About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of social media in the Jiu-Jitsu community and emphasizes the importance of genuine safety measures and open conversations about trust.

We discuss the implications of social media in the Jiu-Jitsu community, emphasizing the need for genuine safety measures rather than performative actions. A key feature is the importance of agency in training environments, the role of coaches in setting boundaries, and the dynamics of identity and performance on the mats. The discussion reflects on the nature of humanity -especially within martial arts - and the necessity for open conversations about safety and trust.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amber Hoover, Ryan Hoover

Topics covered

• social media
• Jiu-Jitsu
• safety measures
• agency in training
• coaching boundaries
• identity dynamics
• trust in martial arts

Keywords

• social media
• Jiu-Jitsu
• safety
• coaching
• identity
• performance
• trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jiu-Jitsu community

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