Fight Or Flight: How Jiu-Jitsu Changed My Life

This raw and honest biography chronicles the extraordinary journey of JulieAnne Catchpole, who started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 57 as a beginner white belt and achieved the impossible goal of becoming a World Champion by age 61. Discover the discipline, resilience, and mindset required to succeed against younger, more experienced opponents.

• A true account of transformation through late-life dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
• Details the journey through hard training, injuries, defeats, and self-doubt.
• Focuses on the mindset needed to succeed when the odds are stacked against you.
• Authored by JulieAnne Catchpole and Julie Catchpole.

• Format: Paperback (Large Print)
• Author: Catchpole, Julie; Catchpole, Julie Anne
• Editor: Lacey Kalebaila
• Photographer: The Peperell Collection
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 6, 2026
• Print Length: 99 pages
• ISBN-13: 979-8198866089
• Dimensions: 14.81 x 0.58 x 21.01 cm
• Item Weight: 186 g
• Publisher: Independently published

This book is a complete narrative account of the author's experience.

Explore the dedication required to pursue an 'impossible goal' later in life. This biography offers powerful insights into overcoming personal challenges through rigorous commitment.