"Competing has been my life. It elevated my spirit and kept me moving forward. But it was tough on my body, especially all the travel. Sometimes, I had a hard time even moving my feet to walk into the tournament building."
"I realized I wasn't too good standing when there was lots of dynamic movement, but if I could get the guy on the ground, I could develop this leg-locking system and other positions which helped."
"Jiu-jitsu just made me happy, it gave me peace of mind. When you're 18, you're trying to prove yourself in the world, and it allowed me to do that."
Alberto Crane, a former Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012. This chronic autoimmune disease affects the central nervous system, impacting movement and speech. Despite the challenges, Crane embraces a fighter's mentality, viewing his diagnosis as just another match. He emphasizes the importance of jiu-jitsu in his life, which has provided him with happiness and peace of mind. Crane's innovative movement training helps him continue competing and sharing his journey in his book, All In: Lessons On and Off The Mat.
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