I used to think teaching self defense was the answer to domestic violence, until I was confronted with the reality that the martial arts world is more focused on embracing toxic masculine traits than preaching peace. 

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So what are the options for survivors who want to learn self defense, but need trauma informed training and an empathetic instructor?

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Today we speak to two instructors from Sleeping Tiger Fitness, who discuss what trauma informed self defense training looks like, how to become trauma informed as a self defense instructor, and why traditional ¨stress drills¨ are more harmful than confidence building.  Also a digression or two into waterboarding and strobe lights.  

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