Latest Girlsingis Podcast Episodes
GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 60
Girls in Gis Podcast - March 16, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we talk about all things related to being in your 60’s and training Jiu Jitsu. Guest: Betty Broadhurst, Kim Blake & Karen Burns Hosted by: Shama Ko Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Nattie Boss
Girls in Gis Podcast - March 09, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutesOn this episode of Ask aBlack Belt, Shama sits down with Nattie Boss! Based in Texas, Nattie Boss is a holistic performance coach and registered dietitian for athletes. She is the owner of Body By Boss, LLC. Her company uses a trauma-informed approach to support BJJ athletes in healing trauma, ...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Alex Enriquez
Girls in Gis Podcast - February 16, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutesThis week Shama sits down with, Alex Enriquez! Alex began her BJJ journey in 2009. She is a black belt at Atos Atlanta under Professor Bruno Frazatto. She also has six years of experience in wrestling at Cambridge High School under Don St. James and Life University under Ashley Sword and Christ...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Joslyn Molina
Girls in Gis Podcast - February 10, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with Joslyn Molina Joslyn Molina started doing jiujitsu when she was 5/6yrs old. She competed in her first Pankids in 2020 in California. She is a 3x gold pan champ now going for her 4th gold this year. She has won 7 Jitz Kings Kids superfights, 1 fight 2 win, 1 submi...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Landrie Joseph
Girls in Gis Podcast - January 20, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with Landrie Joseph Landrie began her jiu jitsu journey in March of 2015, and continued her training under professor Bruno Mendes with Soul Fighters Martial Arts Training Center in Allen Texas. Landrie began competing at 5.5 and won Pan Kids at the young age of 7! Sh...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Nora Mora
Girls in Gis Podcast - October 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutesOn this episode of Ask a Black Belt, GIG Ambassador, Kelly Moore sits down with 10th Planet black belt, Nora Mora. Training jiu jitsu since 2011 at 10th Planet, she's been running the women’s jiu jitsu program for 7 years at 10th Planet San Diego. Learn about her Jiu Jitsu journey and lessons...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Nicholle Stoller
Girls in Gis Podcast - September 24, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutesOn this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Nicholle Stoller, the first homegrown (white to black) female black belt under Shawn Hammonds. She is currently the head ladies' instructor for her team association's headquarters academy in Nashville, TN. Learn about her Jiu Jitsu jour...
GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 50
Girls in Gis Podcast - August 19, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, our guest panel discusses training jiu jitsu when you're over 50. We discuss longevity in the sport, how menopause impacts training, the importance of diet for women in their 50’s, training strategies, and injury prevention Panel Guests: Michelle Wagner, Deanna Yohe and Gretche...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Victoria Maciel Antelante
Girls in Gis Podcast - August 13, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutesOn this episode of Ask A Black Belt, Shama sits down with black belt champion, mother, wife and academy owner Victoria Maciel Antelante She talks about those that have inspired her, coming back after pregnancy and overcoming hardships Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Divana Sandoval
Girls in Gis Podcast - July 15, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with Divana Sandoval AKA “Divana The Beast”, a 12 years old and currently a yellow/black belt training out of GFTeam Orange, CA. Divana is extremely active and loves any sports she comes across but most she loves God! Divana takes sports seriously and is very competi...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ April Parks
Girls in Gis Podcast - June 03, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with first-degree Black Belt and school owner (Vien Jiu Jitsu), April Parks. April is an educator and mom of four. Born and raised in Syracuse, NY April has always been driven by sports and competition With a background as a Division 1 Track athlete behind her April ...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Charlotte Stollar
Girls in Gis Podcast - May 20, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with 12 year old orange belt, Charlotte Stollar. She trains out of Independent MMA and Fitness, a Roberto Traven affiliate, in Villa Rica, GA. Charlotte is a sixth grader at Central Middle School in Carrollton, Ga, where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA while participatin...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Alexa Yanes
Girls in Gis Podcast - May 14, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutesin this episode of AABB, Shama chats with black belt competitor and instructor, Alexa Yanes of Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ in San Antonio, Texas! She began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 8 years ago and always knew Jiu Jitsu was something she loved to do, but had no idea where it would take her. Yanes...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Heather Woods
Girls in Gis Podcast - April 09, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with Atos Blackbelt and IBJJF gold medalist, Heather Woods! Raised in Boise, Idaho, Heather started traveling at 19 and put on a gi for the first time during a trip to Brazil nearly 10 years ago. Since that day, Heather has traveled and trained all over the globe, ev...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Anabell Kline
Girls in Gis Podcast - March 25, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with 17 year old blue belt Annabell Kline! She trains under Ray and Rachel Casias at Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, a Zenith affiliate. She began her Jiu Jitsu journey at the age of 14, with the intention to learn a form of self defense alongside her younger b...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Isabella Delgado
Girls in Gis Podcast - February 12, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with newcomer, Isabella Delgado. Isabella Delgado is a 9 years old from Caracas, Venezuela. She has lived in the United States for 4 years, specifically in Kissimmee, Florida. She has been practicing Jiujitsu for a year and from the first time her dad took her to trai...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Taylor Ellis
Girls in Gis Podcast - January 25, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutesThis week, Florida GIG ambassador and founder of The Mighty Dames, Torrie O'neil sits down with up-incoming young grappler,Taylor Ellis. Taylor Ellis is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt under Kevin Williams at Raptor BJJ. Her jiu jitsu journey has been fast and furious. Her natural ability and a...
