Athletes/Warriors as Predators and Protectors

Athletes/warriors are natural prey animals. They compete in one of the last domains where physical violence is not only allowed, it is also encouraged, trained, and commodified for public consumption. Modern day warriors/athletes are also protectors. They’re protectors of others from predators. The Disruptive Warrior focuses on athletes who adopt, maintain, and champion their role as protector whether it be protectors from bullies, protectors of cultural icons, protectors of the marginalized who need protection from a dominant group, whatever the case may be, you can always find a warrior on the correct side fighting the ‘good fight.’ Warriors take up the yoke of responsibility associated with protection, and do so in a strong, and unified way.