Girls in Gis Podcast

Mar 28 2025 80 ep. 40 mins 27
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The Girls in Gis podcast is dedicated to providing a voice for women and girls in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Our goal is to entertain and inform our listeners while bringing recognition to women and girls in the grappling arts.

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Ask A Black Belt w/ Chelsah’ Lyons

Mar 28 2025 68 mins  
On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Chelsah’ Lyons! Chelsah’ Lyons is a Marcelo Garcia Dallas 1st Degree Black Belt under Rob Ables. She is also the Owner/ Head Instructor at LP Martial Arts in Lewisville, Texas. She has 14 years experience and is 2 x NoGi World Champion, 2 x NoGi Pan American/Absolute Champion, 2 x Fight to Win NoGi Light Weight Belt Cham

Champions in Life w/ guest Dominyka Obelenyte

Feb 27 2025 79 mins  
Welcome to our newest podcast, Champions in Life where we talk with people who champions both on and off the mats. In this first episode we are join by 4x Black Belt World Champion & artist Dominyka Obelenyte. Learn more about Dominyka at: Instagram: @domdabomburmom Art: https://www.dominyka-art.com/ Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events:

GIG: Next Generation w/ Kaloni Elvis-Marie Brown

Jan 28 2025 32 mins  
In our first podcast of 2025, Shama sits down with Kaloni Elvis-Marie Brown! Kaloni Elvis-Marie Brown (nick name Kk) has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for nine years since the age six. She began her Jiu Jitsu journey when her mom took her and her younger brother Ludah to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out and Kk instantly fell in love with it. For the past seven years she has trained

GIG Real Talk: A Vision Comes to Life

Sep 21 2024 64 mins  
For this, Shama sits down with the founding members of Girls in Gis, Ashley Freeman Nguyen, Belinda Bueno Serrano, Vicki Serrano & Tatiana Erichsen. Tune in as we reminisce the early days of Girls in Gis, the trials and tribulations and how being a part of this community has impacted their lives. Guest: Ashley Freeman Nguyen, Belinda Bueno Serrano, Vicki Serrano & Tatiana E

GIG Real Talk: Parenting & Jiu Jitsu

Aug 15 2024 99 mins  
In this episode we sit down with Holly, Kendall and Emma Reusing and talk about all things parenting and Jiu Jitsu. In this episode we tackle all angles of the mother, daughter and sister dynamic and learn how Jiu Jitsu ties into their dynamic. This is one you don’t want to miss. Tune in, listen and learn. Guest: Holly Reusing, Kendall Reusing and Emma Reusing Learn more about Gi

GIG: Ask A Black Belt w/ Katie Egan

Jul 25 2024 22 mins  
On this episode of Ask a Black Belt, Shama sits down with Katie Egan! Katie Egan is a black belt training out of the Seattle, WA area at Foster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a One Jiu Jitsu affiliate as both an athlete and head coach of the nogi program. She is a Pan and American Nationals Champion along with a Worlds, Brazilian Nationals, and Europeans medalist. In addition to competing an

GIG Real Talk: All Things Heavyweight

Jun 22 2024 69 mins  
In this episode we talk all things heavyweights! Guests: Hillary VanOrnum, Delana Maule and Shannon Menees Hosted & Curated by: Torrie O'neil of The Mighty Dames Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/ Facebook Group: htt

GIG: Next Generation w/ Maddie Morales

May 11 2024 40 mins  
This week, Shama sits down with Maddie Morales! a 13 years old at Fighting Chance Academy, Maddie hasbeen training Jiu Jitsu with her dad at I was 6 years old at Fighting Chance Academy in Kerrville, Texas. "He opened the gym because he has always been a huge martial arts nerd and so that my sister and I had a place to learn how to defend ourselves, especially because we were petit

GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 70

Apr 20 2024 49 mins  
In this episode we talk about the realties and experiences of training in your 70’s Guests: Elaine Wynn, Lily Pagel and Marion Gimbel Hosted by: Shama Ko Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/ Facebook Group: https://www.f

GIG Real Talk: Jiu Jitsu Over 60

Mar 16 2024 68 mins  
In this episode we talk about all things related to being in your 60’s and training Jiu Jitsu. Guest: Betty Broadhurst, Kim Blake & Karen Burns Hosted by: Shama Ko Learn more about Girls in Gis: Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.com Events: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/ Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/ Facebook Group: