Cory Smith is a BJJ Purple Belt under Alex Martinez and a Kids Coach at Ares East Mesa BJJ. Cory is also a cancer survivor, having had a spinal tumor removed at the age of eight which leaves him in constant pain, but he continues to train on a regular basis.
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(00:00) - Start
(10:53) - Discovering Jiu-Jitsu in Sobriety
(21:22) - Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Jiu-Jitsu
(28:23) - Surviving Tumor, Addiction, and Recovery
(41:35) - Overcoming Physical Challenges in Recovery
(47:27) - Navigating Vulnerabilities in Jiu-Jitsu
(54:59) - Healing Through Breathing and Jiu-Jitsu
(01:03:54) - First Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Experience
(01:08:38) - Building Community and Personal Growth
(01:18:48) - Outro
