Danni Thomas-Watson - Brown Belt and Karen McGurran - Purple Belt join me from Nossa BJJ after meeting me at the Her Fight Network Heretics I invitational event in London last year. Danni has a fun approach to training, and applies more commitment and intensity to competing, however doesn't like it as much as Karen, who really enjoys the whole experience. They set up Nossa BJJ as an open space that is welcoming and supportive.

Danni and Karen also host Women's Open Mats and events in Northern Ireland. and have built a growing community of women. They both travel, attend BJJ camps and train all over Europe. They have both recently been promoted and worked really hard on their own jiu jitsu as well as the growth of their Jiu jitsu school.

Topics:

• Female Competition
• Networking
• Knee Bars
• Team
• Invitationals
• Competition
• Nossa BJJ
• Kids BJJ
• Friendships
• BJJ Camps

Sponsor of this episode is:

Nossa BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/nossabjj/

Danni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannitw89/

Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vineyard_karen_/

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Paddy Webber is one of the four Black Belts running Rising Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Weston-Super-Mare having started his martial arts journey during his childhood with Traditional Jiu Jitsu, thinking that it was 'the real deal' back in the day. Paddy shares his story of being inspired by a 'cool guy', namely Ian Rossiter, now one of his fellow Black Belts at Rising Tide.

Balancing family life, running a Jiu Jitsu business as well as having a full-time job as a Grounds Keeper is now Paddy's priority. However, in the past he prioritised himself as a Jiu Jitsu Athlete, and appreciates that time now he has progressed through his career. We relate Paddy's previous trade/art of Joinery to Jiu Jitsu, and he talks of his new profession that allows him time to balance all of life. Eating well is the first step Paddy takes to accomplish his goal of achieving a Gold Medal at every belt. Rising Tide BJJ beautifully balances the drive for competitors to succeed, as well as the whole family to train together. Go check them out!

Topics:

• Rising Tide BJJ
• JJL Podcast Open Mat/Celebrations
• Traditional Jiu Jitsu
• Athlete training
• Family life
• Competition
• Apprenticeship
• Coaching
• Gold Medal goals
• White Belt Comps

Sponsor of this episode is:

Rising Tide Brazilian Jiu jitsu: https://www.instagram.com/rising.tide.bjj/

Paddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddywebberbjj/

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Corey Pickard, better known as 'BigRed' has recently returned from training with 10th Planet, and getting engaged to his beautiful fiancé Lucie in Las Vegas. He shares his story and how he managed being romantic, and training BJJ on the same holiday!

Corey has appeared on a few Invitationals, and has now been bumped up to Main Card, with the other Corey in the Battle of The Corey's in the upcoming Grapple Worlds. Back in his Blue Belt days he began to fall out of love with Jiu Jitsu until he stated training at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA in Thailand, and returned to the UK to discover a new energy for the sport.

We talk about learning styles and finding the best way that works for each of us, especially in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where it might involve trying a number of different clubs to find the right one for you. Congratulations on the recent engagement Corey, and all the best wishes for Grapple Worlds.

Topics:

• 10th Planet
• Engagement
• 'BigRed' nickname
• Grapple Worlds
• Weight cutting
• Performance
• Deathcore
• Learning Styles
• Leg Locks

Sponsor of this episode is:

Grapple Worlds: https://www.instagram.com/grapple_worlds/

Grapple Worlds LIVE STREAM: https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/grapple-worlds-1-3537-7

Corey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigred.bjj/

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

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

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

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PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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