Jujitsu and Finding an LGBTQ Safe and Quality Dojo
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In this conversation, Tyler Garner, Vice President and Chair of the National Standards and Certification of the American Jiu-Jitsu Association, shares his journey in martial arts, the importance of creating safe spaces for women and the LGBTQ+ community, and the standards that ensure quality in martial arts training. He discusses the role of female instructors in a male-dominated field, the significance of self-defense training, and how to choose the right martial art based on individual goals. Tyler emphasizes the need for awareness and preparation in self-defense situations and offers insights into the use of non-lethal self-defense weapons.
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(00:42), Introduction to Tyler Garner and Jiu-Jitsu Journey (4:16) Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ in Martial Arts (11:51), Finding the Right Dojo for Self-Defense Training (17:25), Self Defense Success Story (19:31), The Role of Non-Lethal Weapons in Self-Defense
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Tyler Garner and Jiu-Jitsu Journey (00:00:42)
2. Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ in Martial Arts (00:04:16)
3. Finding the Right Dojo for Self-Defense Training (00:11:51)
4. Self Defense Success Story (00:17:25)
5. The Role of Non-Lethal Weapons in Self-Defense (00:19:31)
4 episodes