Girls in Gis Podcast

Welcome to our newest podcast, Champions in Life where we talk with people who champions both on and off the mats. On episode 2, we welcome Molly Jimenez!A carpenter by trade, Molly loves to travel, gardening, cooking, spending time outdoors and racing motorcycles. She loves empowering other women and fostering community through Jiu-Jitsu. She has two boys, four and twelve, a wonderful husband and some incredible friends who are her reason to keep fighting to be here. She has been training Jiu-Jitsu for almost 10 years and dealing with this shit-show rollercoaster of metastatic breast cancer for the last two. Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this Episode of Next Generation, Shama sits down with Helena Crevar.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this Episode of Next Generation, Shama sits down with Bella Oclaray.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

 On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Chelsah' Lyons!  Chelsah' Lyons is a Marcelo Garcia Dallas 1st Degree Black Belt under Rob Ables. She is also the Owner/ Head Instructor at LP Martial Arts in Lewisville, Texas. She has 14 years experience and is 2 x NoGi World Champion, 2 x NoGi Pan American/Absolute Champion, 2 x Fight to Win NoGi Light Weight Belt Champion and Black Belt Masters World Champion.  Sharing her passion for the sport is a dream come true. She is obsessed with positional set-ups that give you multiple submission options. She loves butterfly guard and slick guard passes, the beauty in a good scramble, pressure passes, and the energy that surrounds submission hunting in dynamic Jiu Jitsu. Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

Welcome to our newest podcast, Champions in Life where we talk with people who champions both on and off the mats. In this first episode we are join by  4x Black Belt World Champion & artist Dominyka Obelenyte.Learn more about Dominyka at:Instagram: @domdabomburmom Art: https://www.dominyka-art.com/Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In our first podcast of 2025, Shama sits down with Kaloni Elvis-Marie Brown!Kaloni Elvis-Marie Brown (nick name Kk) has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for nine years since the age six.  She began her Jiu Jitsu journey when her mom took her and her younger brother Ludah to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out and Kk instantly fell in love with it. For the past seven years she has trained under Kim Terra  at UFC Gym in Hilo, Hawai'i..She is a 4x IBJJF Pan American champion and  ADCC No Gi. Youth World champion. In 2024 Kk traveled by herself to Miami to train with Alpha Miami Grappling under Carlos Sainz and compete no gi in both Florida and Texas. She has flown over 80,000 miles to compete.This January she will be making her IBJJF Euros debut at blue belt along side her instructor Kim Terra and teammate Moana.  Her goal going into 2025 is to win grand slam. In addition to BJJ she wrestles at Hilo high and won officials this year as a freshman.  She is projected to be 4x state champion.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

