Understanding Non-Binary Experiences in Jiu Jitsu with Kip
Welcome back! It is so incredibly important for me to share as many different stories as I can on the pod, so all kinds of jiu jitsu practitioners can feel seen and heard. I was so happy when Kip agre...
21 Touko 1h 12min
Finding Your Mat Home ft. Rachel Yang
In this episode of the BJJ Babes podcast, Rachel Yang shares her journey in Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre, discussing her motivations for starting martial arts, the importance of competition, and the chall...
2 Huhti 51min
You're Wanted Here: Brie Marks from Fight Med Collective
In this episode, Bree Marks shares her journey into Jiu-Jitsu, discussing how it has transformed her life, improved her mental health, and fostered a sense of community. She emphasizes the importance ...
25 Maalis 53min
Not Playing It Safe Anymore: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone with Lauren Barone
SummaryIn this conversation, Lauren Barone, a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and owner of the Philly Phenoms in the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), shares her journey in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, her expe...
29 Tammi 53min
Empowering Women Through Jiu-Jitsu: Unbreakable Women's Grappling Camp
In this episode of the BJJ Babes podcast, I speak with Mendi and Kari, the founders of the Unbreakable Women's Jiu-Jitsu Camp. They discuss their personal journeys in jiu-jitsu, the importance of crea...
14 Tammi 1h 8min
Simple, Effective Skincare for Grapplers: Becky from MilUsos Skincare
Training hard shouldn’t mean wrecking your skin. In this episode, I sit down with Becky, the founder of MilUsos Skincare, a brand created specifically for grapplers who need skincare that actually wor...
15 Joulu 20251h 5min
Training Differently: Embracing Neurodivergence in Jiu Jitsu with Neurodivergent Grappler Blue
Blu, known online as The Neurodivergent Grappler, joins us to share her journey training BJJ as a neurodivergent athlete. From managing decision paralysis to finding the right community, Blu offers an...
11 Marras 20251h
Bending, Not Breaking: Christina Lucidi on Training Jiu Jitsu with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In this episode, we sit down with Christina Lucidi, a 10th Planet purple belt whose jiu jitsu journey defies expectations. Christina lives and trains with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) — a connective t...
20 Loka 20251h 10min
