In the We Are Warriors series we portray athletes, fighters, and practitioners doing the sports they love.
In this episode: Daan Westra from the Netherlands speaks about his growth with Jiu Jitsu and how he transformed from a competitive fighter to a hobbyist, enjoying the mindfulness of BJJ.
Favourite quote: "Jiu Jitsu has become my moment of rest, my safe haven"
In this episode: Rolf Busman from the Netherlands tells how he ended up in BJJ. What makes Jiu Jitsu so special and how he grew as a practitioner and as a human being.
Favourite quote: "Everyday a bit better, with the capacity of the day"
In this episode: Brian van Miltenburg from the Netherlands tells his personal story. His upbringing and false beliefs, forced him to gain strength and turn his life around. That makes his new business where he coaches and works with troubled youth, an ideal next step. As a black belt in BJJ he draws power from the sport and connects Jiu Jitsu with life.
Favourite quote: "Accept who you are."
In this episode: Jordy Peute from the Netherlands explains his roots in Jiu Jitsu, and his key philosophies for training and competing. In his gym in Maastricht, we paid a visit to Jordy and his team.
Favourite quote: "Winning is the best feeling you can have, but sometimes you need that loss to develop yourself further."
In episode 5 of the We Are Warriors series we go to Willem Peters. This black belt started his gym and has built it to be more than just sports.
Click to see how he narrates his journey and along the way gives great insights into the life of an entrepreneur and athlete.
