Behind the Mat: The Abuse and Neglect That Tarnish Our Sport

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This week, a shocking case of child abuse rocked the jiu-jitsu community. A 23-year-old athlete from Amazonas took to social media on Monday to expose the abuse he suffered between the ages of 10 and 14 at the hands of his jiu-jitsu instructor, Alcenor Alves Soeiro, 56. The criminal (yes, CRIMINAL, not “suspect”) was arrested […]