What does it take to become a champion when life gives you its toughest fight? Tan Jee Tjun: a successful lawyer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and active competitor who became the first person to get a blackbelt and win a BJJ competition while undergoing stage 4 cancer treatment. In this powerful episode, Tjun shares his incredible journey-from being diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer, to surviving brutal treatments, and returning to the mats to compete and win.
Tjun’s story is one of pain, perseverance, and the unbreakable human spirit. From a devastating diagnosis to the brutal realities of cancer treatment, and finally, to making history on the competition mats, Tjun proves that your circumstances don’t define your limit. Tjun reveals how martial arts, family, and mindset helped him overcome despair and reclaim his life, becoming a beacon of hope for others facing impossible odds.
This is more than a story of redefining what’s possible, the power of resilience, and the warrior spirit inside all of us. Whether you’re a martial artist, someone facing adversity, or just need inspiration, Tjun’s story will move you as it has moved me permanently.
This is Terminally Curious with Kayne Masters
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Chapters (Clickable Timestamps)
00:00 Introduction to Tjun's Journey
00:21 Discovering Tjun's Story
01:49 Initial Diagnosis and Treatment
02:31 Cultural and Genetic Factors
04:57 Struggles with Treatment
15:18 The Warrior's Mindset
26:20 Alternative Healing and Realism
30:02 Continued Battle and Resilience
45:31 Consulting with Surgeons in Singapore
46:26 Systemic Treatment and Uncertainty
47:44 Impact of COVID on Treatment
48:57 Meniscus Injury and Rehabilitation
50:16 Video Games as a Distraction
52:18 Training with a Chemo Port
59:53 Competing Despite Cancer
01:04:43 Facing Fear and Embracing Life
01:23:09 Legacy and Meaning in Life
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