Wellness Strategies For Winning Your Inner Fight
Get my new book, Internal Jiu Jitsu: Conquering Mind and Body Resistance by Giving Way, at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books.org, or at your local bookstore. I examine the parallels between jiu jitsu and navigating life's ups and downs, including mental health, so you can flow from day to day.
“A martial arts book for the modern era, Internal Jiu Jitsu is a bridge between the dojo and the real world that artfully weaves the practice of jiu jitsu with the journey of life. – Dave Stern, author of Hackproof Your Startup, entrepreneur
IJJ Self-Empowerment
Workshops
IJJ Self-Empowerment Workshop. Professor Julio Rivera, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Japanese Jiu Jitsu blackbelt, MMA coach, Krav Maga instructor, and fitness expert teaches group seminars and workshops both virtually and in person. The Art of Empowerment teaches people from all walks of life simple but effective techniques that could help fight off an attack. Using a holistic mind/body approach, AOE helps participants feel more powerful, emphasizing self-care and the healing of past trauma to change one's own perceptions. As a wellness coach, Julio is just as fond of meditation as he is of physical action, with both playing an essential role in overall wellbeing.
Virtual Workshops
The Anatomy of Violence
Violence has a distinct feeling. Being at the center of a violent situation is infinitely more intense than witnessing one. It's important to be prepared for the chaos.
Winning gold at the inaugural IBJJF World Masters Jiu Jitsu Championships
...rather than focus principally on Self Defense techniques, typically offered by other programs, he incorporates an intrapsychic approach, considering the role of personal perceptual biases and past traumas in obscuring one's ability to accurately perceive what may or may not be a threat...
Nancy Thorne, CHI Wellness LLC
Podcast Appearances
Appearing on the My Human Experience Podcast with the awesome Emma Foster. We discuss mental health, missed opportunities, the heartbreak of showbiz, and Internal Jiu Jitsu.
Appearing on the Beyond the Walled Garden Podcast with the super talented Joel Austin. We discuss mental health, spiritual experiences, trauma, and jiu jitsu as a metaphor.
Self-Defense And Martial Arts Demo
Demonstrating techniques from Judo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Krav Maga.
He invites participants to take a deeper dive into understanding the roots of past trauma and the ensuing impact this has on one's ability to feel safe in the world.
Nancy Thorne, CHI Wellness LLC
Self-Defense Technique - Wrist Grab
Defense against grabbing the wrist.
Self-Defense Technique - Detailed Breakdown
Defense against short range punch.
Training with Julio has been a great experience. Julio is an expert martial artist and a skilled and compassionate teacher. His knowledge base is incredibly vast, making him an invaluable resource for all things pertaining to martial arts and self defense.
Joe, Judge, Brooklyn, NY
Video Testimonial
A testimonial from long time student, Dave S, a Chief Technical Officer from Brooklyn, NY.
Now Available on Amazon.com in Paperback or Ebook.
Your Mental Wellness Workbook
Now Available on Amazon
A helpful tool to get you into the habit of journaling!
Podcast
The Blog
The Internal Jiu Jitsu Blog, by Julio Rivera, is a deep dive into what makes us human, why we do the things we do, and what we can do about it. Visit Medium.com for more articles.
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