Have you become a Jiu-Jitsu Addict? Got bitten by the BJJ Bug? You may not realize it, but you have now changed your life around your BJJ habit- gotta get that rolling fix. JT & Joey unpack what is it that makes our experience on the mats so addictive and why we will often give up dates, work and family gatherings for a cheeky open mat. When you get deep into the BJJ experience you may not realize how deep the connection to the process of squeezing and smashing into another human being can change you. The cocktail of stress hormones, dopamine, serotonin, intense intimacy and community and connection. The boys breakdown why BJJ can take over your life and why this could be the one addiction that is actually good for you- the stress that brings relief to your life.
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