Expert Fades & Friendly Staff: Top Barber Shop in Kew Gardens

04/13/2011, 7:30 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Looking for a great fade haircut near Kew Gardens? This barbershop delivers quality cuts with friendly staff and minimal wait times. Well worth the trip!

New Wonjo Restaurant: Authentic Korean BBQ in NYC’s K-Town

04/13/2011, 7:29 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Authentic Korean BBQ in Midtown K-town done right! New Wonjo delivers incredible Gal bi, tasty Pork Belly, and genuinely attentive staff who make every visit a memorable and fun experience.

Fun Night, Long Waits: Radio Star Karaoke Bar Review

04/13/2011, 5:48 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Attended the UYE Lonely Hearts Club at Radio Star Karaoke. Clean venue, generous drinks, but pricey. Long waits to sing due to mic hogs. Fun overall but next time we’re getting a private room!

Austin’s Steak & Ale House: Great Food, Service & Atmosphere

04/13/2011, 5:47 pm Angel Rodriguez 1

Enjoy flavorful steak and fresh seafood at Austin’s Steak & Ale House in Queens, offering great service, a cozy atmosphere, and occasional live summer music for any occasion.

Austin’s Steak & Ale House: A Queens Dining Gem

04/13/2011, 5:47 pm Angel Rodriguez 1

Austin’s Steak & Ale House in Queens delivers flavorful steaks and fresh seafood with great service. Coupons honored, live summer music outside, and a friendly neighborhood vibe near Woodhaven.

Whole Foods Market: Organic Dining & Wellness Products

04/13/2011, 5:46 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

A great spot for health conscious folks, offering organic eats like brown rice sushi and cranberry couscous salad, plus vitamins, specialty shampoos, deodorants, and more wellness essentials.

JPMorgan Chase Bank Review: Convenient Banking with Some Service Delays

04/13/2011, 5:46 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Chase Bank gets the job done for basic banking needs. ATMs work fine, online access is easy, and they did eventually sort out a fraud issue and refund the money.

Kmart Review: Friendly Staff, Fun Family Shopping Trip

04/13/2011, 5:45 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Shopping at Kmart was a solid experience with helpful staff and a huge selection. Found a great pom pom Yankee hat and the whole family left happy.

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Some time ago, I wrote a post saying I wasn’t completely comfortable with my wife training jiu jitsu with men. The reaction from many practitioners was intense. I was called insecure, and some people insisted that abuse simply doesn’t happen in the BJJ community.

Since then, I’ve seen more and more posts and discussions acknowledging that jiu jitsu has had issues with grooming and abuse, and that these problems have existed for years. It’s been interesting to watch that shift. When I first shared my concerns, a lot of higher belts and experienced practitioners dismissed my perspective. Now, many of those same types of voices openly recognize that these problems are real.

That contrast is hard to ignore. I talk about it in more detail in episode 116.

I saw something similar during my time in the military. In environments that are heavily male dominated, with very few women, the risk of misconduct can increase. My concerns were never about insecurity. They were about awareness, caution, and looking out for the people I care about.

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Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community

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