For this, Shama sits down with the founding members of Girls in Gis, Ashley Freeman Nguyen,  Belinda Bueno Serrano, Vicki Serrano & Tatiana Erichsen. Tune in as we reminisce the early days of Girls in Gis, the trials and tribulations and how being a part of this community has impacted their lives.Guest: Ashley Freeman Nguyen, Belinda Bueno Serrano, Vicki Serrano & Tatiana Erichsen Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode we sit down with Holly, Kendall and Emma Reusing and talk about all things parenting and Jiu Jitsu. In this episode we tackle all angles of the mother, daughter and sister dynamic and learn how Jiu Jitsu ties into their dynamic. This is one you don't want to miss. Tune in, listen and learn.Guest: Holly Reusing, Kendall Reusing and Emma Reusing Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Katie Egan!Katie Egan is a black belt training out of the Seattle, WA area at Foster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a One Jiu Jitsu affiliate as both an athlete and head coach of the nogi program. She is a Pan and American Nationals Champion along with a Worlds, Brazilian Nationals, and Europeans medalist. In addition to competing and coaching she is also a referee for numerous organizations, most notably IBJJF. She also runs the Women Who Roll website, social medias, and soon to be podcast.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode we talk all things heavyweights!Guests: Hillary VanOrnum, Delana Maule and Shannon MeneesHosted & Curated by: Torrie O'neil of The Mighty DamesLearn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with Maddie Morales!a 13 years old at Fighting Chance Academy, Maddie hasbeen training Jiu Jitsu with her dad at I was 6 years old at Fighting Chance Academy in Kerrville, Texas. "He opened the gym because he has always been a huge martial arts nerd and so that my sister and I had a place to learn how to defend ourselves, especially because we were petite females, and he was always hearing stories of kids being bullied. My mom supported us through this because she always wanted us to have healthy self-esteems and be able to protect ourselves. When I first started Jiu Jitu I only liked training and didn't really like to compete, but then I got the competition bug, and now I love challenging myself and competing all over the country."Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode we talk about the realties and experiences of training in your 70'sGuests: Elaine Wynn, Lily Pagel and Marion GimbelHosted by: Shama KoLearn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode we talk about all things related to being in your 60's and training Jiu Jitsu.Guest: Betty Broadhurst, Kim Blake & Karen BurnsHosted by: Shama KoLearn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode of Ask aBlack Belt, Shama sits down with Nattie Boss!Based in Texas, Nattie Boss is a holistic performance coach and registered dietitian for athletes. She is the owner of Body By Boss, LLC. Her company uses a trauma-informed approach to support BJJ athletes in healing trauma, expanding consciousness, optimizing health, and enhancing performance. Her methods for transformation include a combination of science, somatics, breathwork, and energetics. She is a mom, wife, BJJ black belt competitor, judo brown belt, kettlebell trainer, and Pause breathwork facilitator. She is also the host of the Empowered Athlete Podcast.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week Shama sits down with, Alex Enriquez!Alex began her BJJ journey in 2009. She is a black belt at Atos Atlanta under Professor Bruno Frazatto. She also has six years of experience in wrestling at Cambridge High School under Don St. James and Life University under Ashley Sword and Christian Flavin. Among her accomplishments are being a multiple time IBJJF Pan American champion and open class champion in both gi and no gi. Artemis Women's Submission Series Pro bracket champion and the NFC female blue, purple and brown belt of the year. She is also a 3x GA Girls State champion, 3x Female High School All-American (Folkstyle & Freestyle) and WCWA All-American.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with Joslyn MolinaJoslyn Molina started doing jiujitsu when she was 5/6yrs old. She competed in her first Pankids in 2020 in California. She is a 3x gold pan champ now going for her 4th gold this year. She has won 7 Jitz Kings Kids superfights, 1 fight 2 win, 1 submission hunter pro. She just start competing at ADCC in June 2023 and has won multiple times in her division. She also started competing in the women's bracket when she was 10 . Since then she has challenged herself with doing the teens brackets and women's brackets or superfights whenever she can.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with  Landrie JosephLandrie began her jiu jitsu journey in March of 2015, and continued her training under professor Bruno Mendes with Soul Fighters Martial Arts Training Center in Allen Texas.Landrie began competing at 5.5 and won Pan Kids at the young age of 7! She has stayed on the competition scene throughout the years earning two more silver Medals at Pan kids in 2020 and 2021.Landrie has enjoyed doing super fights with Fight 2 Win and Submission Hunter pro winning several at each venue.Most recently, she competed in the ADCC open in Austin earning a double silver. She is looking forward to doing more on the ADCC platform in 2024.In the last year, Landrie started helping teach the kids class at her academy, and this quickly became one of her favorite part of her jiu jitsu journey.She is currently 13 years old and a green white belt.She lives in McKinney Texas with her mom and dad and three dogs. Landrie currently attends McKinney Christian Academy and also plays Basketball and Softball.