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BJJ Black Belt Jorge Britto Talks Recovering After Heart Attack: “My Students Called 911”

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September 13, 2026

Jorge Britto is recovering after suffering a heart attack immediately following a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session. Britto shared details of what happened in a message to his students and followers, explaining that the episode began right after a session he’d run countless times throughout his career: Yesterday, after finishing training like I have done thousands […]

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