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Walt Weiss MMA background, explained: Braves manager uses jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo skills to tackle Jorge Soler

Walt Weiss tackled Jorge Soler to the ground during an Angels-Braves brawl, but he learned these skills from practicing martial arts after his playing career.
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Brazilian jiu‑jitsu is having its #MeToo moment

A #MeToo-style reckoning appears to be unfolding within Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In February 2026, Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Andre Galvao was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, including a ...