
Internal Jiu Jitsu
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Julio Rivera
Julio Rivera is a NYC-based writer and self-defense coach with over 30 years of martial arts training and real-world experience. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Japanese Jiu Jitsu, he’s also taught mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and Krav Maga. Julio’s approach to self-protection blends practical technique with deep insight into trauma, mindset, and emotional regulation—rooted in his firsthand experiences with violence in both childhood and the nightclub industry. A former national bodybuilding champion and NYU journalism graduate, he has written for publications like Muscle & Fitness and now leads workshops focused on helping people build confidence, resilience, and freedom from fear.
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