Navigating a Predator in Jiu-Jitsu: A Jocko Underground Discussion

Addressing a Disturbing Situation at the Gym

• 📌 A listener recounts a disturbing incident at their jiu-jitsu academy where an individual with a history of sexual assault was present and training.
• 💡 The listener felt sickened and horrified that such a person would be learning jiu-jitsu, especially given their friend's past trauma.
• ⚠️ The listener avoided sparring with the individual, fearing their own reaction, and expressed disappointment that this person is a regular at the gym.

Seeking Guidance on Handling the Situation

• ❓ The listener is seeking advice on how to navigate this situation, asking if Jocko has encountered similar scenarios and how to handle them.
• ⚖️ They are concerned about not embarrassing their female friend, putting their instructor friend in a bad spot, and how to inform the instructor if they decide not to return.

Jocko's Response and Considerations

• 😥 Jocko acknowledges the severity and awfulness of the situation, especially its intrusion into the jiu-jitsu community.
• 🔍 He emphasizes the need for more context to recommend a way forward, asking about the timeline of the assault, the nature of the assault (verbal, physical, drug-related), and the perpetrator's age at the time.
• 🤔 Jocko also probes the relationships involved: the closeness of the friendship with the instructor and the victim, and the listener's trust in the victim's account.

Potential Courses of Action

• 🗣️ One option is to directly inform the instructor friend about the individual's past and suggest they shouldn't train there.
• 🕵️ Another approach involves hiring a private investigator to gather current evidence on the individual, especially if they are a continued predator.
• ✉️ An anonymous letter to the school, detailing the individual's history and providing identifying information, is also suggested.
• 🚶 Ultimately, Jocko notes that one could also choose not to return to the gym, depending on the variables and the desired level of investment in pursuing justice.