Nikki Hutchinson is a White Belt based in County Down, and has been on a massive weight loss journey, supported by walking to the gym and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Having more mindfulness, for calorie consumption as well as for Jiu Jitsu is important to many of us, Nikki shares her story.

As a single parent, Nikki has found her own identity in training BJJ. Throughout her journey as a White Belt she has grown her motivation and dedication for the sport. Having a childhood inspiration of 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' has enabled Nikki to feel like she is now living out her dreams on the mats! Having future goals for ourselves is one of the most fundamental aspects of learning BJJ, and noting small wins along the way is something that keeps Nikki going!

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu kit
• Weight loss
• Community
• Single parents
• Personal Identity
• White Belt
• 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'
• Epilepsy
• Fear of competing
• Future goals

Sponsor of this episode is:

Lycan Grappling NI: https://www.instagram.com/lycangrapplingni/

Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethreequeens_nik/

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Danie Neff is a Purple Belt based in Frankenmuth, Michigan in the US, most of the way through her second pregnancy and still training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, She shares the story of her and her husband being matched up on the mats after her wedding. Maybe some of us may be inspired! Having a positive attitude of 'Why not me?' is something that Danie embodies as well as her determination to be tested at competition early in her Jiu Jitsu career.

Being consumed and obsessed with sport, including Jiu Jitsu is something that has taken over Danie's life so far. Going forward her aim is to bring more individuals onto the mats, especially through the Good Girls Grappling Club which Danie founded a few years ago and has already hosted its first competition. With her husband, Danie intends to build a Jiu Jitsu school in her area for the growing community, families and people of all ages.

Topics:

• Pregnancy
• Rounds at Wedding Reception
• High School Athlete
• Boxing
• Golden Gloves
• Body Building
• IBJJF Comps
• Good Girls Grappling Club
• Mental wellbeing
• Feedback

Sponsor of this episode is:

Good Girls Grappling Club: https://www.instagram.com/goodgirlsgrapplingclub/

Danie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danie_alexa_/

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Chelsea Leah is a Black Belt and founder of Escapology BJJ, and also an incredible wrist-locker, she tells us why and how! Being a well-rounded athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something that Chelsea is aiming to support her students with, and also showcase these athletes in shows such as KIAROS.

Raising the awareness of the positive aspects of Jiu Jitsu, growing and developing inclusive environments is the priority for Chelsea, and that of her jiu Jitsu School Escapology BJJ with her husband Tom Barlow.

Chelsea is building a community, that creates jobs within Jiu Jitsu and a nurturing environment that is essentially beautiful and that people want to spend time in. She also helps other gym owners build and grow their own businesses.

Topics:

• Wrist locks
• The Gi game
• Kairos
• Positive environments
• Refereeing matches
• Women in the sport
• Fixing mistakes
• Commentary
• Coaching
• Building a business

Sponsor of this episode is:

KAIROS PRO Jiu Jitsu Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea__leah/

Escapology BJJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapologybjj/

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Gavin Stewart is a Black Belt at 10th Planet Banbury, and at the time of recording has come back with yet another NAGA Belt! He shares his experience, where he gets the action going in the Directors category with 4 minute rounds. Clinch-based systems, and sub hunting is very much part of the 10th Planet learning.

Training Jiu Jitsu to get better, avoiding injury during this contact sport to train for longer in life is the priority. Jiu Jitsu and music are two of the things that Gavin has sustained over his years, over and above other activities, so there must be something in this sport.

Gavin has a vision for Grapple Worlds that goes above and beyond other invitationals, tune in to find out!

Topics:

• NAGA
• Directors
• 10th Planet Subs
• Rubber Guard
• Hindulotine
• Rib Injuries
• Grapple Worlds
• Drilling
• Starting Jiu Jitsu

Sponsor of this episode is:

Grapple Worlds: https://www.instagram.com/grapple_worlds/

Gavin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavin_stewart10p/

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Titus Burton, Brown Belt and Kerry Davidson, Blue Belt join from their new Jiu Jitsu school Core Jiu Jitsu. This is Kerry's second appearance on the show, having appeared back on Episode 34 over a year ago as a White Belt. They both share their own unique journeys through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Having jiu jitsu mats in the kitchen when you're a jiu jitsu couple sounds like it is something really great! Both Kerry and Titus have supported each other's progress, and truly value having someone there to ask and practice with. Especially when big group learning can be quite intimidating for any of us that struggle to break through our own comfort zones.

Kerry and Titus are the founders of Core Jiu Jitsu, and want to attract people that have a core belief and curiosity for starting, or coming back to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They now have a welcoming and nurturing space based over in Higham, Kent that has been created with the utmost attention to detail. Go and check them out!

