The Mat as a Battlefield: Veterans and Jiu-Jitsu
The veterans of the Global War fit perfectly onto the chessboard known as Jiu-Jitsu. An art with its roots in warfare is the perfect setting for many veterans. The Jiu-Jitsu schools, often known as “Academies” or “Dojos” are breeding grounds for friendships and camaraderie built around moments of shared misery, glimpses of triumph and the undeniable truths about ourselves.