The Challenges Women Face in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States
The purpose of this case study was to discover the challenges facing women participating in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States, how they overcame these challenges, and why they continue to participate in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twenty-three female jiu-jitsu athletes participated in the study...
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Bowling Green State University
2024-11-01
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The purpose of this case study was to discover the challenges facing women participating in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States, how they overcame these challenges, and why they continue to participate in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twenty-three female jiu-jitsu athletes participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions were utilized. Analysis of challenges revealed three broader themes of Brazilian jiu-jitsu being male-dominated, gender norms and Brazilian jiu-jitsu being a contact sport. Women discussed how they coped with the challenges and the benefits they gain from participation. To increase the number of women involved in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, participants suggested more women’s-only classes and seminars, creating more awareness about female participation, being supportive of new women, trying multiple gyms to find the right fit, and persevering. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-49c129dcfdbc46cfa3407c50bf2123c32025-08-20T01:59:16ZengBowling Green State UniversityJournal of Athlete Development and Experience2642-92762024-11-016310.25035/jade.06.03.03The Challenges Women Face in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United StatesRachel SilvermanAnthony DixonHarriet Dixon The purpose of this case study was to discover the challenges facing women participating in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States, how they overcame these challenges, and why they continue to participate in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twenty-three female jiu-jitsu athletes participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions were utilized. Analysis of challenges revealed three broader themes of Brazilian jiu-jitsu being male-dominated, gender norms and Brazilian jiu-jitsu being a contact sport. Women discussed how they coped with the challenges and the benefits they gain from participation. To increase the number of women involved in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, participants suggested more women’s-only classes and seminars, creating more awareness about female participation, being supportive of new women, trying multiple gyms to find the right fit, and persevering.https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jade/vol6/iss3/3/ |
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