Robert Grover, Author at Tiny Buddha

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Robert is a lifelong martial arts student and the founder of Divine Jiu Jitsu, a small mission-driven brand that supports mental health through community and apparel. He trains BJJ in Scotland and believes in the power of presence, pressure, and showing up when it’s hard. Find him on Instagram @Divine_jiujitsu or at divinejiujitsu.com.

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The Unexpected Way Jiu-Jitsu Brought Me Back to Myself

By Robert Grover

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are.” ~Maya Angelou

There was a time in my life when everything felt heavy, like I was constantly carrying around a weight that no one else could see.

I wasn’t in a crisis, exactly. I was functioning, showing up, doing what needed to be done. But inside, I was struggling to stay afloat—trapped in my own head, questioning my worth, and unsure how to move forward.

One evening, I walked into a Brazilian …