Bullshido – Jiu-Jitsu and the Paradox of Tolerance
This article from Bullshido dives into a tough but important idea: if we tolerate everything—including intolerance—we risk losing the kind of respectful, inclusive culture most of us want in jiu-jitsu. Drawing on philosopher Karl Popper’s paradox of tolerance, it makes the case that letting toxic behavior slide in the name of being open-minded actually weakens the whole community. It’s a call to draw the line when necessary to protect the space we train in.
It’s not a problem if we ignore it…
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Hero Worship: The Lie That Built the Mat
A ruthless look at the false loyalty demanded in martial arts. Hero worship poisons the mat and betrays the breath. Loyalty must be earned, not demanded.