Girls in Gis Podcast
The Girls in Gis podcast is dedicated to providing a voice for women and girls in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Our goal is to entertain and inform our listeners while bringing recognition to women and girls in the grappling arts.
Episodes
76 episodes since 2020
GIG Real Talk: Parenting & Jiu Jitsu
In this episode we sit down with Holly, Kendall and Emma Reusing and talk about all things parenting and Jiu Jitsu. In this episode we tackle all angles of the mother, daughter and sister dynamic and learn how Jiu Jitsu ties into their dynamic....
August 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:39:25
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Katie Egan
On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Katie Egan!Katie Egan is a black belt training out of the Seattle, WA area at Foster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a One Jiu Jitsu affiliate as both an athlete and head coach of the nogi ...
July 25, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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22:31
GIG Real Talk: All Things Heavyweight
In this episode we talk all things heavyweights!Guests: Hillary VanOrnum, Delana Maule and Shannon MeneesHosted & Curated by: Torrie O'neil of The Mighty Dames
June 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:09:50
GIG: Next Generation w/ Maddie Morales
This week, Shama sits down with Maddie Morales!a 13 years old at Fighting Chance Academy, Maddie hasbeen training Jiu Jitsu with her dad at I was 6 years old at Fighting Chance Academy in Kerrville, Texas. "He opened the gy...
May 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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40:29
GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 70
In this episode we talk about the realties and experiences of training in your 70’sGuests: Elaine Wynn, Lily Pagel and Marion GimbelHosted by: Shama Ko
April 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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49:37
GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 60
In this episode we talk about all things related to being in your 60’s and training Jiu Jitsu.Guest: Betty Broadhurst, Kim Blake & Karen BurnsHosted by: Shama Ko
March 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:08:21
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Nattie Boss
On 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-inf...
March 09, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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39:37
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Alex Enriquez
This 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 S...
February 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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40:30
GIG: Next Generation w/ Joslyn Molina
This week, Shama sits down with Joslyn MolinaJoslyn 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...
February 10, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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17:26
GIG: Next Generation w/ Landrie Joseph
This week, Shama sits down with Landrie JosephLandrie 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...
January 20, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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24:16
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Nora Mora
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 S...
October 21, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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26:13
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Nicholle Stoller
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 a...
September 23, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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39:16
GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 50
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...
August 19, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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42:18
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Victoria Maciel Antelante
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
August 13, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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30:54
GIG: Next Generation w/ Divana Sandoval
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 s...
July 15, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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26:59
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ April Parks
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 Wi...
June 03, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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28:06
GIG: Next Generation w/ Charlotte Stollar
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 Carrol...
May 20, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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23:55
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Alexa Yanes
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 s...
May 13, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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31:56
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Heather Woods
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 th...
April 09, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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28:45
GIG: Next Generation w/ Anabell Kline
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 intenti...
March 25, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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23:35
GIG: Next Generation w/ Isabella Delgado
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 f...
February 12, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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20:17
GIG: Next Generation w/ Taylor Ellis
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 jo...
January 25, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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28:04
GIG Real Talk: New Year Resolutions
In this episode, our guest panel discusses New Year Resolutions and how to maintain our goals throughout the year.Hosted by: Shama KoGuest: Darla Sedlacek, Celeste Cronin, and Nattie Boss.Learn more about Girls in Gis:
January 17, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:04:01
GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Courtney Pratt
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:<...
January 07, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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39:07
GIG: Next Generation w/ Raina Donatella Tumminello
This week, Shama sits down with yellow belt out of Essential Jiu Jitsu, Raina Donatella TumminelloRaina Donatella Tumminello is out of Essential Jiu Jitsu in White Plains NY under 2x ADCC Champion JT Torres. Raina started training at ag...
December 31, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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18:55