Antioch Pastor Uses Jiu-Jitsu to Thwart Axe-Wielding Thanksgiving Intruder

Pastor Nick Neves of First Family Church in Antioch, California, used his martial arts training to thwart a burglary attempt on Thanksgiving. After responding to an alarm, Neves found a man who had broken into the church with an axe. Neves restrained the suspect using Brazilian jiu-jitsu until police arrived. The suspect, who caused significant damage, was arrested and faces multiple charges. Neves expressed no animosity towards the burglar, hoping the incident might lead to personal reflection and change.