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 Girls in Gis organization.
Shama is the operations manager of the nonprofit Girls in Gis organization. This organization, Girls in Gis (GIG), is dedicated to building and strengthening the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community for women (those that identify as) and girls and as a whole. GIG provides experiences that foster the community of women and girls in the martial art while encouraging new women and girls to participate.
For more information on GIG, check out the links to their website and social media platforms!
Website:
https://www.girls-in-gis.com/Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis/Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsinGis
