Girls in Gis Real Talk: BJJ & Veterans

Topic: In this episode our guest panel as we discuss the position of being a veteran in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it's benefits, and how to help members within our own gyms.
 
Panel Guests:

• Lisa Shackelford
• Trenise Billups
• Tim Pharo

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Girls in Gis presents Ask a Black Belt with Sophia Nordeno

On another edition of ABB we speak with Sweden's own Sophia Nordeno. During the conversation, Shama and Sophia discuss the benefits of crosstraining, how Sophia made the decision to train, and the US and competitions.


It is your chance to ask questions about techniques, culture, and life from one of the world's leading female black belts! Check our website and Facebook for upcoming virtual and IRL events.

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Girls in Gis presents Real Talk: Building A Women's Team

Our guest panel discusses how to build a women's program, make BJJ more women friendly, build a women student base and the end goal. We have assembled an experienced team of experts that have experience as academy owners, business owners, organizers and pioneers. Join us and our guest as we discuss strategies to build a women's student base, the pros and cons of women only programs and how to normalize women in BJJ.

Courtney Pratt is a MXT Black belt under Edgard Lucke in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. She began her BJJ journey 14 years ago and has been leading a women's program for 11 years of those years. She is also the founder of the women's group Women That Fight.

Multiple time IBJJF World Champion legend Emily Kwok is not only an elite BJJ athlete she is also an academy owner and head instructor at Princeton BJJ and co-founder of Groundswell Grappling Concepts. She is a long time women's BJJ advocate and leader.

Jill Baker is a black belt in Baker BJJ. She is a multiple time master world and Pan Am champion. She is also co-owner and instructor at Bakersfield BJJ. She is also head instructor for the Bakersfield Riveters Women's program in addition to being the founder of SoCal women’s open mats.

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Girls in Gis presents Real Talk

Our guest panel discusses topics related to being a female athlete in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community.

Topic: The Female Athlete

Panel Guests:
♦Chelsah' Lyons: Black Belt competitor, head instructor and academy owner at LP Martial Arts.
Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsahsan/
Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gmatuda/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lp_martialarts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewisvillemartialarts
Website: https://lpmartialarts.com/

♦Hillary Williams: AKA "Killary" Black belt World Champion and Neurologist.
BJJ Heroes: https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/hillary-williams-bjj-fighter-wiki

♦Tracey Goodell - Hawaii's first female black belt.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceygoodell/

Hosted by: Charlene Coats & Shama Ko

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Our guest panel discusses topics related to body image and the impact Jiu Jitsu can have on it.

Panel Guests:
♦Hillary VanOrnum: Black Belt competitor, head instructor and academy owner at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu.
Academy Website: https://www.unicornjiujitsu.com/
Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnicornJiuJi...

♦Nattie Boss: Brown belt competitor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Holistic Health Coach, Performance Coach, and a Breathwork.
Website: https://www.bodybyboss.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattiebossrd/
Body by Boss facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodybyboss/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nattie.boss

♦Dr. Darla Sedlacek: Purple belt, instructor, academy owner at Transform Jiu Jitsu/ Self Defense and Psychologist.
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Girls In Gis presents "Real Talk" where our guest panels dig into real talk on subjects that concern women in jiu jitsu today.

Listen to our guest panel of experts discuss women's health and achieving optimal performance as athletes.

Topic: Nutrition, Optimal Performance and Recovery

Panel Guests:   Nattie Boss, Dr Chris Fletcher and Alex Sterner

♦Learn more about Nattie Boss

Nattie Boss of Body By Boss holds a bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics. She also is a CDR board certified registered and licensed PA dietitian. In addition to a sports performance coach, GKTC kettlebell instructor & trainer and pause breathwork facilitator.

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nattiebossrd/
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♦Learn more about Dr. Chris Fletcher

Dr. Chris Fletcher is a purple belt training at Newborn Cascao Jiu Jitsu in Spokane, Washington. She has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa and owns Combat Arts Physical Therapy. Dr. Fletcher is also a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Licensed Massage Therapist. When she is off the mat she’s working on her first book, which combines her love of Physical Therapy and Jiu Jitsu. 

