Jiu-Jitsu Nurse Speaks Out On Viral Takedown & The Sport Doctors Are Warning Against | 10 News+

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Army nurse Daniel Nelson used 13 years of jiu-jitsu training to subdue a violent, intoxicated patient at a Brisbane hospital, in a takedown caught on CCTV that went viral. Nearly two years on, he's speaking publicly for the first time to highlight the rising tide of assaults against healthcare workers. A new collision sport based on the viral "Run It Straight" trend has sparked warnings from doctors and rugby league veterans after a teenager's death. Organisers plan to press ahead despite a court shutting down their last event. Join the conversation and follow us on: X: https://x.com/10NewsAU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/10NewsAU/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10NewsAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10newsau 10 News airs at 5pm, seven nights a week in your local market on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news 10 News is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.

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