At the Cave of Adullam training academy in Detroit, Michigan, boys are not only trained in the ways of martial arts, but also in the ways of non-hegemonic masculinity. They are taught that having emotions, and crying, is part of what being a man really means. Additionally, boys with absent fathers, or without fathers, are able to develop healthy relationships with male role-models, while fathers and sons are given opportunities to bond and strengthen their relationships. AJ+ highlights the work and vision of Shärath Jason Wilson, the academy founder in this inspirational videos.
– Brett Goldberg
Watch a short video highlighting the work of Wilson and the academy via AJ+.
To see just how Wilson expertly and compassionately navigates a young student’s emotional experience, take a look at the extended video.
