Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

  Alia is a 39 year old blue belt and an active competitor. She started doing kickboxing and eventually started doing BJJ. She is also a teammate of our very own Joe Thomas. Alia getting Silver at master worlds (after the interview was recorded) We talk about: Her start to martial arts Dealing with health issues that resulted in a stroke or TIA Changing her training to protect against future medical issues Making goals to get fit Promoting women’s Jiu-Jitsu Taking a role as a “Team Mom” Networking at tournaments Training with smaller teammates Having fun while training Advice for a first tournament Changing her mindset for a tournament Self talk before a tournament Links: The Mighty Dames Check out the article about her on Jiu-Jitsu Times Quote of the week:”Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.” Tony Robbins Article of the week: Is Jiu-Jitsu Training Violent? Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast i