#31 - Amanda Bruse - Overcoming Anxiety and Shyness through Jiu Jitsu
Amanda Bruse, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, shares how she started Jiu Jitsu as a teenager to help with her anxiety and shyness. She fell in love with the sport and eventually started competing. Amanda d...
30 Mai 202455min
#30 - Mariia Vars - The Growing Jiu-Jitsu Community in Turkey
Maria Vars is a black belt in jiu jitsu, from Russia, that lives in Turkey. In this episode, she talks about the impact it has had on her life, and how it has helped her manage ADHD. Maria emphasizes ...
23 Mai 202449min
#29 - Alison Capra - Starting Jiu-Jitsu as a New Mom
Alison Capra started Jiu-Jitsu at 36 years old, 6 months post partum, wanting to be physically fit and capable of self-defense. Jiu-Jitsu gave her discipline, confidence, and a sense of awareness for ...
16 Mai 20241h 1min
#28 - Jasmine Rocha - Born to be a champion
In this conversation, Jasmine Rocha, a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a competitor, shares her journey in the sport. She talks about how she initially didn't enjoy Jiu-Jitsu but eventually fell in love w...
9 Mai 202445min
#27 - Amy Ford - Mental health for jiu jitsu athletes
Amy Ford, a Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and certified neuro-linguistic programming practitioner shares her journey of how Jiu-Jitsu helped her overcome anxiety and transform her life. Amy discusses the i...
2 Mai 202437min
#26 - Jessica Crane - The importance of a supportive family for BJJ athletes
Babi Dourado and Shae Steffan interview Jessica Crane, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Dallas, Texas. Jessica shares her journey in Jiu Jitsu, starting from a young age and falling in love with ...
25 Apr 202454min
#24 - Nathiely de Jesus - Balancing the champion and mom life
In this episode, Nathi De Jesus shares her journey in Jiu Jitsu, starting from her childhood asthma and how she found her way to the martial art. She discusses the challenges she faced as an athlete, ...
11 Apr 20241h
