Mixed Martial Arts champion, and UFC finals winner is living in Rishikesh in India - called the Yoga Capital by the throngs of foreign yoga tourists who pilgrimage here. This is the location of the now famous “Beatles Ahram” where the John, Paul, George and Ringo meditated and wrote some of their best songs. This episode sees Brookins immerse himself into the Yoga scene in Rishikesh, knowing he must soon make a decision on his life and where he goes from here - is he still running anyway from MMA?
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Movie Synopsis:
When Jonathan Brookins was named the Ultimate Fighter after winning the 12th Season UFC Finale, he was about to face a much tougher opponent outside the cage - himself. This is a story of great courage. The courage to take the toughest path instead of the easiest. In the early years of mixed martial arts, Brookins had become addicted to drugs and alcohol together with an eating disorder. After suffering back to back defeats in early 2013, he announced his decision to step back from the UFC to move to India and practice Yoga. “My body told me to shape up now or I’m not going to last that long,” he said.
Once in India, Jonathan was alone and ready to face the truth: “The problem with running away is that you always run into yourself. My addictions will not go away just because I am in India.” Having said that, Jonathan began the slow journey to cleanse his body and mind.
A Fighters Journey will touch your heart. It takes great courage to walk down a new path and meet your enemy, especially when that enemy is yourself.
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5 окт 2024