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, GIG Ambassador, Kelly Moore sits down with  10th Planet black belt, Nora Mora. Training jiu jitsu since 2011 at 10th Planet, she's been running the women's jiu jitsu program for 7 years at 10th Planet San Diego. Learn about her Jiu Jitsu journey and lessons she's learned as she offers advice for those with Autism and how Jiu Jitsu has aided in her journey of self-discovery.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Nicholle Stoller, the first homegrown (white to black) female black belt under Shawn Hammonds. She is currently the head ladies' instructor for her team association's headquarters academy in Nashville, TN. Learn about her Jiu Jitsu journey and lessons she's learned as she offers advice for those with Autism and how Jiu Jitsu has aided in her journey of self-discovery.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode, our guest panel discusses training jiu jitsu when you're over 50. We discuss longevity in the sport, how menopause impacts training, the importance of diet for women in their 50's, training strategies, and injury preventionPanel Guests: Michelle Wagner, Deanna Yohe and Gretchen BrocardHosted by: Shama KoLearn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode of Ask A Black Belt, Shama sits down with black belt champion, mother, wife and academy owner Victoria Maciel Antelante  She talks about those that have inspired her, coming back after pregnancy and overcoming hardshipsLearn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with Divana Sandoval AKA “Divana The Beast”, a 12 years old and currently a yellow/black belt training out of GFTeam Orange, CA. Divana is extremely active and loves any sports she comes across but most she loves God! Divana takes sports seriously and is very competitive. She participates in Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing while in school she participates in practically every sport. Divana beat the entire school while a 6th grader in the most pushups (Jr & High School) during state testing! She also loves to hike, ride bikes, rollerblade, you name it! If she has an opportunity to go to the gym with her older sister, she's all for it.Divana's been training Jiu-jitsu for about 5 years and competing for about the same time. Divana has multiple championships in the following: 4 x Gi & No Gi SJJIF Worlds, 2 x IBJJF Pan Kids, 2 x IBJJF Con Kids, 4 consecutive years JJWL Season Champion. She's been training MMA for a few years and is a 2 x MMA United Fight League champ, 2 x IFS Kickboxing. She's been training wrestling for about 2-3 years, but recently took it seriously and started competing more and earned championships in the following: 2 x State Freestyle champion 1 x State Folkstyle 1 x State Folkstyle runner up, 1 x 4th National Folkstyle champ.Divana loves to be challenged and doesn't mind being added to an older and/or heavier bracket she's always up for a challenge win or lose. Divana is a humble little girl that loves to hang out with her parents especially her dad (she's a daddy's girl), but yet has big goals that include, to be one of the best UFC fighters. I can go on and on about Divana, but with this being said Divana is active, loves challenges and loves sports. She hopes to own her own gym and be able to teach and help the unprivileged.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with first-degree Black Belt and school owner (Vien Jiu Jitsu), April Parks. April is an educator and mom of four. Born and raised in Syracuse, NY April has always been driven by sports and competition With a background as a Division 1 Track athlete behind her April ventured onto the mats for the first time in 2011, and never looked back.As a full time working mom, April was able to garnish 3 IBJJF World Championships at Adult (Blue Gi/Purple Gi) 2 World Championships at Black Belt in Masters, 7 Pan No Gi Titles (Adult Blue-Brown, 3rd place at Black Adult, 2 Black Belt Master Titles) and a myriad of other accolades within the IBJJF. April is a Medusa CJJ veteran and the founder of Grappling Getaways, professionally organized themed travel and training camps for women.April seeks to empower and inspire whoever she can. April has invested a tremendous amount of time in sports psychology and performance mindset.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with 12 year old orange belt, Charlotte Stollar.She trains out of Independent MMA and Fitness, a Roberto Traven affiliate, in Villa Rica, GA. Charlotte is a sixth grader at Central Middle School in Carrollton, Ga, where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA while participating in band, chorus, cross country, wrestling, and track, in addition to her jiu jitsu training. She competes regularly at the many Atlanta-area competitions including IBJJF, NAGA, Newbreed, Tap Cancer Out, and AGF. She has also traveled to Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee to compete. Last year, she was invited to be a sponsored athlete of the American Grappling Federation. Over the past two years, Charlotte has attended three Girls in Gis seminars and plans to attend many more in the future.Charlotte began training when she was 5.5 years old. She hopes to earn her green belt by the time she turns 14 and wants to earn her black belt by 22.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

