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Grapplers here with medical degrees, Ph.D's, J.D.'s etc
6 year(s) ago • 4913 views • 55 replies
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6 year(s) ago
Who among the BJJ players here have advanced medical degrees, law degrees, Ph.D's, etc, and what is your discipline?
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6 year(s) ago
I don't but my wife's and MD in Psychiatry finishing up her PhD in physiology :p (and a bluebelt)
I'm just a coach.
I'm just a coach.
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6 year(s) ago
I am a physician.
I run my own medical practice for PRM (Physical- and Rehabilitative medicine; specializing in orthopaedics), Sportsmedicine, Nutritional Medicine...
I run my own medical practice for PRM (Physical- and Rehabilitative medicine; specializing in orthopaedics), Sportsmedicine, Nutritional Medicine...
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6 year(s) ago
I’m in year 2 of 5 of a PhD in Neuroscience. Crossing my fingers for successful dissertation proposal and defense
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6 year(s) ago
I’m in year 2 of 5 of a PhD in Neuroscience. Crossing my fingers for successful dissertation proposal and defense
Good luck!
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6 year(s) ago
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Not good at chemistry or jiu jitsu. So theres that.
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6 year(s) ago
Finishing up my master's in primate behavior and working on PhD applications as we speak... >.<
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6 year(s) ago
PhD in engineering
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6 year(s) ago
Attorney in NC. Criminal defense. I have been practicing law and jiu jitsu since August 2009.
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6 year(s) ago
Doctor of Physical Therapy, right here!
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6 year(s) ago
Does a PhD in love count??
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6 year(s) ago
Busy with a PhD on pain behaviour (which awarded me on the mats names like: Frau Dr. Schmerz or the Pain Lady
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6 year(s) ago
In-house attorney for an investment advisor /manager.
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6 year(s) ago
Masters in Anthropology. Was professional archaeologist for 18 years before switching to BJJ full time.
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6 year(s) ago
PhD in engineering
Stuart, what made you decide to go for your PhD in engineering? I'm working on the GRE right now to go for my master's in astronautical engineering, but I might eventually wind up on the PhD track down the line.
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6 year(s) ago
I am a partner in a law firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I have a JD and a post graduate Master of Laws (LLM) in Admiralty and Maritime Law.
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6 year(s) ago
In my 2nd year in my Doctoral of Education degree with a concentration in Athletics Adminstration.
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6 year(s) ago
DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts)
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6 year(s) ago
Since I used GI Bill to complete a master’s degree, I was thinking about getting a JD since I have yet to incur any debt. Now that I’m done with school I’m enjoying my newly found free time. Maybe I’ll take a break from school for a year then decide if I want to have no life again.
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6 year(s) ago
In my 2nd year in my Doctoral of Education degree with a concentration in Athletics Adminstration.
What's been the most interesting revelation from your formal studies that has innfluenced how you learn/teach jiu-jitsu?
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6 year(s) ago
I'm a dentist with specialization in Endodontics, working in 3 clinics as a freelance.
So, if everyone does break a tooth during sparring and needs root canal, here I am LOL
So, if everyone does break a tooth during sparring and needs root canal, here I am LOL
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6 year(s) ago
PHD in going Full retard
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6 year(s) ago
I'm a PHD: Pretty Huge Dumbass by all accounts, but like all crappy blind dates I have "a great personality."
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6 year(s) ago
JD from Rutgers. A couple of master degrees. Still tossing around the idea of a PhD. But I’m getting a bit too old for that sort of thing. Lol.
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6 year(s) ago
In-house labor and employment attorney in NYC.
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6 year(s) ago
Veterinary Medicine degree, currently practicing in small animal medicine.
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6 year(s) ago
master's degree in psychology
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6 year(s) ago
I have an MBA from Penn State University.


