036: THE SILENCE IS DEAFENING

WITH GUEST:  Averi Clements,  Jiu Jitsu TimesWHAT'S THE WHAT: On this episode, I traverse time zones to talk to Averi Clements, brown belt, personal trainer and writer for the Jiu-Jitsu Times to talk about sexual abuse and cover ups that are all too common in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We talk about what it has been like covering these topics and what about the culture fosters this kind of reverence to leaders and secrecy among students. Why do so many BJJ gyms advertise self defense for women and anti bullying curriculum to the marginalized, when they won't get rid of, or even stand up to, the predators and bullies that would harm them? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Averi ClementsThe Jiu Jitsu TimesAveri's ArticlesA Martial Arts Star is Criticized for His Handling of Abuse Cases, New York Times________________________________________________________SUPPORT THE SHOW!**Join my Patreon! Be a member of the Iron Beaver Rebel Club and get all kinds of sweet perks like Discord server access, bonus podcast content, sticker packs and more! https://www.patreon.com/ironbeaver **Looking for a great grocery delivery service?  Use my link to get $10 off your first order with InstaCart! https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2938036/1107857/7412**Starting your own podcast? Use my link to sign up for a paid plan from BuzzSprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=754291This is an archived episode of DAM WELL BETTER. Monetization, Patreon and other advertisements no longer apply. Any link not correlated with the guest does not work. New website: https://ironbeaverfitness.wordpress.com/