 in this episode of AABB, Shama chats with black belt competitor and instructor, Alexa Yanes of Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ in San Antonio, Texas!She began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 8 years ago and always knew Jiu Jitsu was something she loved to do, but had no idea where it would take her.Yanes started competing as a white belt for the fun of it, but quickly became more dedicated at blue belt. She has traveled all over the world to compete, teach, and train. She is a multiple time IBJJF open champion at every belt, World no gi champion, Pan American medalist and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam medalist. She has been fortunate enough to make jiu jitsu her primary focus and loves spreading the knowledge of jiu jitsu for her fellow females. Her goal is to show the community it is possible to make a living and how to find opportunities in this sport.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with  Atos Blackbelt and IBJJF gold medalist, Heather Woods!Raised in Boise, Idaho, Heather started traveling at 19 and put on a gi for the first time during a trip to Brazil nearly 10 years ago. Since that day, Heather has traveled and trained all over the globe, eventually earning her blackbelt from the legendary World Champion, Andre Galvao, and the renowned Atos Academy, one of the top competition teams in the world! In addition to her Atos team, Heather has also trained with notable jiu-jitsu luminaries in many other countries, making her style unique.Heather is not only a credentialed competitor, whose skill and training have been tested at the highest levels but a top-notch coach whose passion for jiu-jitsu inspires and motivates her students!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with 17 year old blue belt Annabell Kline!She trains under Ray and Rachel Casias at Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, a Zenith affiliate. She began her Jiu Jitsu journey at the age of 14, with the intention to learn a form of self defense alongside her younger brother, who had been getting bullied in school. After a few short months training, she discovered her true passion and increased her training regimen in preparation for future competitions. After going undefeated at white belt, Annabell moved through the belt ranks fairly quickly, earning her grey and yellow belts within a year, winning Kids International at grey belt in 2019. The year 2020 marked the beginning of the Covid pandemic, which sidetracked Annabells training regimen, focing a year off from in-gym training.Following her return to the gym in 2021, Annabell quickly obtained her green and blue belts, placing 3rd in the 2021 Pan American and Jiu Jitsu Con Championships, only one short month after earning her blue belt. She went on to place 2nd in the 2022 Pan American Championship. In addition to success on the competition circuit, Annabell is also an accomplished instructor. She began coaching the TBJJA kids classes at green belt and was taking over as lead instructor by the time she hit blue belt.She is now the lead instructor for the kids conditioning and competition classes, creating intense conditioning regimens for the serious competitors. She loves sharing her knowledge and passion for Jiu Jitsu with the next genration of practitioners. In her own words, “Seeing these kids grow and become not only amazing athletes, but amazing people, brings me so much pride and joy”. Annabell is known for her technical proficiency in Jiu Jitsu, along with her humble and respectful demeanor both on and off the mat, earning her the respect of her peers and students alike.

