Ian Butler is fresh off of Polaris 30, having brought his family to London for his debut at Polaris Professional here in the UK. He fought to the very end, and very much delivered the joy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ian reflects on his match performance and like many of us, being stuck in a really tight closed guard!

Reflecting on every match you participate in, win or learn, you have to refresh and learn from feedback, video footage and anything else is so important for your personal progress. Ian talks of the hours learning from every match that he participates in.

Ian comes from humble beginnings, and is now growing his wrestling gyms in the US. He wants to continue to build a legacy beyond his fighting career that supports young people's education on and off the mats. Respect for culture, being tough, and knowing you don't have to take the step of life alone, is fundamental in the art.

Topics:

• Humble beginnings
• Wrestling
• Grappling is fun
• Polaris 30
• Bellator Fighter
• Who's Number One (WNO)
• Ian 'Silverback' Butler
• Silverback Wrestling Club
• Fight language

Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianbutlermma

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Dani's journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu started in Qatar shortly after her Mother suddenly passed away. Taking steps to grieve, heal and grow through the art of Jiu Jitsu is something many of us turn to. One of Dani's friends during this time took her to her very first class, that she describes as 'Jiu Jitsu Heaven'!

Working through grief for Dani brought her a physical connection that was able to reconnect her emotionally to the present moment, on the mats. What comes through is that we don't know that we all need Jiu Jitsu until we start training. Dani now supports her club as an Assistant Coach, working with kids classes which echoes her teaching career, giving back to the community.

Topics:

• Grief
• Women's Only Classes
• Fear and winning
• Female Black Belt Professors
• Jiu Jitsu is therapy
• Consistent training
• Competition
• Assistant Coach
• Building confidence

Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justadpixiedust/

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Jade Barker always wanted to be a Power Ranger, and ditched Ballet for Taekwondo at the age of 5. She trained with kids who were much older than her, and they became an inspiration to Jade, as did seeing, and wanting the large competition trophies. Growing up, Jade found a passion for fighting and striking during her teenage years and then met Colin Howells and began her jiu jitsu journey.

She makes a very inspirational point in the transition from her beginnings of Jiu Jitsu at a small gym, to her first Polaris match. MMA has given Jade an awareness and experience of being more positionally advanced in competition, and is mindful of the stress and intensity of preparation for matches. Jade shows up with integrity and honesty to give this episode a real sense of learning for us all.

Topics:

• Aspiring Power Ranger
• Taekwondo
• MMA
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Polaris Professional
• Mental progress
• Competitive nature

Jade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jade_barker01/

Gym01Portsmouth: https://www.instagram.com/gym01portsmouth/

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Andy trains at Checkmat Plymouth under Ian Harrop, and is a Brown Belt. He brings his extensive years of coaching to the mats and always works on his A-Game.

Topics:

• Training hours
• Bottom game
• One-to-One Training
• Guard Player
• Route to Submission
• Coaching
• Boxing
• Competition Prep
• Strength and Conditioning

Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harris.a.bjj_and_fitness/

The Jiu Jitsu League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8infsWRCsQ

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Jon Bell is a competitor in Freestyle Wrestling, and also trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because he was unable to find places to continue his wrestling after returning from Afghanistan. He is now a Purple Belt and trains in and around York, UK.

He is also a Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and is currently running a Grappling Injury Research Study, where he is trying to further understand injury prevention. Jon is seeing the majority of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu injuries in knees, because of the amount of torque there is in this joint.

Topics:

• Northern Grappling Co
• Greco Roman Wrestling
• Freestyle Wresting
• Your first Martial Art
• Fitness Training
• PTSD
• Callisthenics
• Grappling Injury Research
• GB Wrestling
• Catch Wrestling
• BJJ Injuries
• Tips to stay safe

Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northern_grappling_co/

Jon at Leeds Beckett University: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/jon-bell/

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Michael is a Black Belt, and started his return to competition with a very smooth inside heel hook at Impact Invitational, albeit injured. He is also Head Coach at Gracie Barra Salisbury. The return to competition was something Michael wanted to do, to test the quality of his Jiu Jitsu, regardless of any barrier on the day.

Being a smaller guy, Michael has built up a personal brand and positive reputation that far exceeds his physical persona. He has deep belief in his jiu jitsu, and brings such positivity to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Michael talks of his time off the mats, and how he overcame the challenges of life, coming back stronger and supporting others as much as his own wellbeing.

Topics:

• Impact Invitational
• Leg Locks
• Emotions
• The Journey starts at Black Belt
• Black Belt tips
• Competition Career
• Self-Love
• Community
• Train with a higher ranks
• Fall in love with Jiu Jitsu
• Trust your Jiu Jitsu

Michael D'aguiar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfdaguiar/

Gracie Barra Salisbury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graciebarrasalisbury/

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Corey is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete and competitor who is based in The Isle of Wight. Being diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3, and knowing he has been different, and struggling with many things in life, including feeling confused, and in his younger days dealing with anger. Corey shares inspiring insights into his Autism and how he successfully manages it in his life today.

Having a game plan, and the utmost respect for every opponent is Corey's mindset. The focus on giving respect to every competition by training and preparing. He started competing as a White Belt and continues to compete, now as a sponsored athlete. Corey gives his respect to the passing of Jimmy Johnstone.

If you are looking for tips on how to prepare yourself for competition, and secure sponsorship as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competitor this is the episode for you!

Topics:

• Impact Invitational
• Respect for opponents
• Positive vibes
• Focus for Jiu Jitsu
• Being a Competitor
• Cross-training
• Sponsorship
• Competition Mindset
• Analysing high level matches
• Know the concepts

Corey Kent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreykent57/

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Jerin is my very best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu friend, and it is such a joy to have her on the show. Jerin now trains with her whole family, but was put under a small amount of pressure when her daughter asked why she wasn't training too! Training has grown resilience through the whole family, and particularly Jerin's confidence has grown so much during her time on the mats.

When dealing with life, having Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a skill has allowed Jerin to deal emotionally with situations in society. As a hijab wearing, Bangladeshi, Muslim Mum of three she has established her boundaries, and is confident to be herself. There is immense pride and passion from this woman, something to really be admired.

Topics:

• Training with Family
• The value of having BJJ friends
• No regrets for training
• Jiu Jitsu for Everyone
• Focus on the mind
• Keep turning up
• Accepting promotions
• Good role model
• Asserting boundaries
• Have fun and enjoy training

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