For this, Shama sits down with the founding members of Girls in Gis, Ashley Freeman Nguyen,  Belinda Bueno Serrano, Vicki Serrano & Tatiana Erichsen. Tune in as we reminisce the early days of Girls in Gis, the trials and tribulations a...

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....

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 ...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:

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:<...