Website: www.combatartspt.com


♦Learn more about Alex Sterner

Alex Sterner, BS, CSCS is a co-founder and Head Coach of Electrum Performance, and the Director of Performance at Jiujiteiro. He received his Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Connecticut, and obtained a CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a Head Strength Coach of Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ, he led the S&C training camp that resulted in Atos winning a team Gi World title in 2017 and 2018.

Electrum Performance: https://electrumperformance.com/

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In this episode of Girls In Gis  Real Talk we discuss all things women's reproductive health and how it applies to our lives on the mats. Join us and our guest panel of experts for this informative discussion. 

Topic: Reproductive Health & Jiu Jitsu

Panel Guests:  Erika Fore, Michele Syska and Dr Edna Becht

♦Learn more about Erika Fore:

Erika Fore: Erika is a blue belt training at Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu in Denver, Colorado. A former health, sex and relationship coach, she now focuses on sexuality education for youth and reproductive justice in metro Denver.

♦Learn more about Michele Syska:

Michele Syska: Michele graduated from Wayne State University, where she received a master degree in physical therapy. She began treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction in 2003. She has been consistently treating all types of pelvic pain and weakness issues for both men and women.

♦Learn more about Dr Edna Becht:

Dr Edna Becht: Edna joined the Atlantic Medical Center as a board-certified family medicine physician in August 2016. She provides comprehensive family medicine services, including obstetric care.  .


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In this episode of the Girls In Gis  Real Talk episode we discuss sexual predators in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We are joined by our guest Dominyka Obelenyte, Ty Gay and Paola Diana for an in-depth discussion on sexual predators in BJJ, grooming, culture and how we can combat the issue.

Topic: Sexual Predators in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Panel Guests:  Dominyka Obelenyte, Ty Gay and Paola Diana.

Panel Guests:
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Dominyka Obelenyte: 4x World champion black belt, head instructor at Hinds Combat Sports, and advocate for women’s equality in BJJ.

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Ty Gay: black belt owner and instructor at Redline Jiu Jitsu and advocate against sexual predictors in BJJ.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tygaygjj​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ty.gay.12​

Paola Diana: author of “Saving the World. Women: the XXI’s Century Factor for Change,” activist, host for “UNLEASHED. THE GAME CHANGERS” and blue belt in BJJ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paoladiana_​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paola.diana​ 

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In this episode of Girls in Gis Real Talk, we speak with 3 of mental health professions on mental health and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Join us for this in depth discussion as we discuss the link between physical exercise and mental health, coping skills and advice that everyone can benefit from. 

Panel Guests:

Lana Rickey is a black belt instructor based out of Virginia, competitor, women's BJJ advocate and Girls in Gis ambassador.

Erin Herle is an accomplished BJJ competitor and now MMA fighter. She is creator of Submit the Stigma, a movement helping open the conversation about mental illness and finding help for those in need.

Dr. Darla Sedlacek-Purple belt, instructor, academy owner at Transform Jiu Jitsu/ Self Defense and Psychologist.

♦Learn more about host Torrie O'Neil

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/torrieoneil

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In Episode 5 of the Girls in Gis podcast, we sit down to discuss the trials and tribulations of owning a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy with a partner, how their role in the academy changes the culture of the academy and how they have earned respect among their students with our guest Alex Barcelona, Aj Clingerman and Kendall Vernon 

♦Learn more about guest, Alex Barcelona, black belt instructor, competitor, photographer and co-owner of Lanistae Academy.

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Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lanistaeacademy/
Academy Website: https://www.losaltosbjj.com/

♦Learn more about guest, AJ Clingerman, Brown belt instructor, founder of Roll Models and co-owner of Indiana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajclingerman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aj.clingerman
Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibjja/
Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianaBrazilianJiuJitsuAcademy
Academy Website: https://www.ibjja.com/
Roll More: https://rollmodelswanted.com/

♦Learn more about guest, Kendall Vernon, purple belt, owner of Gaidama and co-owner of Primate Jiu Jitsu

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AerisAndMe
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Academy Website: https://www.primatebjj.com/
Gaidama: https://gaidama.com/

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