US EditionVeterans Who Lost Legs in the Line of Duty Find New Freedom with Jiu-Jitsu
- Veterans like Pisey Tan and police officer Egan, who lost their legs in service and accidents, are training in jiu-jitsu in Morton, Pennsylvania.
- Their engagement with jiu-jitsu follows life-changing injuries such as Tan's roadside bomb in Iraq and Egan's accident with a drunk driver, as previously reported in 2007.
- Jiu-Jitsu, a Japanese martial art focused on ground fighting, offers these men physical strength, confidence, and a sense of normalcy during recovery and reintegration.
- Tan expressed that practicing this sport has been crucial for his mental well-being, helping him regain stability and resilience while motivating him to persevere through challenges.
- Practicing at The Vault Jiu Jitsu gym, Tan and Egan find workouts that positively affect other life areas, supporting their ongoing journey of rebuilding and resilience.
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Veterans who lost legs in the line of duty find new freedom with jiu-jitsu | News Channel 3-12
KYW, PISEY TAN, CNN By Stephanie Stahl, Casey Kuhn Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Men who lost their legs serving their country and community are finding a new kind of strength doing jiu-jitsu, a Japanese martial art that focuses on ground fighting techniques. “This also helped build a sense of normalcy for me,” veteran Pisey Tan said. Tan lost his legs in a roadside bomb in Iraq. CBS Philadelphia first told you ab…
Veterans who lost legs in the line of duty find new freedom with jiu-jitsu
By Stephanie Stahl, Casey Kuhn Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Men who lost their legs serving their country and community are finding a new kind of strength doing jiu-jitsu, a Japanese martial art that focuses on ground fighting techniques. “This also helped build a sense of normalcy for me,” veteran Pisey Tan said. Tan lost his legs in a roadside bomb in Iraq. CBS Philadelphia first told you about him in 2006 when…
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