This week, Shama sits down with newcomer, Isabella Delgado.Isabella Delgado is a 9 years old from Caracas, Venezuela. She has lived in the United States for 4 years, specifically in Kissimmee, Florida. She has been practicing Jiujitsu for a year and from the first time her dad took her to train, She fell in love with Jiu Jitsu and it has become an important part of her life. She trains 5 days a week and she combines her training with functional exercises and meditation exercises. She says she loves Jiu Jitsu and it her passion. In the future she says she want to be a lawyer like her mom and dad. She also loves playing the piano, swimming, reading a lot and above all training with her dad. She considers herself fortunate that he also teaches her Lucha Sambo in which he is an expert and she says that has also helped her a lot in my Jiu Jitsu. She loves her family.

This week, Florida GIG ambassador and founder of The Mighty Dames, Torrie O'neil sits down with up-incoming young grappler,Taylor Ellis.Taylor Ellis is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt under Kevin Williams at Raptor BJJ. Her jiu jitsu journey has been fast and furious. Her natural ability and athleticism has led Taylor to quickly rise through the ranks and she has collected many medals along the way. She started jiu jitsu almost 3 and a half years ago and had her first big win at the 2021 IBJJF Pan Americans where she took home the gold. After doing jiu jitsu for two years she went into the wrestling world to try and better her game. She ended up winning two different state titles and won a lot of random tournaments. After around 4 months in the wrestling world she came back into jiu jitsu and won ibjjf international at yellow belt. After having her yellow belt for almost a year she got promoted to green belt. As a green belt she went on to earn the IMMAF World MMA title in Abu Dhabi after only practicing 3 times for it. A few weeks later she was promoted to blue. There is no limit to what this rising star will accomplish.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode, our guest panel discusses New Year Resolutions and how to maintain our goals throughout the year.Hosted by: Shama KoGuest: Darla Sedlacek, Celeste Cronin, and Nattie Boss.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this chat, Shamma sits down with Canadian female black belt and founder of Women That Fight, Courtney Pratt. Courtney is one of Canada's pioneers in providing opportunities for women in BJJ. Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama sits down with yellow belt out of Essential Jiu Jitsu, Raina Donatella TumminelloRaina Donatella Tumminello is out of Essential Jiu Jitsu in White Plains NY under 2x ADCC Champion JT Torres. Raina started training at age 6 and has been training Jiu Jitsu for 5 years. She is an avid competitor. Among her many accomplishments she is a 3 X Kids Pan American Medalist (2020 Silver - 2021 Gold - 2022 - Silver). She also earned Bronze at the IBJJF 2019 Las Vegas Open and Gold at the Jiu Jitsu World League 2021 Texas Open. She is sponsored by Tatami Fightwear. In 2023 Raina will be competing at the Kids Pan Americans, and would like to do another IBJJF tournament or JJWL before that. She would also like to do an ADCC Open if they have one in 2023 and go to Europe one day. When she is not on the mats she enjoys eating, traveling, rock climbing, watching Anime, listening to Sia and 21 pilots and she weight trains at Carbon X.The future top-level black belts are the children and young adults training now. Join us as we learn more about one of the top girls of the next generation.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama chats with Welsh submission grappler, mixed martial artist, and a multiple-time world champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor, Ffion Davies. A Wales Judo National team member when she was a junior, Davies holds a black belt in both BJJ and judo. She is also an ADCC champion, multiple-time European champion, and UAEJJF Grand Slam champion. She is widely regarded as one of the best female grapplers of her time.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode, our guest panel consists of women in our community helping make a difference but supporting women's jiu jitsu in their own ways.Hosted by: Shama KoGuest: Stacey Councilman, April Parks and Ev SuttonApril Parks is a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, multiple time World/Pan IBJJF Champion (gi & no gi) at both Adult and Masters.  She is a proud mom of four, co-owner of Vien Jiujitsu in Syracuse, full time educator in the city of Syracuse and founder of Grappling Getaways camps for women.April is a passionate advocate for equal representation, treatment, payment and respect for women in jiujitsu.  She believes it is her true talent,and gift, to help others to see their potential and to pursue that potential at all costs, in spite of any obstacle.  When April is not on the mats, competing, working, running women's camps or spending time with her family, she enjoys hiking, mediation and time with her doggie baby Lola.Stacey Councilman began her BJJ journey in early 2014 doing NoGi out of a garage gym and traveling to 10th Planet Walnut Creek and 10th Planet San Francisco regularly. Three months later she was competing regularly and placing 1st or 2nd consistently. Although she trained Gi at Rice Bros BJJ in Redding, a few times a week but mostly stuck to  NoGi as a white belt.  She trained through her purple belt at Infinite Jiu-Jitsu under Gustavo Enriquez (Cassio Werneck Jiujitsu), In January 2021 she opened her own school The Warriors Forge | Cobra Kai Roseville. While continuing her BJJ journey with Tyler Brey (Cassio Werneck Jiujitsu), and Scott Chapman (Alliance - Chad Bingham), while competing under the Cassio Werneck flag, and earning her brown belt in June of 2021.She is also the founder of the The Warrior Forged Project and host HERO Self Defense and Mean Girl Project courses In 2021 and 2022 she achieved the title of #1 Female Brown Belt Master 3 in Gi, M3 Open Class (2021 & 2022), and M3 Grand Slam points for IBJJF.  She is also ranked #2 in NoGi. She has won the Master Worlds Championship at every colored belt level (blue through Brown -2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021 - 2x at brown belt),Evelyn Sutton is the publisher and founder of Jiujiteira Magazine. With over 30 years of publishing experience which include a Brazilian community newspaper and a fashion magazine that Evelyn published in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties in South Florida for several years plus 12 years of art and creative direction for the destination marketing industry, Evelyn brings her editorial knowledge to Jiujiteira Magazine, a publication uniquely dedicated to serve the community of women who compete, train, teach and promote Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Evelyn has been training Jiu-Jitsu for four years and is currently a blue-belt under her husband, Professor David Sutton. Together they own Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team in Melbourne, Florida. Born in Philadelphia, PA to Brazilian parents, Evelyn moved to Brazil at an early age and spent most of her life between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, moving back to the United States at 16 years old. Evelyn credits her upbringing for instilling the respect and love she shares for both Brazilian and American culture.