Topics:

• Progress
• White Belt
• Following your game
• Inspiration
• ADHD
• Starting a gym
• Growth
• Learning

Sponsor of this episode is:

CORE JIU JITSU https://www.instagram.com/core_jiu_jitsu_/

Titus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tee_bjj/

Kerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry_jiujitsu/

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Andrej Tasev shares his enthusiasm, as well as his anger growing up, and how he has channeled all of this into his success in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Since we recorded this episode, Andrej has been promoted to Purple Belt, which is a long way from his orange Karate Belt as a 10 year old starting his BJJ journey. He is very grateful to have this opportunity, and to train with Coach Nat at Grow Jiu Jitsu.

Heightened emotions are something that happens when growing up, or even growing into a new phase of life. Learning how to focus that energy to be a World Champion is something that is part of Andrej's Jiu Jitsu journey. Listen and enjoy!

Topics:

• Anger
• Bullying
• Positive encouragement
• Kids Coaching
• Balkan spirit
• Mindset
• Emotions
• World Champion

Sponsor of this episode is:

GROW JIU JITSU www.growjiujitsu.com

Andrej on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrejtasev_jj/

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Codi Steele is a Yellow and White Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is joined by her Dad, Derek. She has been training for three and a half years, is a Young Subs Ambassador and helps to promote their brand. Codi has a passion to learn, and gain experience from competing as much as she can.

Perspective on winning or losing is something that Codi is very good at. She shares how she deals with the losses, and how her mindset and resilience has developed over her competing experience. Derek supports Codi by travelling out from inverness in Scotland, covering thousands of miles regularly to England, and elsewhere around the world.

Topics:

• Young Subs
• Competing
• Worlds
• Travelling
• Community
• Friendships
• Jiu Jitsu Coach
• Training BJJ

Codi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codi.steele.bjj/

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Danni Thomas-Watson - Brown Belt and Karen McGurran - Purple Belt join me from Nossa BJJ after meeting me at the Her Fight Network Heretics I invitational event in London last year. Danni has a fun approach to training, and applies more commitment and intensity to competing, however doesn't like it as much as Karen, who really enjoys the whole experience. They set up Nossa BJJ as an open space that is welcoming and supportive.

Danni and Karen also host Women's Open Mats and events in Northern Ireland. and have built a growing community of women. They both travel, attend BJJ camps and train all over Europe. They have both recently been promoted and worked really hard on their own jiu jitsu as well as the growth of their Jiu jitsu school.

Topics:

• Female Competition
• Networking
• Knee Bars
• Team
• Invitationals
• Competition
• Nossa BJJ
• Kids BJJ
• Friendships
• BJJ Camps

Sponsor of this episode is:

Nossa BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/nossabjj/

Danni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannitw89/

Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vineyard_karen_/

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Paddy Webber is one of the four Black Belts running Rising Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Weston-Super-Mare having started his martial arts journey during his childhood with Traditional Jiu Jitsu, thinking that it was 'the real deal' back in the day. Paddy shares his story of being inspired by a 'cool guy', namely Ian Rossiter, now one of his fellow Black Belts at Rising Tide.

Balancing family life, running a Jiu Jitsu business as well as having a full-time job as a Grounds Keeper is now Paddy's priority. However, in the past he prioritised himself as a Jiu Jitsu Athlete, and appreciates that time now he has progressed through his career. We relate Paddy's previous trade/art of Joinery to Jiu Jitsu, and he talks of his new profession that allows him time to balance all of life. Eating well is the first step Paddy takes to accomplish his goal of achieving a Gold Medal at every belt. Rising Tide BJJ beautifully balances the drive for competitors to succeed, as well as the whole family to train together. Go check them out!

Topics:

• Rising Tide BJJ
• JJL Podcast Open Mat/Celebrations
• Traditional Jiu Jitsu
• Athlete training
• Family life
• Competition
• Apprenticeship
• Coaching
• Gold Medal goals
• White Belt Comps

Sponsor of this episode is:

Rising Tide Brazilian Jiu jitsu: https://www.instagram.com/rising.tide.bjj/

Paddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddywebberbjj/

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Corey Pickard, better known as 'BigRed' has recently returned from training with 10th Planet, and getting engaged to his beautiful fiancé Lucie in Las Vegas. He shares his story and how he managed being romantic, and training BJJ on the same holiday!

Corey has appeared on a few Invitationals, and has now been bumped up to Main Card, with the other Corey in the Battle of The Corey's in the upcoming Grapple Worlds. Back in his Blue Belt days he began to fall out of love with Jiu Jitsu until he stated training at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA in Thailand, and returned to the UK to discover a new energy for the sport.

We talk about learning styles and finding the best way that works for each of us, especially in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where it might involve trying a number of different clubs to find the right one for you. Congratulations on the recent engagement Corey, and all the best wishes for Grapple Worlds.

Topics:

• 10th Planet
• Engagement
• 'BigRed' nickname
• Grapple Worlds
• Weight cutting
• Performance
• Deathcore
• Learning Styles
• Leg Locks

Sponsor of this episode is:

Grapple Worlds: https://www.instagram.com/grapple_worlds/

Grapple Worlds LIVE STREAM: https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/grapple-worlds-1-3537-7

Corey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigred.bjj/

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