71. Chokeholds & Change: Building Unbreakable Spaces

Kaz and Rach catch up with Kari Summers and Mendi Carlson, the unstoppable forces behind the Unbreakable Jiu-Jitsu Women’s Grappling Camp, landing in DFW on February 6, 2026.

This episode is a pulse-check on where women’s jiu-jitsu is right now — and where it’s going when women build the space themselves.

The crew dives into:

• The story behind Unbreakable: why they started it, who it’s for, and what it’s already changed.

• What to expect at the 2026 camp: the vibe, the training, the bonds, and the brutal honesty.

• Creating safety without softness: empowering women without watering down the grind.

• The shifting role of women in BJJ culture — from token roles to titleholders.

• How the camp fights burnout, gatekeeping, and toxic bro‑culture one roll at a time.

It’s inspiring, hilarious, a bit spicy, and full of the kind of insight you only get when women run the room. If you care about the future of jiu-jitsu, you’ll want to be part of this conversation.

To learn more about these two "Unbreakable" powerhouses, or to organise a camp in your area, reach out to the ladies here:

https://unbreakable-bjj.com/

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