Eira Culverwell – Finding Belonging Through Budo

In this episode of The Martial Way, I sit down with lifelong martial artist Eira Culverwell — a 4th dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate who made the bold transition into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where she now competes as a brown belt.

But Eira’s story goes far beyond style. For over 14 years, she’s traveled throughout Japan, not just to train, but to connect with a culture that’s shaped her identity and spirit. Her journey is one of evolution, self-discovery, and finding a deeper sense of home through martial arts.

We talk about:

• ​Leaving one path to embrace another
• ​The quiet draw of Japan
• ​Competing, teaching, and dreaming forward
• ​What it means to truly belong on the path
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