On this today's episode of NEXT GEN , Shama sits down with Lovey!

Lovely Lucy is not just a youth combat sport athlete; she’s a force of nature! Training fiercely in jiu jitsu, boxing, MMA, and taekwondo, she radiates enthusiasm for competition while showcasing incredible sportsmanship. As she gears up for thrilling superfights and her boxing debut, Lucy dreams of winning the GAMMA Youth Nationals in 2026. Beyond her athletic pursuits, she immerses herself in photography, drawing, gaming, and outdoor adventures—proving that passion fuels success on every front. Lucy inspires all who meet her to chase their dreams with vigor and heart.

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On this episode of AABB, Shama sits down with Lyzz Mitrovic!

Lyzz Mitrovic has been training martial arts since 2010. She started her journey with Hapkido, receiving her Black Belt in 2013. Wanting to learn more martial arts, she began training BJJ in 2014. She quickly became an avid and tough competitor in BJJ, and after numerous competition accolades, received her Black Belt in 2019 under Dustin Akbari. At black belt she has become an Adult NoGi Pan American, NoGi European, ADCC West Coast Trials, NoGi World Champion, and she achieved becoming a Master 1 World Champion for two consecutive years. You’ll usually find her on the mats at Precision Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaching and training, going for Gold in BJJ competitions, or pursuing her other obsessions of Kombucha and Tabletop Gaming

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 On this Episode of Next Generation, Shama sits down with Isa!

Isa is an 8-year-old Jiu-Jitsu athlete from Southern California who trains out of Legacy West Valley in Northridge. As a homeschooled student, she’s able to dedicate time and focus to her training, allowing her to develop both discipline and passion for the sport. Known for her big smile and contagious energy, Isa has a natural ability to make friends wherever she goes. Her positive attitude and love for Jiu-Jitsu shine through on and off the mats, making her a standout both as a competitor and as a teammate. She is currently sponsored by Sneaky Artistry and dreams of one day running her own Jiu-Jitsu gym. 

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On this episode, guest host Torrie O’neil-Strong sits down with 2 stripe black belt, Caitlin Murdock. She earned her black belt under Eduardo de Lima, direct student under Carlos Gracie Jr. and started training under de Lima with my dad when I was 12. 

25 years later, “I'm an active competitor in the adult division under Pedigo Submission Fighting. My husband and I moved to the PSF HQ over three years ago. Since then, I've placed third in adult no-gi worlds in 2023 and second in 2024. I have achieved my second championship at Pans under master one, once in 2019 and another in 2023. I would describe my grappling style as classic and very pressure-oriented. My future goals include winning gold at no-gi worlds this year, as well as winning trials in the years to come. The ultimate goal though---bringing more little girls and women into the sport and providing a female mentor to upcoming athletes.”

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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. 

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On this Episode of Next Generation, Shama sits down with Helena Crevar.

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On this Episode of Next Generation, Shama sits down with Bella Oclaray.

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 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.

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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/

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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.

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