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Scenario

When Teaching Martial Arts Reveals Signs of Child Abuse

I teach children's martial arts and one of my students has bruises that make me suspicious but his improvement in confidence and focus since starting class makes me think this might be his only safe space.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Positions of care can place us in situations where we hold knowledge that demands action but where action might eliminate the very support we're providing.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.