{"id":2091028,"date":"2023-11-05T13:36:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T18:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-jujitsu-associations-lead-by-example-in-barring-males-from-competing-in-female-matches\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T13:38:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T18:38:36","slug":"in-depth-jujitsu-associations-lead-by-example-in-barring-males-from-competing-in-female-matches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-jujitsu-associations-lead-by-example-in-barring-males-from-competing-in-female-matches\/","title":{"rendered":"Jujitsu Associations set example by excluding males from female matches."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fin-depth-jujitsu-associations-lead-by-example-in-barring-males-from-competing-in-female-matches%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091028&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Three National Jujitsu Associations Take Swift Action to Protect Female Competitors<\/h2>\n<p>Recently, three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-jujitsu-associations-lead-by-example-in-barring-males-from-competing-in-female-matches\/\" title=\"Jujitsu Associations set example by excluding males from female matches.\">national jujitsu associations made headlines<\/a> by implementing new policies that prevent males \u200cfrom competing in female brackets. This decision came after several athletes shared their experiences of facing male\u2062 opponents who identify as \u200dfemales mentally. The response to these incidents has been unprecedented, with Marshi Smith, a former NCAA swimming champion and co-founder of the Independent Council on Women&#8217;s Sports\u200b (ICONS), stating, &#8220;We&#8217;ve never seen a sport \u2062enact change as quickly as jujitsu has.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ICONS, founded by \u200dSmith and Kim Jones, aims to provide a platform, support, and a voice for women \u2062like Ansleigh\u2062 Wilk and Jayden Alexander. These athletes found\u2063 themselves fighting against a man in \u2062their respective competitions, leading to a sense of\u2062 injustice and the need for change. The frustration grew when their pleas \u2062for action to the NCAA went unanswered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Transgender \u200dswimmer Lia Thomas (2nd L) of Penn University and transgender swimmer Iszac Henig (L) of Yale pose with \u2063their medals after placing first and second in \u2063the \u2062100-yard \u200dfreestyle\u2064 swimming race at the 2022 Ivy\u2063 League Women&#8217;s\u2063 Swimming &#038; Diving Championships at Harvard University \u2062in Cambridge, Mass., on Feb. 19, 2022. (Joseph Prezioso\/Getty\u200b Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite the lack of response from the\u200c NCAA, ICONS has become a\u2062 vital \u2064resource for advocating women&#8217;s sports in the face\u2064 of the encroachment of the trans ideology. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-wont-help-filmmakers-who-cooperate-with-chinese-censorship\/\" title=\"Pentagon refuses support for filmmakers aiding Chinese censorship.\">issue gained significant attention<\/a> when Reduxx, a feminist media platform, reported on the matter,\u2064 prompting the jujitsu associations to take action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/iowa-bans-male-born-athletes-from-participating-in-female-sports-at-schools-4316025?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Iowa Bans Male-Born Athletes From Participating in Female Sports at Schools<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">3\/4\/2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/iowa-bans-male-born-athletes-from-participating-in-female-sports-at-schools-4316025?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/barbara-kay-allowing-trans-women-to-compete-in-womens-chess-would-be-just-as-problematic-as-any-other-sport-5477685?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Barbara Kay: Allowing Trans Women to Compete in Women\u2019s Chess Would Be Just\u200c as Problematic \u200bas Any\u2062 Other Sport<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">8\/22\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/barbara-kay-allowing-trans-women-to-compete-in-womens-chess-would-be-just-as-problematic-as-any-other-sport-5477685?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The NAGA,\u2062 Submission Challenge, and ADCC Submission World \u2063Federation have all made public statements regarding their regulations\u200d for registering \u2062based on biological sex rather than gender identity. These associations have taken a firm stance, ensuring fair competition by separating divisions for biological females and requiring transgender females \u200cto compete in the\u200b men&#8217;s division.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:289px\" class=\"alignright\"><figcaption>Marshi Smith, former NCAA swimming\u2062 champion from the\u200b University of Arizona and co-founder of the Independent Council on \u200cWomen\u2019s Sports (ICONS).\u200d (Courtesy \u2064of Marshi Smith)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>&#8216;Obvious Differences&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Ansleigh\u2063 Wilk and Jayden Alexander, \u200btwo athletes who fought against male opponents, shared their harrowing experiences.