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Maajid AL-kush — From Homeless to Hopeful
Season 4 · Episode 1 · Latest
"From Homeless to Hopeful — Maajid AL-kush's Story"

Season 4

Latest Episodes

Maajid AL-kush
18:42
S4 · E1
From Homeless to Hopeful — Maajid AL-kush
Lost everything at rock bottom. Found Jiu Jitsu. Found himself. A story of radical transformation and the brotherhood of the mat.
PTSD Transformation
Joe Thompson
22:15
S4 · E2
Jiu Jitsu Was My Savior — Joe Thompson, 63
Started training at 58. Survived cancer and divorce. Now gives back to the community that saved him in his darkest hour.
Late Starter Community
Brian Dimatia
25:08
S4 · E3
The Perfect Time — Brian Dimatia
Three years of hesitation. One decision that changed everything. Brian found BJJ at the moment his life needed it most.
Addiction Recovery
Coming Next
S4 · E4 drops June 3rd
S4 · E4 · Coming Soon
Weight Loss & Identity — Maria Santos
Lost 80 lbs through BJJ. Gained something she never expected. Maria's story is about more than fitness — it's about becoming.
Weight Loss Women's BJJ
S3 · E12
The Detective — Officer Marcus Webb
15 years in law enforcement. One year on the mat. How BJJ changed how Marcus sees conflict, control, and himself.
Law Enforcement
S3 · E11
After The Loss — Grieving Through Jiu Jitsu
Lost her father. Couldn't get out of bed. Then a friend dragged her to an intro class. What happened next surprised everyone, including her.
Grief Women's BJJ