This week on Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn sits down with black belt Jiu Jitsu competitor Beatrice Jin to talk about one of the most powerful forces in women’s jiu jitsu: community.

Beatrice began training in 2018 after moving to a new city for her career and quickly discovered that the mats could become more than just a place to train—they could become a place where women connect, grow, and support one another.

Today, she’s not only a dedicated competitor, but also a huge advocate for creating space for women through women’s open mats and community-driven training environments that encourage learning, mentorship, and belonging.

In this episode, Jenn and Beatrice talk about:

• Why women’s open mats are so important for growth and confidence

• The unique value of training with other women in a male-dominated sport

• How jiu jitsu helped her build community after moving to a new city

• The responsibility that comes with helping create safe and welcoming training spaces

• Why supporting women on the mats ultimately strengthens the entire sport

Beatrice will also be teaching this summer at Roll Models Women’s Grappling Camp, sharing her passion for community-building, learning, and high-level training with women from all over the world.

If you care about growing women’s jiu jitsu—not just in numbers, but in support, connection, and opportunity—this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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This week we’re joined by Robyn Henderson @spoonfulofrobyn— chef, white belt, chaos enthusiast, and the only person brave enough to say the quiet parts out loud.

We talk about:

• The absolute psychological mind f*ck that is competing

• The adrenaline dump that makes you forget your own name

• Crying in your car but still showing up to train the next day

• Why training with women isn’t a luxury — it’s survival

We also get into Unbreakable Camps — the kind of rooms where you walk in nervous and walk out feeling like maybe… just maybe… you’re not insane for loving this sport.

Robyn is sarcastic. She’s honest. She laughs it off while crying, and somehow that makes all of us feel more normal.

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Signed up for a comp and thought you were primed

Overanalyzed a roll for three business days

Or needed a room full of women who actually get it

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This week on Chokeholds & Chill, we sit down with Danielle Guevara — a longtime pillar in women’s jiu jitsu and a living example of what it means to grow with the sport.

For over a decade, Danielle has attended Roll Models Women’s Only Grappling Camp — returning year after year not just to train, but to build community, sharpen her game, and invest in women’s jiu jitsu when it wasn’t nearly as visible as it is today.

And this July, she steps onto those same mats as an instructor.

From camper to coach.

In this episode, Danielle shares what Roll Models has meant to her over the last 10+ years, how the camp helped shape her journey, and why spaces built intentionally for women still matter.

We also talk about:

• Staying committed to jiu jitsu long term

• Competing as a woman in a constantly evolving sport

• Leadership through consistency

• Building community instead of waiting to be included

• What it feels like to come full circle and now teach at a camp that helped shape you

Danielle’s story isn’t about overnight success — it’s about staying in the room, doing the work, and becoming the kind of athlete and mentor she once looked up to.

If you’ve ever attended a women’s camp, thought about attending one, or wondered what kind of impact they truly have — this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, we sit down with Professor Brandon Gebel to talk about the journey from mat rat to gym owner & everything it takes to build a life in jiu-jitsu.

Starting in 2012 with no prior wrestling or martial arts background, Brandon committed fully to the art and never looked back. From teaching youth classes as a blue belt to coaching at a UFC gym to earning his black belt under multi-time world champion Diego Bispo, and eventually owning his own academy, his path has been built on discipline, consistency, and an unwavering passion for coaching.

We talk about leadership and respect, what it really means to commit long-term in this sport, and what it looks like to coach and compete through injuries. Brandon shares the responsibility that comes with gym ownership, the culture he strives to build, and why longevity matters more than quick wins.

We also get into life outside the academy — including his love for cooking and gardening — and the surprising parallels between tending a garden and developing in jiu-jitsu. Growth takes patience. You can’t rush roots. What you nurture consistently is what thrives. The long game always wins.

This conversation is about perseverance, purpose, and building something that lasts, in jiu-jitsu and beyond.

