ICYMI Former professional mixed-martial art (MMA) fighter Brad Sullivan wants to empower people physically and mentally by sharing the many benefits of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). | SaltWire
| Posted: Dec. 1, 2022, 6:10 p.m. | Updated: Dec. 2, 2022, 10:41 a.m. | 10 Min Read
Sullivan is set to open a BJJ club in downtown Truro at 589-A Prince Street, which is right beside the“We plan on starting on Dec. 12,” Sullivan said, adding the timing works well since his other work in life insurance typically slows down around the holiday season, and families, with time off and the New Year right around the corner, are looking for new things to try.
“It just seems to be that there's not enough jiu-jitsu presence here and I do believe that it's something which is very important to help build up people's confidence,” he said. “And I want to be somebody that's known as a positive influence in trying to help people protect themselves. That's a big part of this for me.”He talked about transitioning from being an MMA fighter to being more BJJ-focused.
“A schedule that is going to allow everyone a chance ,” he said. “There is going to be a lot of opportunity for them to grow.”He talked more about the central location helping his gym be accessible to people’s lives and schedules.
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