EP 137 – Christina Houck |Nonprofit Organization A New Grip Co-founder

Today, I interviewed the jiu-jitsu black belt Christina Houck,
the co-founder of the nonprofit organization A New Grip, along
with Samantha Glenn. The Mission of A New Grip is to help
sexually exploited individuals and human trafficked survivors
regain their lives and find their inner peace again using
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a form of therapy and exercise.


Let me give you more information on the matter:


Human trafficking is a significant problem worldwide, affecting
millions yearly. Most victims of human trafficking are women and
girls, accounting for 71% of all victims. Sexual exploitation is
a form of human trafficking involving the use of force, fraud, or
coercion to exploit someone for commercial sex. According to the
International Labor Organization (ILO), an estimated 4.8 million
people are victims of forced sexual exploitation worldwide.


In the United States, sex trafficking is the most commonly
reported type of human trafficking, with the National Human
Trafficking Hotline receiving reports of 6,326 cases in 2019. The
average age of entry into commercial sex work in the United
States is 12-14 years old, and many victims have a history of
abuse, neglect, or trauma. Sexual exploitation and human
trafficking often occur in industries such as strip clubs,
massage parlors, and escort services, as well as through online
platforms.


Globally, an estimated 25 million people are victims of forced
labor worldwide, including forced sexual exploitation. In
addition, human trafficking generates an estimated $150 billion
in profits each year for traffickers, making it one of the most
profitable criminal activities in the world. 


It's important to note that these statistics are estimates based
on available data, and the number of victims may be higher.
Furthermore, due to the clandestine nature of human trafficking,
it can be challenging to accurately measure the extent of the
problem. However, by raising awareness and taking action to
support victims and prevent human trafficking, we can work
towards ending this heinous crime. That is what we're doing here
today. 


Christina is an accomplished fitness and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
coach with experience in local and international events. After
training in MMA at Ultimate Athletics in New York, she competed
in multiple grappling tournaments. Eventually, she taught
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at an all-girls school in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
While there, she won three consecutive UAE Jiu Jitsu World Pro
Championship coach titles. 


Christina received her black belt in 2022 under Rene
Nazare-Azevedo, and since 2020 she has partnered with Samantha
Glenn to make their dream come true, passing on their passion and
knowledge to those who need it.


Enjoy!


Gustavo Dantas


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