Julio Angel Rivera

Author, Self-Defense Coach, Mental Health Advocate

Julio Rivera is a writer, self-defense coach, and mental health advocate. Twenty-four years of training have shaped his philosophy, but just as important has been Julio’s experience with trauma recovery, mindset, and emotional regulation. Because he witnessed and experienced violence firsthand, Julio’s teaching is always based on reality. His book, Brokedown Sensei, is available on Amazon. Julio’s blog on fear, trauma recovery, fitness, and the human condition can be found on the Internal Jiu-Jitsu website. His newest essays can be read on Medium.

Julio joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about his battle with mental health, and his leadership through it with martial arts.