Internal Jiu Jitsu: Self-Defense and Mindset for Personal Empowerment
“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
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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 self-defense techniques from Judo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Krav Maga, this content offers practical strategies for personal protection, resilience, mindset, and real-world self-defense.
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
Demonstrating self-defense techniques from Judo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Krav Maga, this content offers practical strategies for personal protection, resilience, mindset, and real-world self-defense.
Now Available on Amazon.com in Paperback or Ebook.
Your Mental Wellness Workbook
Now Available on Amazon
A practical tool for reflection and self-awareness, this approach encourages you to use journaling as part of wellness strategies, enhancing your mindset coaching. By cultivating self-protection and resilience, you can better understand your thoughts, reactions, and experiences, which also ties into effective self-defense techniques.
Podcast
The Blog
The Internal Jiu Jitsu Blog, by Julio Rivera, delves into what makes us human, the motivations behind our behaviors, and how we react to fear, resistance, conflict, and adversity. This insightful blog also discusses important topics such as self-defense techniques, personal protection, resilience, and personal empowerment through effective mindset coaching and wellness strategies. For more informative articles, visit Medium.com or Substack.
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