433 - How Jiu-Jitsu Builds an Unshakeable Self Confidence, with Alicia Reitz

The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting / Grapplearts Radio by Stephan Kesting

Sep 23, 202551:07Sports & Recreation

Alicia Reitz and I dive deep into how BJJ can be used to develop a strong sense of self confidence for everyone, and how that self confidence can then be put to good use in self defense and the the rest of your life. We...

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