In this episode, our guest panel discusses training jiu jitsu when you're over 40.Panel Guests:Melissa Lozano BarberinoAlmine BartonHosted by: Shama KoMelissa Lozano Barberino is a brown belt under Travis Tooke. She works as a Travel Advisor and personal trainer. She is a single mother and trains BJJ almost daily. She is a ten year survivor of breast cancer - the catalyst behind her training & the reason why she prioritizes physical fitness and emotional well being. Her battle with recovery and the complications the had surrounding surgery are the reason why she continues to renegotiate her schedule daily for Jiu Jitsu .Although she has suffered many injuries in BJJ (2 torn ACLs), she says it have given so much more than its taken. She has become a World Champion and PanAms Champ at every belt level since white and can accredit that to simply refusing to stop showing up.Almine Barton has been a licensed acupuncturist for 22 years & a certified fitness trainer for 23 years. She's been rock climbing for 20 years, & climbing ice for 10 years. She's been training BJJ for 8.5 years, & is the founder of “Hips & Grips Climbing & JiuJitsu Camps.” She lives with her boyfriend & 2 huskies in Bend, OR., where she trains & is an avid climber at “Smith Rock State Park.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

Isabella Scallion AKA “Bellazilla Gorilla” @bellasara_jj on Instagram, is a 7 year old gray and white belt training out of Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ in San Diego. Bella has been training since she was 4.5 years old but was forced to take a year off due to Covid. Bella is a full time Warrior Kid who works hard at everything she does and spends a minimum of two hours a day seven days a week on the mats as well as doing lots of drilling and strength and conditioning workouts at home with her dad. Bella has many interests such as swimming, drawing, shooting, archery and is currently learning chess! She loves school, is an all A student and a real leader in the classroom according to her teachers. She is a nature girl who loves science and animals but her passion is jiu jitsu.When Bella decided to make the jump to Atos about a year ago she realized there were levels to this game. She was a gray and white belt at the time and spent the better part of the first four months or so at Atos getting absolutely rag dolled and ground into the mats by smaller kids and lower belts… but she never quit and kept coming back for more! A year later she is thriving! She loves to train, has made lots of friends and competes as often as possible. Her goals for the future are to earn her black belt, own a gym and be a jiu jitsu instructor as well as a veterinarian, an engineer and a hair dresser.

