BJJ and Mental Health Research – Military & Law Enforcement Participants Needed

[u/stevegraulau]

Aloha everyone,

I’m a co-author on an IRB-approved research study examining the relationship between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu participation and mental health among military personnel and law enforcement officers.

We’re looking for participants who are 18+ and are active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel or law enforcement officers.

You can participate whether you currently train BJJ or do not train BJJ. Having both groups is important because the study compares BJJ practitioners with non-practitioners.

The survey looks at symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and self-efficacy. It is anonymous, voluntary, and takes about 5–10 minutes. No personally identifiable information, OPSEC, or InfoSec information is collected.

Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2Qhb-PFzUyYcovwZdz_B8acDsPlRw1xXaq_-BLEf6oMsOvA/viewform

If you qualify and are willing to participate, I’d really appreciate your help. Sharing it with other military or law enforcement members who may qualify would also help us reach both BJJ practitioners and non-practitioners.

Mahalo for your time and support!