Petra Russell is Ranked Number 4 in the World at Super Heavyweight, and Number 15 at Blue Belt overall. She is a fan of NoGi and uses her positive mindset and mental preparation to win her matches. We talk about training for longevity, and finding ways to focus on physical and mental wellbeing in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

There are so many fantastic heavyweight women showing up in the sport now that bring a different perspective to the sport. Whilst these divisions are growing, it is our responsibility to keep supporting either by taking part in competitions, or supporting fellow team mates to show up.

Topics:

• IBJJF Ranking
• Master Worlds
• Mental Preparation
• Older Grapplers
• Breathing
• Female weight classes
• Heavyweight Divisions
• Representation
• Guard Game
• Grip Game

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Congratulations to newly promoted Adam Forster who is now a Brown Belt, and has lost all characteristics of a 'Purple Belt'.

Adam is a Viral BJJ Content Creator, because he broke his foot in an Absolute tournament in 2025! In that time he sat mat side to continue learning, and also started creating Jiu Jitsu content.

Adam shares his stories throughout his BJJ Belt promotions, competing, and his enjoyment at throwing himself into Absolute tournaments, as well as multiple division matches. He is confident at sharing his mistakes, especially if that give him great viral content.

'Little Adam' trains at 40 Licks Jiu Jitsu Club with Adam Watts, and is also an illustrator who creates fantastic artwork and logos. Adam needs a creative outlet in his life like many of us, and creates visual content based on thoughts and actions in the sport. Just keep doing the thing: BJJ, creating content, learning and being creative.

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu Memes
• Injury time
• Competing
• Promotion
• Round Robin matches
• Mistakes and losses
• Subconscious
• Viral content
• Procreate
• Stereotypes
• Repetition
• Coaching

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Stuart 'Stoomboy' Henderson is very much a voice in Jiu Jitsu and tells how he received his nickname. Stoomboy is the host and one of the main organisers of Young Subs. Young Subs have now hosted 11 shows in just over one year, and has big plans for an incredible Summer Camp.

Stuart is a Purple Belt that started many years ago and just hasn't stopped. He loves the Gi game and won many competitions in his early days at IBJJF and other organisations in many places around the world. We talk about the importance of families supporting your Jiu Jitsu journeys, especially as a child in this sport.

Get your next shoutout by Stoomboy on his next Instagram Live!

Topics:

• Jiu Jitsu Personas
• Young Subs
• Submission Series
• Double Leg Takedowns
• Diabetes Type 2
• Competition
• Counter Jiu Jitsu
• Family
• Instagram Lives

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Chris Milton is a Brown Belt and a very significant part of the community that is Dragon's Academy. Chris shows up at many competitions and is a true competitor, unlike some of us hobbyists that occasionally show up at comps. He shares some incredible stories that will keep you engaged throughout the episode.

Chris has a skill of working out how to do things differently, especially if you have to tap out in training or a match. Asking your team mates and opponents for help, and equally supporting others is helping the community to grow.

Topics:

• Dragon's Academy
• Judo
• Jiu Jitsu
• Competition
• Hammer or Nail?
• Going to sleep
• Communication
• 40+ Open Mats
• British Open
• No Gi
• Community

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E122: Yeliz Akwei - Blue Belt

Yeliz Akwei collaborated with her husband for holding her Muay Thai pads in exchange for starting Jiu Jitsu. After a confusing start in the sport, her interest was sparked by the Omoplata as it felt fun and intriguing. Continuing to do the hard thing that is learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something parents do, and Yeliz is one of those people. Balancing the personal priority of parental wellbeing and prioritising the children is something many of us consider.

Yeliz role models the behaviour of choosing to do hard things, showing up at regular training and the occasional competition for her children and also inspires other women around her to start and continue in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Yeliz is now hosting London Women's Open Mats to support the community grow and thrive. Do get along to the next event.

Topics:

• Starting Jiu jitsu
• Omoplata
• 40+ Women
• Challenges
• Injuries
• Jiu Jitsu Camps
• Friendships
• London Women's Open Mat
• Cross Training
• Strength

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Zoë Swift is a White Belt training out of Parity Martial Arts and so far has lost every match to submission. She shows up with resilience and tenacity to keep going on her competitive journey despite the initial setbacks. Zoë really is a role model for any of us in the early part of our BJJ careers. She also shares challenges in decision making for her study and work life.

Training has given Zoë balance for her life now she has embarked on an HR Apprenticeship. She is inspired by her partner, his challenges and growth in MMA and BJJ. Supporting other women is really important, whether they are friends that haven't yet started training or fellow training partners. Shows like ENYO really highlight the female BJJ talent in the UK, their next event is Saturday 4th April 2026.

GO Topics:

• Losing
• Progress
• Apprenticeships
• Training
• BJJ Talk
• Women's Team
• ENYO
• Coastal Combat

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Ellie Osborne began training in martial arts as a teenager and is now a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and women’s coach at Ascend Jiu Jitsu. Now in her 40s, Ellie still brings the same rebellious spirit to her training — channeling it through sport, challenge, and the BJJ community she loves.

In this episode, we talk openly about what it’s like to train as women in our forties, including the physical and emotional challenges that can come with perimenopause. Ellie shares her honest journey through Jiu Jitsu, the importance of having a supportive husband and team around her, and why she continues to seek out difficult goals — from the mats to marathon running.

Ellie is passionate about encouraging more women to step onto the mats, proving that it’s never too late to start, grow, and find strength through Jiu Jitsu.

Topics:

• Kickboxing
• Karate
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Mindset
• Mum-Guilt
• Perimenopause
• Running
• Women's Coach

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Ellie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellieozzie81/

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Libby Genge faces the biggest match of her BJJ career against Sarah Galvo on Polaris 36 at Fairfield Halls Croydon on Saturday 7th March 2026. Having met Libby for KAIROS 3 she truly is already a winner, having walked away from that tournament with £2k back in 2025. Libby started her hobby life in dancing and quickly progressed to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with pink and purple Gi's.

Libby shares her personal journey starting out in jiu jitsu, challenges in the sport, the division between girls and boys, children and adults, and how to manage training with family members. Libby is now a full-time athlete and is looking to win many Grand Slams in 2026 and beyond.

Topics:

• POLARIS 36
• KAIROS 3
• Fundamentals
• Childhood Hobbies
• Kids classes
• Coaching
• Wrestling
• Full-time Athlete
• Family
• Learning Spanish

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Libby Genge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbygengebjj/

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