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How Jiu Jitsu Helps NFL Defensive Player Jacob Martin Make the Tackle

Sep 30, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jacob Martin (59) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

(Curated Article sourced from Seattle Times) Jacob Martin prepared for his rookie season with the Seahawks a little differently. In July, just weeks prior to the start of his first NFL training camp, the 21-year-old defensive end and his brother — New York Jets linebacker Josh Martin — flew to Torrance, Calif., to train Brazilian Jiu […]

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Can Jiu Jitsu Help Correct the NFL’s Concussion Problem?

  Scott Peters made his living as an NFL offensive lineman. He stood 6-3 and  weighed 300 pounds. So too say that being tapped out in his first Jiu Jitsu class by men twice as old and half is weight was a surprise would be an understatement. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces […]