45. Personal Boundaries in Combat Sports

Combat sports are naturally intimate. With grappling in particular, we are in close contact with our training partners and must trust them in vulnerable positions. Sometimes because of that closeness, some lines can get blurred. Also, everyone comes to jiu jitsu with different goals and different ideas of what they are and are not willing to do. How can coaches and gym leaders push students to grow while also respecting their students bodily autonomy and any personal boundaries they have set? What about the new person joining for the first time? How do we best acclimate someone new? Mark your calendars for April 19-21, 2024 as we host the next Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp in Fishers, Indiana at KruFit. All members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome to attend.  You can find more information (including registration) on our website: www.lezrollradio.com/camp.  You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge. Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop