Korean Model Opens Up About Harassment During Jiu-Jitsu: “There’s Other Ways To Push”

Korean model and television personality Jinri Park recently spoke about her career, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu, and an uncomfortable experience she encountered while training. Appearing on The North South Project podcast, Park reflected on the image she built during her early years in entertainment: To be honest, my image was not like the girl next […]

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Korean model and BJJ practitioner, Cha Eun-woo, shared her negative experiences with harassment during jiu-jitsu training, highlighting issues of inappropriate physical contact and discomfort. She described instances where male training partners would use excessive pressure or touch in ways that felt exploitative rather than instructional, particularly during positions like side control or knee-on-belly. Eun-woo emphasized that while BJJ involves close contact, there are clear boundaries between legitimate technique and harassment.

Eun-woo's account details how some male practitioners would intentionally use their body weight to press into her chest or groin, or make unnecessary physical contact, despite her clear discomfort. She noted that these actions often occurred under the guise of technique, making it difficult for her to address without appearing to misunderstand the sport. Her experiences led her to feel that some individuals were using the training environment to fulfill personal desires rather than focusing on martial arts.

The model's story resonates with broader discussions within the BJJ community about creating safe training environments, especially for women. She stressed that there are