DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): Beyond the Mat: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Strengthens Readiness at Guantanamo Bay

Bare feet shuffle across the mats inside G.J. Denich Gym as pairs of service members practice sweeps, escapes and submissions. Experienced practitioners pause to coach beginners before the room transitions into live sparring, where every round becomes an exercise in problem-solving, perseverance and trust.

Source: DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD).

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