Vinay Chary is the owner and Chief Instructor of Triumph Krav Maga/Monkey Bar Gym in New Orleans. He also holds a Krav Maga Worldwide 2nd Degree Black Belt and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Professor Matthias Meister.  On This Episode: Vinay shares his experiences growing up as an Indian in a majority white area. Learn how Vinay spiraled into alcoholism and the history of addiction in his family. Hear how a toxic relationship worsened Vinay’s addiction and habits. Joseph and Vinay discuss the rehab process and trying to be sober in New Orleans. Hear how learning self-defense can help you emotionally in addition to protecting yourself physically. Find encouragement to overcome the ups and downs of life and business. VInay explains why they sold everything they own and began traveling.

Key Takeaways: You have to tackle problems like addiction with no half measures. Community is a necessary asset when overcoming addiction and trauma. Learning to defend yourself is secondary to the confidence it builds.

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