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In this bonus episode of Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn sits down with Nick “Chewy” Albin to talk about one of the biggest life shifts there is — becoming a parent.

We get real about what it looks like to find time for yourself when everything changes, how jiu jitsu fits (or doesn’t) when life gets busy, and why staying on the mats doesn’t always mean training harder — sometimes it means showing up differently.

This conversation is honest, grounding, and relatable for anyone juggling family, responsibility, and the thing they love most.

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Jenn sits down mat-side with Ron Jarman, black belt under Tom DeBlass and the force behind Hero Academy BJJ in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

This episode cuts straight to who Ron really is — his values, his leadership style, and what he’s building with Hero Academy. We talk vision, intention, and the long game of jiu jitsu, plus what the future holds for Hero as a training destination in 2026.

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In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, we sit down with BJJ black belt Justin Court to talk about his journey on the mats, his experience on Netflix’s Outlast, and *most importantly* what it’s like being a girl dad raising a daughter in jiu jitsu.

Justin shares how earning his black belt under Chewy at Derby City MMA shaped his values, discipline, and long-term mindset — and how those lessons now guide the way he teaches, leads, and parents. We dive into the balance of pushing a young girl to be capable and confident while protecting her love for the sport, her sense of safety, and her identity beyond competition.

We also unpack his Outlast experience and how survival under extreme pressure mirrored the mental toughness built through jiu jitsu - revealing what really matters when comfort, ego, and control are stripped away.

From fatherhood and legacy to survival mindset and purpose-driven training, this conversation is about raising resilient humans, trusting the long game, and using jiu jitsu as a tool for empowerment — on and off the mats.

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What does it take to build a lifetime in jiu jitsu—and still love it decades later?

In this episode, Jenn and Mal sit down with Shannon White, 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, owner and head coach of True Art BJJ, and a lifelong grappler with over 30 years of wrestling and jiu jitsu experience. Shannon shares his journey from growing up and finding the mats, to competing, running a successful academy, and balancing the realities of family life as a husband and father.

We dive deep into longevity in the sport, what it really takes to sustain a gym long-term, and Shannon’s perspective on building strong women’s programs in a traditionally male-dominated space—what works, what doesn’t, and how coaches can keep women training, growing, and feeling supported.

This is an honest, insightful conversation about leadership, consistency, and staying connected to jiu jitsu for the long haul.

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In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn and Mal sit down with Emily Wooten—law enforcement officer, elite competitor, and a woman whose relationship with jiu jitsu runs far deeper than medals.

Emily shares how both jiu jitsu and law enforcement entered her life through the same door: a desire for power, protection, and choice after growing up in instability. We talk about discipline over motivation, building habits when emotions fluctuate, and what it really means to show up consistently—especially when work is heavy and life feels loud.

Emily opens up about competing fueled by anger, the fear she felt when that anger disappeared, and how she learned that emotions can change—but hesitation can’t exist. We explore nerves, confidence, trusting your preparation, and why opponents’ accolades don’t deserve space in your head.

The conversation also dives into how jiu jitsu shows up in real-world policing, how it influences decision-making under pressure, and why skills—not snapshots—are the true measure of progress.

This episode is about discipline on and off the mats, reclaiming power, and learning to trust the work you’ve put in—even when you’re scared.

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This week on Chokeholds & Chill, we’re joined by Kari Summers and Mendi Carlson, the women behind Unbreakable Jiu Jitsu Camps.

Training out of the DFW area under Professor Karen Banes, both women are mothers, heavily active competitors, and leaders in the women’s jiu jitsu community. They created Unbreakable with one clear goal: make jiu jitsu more accessible for women by bringing the camp experience to them—so they can train, grow, and still go home each night.

We talk motherhood, competition, adversity, and why community-driven women’s spaces matter so much in this sport. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, felt intimidated walking into the gym, or wondered if jiu jitsu can fit into your real life—this episode is for you.

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