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Meet Jesse: The Journey of a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Retired Paratrooper
From Infantry to the Mat Jesse, co-owner and operator of Southside Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Alaska, has an inspiring story that combines military service with the martial arts. As a retired infantry paratrooper, he completed multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Jesse’s dedication to discipline and leadership in the military laid the foundation for…
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Meet Jesse: A Journey through Jiu-Jitsu and Service
From Infantry to Jiu-Jitsu Jesse is not just a co-owner of Southside Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Alaska. His journey began in the military, serving as an infantry paratrooper with multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. This background has instilled in him a discipline and resilience that resonate within the walls of the academy. Passion…