\u200b Wilk, a \u2063former U.S. Archery World \u200dChampion, expressed \u2063her frustration\u2064 with the \u2062lack of transparency in \u200ccombat sports. She emphasized the\u2063 need for policy changes to\u200c ensure the safety and fairness of female athletes. Alexander, on the other hand, described her initial shock at the size and strength of her male opponent. Both athletes faced significant challenges during their matches \u200dbut managed to\u2063 come out on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>These incidents have sparked\u200b a larger conversation about the importance \u2062of protecting \u200cwomen&#8217;s sports from the encroachment of the trans ideology. While \u2063progress has been made \u200din jujitsu and Strongman competitions, there is still a long way to go. Marshi Smith acknowledges the uphill battle but remains hopeful that other sports will follow suit and prioritize \u2064the safety\u200d and fairness of female athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A protester \u2062holds a sign outside\u200c the arena where Pennsylvania&#8217;s Lia Thomas was competing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lia-thomas-crushes-women-in-ivy-league-championship-race-night-after-fastest-relay-time\/\" title=\"Lia Thomas Crushes Women In Ivy League Championship Race Night After Fastest Relay Time\">500-yard freestyle final<\/a> at the NCAA women&#8217;s swimming and diving \u200dchampionships, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, \u200bGa., on March 17, 2022. (John Bazemore\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>An Uphill Battle<\/h2>\n<p>Marshi Smith acknowledges the challenges\u200b faced in advocating for women&#8217;s sports. While progress \u2063has \u200bbeen made in some areas, such as Strongman competitions, there are still significant hurdles to overcome. The conflicting rules and regulations between U.S. governing\u200c bodies and international overseers create further \u2064complications. \u200dAdditionally, the influence of\u2063 individuals with a vested interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/low-quality-proof-florida-slams-biden-hhs-reality-sheet-that-endorsed-child-intercourse-changes\/\" title=\"\u2018Low-Quality Proof\u2019: Florida Slams Biden HHS \u2018Reality Sheet\u2019 That Endorsed Child Intercourse Changes\">promoting medical transitions<\/a> in children adds another layer of complexity. However, Smith remains determined to fight for safe and fair competition for women\u200c and girls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Prisha Mosley\u200c had both of her breasts removed when she believed she was transgender, she is now\u2064 is hoping to receive reconstructive surgery. (Courtesy of Independent Women\u2019s Forum)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>While\u2062 progress has been slower in the United States compared to the United Kingdom, organizations like ICONS and Fair Play for Women continue to advocate for policy changes.\u2062 The goal is to ensure that girls and women can compete safely and fairly without\u2063 facing unfair advantages from male competitors. With each victory, the foundation for change\u200c grows stronger, providing hope for\u2062 a future where women&#8217;s sports are protected and respected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How have the NAGA, Submission Challenge, and ADCC\u2064 Submission World Federation addressed concerns over fairness and safety\u200b in women&#8217;s sports?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Is still work to be done in other sports. The inclusion of transgender females in women&#8217;s\u2063 sports has been a contentious issue, with concerns over fairness and safety for biological female athletes.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 implementation of new policies by the NAGA, Submission Challenge, and ADCC \u2062Submission World \u200bFederation \u200dis a significant step towards addressing these concerns. By requiring registration based on biological sex rather than \u2064gender identity, these associations are ensuring fair competition and protecting the \u2062integrity of women&#8217;s divisions. Transgender females are now required to compete \u2062in the men&#8217;s \u2063division, where they can\u2063 showcase their skills against opponents of a similar biological makeup.<\/p>\n<p>The experiences shared by Ansleigh Wilk and Jayden Alexander highlight the \u2062need for such policies. These athletes found themselves facing male opponents in their respective competitions, leading to a sense of injustice\u2063 and the need for change. Wilk, a\u2063 former U.S. Archery \u200dWorld \u2062Champion, emphasized\u200d the lack of transparency in\u2063 combat sports and stressed the \u2062importance of policy changes to ensure the safety and fairness of female athletes. Alexander\u2063 described \u200cher initial shock at the size and strength of her male opponent but managed to come out on top.<\/p>\n<p>The response to these incidents and the subsequent policy changes in jujitsu have been noteworthy. Marshi Smith, a former NCAA \u200bswimming champion and co-founder of the Independent Council on Women&#8217;s Sports (ICONS), commended the \u2064jujitsu associations for their swift action, stating that such rapid change is unprecedented in the world of sports. ICONS, \u2063founded by Smith \u2062and Kim Jones, aims to provide a platform, support, and a voice for women athletes who are facing challenges in the realm of \u2062women&#8217;s sports.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the lack of response from the NCAA, ICONS has\u200b become a\u2063 vital resource for advocating women&#8217;s sports in the face<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three jujitsu associations now ban males from competing in female brackets. This change came after athletes shared their encounters with male opponents who identify as female. 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