This week, black belt Alex Barcelona shares some of her insights on motherhood, how to manage life wearing many hats and offers advice for athletes to achieve their goals.Originally, recorded on January 27, 2022Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week,  black belt Jena Bishop sat down with Shama to chat about her journey, offered some advice, and shared what drives her and the mark she wants to leave behind.Originally, recorded on November 5, 2021Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Girls in Gis- Florida ambassador Torrie O'neil chats with rock star competitor Bri Robertson. In the conversation Bri shares from Michigan with her family so that her three brothers could have greater opportunity pursuing their passion: hockey (now two of them play in the National Hockey League) and growing up with a background of family support, hard work, discipline, and a—healthy—sense of competitiveness.The future top-level black belts are the children and young adults training now. Join us as we learn more about one of the top girls of the next generation.Recorded February 24th, 2021.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, Shama speaks to Hillary Witt of Inverted Gear who offers advice to parents living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle, advice for all practitioners, and her involvement in the Panda Nation.Originally, recorded on December 26, 2020Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

Lisa is a first-degree black belt under Jay Pages/CTA who began her BJJ journey in 2008. She is a mother, an avid competitor, co-owner at Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu with her husband of 16 years. She also runs a women's program at their gym and has been leading it since she was a purple belt.  Originally recorded on June 11th,  2021This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In the episode, black belt Olga Lyashevska gives us a window into what Brazilians Jiu Jitsu was like 15 years ago in Europe, discusses her journey and the challenges she faces encouraging women and girls to try BJJ in Ireland. Originally recorded on January 1st,  2021This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week, we catch up with rising star, Sophie Sharp, for a fun-filled conversation where she shares her dreams and offers some valuable advice for kids and adults alike.The future top-level black belts are the children and young adults training now. Join us as we learn more about one of the top girls of the next generation.Recorded February 5th, 2021.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In the episode, black belt Erin Johnson opens up about her journey, offers advice for cultivating a positive gym culture, and discusses the changes she wants to see in Jiu JitsuOriginally recorded on February 11th, 2022This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode, Shama sits down with 10x world champion black belt, Bia Mesquita! Bia talks about her jiu jitsu journey, lessons she has learned along the way and her future goals.Originally recorded on January 6th, 2021This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode, 15 year old blue belt Chloe Walker of the UK shared tidbits of her Jiu Jitsu journey and offers some great advice for women and girls alikeThe future top-level black belts are the children and young adults training now. Join us as we learn more about one of the top girls of the next generation.Recorded October 30, 2021.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

On this episode of AABB, Sharicka sits down with us to offer advice from her BJJ experiences, lessons she has learned and things she would like to see change in the BJJ community. Instagram: @missus_o_does_bjj***Parental advisory. Explicit language.***Sharicka Long-O'Neill is a highly accomplished competitor with many IBJJF Masters Worlds Gold medals and counting. She's a very capable athlete with interests in lifting, running, and striking but we would be amiss to not mention her background as a Military Veteran.Originally recorded on January 22nd, 2021This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this episode of AABB, GIG-Texas Ambassador, Alia Garcia-Valadez, jumps into the hosting chair and chats with Emma Martinez ( @mexicanbjj_girl ), a black belt, gym owner/businesswoman, Mom & competitor out of GFT San Antonio. Emma Martinez has been training for 9 years almost 10. She is a black belt under Bruno Alves with Team GFT. She is also a mom, wife & fur mom to many dogs and cats.Originally recorded on December 10, 2021This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

Guest: Esther GarwoodEsther Garwood started training at the age of 7 and has been training for 10 years. She is a purple belt under Romulo Caiado on the Carlson Gracie Team in Henderson, Nevada. She and her family recently opened Carlson Gracie Green Valley and She loves to compete as much as possible.The future top-level black belts are the children and young adults training now. Join us as we learn more about one of the top girls of the next generation.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

In this Ask A Black Belt Segment, Claudia do Val opens up about her BJJ experiences, shares advice for women who feel unsafe in their academies, and comments on current events in BJJOriginally recorded on August 20, 2021.This is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts!Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

Guest: Vanessa and Sevanna AguirreVanessa and Sevanna Aguirre are 15-year-old identical twins who have been Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners since August of 2014. They train at least 5 days a week under Professor Queixinho at Ares BJJ Goodyear in AZ. They are both straight A students who love to travel and compete as often as possible. The future top-level black belts are the children and young adults training now. Join us as we learn more about one of the top girls of the next generation.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Girls...Facebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis