Girls in Gis Podcast

This 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 submission hunter pro. She just start competing at ADCC in June 2023 and has won multiple times in her divisio...

This 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! She has stayed on the competition scene throughout the years earning two more silver Medals at Pan kids in...

On 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 she’s learned as she offers advice for those with Autism and how Jiu Jitsu has aided in her journey...

On 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 journey and lessons she’s learned as she offers advice for those with Autism and how Jiu Jitsu has...

In 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 Gretchen Brocard Hosted by: Shama Ko Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com...

On 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-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: h...

This 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 competitive. She participates in Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing while in school she participates in pra...

This 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 ventured onto the mats for the first time in 2011, and never looked back. As a full time working mom, Apr...

This 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 participating in band, chorus, cross country, wrestling, and track, in addition to her jiu jitsu training. She compet...

 in 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 started competing as a white belt for the fun of it, but quickly became more dedicated at blue belt. She...

This 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, eventually earning her blackbelt from the legendary World Champion, Andre Galvao, and the renowned Atos Aca...

This 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 brother, who had been getting bullied in school. After a few short months training, she discovered her tru...

This 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 train, She fell in love with Jiu Jitsu and it has become an important part of her life. She trains 5 days a w...

This 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 athleticism has led Taylor to quickly rise through the ranks and she has collected many medals along...

In 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.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/ Facebook G...

In 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-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/ Facebo...

This 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 avid competitor. Among her many accomplishments she is a 3 X Kids Pan American Medalist (2020 Silver - 2...

This 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 champion, multiple-time European champion, and UAEJJF Grand Slam champion. She is widely regarded as one of th...

In 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 Champion (gi & no gi) at both Adult and Masters.  She is a proud mom of four, co-owner of Vien Jiujit...

In 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 and trains BJJ almost daily. She is a ten year survivor of breast cancer - the catalyst behind her trai...

Isabella 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 works hard at everything she does and spends a minimum of two hours a day seven days a week on the mats as w...

This 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: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis....

This 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: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.co...

This 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 Hockey League) and growing up with a background of family support, hard work, discipline, and a—health...

This 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-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http:/...