GIG Real Talk: New Year Resolutions
Girls in Gis Podcast - January 17, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, our guest panel discusses New Year Resolutions and how to maintain our goals throughout the year. Hosted by: Shama Ko Guest: Darla Sedlacek, Celeste Cronin, and Nattie Boss. Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis....
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Courtney Pratt
Girls in Gis Podcast - January 07, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutesIn this chat, Shamma sits down with Canadian female black belt and founder of Women That Fight, Courtney Pratt. Courtney is one of Canada’s pioneers in providing opportunities for women in BJJ. Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Raina Donatella Tumminello
Girls in Gis Podcast - December 31, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutesThis week, Shama sits down with yellow belt out of Essential Jiu Jitsu, Raina Donatella Tumminello Raina Donatella Tumminello is out of Essential Jiu Jitsu in White Plains NY under 2x ADCC Champion JT Torres. Raina started training at age 6 and has been training Jiu Jitsu for 5 years. She is an...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Ffion Davies
Girls in Gis Podcast - December 24, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutesThis week, Shama chats with Welsh submission grappler, mixed martial artist, and a multiple-time world champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor, Ffion Davies. A Wales Judo National team member when she was a junior, Davies holds a black belt in both BJJ and judo. She is also an ADCC champi...
GIG Real Talk: Supporting Women's BJJ
Girls in Gis Podcast - December 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, our guest panel consists of women in our community helping make a difference but supporting women's jiu jitsu in their own ways. Hosted by: Shama Ko Guest: Stacey Councilman, April Parks and Ev Sutton April Parks is a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, multiple time World/Pan IBJJF Cham...
GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 40
Girls in Gis Podcast - November 27, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, our guest panel discusses training jiu jitsu when you're over 40. Panel Guests: Melissa Lozano Barberino Almine Barton Hosted by: Shama Ko Melissa Lozano Barberino is a brown belt under Travis Tooke. She works as a Travel Advisor and personal trainer. She is a single mother ...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Isabella Scallion
Girls in Gis Podcast - November 07, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutesIsabella Scallion AKA “Bellazilla Gorilla” @bellasara_jj on Instagram, is a 7 year old gray and white belt training out of Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ in San Diego. Bella has been training since she was 4.5 years old but was forced to take a year off due to Covid. Bella is a full time Warrior Kid who work...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Alex Barcelona
Girls in Gis Podcast - October 29, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutesThis week, black belt Alex Barcelona shares some of her insights on motherhood, how to manage life wearing many hats and offers advice for athletes to achieve their goals. Originally, recorded on January 27, 2022 Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: ht...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Jena Bishop
Girls in Gis Podcast - October 23, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutesThis week, black belt Jena Bishop sat down with Shama to chat about her journey, offered some advice, and shared what drives her and the mark she wants to leave behind. Originally, recorded on November 5, 2021 Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: http...
GIG: Next Generation w/ Bri Robertson
Girls in Gis Podcast - October 15, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutesThis week, Girls in Gis- Florida ambassador Torrie O'neil chats with rock star competitor Bri Robertson. In the conversation Bri shares from Michigan with her family so that her three brothers could have greater opportunity pursuing their passion: hockey (now two of them play in the National Hoc...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Hillary Witt
Girls in Gis Podcast - October 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThis week, Shama speaks to Hillary Witt of Inverted Gear who offers advice to parents living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle, advice for all practitioners, and her involvement in the Panda Nation. Originally, recorded on December 26, 2020 Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Lisa Hitsman Pages
Girls in Gis Podcast - October 02, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutesLisa is a first-degree black belt under Jay Pages/CTA who began her BJJ journey in 2008. She is a mother, an avid competitor, co-owner at Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu with her husband of 16 years. She also runs a women's program at their gym and has been leading it since she was a purple belt. Origina...
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Olga Lyashevska
Girls in Gis Podcast - September 24, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutesIn the episode, black belt Olga Lyashevska gives us a window into what Brazilians Jiu Jitsu was like 15 years ago in Europe, discusses her journey and the challenges she faces encouraging women and girls to try BJJ in Ireland. Originally recorded on January 1st, 2021 This is your chance to a...
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