Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Empowers Women To Take Down A Stronger Opponent
Many countries in the world have serious problems with violence against women, as well as femicide (the intentional murder of women). While men are generally physically stronger, and able to overpower many women, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one martial art form that enables a woman to take down an assailant — without needing to be stronger than him.
According to UN Women, the rate of women who experience sexual or physical abuse from an intimate partner is as high as 70% in some countries. 37% of Arab women reportedly have experienced some form of violence in their lifetime, and that number may be even higher. In Latin America, the total number of murders targeting women across 19 countries was 3,801 in 2018, with Brazil and Mexico having the highest numbers.