Jordanian jiu-jitsu instructor empowers underprivileged children through martial arts

AMMAN – Jordanian jiu-jitsu black belt Samy Jamal is leading a social project to empower underprivileged children in Jordan through sports.Jamal, a six-time jiu-jitsu world champion, learned the sport in Brazil and has been practising it for over 30 years. Jamal was also a jiu-jitsu instructor for the Jordanian Gendarmerie for 10 years.