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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Child Safety: A Systematic Framework for Protection
Executive Summary At Islamabad Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ISBBJJ), safety is foundational to our sport and pedagogy. BJJ is a close-contact discipline that requires physical proximity, trust, and interaction between children and adults. Our training environments are structured for safety, with rules

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & the Brain: What the Science Says
Executive summary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a non-striking, partner-based discipline that pairs high-engagement problem solving with controlled physical stress. Across emerging studies, three themes stand out: (1) short-term cognitive function appears unchanged after brief choke exposures when measured with rapid

Men, Masculinity, and Violence: A Pakistan-Focused, Human-Centered Lens
Violence against women is not “Islamic,” nor is it a uniquely Pakistani cultural problem. It is a human problem rooted in psychology, socialization, power dynamics, and systemic gaps.

Violence Against Women: A Human Issue, Not a “Pakistani Culture” Problem
The Numbers Tell Us Something Clear Violence against women is not confined to any one country, faith, or culture—it is a human crisis. Globally: 1 in 3 women (736 million) experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime (WHO/UN Women).