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Name: Black Cat Jiu Jitsu
Address: 8001 Forbes Pl, Suite 320, Springfield, VA, 22151, US
Telephone: (703) 496-9106
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Is BJJ Good for Self-Defense? An Honest Black Belt's Take

A second-degree black belt on what Brazilian jiu jitsu actually does in a real altercation, what it does not, and why control beats striking for most people.

July 5, 2026

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