Episodes

  • Ep 24 Bruce Quinn
    Jun 20 2024

    Bruce sits down with Alysa to discuss being a gym owner, his experience with competing, his love for his gym community, he offers advice, and so much more.

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    59 mins
  • Ep 23 Andre Petroski
    Jun 15 2024

    Andre Petroski talks about his battle with drug addiction, his journey to being in the UFC, his upcoming fight, and so much more.

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    52 mins
  • Ep 22 Ffion Davies
    Jun 4 2024

    Ffion Davies joins Alysa to discuss her decision to leave ADCC to compete in CJI. She also talks about her judo background, her dream super fight, Taylor Swift, her opinion on pay disparity, and so much more.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Ep 21 Felicia Rinier
    May 31 2024

    Felicia Rinier, a black belt in jiu jitsu, talks about coaching a women's only class, what has helped her in her jiu jitsu journey, her advice to both women and men, and more!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Ep 20 Gabe Iacovino
    May 23 2024

    Gabe Iacovino, talks to Alysa about navigating life, competing, and training jiu jitsu, all while being blind. He also discusses the amazing jiu jitsu community he is a part of, how he uses social media, and so much more.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 19 Joe Pyfer
    May 15 2024

    Joe Pyfer, UFC Middleweight, talks about his injury after his first contender series, how wrestling and jiu jitsu kept him out of trouble, what it's like being in the public eye, his advice to other struggling kids, and more.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep 18 Becca Burkhart
    May 9 2024

    Becca talks about being a dietitian, a competitor, a mom, her business, and more. She goes into detail about how she prepares food and hydration for her own competitions She answers lots of nutrition questions, gives advice to keep yourself organized, and so much more.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep 17 Shama Ko
    Apr 29 2024

    Shama Ko, program director for Girls in Gis, speaks about her role in Girls in Gis, her jiu jitsu journey, and more. Later in the episode, Nancy and Yara Helmy join in to discuss their experience working with Shama to change the IBJJF ruleset for Muslim women.

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    50 mins