Season 1

Join the ladies of Pursuit Jiujitsu as we discuss why we started BJJ and why we keep at it!

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.

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.

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, and Summit Grappling. …

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.

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 also worked extensively with...

This episode features Valéry Brosseau. She is a BJJ purple belt and trains in Toronto, ON. In addition to her training, Valéry works in the mental health field as a speaker, writer, and mental health advocate. She combines her lived …

Join in a conversation with husband and wife Ben and Sarah Willis. On this episode, we discuss how jiu-jitsu played a major role in bringing us together and how it remains a major part of our lives. We also break …

Lisa Shackelford This episode features a conversation with Lisa Shackelford. Lisa is the owner and coach of Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu in Biloxi, MS. She has been a student training under world-class Professor Erick Raposo since May 2016. She is …

This episode features a conversation with Prof. Erik Medlin from Pursuit Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, we discuss creating a healthy gym culture that is welcoming for ladies and men alike which centers around mutual respect. Erik is a black belt …

This week is a little different! We are starting a book club! The first book we will cover is Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin. Here is a little excerpt from the about section: One of the most popular Fortune …

In this episode, we are joined again by Stephanie Williamson. Much has happened since her last appearance on the podcast, specifically receiving her black belt. We discuss what that experience was like – the emotions, the excitement, and the new...

This episode features a conversation with Shama Ko. She is black belt under Paulo Brandao on the Gracie Humaitá team. On this episode we discuss Shama’s experience within the Jiu-jitsu community over the years, competition, and involvement in the...

This episode features a conversation with Becca Burkhart. Becca is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist who specializes in Jiu-Jitsu strength and conditioning. In this episode, we talk about the appli...

In today's episode, Katy Petty gives us insight into the world of photography. As both a jiu-jitsu practitioner and a jiu-jitsu photographer, she has a unique perspective on the art. We dive into the techniques that go into p...

Today's episode features a conversation with Amy Campo. Amy is a blackbelt under Eduardo Mori, with an impressive competitive career. With multiple IBJJF wins at Pans and Worlds, Amy has also won at ADCC. During this conversa...

This episode features a conversation with Sarah Swiatek, a purple belt training out of Flow State Jiu Jitsu in Falcon, Colorado. We discuss competing and the benefits of the right mentality in approaching matches.