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Every story happened inside a gym. Every gym in our directory is a factory for exactly those stories — someone walking in lost, broken, or afraid, and walking out different. We find those gyms. We tell those stories. This is what MatMade is for.

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The Show

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Episode 1 — Nashville
Episode 01 · Nashville, TN
Finding Your Tribe
How a white belt overcame depression and found a reason to fight — with 7-time world champion Milton Bastos
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Episode 02 · Charleston, SC
The Veteran
An Air Force veteran battles PTSD and finds community on the mat
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Episode 03 · Orlando, FL
American Top Team
Ricardo Libório on building ATT — and the daughter who changed everything

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From The Community

Voices from the mat

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Maajid's story
Maajid AL-kush

"From homeless to hopeful — Jiu Jitsu gave me a reason to keep going during the hardest time of my life."

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Joe Thompson's story
Joe Thompson · 63 years old

"Jiu Jitsu was my savior in my darkest hour. Now I'm giving back to the community."

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Brian Dimatia's story
Brian Dimatia

"Jiu Jitsu came into my life at the most perfect time that I absolutely needed it."

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Weight Loss PTSD Addiction Law Enforcement Losing a Loved One

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