Meet the world champion who fights with just one arm

Bellingham’s Jess Munter found a way to forge anger into determination. #k5evening

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — At , para athlete is used to having opponents trying to hold her down and breathing down on her neck.

“Jiu-Jitsu is such an intimate sport,” Munter said. “You’re like right on top of each other. This is controlled violence, you know?”

Imagine being the only woman in a martial arts class.

Now imagine grappling on the mat with one arm tied down in front.

“Everyone else is saying ‘Oh be careful with your arm. You’re going to hurt yourself. Are you sure you want

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