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The Woman, the myth, the legend! Jess Fraser is a pioneer in the Australian Jiu-jitsu scene. If you do not know this name, settle in for a amazing tale of perseverance, toughness and competitive fire. From early starts in Krav Maga and Yoga instructing she weathered many storms, fought many battles and rose to the top of the international competitive scene.
This wasn't enough for Jess as she sought to lead and galvanise women's BJJ in Australia by building "Australian Girls In Gi."
This episode shines the light on a deep history of women's competitive jiu-jitsu, what it takes to over come club politics to train with your mates and strengthen a community that the art had neglected. Legends were made, an amazing community was built and this is the inside story you need to hear.
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The Woman, the myth, the legend! Jess Fraser is a pioneer in the Australian Jiu-jitsu scene. If you do not know this name, settle in for a amazing tale of perseverance, toughness and competitive fire. From early starts in Krav Maga and Yoga instructing she weathered many storms, fought many battles and rose to the top of the international competitive scene.
This wasn't enough for Jess as she sought to lead and galvanise women's BJJ in Australia by building "Australian Girls In Gi."
This episode shines the light on a deep history of women's competitive jiu-jitsu, what it takes to over come club politics to train with your mates and strengthen a community that the art had neglected. Legends were made, an amazing community was built and this is the inside story you need to hear.

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