Vicky explains why she loves Jiu Jitsu, after a friend invited her to join a class back in 2019. Now, as a new Mum she is back on the mats, but definitely pacing herself. Vicky has a background in martial arts since childhood, and even her parents were inspired to start training and competing, themselves!

No Gi is Vicky's preferred style of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which has led to her creating the WTF - Women That Fight brand. When she tried to find rash guards and spats to fit women, she really struggled. Vicky talks about the WTF upcoming launch, and also reflects her excitement of competition.

Topics:

• Starting Jiu Jitsu
• Connection
• Being a new Mum
• Balance
• Family
• No Gi training
• Building a women's brand
• Excitement of competing
• Being present

WTF on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf.womenthatfight/

Buy WTF Apparel: https://wtfwomenthatfight.com/collections/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

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Kerry is fresh from competing, in her third competition with a bunch of medals! However she shares her journey to overcoming anxiety in getting to where she is today, even sharing her childhood sports trauma.

Kerry talks about how incredible it is to feel the pride and joy at winning, you can really see and hear her genuine passion and positive regard for the journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She also shares the benefit team mates and being in a relationship with a fellow martial artist.

Topics:

• Competing
• Overcoming anxiety
• Proving ourselves to ourselves
• Competition trauma
• Feeling of winning
• Watching other matches
• Having fun with BJJ
• Get a mat coach
• Being in a relationship
• Struggle and not giving up

Kerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry_jiujitsu

Watch Kerry’s documentary: https://youtu.be/XKU5RGWVkNo

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

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PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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Professor Fran was inspired to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2013 after giving birth to her twin boys. She is also married to a previous guest, Professor Salvo Pace, Founder of Gracie Barra Bath Academies. Fran felt the intent to start training because of other women on the mats and the whole team. She shares her journey, teaching, training to become a Yoga teacher, and travelling the world with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially enjoying Mexico!

Fran shares her knowledge of the breath for the body in Yoga, and the importance of breath for training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Fran is experienced in adapting Jiu Jitsu for balance in life, and loves to see the growth and improvement of others. Listen to also learn from Fran about the styles of Barra Fit.

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu after childbirth
• Mumma to twins
• Yoga for BJJ
• Learning how to breathe
• Regular training
• Recovery from surgery
• Ladies classes
• Jiu Jitsu Family
• Barra Fit

Professor Fran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fran_bjj_yogi_/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JiuJitsuLou

Come and be a part of the show: https://jiujitsulou.com/be-a-podcast-guest/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiu.jitsu.lou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsuloupodcast

JIU JITSU LOU Merchandise AVAILABLE NOW : https://jiujitsulou.com/shop

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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