Thumbs Up: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching BJJ (Jenn Carson 3m)

People come to Jiu Jitsu from all sorts of backgrounds. In order to create a safe teaching environment, it is important to have staff trained in mental health first aid and trauma awareness, especially when teaching at-risk populations. This video will show you how to use the Thumbs Up technique to allow your students control and privacy when they feel most vulnerable and how to help them efficiently and with care.