Jiu Jitsu Has A Serious Problem (And Everyone Knows It) ft. Dr Bridget Mottram

About this episode

Dr. Bridget Mottram discusses the serious issues surrounding power dynamics in jiu jitsu and the need for open conversations about them.

SENSITIVE MATERIAL WARNING Dr. Bridget Mottram shares her expertise and experience regarding jiu jitsu's proverbial elephant in the room. The given power dynamic in BJJ leads to terrible situations and we need to be able to openly talk about it. On a lighter note, see our sponsors below: Train with the best BJJ specific trainers in the world-- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bull...

People in this episode

Hosts: JT, Joey

Guest: Dr Bridget Mottram

Topics covered

• jiu jitsu
• power dynamics
• safety in sports
• open discussions
• BJJ community

Keywords

• jiu jitsu
• power dynamics
• BJJ
• safety
• Dr Bridget Mottram

Sponsors

Bulletproof For BJJ, Bulletproof For BJJ

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Organizations: Bulletproof For BJJ

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