The Hidden Safety Crisis in Martial Arts Gyms | Protecting Kids & Women

From Forever White Belt by Adolfo Foronda

February 2, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

Milton Campis discusses the hidden safety crisis in martial arts gyms and the necessary measures to protect kids and women.

Most martial arts gyms assume they’re safe, but many are missing critical protections for kids and women. In this eye-opening episode, black belt Milton Campis exposes a hidden safety crisis inside martial arts and jiu-jitsu gyms, and explains what must change. After seeing repeated stories of misconduct, unsafe environments, and ignored warning signs, Milton created Academy Safe, a system designed to make background checks, health protocols, and safety standards the norm, not the exception. We discuss real-world examples of how abuse and negligence slip through the cracks, and more importantly, a clear, practical framework that gym owners, coaches, parents, and students can use right now. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 8 core safety measures every martial arts school must have How to spot red flags in unsafe or irresponsible gyms How to talk to kids and training partners about safety, honestly, and clearly The legal and moral responsibility of background screening How raising standards can transform martial arts into a true community of trust Whether you’re a parent choosing a gym, a coach running a school, or a practitioner who wants a safer training environment, this…

People in this episode

Host: Adolfo Foronda

Guest: Milton Campis

Topics covered

safety in martial arts
child protection
women's safety
background checks
gym standards
accountability

Keywords

martial arts safety
jiu-jitsu
safety protocols
abuse prevention
gym standards
background screening

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Academy Safe

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