45. You Are Not Your Uniform Part 2: Intent Does Not Override Impact
From Second Plan A by Amber and Ryan Hoover
February 11, 2026 · 33 min · Season 3 · Episode 4
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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