BJJ Babes Podcast

BJJ Babes Podcast

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BJJ Babes Podcast episodes

  • Is Your ACADEMY SAFE: Tough Conversations with Academy Safe Founder Milton Campis

    What kind of research, beyond what's the schedule, and how much does it cost, did you do when choosing your first jiu jitsu academy?

    Have you ever googled, "sexual assault martial arts"?

    Were you aware of the instances of sexual harassment, child abuse, and other misconduct in the BJJ community when you started?

    I certainly wasn't, which is why I reached out to Milton Campis, founder of Academy Safe, to talk about some difficult topics facing the martial arts community. Milton wears many hats -- in addition to Academy Safe, he is the co-host of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies podcast, owner of Black Belt Digital Marketing, and recently received his black belt in BJJ.

    Academy Safe aims to create a registry of Academy Safe accredited martial arts academies, that have met specific criteria to maintain their accreditation, including having all adult employees go through background checks, and taking the Safe Sport certification course.

    Listen to Milton talk about his background in martial arts, what led him to create Academy Safe, and his goals moving forward.


    If you'd like to learn more, reach out to Milton through the Academy Safe Instagram

    @academysafe

    You can also find Milton through his podcast, @jiujitsudummies, and his company, @blackbeltdigitalmarketing

    1 hr 32 min
  • Unsolicited, unqualified opinions, and a holiday hiatus

    No interview this week -- just a short episode of me talking about some recent news in the jiu jitsu world, WNO, and some of the competitors I'm excited about for no gi worlds!

    This is my last episode for 2024 - I am taking a break over the holidays from publishing episode, but will be back with more in January! I'm still scheduling and recording interviews, so send me a message if you'd like to come on the show, or want to recommend someone!

    Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @biibabespodcast

    16 min
  • You Can't Get Good if You Don't Accept the Process: G.I.R.L.S. PDX Founder Sarah Oriza

    And the process is sucking for a long time! Join me in hearing from the co-owner of the first women's only BJJ and martial arts gym in Portland, Oregon, G.I.R.L.S. Gym, black belt Sarah Oriza! Sarah started training martial arts at 15, and even had a stint as a professional MMA fighter, but her passion is teaching others!

    Check her out!

    @orizabjj

    @girlsgympdx

    https://girlsgympdx.com/index.html

    55 min
  • We All Look Silly Sometimes: Creating a Safe Space for Women in Jiu Jitsu with Ashley

    Remember Megan from Lady Savage Fightwear? Meet Megan's coach, Ashley, purple belt, and women's program Instructor at Resolve Martial Arts Academy in Orillia, Ontario. Join me as Ashley tells her story of how she got started in BJJ and how she came to teach the women's classes at Resolve, including her thoughts on creating a safe space for women to train.


    Check out Resolve: https://www.resolvemartialartsorillia.com/

    And Lady Savage, of course! https://ladysavagefightwear.store/


    Follow me: @bjjbabespodcast

    46 min
  • Jiu Jitsu at any age: Jiu Jitsu Grandma Elaine

    Starting Jiu Jitsu at any age can be intimidating, let alone at 69. But that's exactly what this week's guest, Elaine, did. Now 76, and a purple belt, Elaine is known all over the world on Instagram as Jiu Jitsu Grandma. Come here Elaine share her inspiring story.

    Follow Elaine on Instagram: @jiujitsu_grandma

    Follow me: @bjjbabespodcast

    46 min
  • Girl, wear your mouthguard: Supporting other women in Jiu Jitsu with Marné Chiccarelli

    Marné Chiccarelli, Black belt and co-owner of Carpio Jiu Jitsu in Long Beach, CA tells her story of how she started jiu jitsu, and her journey to opening a gym with her husband during the pandemic and her new project, BJJ Gal—a mentorship program aimed at assisting female BJJ athletes with sponsorships, seminars, and competition expenses. We all win when women support other women in the sport.


    Connect with Marné:

    Instagram

    @bjj_chicc

    @bjj_gal

    @carpiojiujitsu


    Follow the pod:

    @bjjbabespodcast


    Email me: [email protected]

    Website: www.carpiojiujitsu.com

    1 hr
  • A Lady and a Savage: Megan from Lady Savage Fightwear

    Fightwear in hot magenta pink? Sign me right up! Megan started Jiu Jitsu almost two years ago, and became frustrated with the clothing options for women. So she created her own, and Lady Savage Fightwear was born out of the concept that we can all be ladies in the street, and a savage in the gym. Hear Megan's story of how she got started training jiu jitsu and immediately hooked, and what led her to create her own fightwear brand.

    Shop Lady Savage Fightwear at: https://ladysavagefightwear.store/

    Instagram: @ladysavagefightwear

    Follow me: @bjjbabespodcast

    1 hr
  • More Women on the Mats with Dr. Darla Sedlacek, Ph.D.

    Hey Babes! This week we're chatting with Darla, a black belt out of Hurricane Jiu Jitsu in Cleveland, Ohio. Darla trains, teaches, and also works as a psychologist. Pretty cool, huh? Listen in to learn how Darla got started in martial arts, and her thoughts on how we can get more women on the mats.

    Connect with Darla on Instagram:

    @darlased

    @morewomenonthemats

    Facebook group: More Women on the Mats

    Websites:

    www.hurricanejj.com

    www.transformjj.com

    www.drdarlased.com


    Connect with me on Insta and TikTok: @bjjbabespodcast

    Email me your story: [email protected]

    1 hr 17 min

About BJJ Babes Podcast

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From mat to mic, women who train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tell their stories. You'll hear from women of all belt levels, whether they are hobbyists, competitors, or a little of both. They'll tell you what…