Rebecca Horiuchi out of California asks a lady black belt. What they wish they would’ve known as a blue belt? Our lady black belt panel for this question consists of Gina Franssen, Monique Travis and Denise Houle. They all share their answer to her question in the video below. Stay tuned for more questions and more answers from lady black belts. Follow our panel … [Read more...] about Ask a Lady Black Belt
Interviews
Ask a Lady Black Belt
Nicole Bartlett out of Florida asks a lady black belt. What was your biggest fears/ hesitations about first starting Jiu Jitsu ? Our lady black belt panel for this question consists of Rachel Morrison Casias, Mary Holmes and Ginger Mark. They all share their answer to her question in the video below. Stay tuned for more questions and more answers from lady black … [Read more...] about Ask a Lady Black Belt
Ask a Lady Black Belt
Sakshi Gosain out of Atlanta, GA asks a lady black belt. Do you consider training with lower belts when there’s no upper belts at the time still hard training? Or since there are not many female black belts or even brown belts, how does a female black belt find “good” training? Our lady black belt panel for this question consists of Cindy Hales, Mary White McCleary … [Read more...] about Ask a Lady Black Belt
Interview with Dr. Karen Peters, Co-Founder of the TAP Organization.
Elevate Jiu Jitsu Mag had the privilege to interview Dr. Karen Peters. Karen is a co-founder of the TAP Organization which spearheaded the Masters women's movement and as a result it lead to the addition of the Women's Master's 2-7 divisions in IBJJF Tournaments. In her interview Karen discusses with us: Her Professional breakdown of the neuroscience of the art of Jiu … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Karen Peters, Co-Founder of the TAP Organization.
Interview with Nicole Beach, founder of “My Bruises are From”
Elevate Jiu Jitsu Mag met up with Nicole Beach to interview her earlier this year. In her interview Nicole discusses with us: Her discovery into Brazilian Jiu JitsuFamily dynamics and safety on & off the matsOwning and operating My Bruises are FromBalancing being a business owner, athlete & mother while working full time for Origin. Advice to newcomers thinking … [Read more...] about Interview with Nicole Beach, founder of “My Bruises are From”