books, and audiobooks, Mr. Massie is the author of the highly acclaimed "Small Dojo Big Profits - A Complete Guide to Creating Martial Arts Business Success."

Along with holding a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Mr. Massie has achieved black belt rankings in several martial arts disciplines, including:

- Moo Duk Kwan

- Tae Kwon Do

- Hapkido

- Shotokan

- Japanese Jujutsu

- Sil Jeon Kwan

- Krav Maga