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Grace under Pressure

Grace under Pressure

A female-centric podcast covering a variety of questions and topics in the sport and discipline of BJJ.

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Table Discussion Pursuit Women
June 27, 2022

Table Discussion Pursuit Women

Join the ladies of Pursuit Jiujitsu as we discuss why we started BJJ and why we keep at it!
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Table Discussion Pursuit Women
Stephanie Williamson
July 6, 2022

Stephanie Williamson

Join in a conversation about competition, life, and motherhood with Brown Belt Stephanie Williamson. She is a multi gold medalist in IBJJF events such as Worlds, Pans, and Nationals.
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Stephanie Williamson
Heather DeSalvo and Alexandra Mitchell
July 20, 2022

Heather DeSalvo and Alexandra Mitchell

This week’s episode features Heather DeSalvo and Alexandra Mitchell. Join us as we discuss competing and doing jiu jitsu in the Master’s age divisions.
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Heather DeSalvo and Alexandra Mitchell
Jessica Buckner
Aug. 2, 2022

Jessica Buckner

This episode features Jessica Buckner, a black belt from Flowood, MS. She has been practicing jiujitsu for over 12 years, competed at IBJJF Worlds, and fought on several super fight cards such as F2W, Submission Hunter Pro, …
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Jessica Buckner
Alayna Lott
Aug. 16, 2022

Alayna Lott

Join in a conversation with Alayna Lott, brown belt out of Excelsior Jiujitsu in Zachery, LA. She is a multi-gold medalist at IBJJF competitions, and we talk about family, competition, and the love of BJJ.
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Alayna Lott
Erin Herle and Kristina Barlaan
Sept. 1, 2022

Erin Herle and Kristina Barlaan

This episode features an engaging conversation on mental health and jiujitsu with Erin Herle and Kristina Barlaan. Erin Herle is an American born, Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Rubens Charles (Cobrinha) having als…
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Erin Herle and Kristina Barlaan
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About the Host

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Sarah Willis

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I am an avid jiu-jitsu practitioner and competitor. I have over 5 years of training experience and have competed in numerous IBJJF tournaments as well as super-fight events.
Alongside my jiu-jitsu training, I also have a background in other martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga. Additonally, I'm into overall wellness and fitness. I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, and I formerly was a NPC bikini competitor.
My goal with the GUP Podcast is to showcase the wonderful women's jiu-jitsu community. I know from first hand experience how uplifting jiu-jitsu is and how transformative it can be for anyone. I hope that this podcast will be a source of encouragement and motivation for other on the long journey of jiu-jitsu!