Episode 94 -- Sabrina Kelley & Laura Kent -Subout Domestic Violence by Stacked Keys Podcast published on 2021-03-31T01:53:38Z Today’s podcast features two women who are in the jujitsu world, but it’s more than a pastime hobby because they are trailblazers. Taking the chance to use their resources to bring others into a position to help a cause is why we have met and why we bring the conversation to you. Meet Laura Kent and Sabrina Kelley. The cause is empowering women and offering support to a local organization in their community that addresses the needs of those involved in domestic abuse situations. Domestic abuse is an ongoing pattern of controlling behaviors used to physically, emotionally, sexually, and psychologically exert power over a current or former intimate partner or family member. Empowering victims of abuse and domestic violence prevention are core to the mission and accomplishments of The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP). Annually, thousands of victims of abuse and their children are supported through the 24/7 hotline, emergency safe shelter, counseling and legal advocacy. Though this organization is the one these ladies chose to benefit from this event, the awareness and need throughout the country is huge. Laura and Sabrina came up with the idea to host “Sub Out Domestic Violence” … a non-profit jiu jitsu event created by women, for women, and to benefit women. The response to become involved was tremendous and the card filled up quickly. This is likely to become a repeat event. Get to know these ladies as Laura is active on the competition scene and has been involved in the sport for years. She saw it helped her deal with issues in her life. She is an encourager and created open mats for women only — which rock in terms of participation! Her experience puts her in connection with those who are committed to the sport. Sabrina came onto the mat a bit later in life even though she had been around the sport through her husband. But when she found herself in a vulnerable situation and felt fear, she wasn’t sure her strength was enough. She wanted to be more in control of what life may hand. Sabrina is a mom of two and she sees how this sport can translate into the confidence of how they handle themselves as well—and training as a family at a gym they own is a plus to spending time together. As a school psychologist she sees so many situations that tug your heart and you’ll hear what led her to this idea to create “Sub Out Domestic Violence” . We talk about overall how jujutsu helps center life and how important it is to be in an environment where you feel comfortable to come in and learn Have you ever thought about what you spend your time doing and how that can lead into something bigger and have impact in other people’s lives? Here’s your chance. Tune in for this episode and get involved. The song “STOMP” used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff Genre Learning