This week I had the opportunity to sit with Minh Cao who is a fireman and purple belt under Professor Marcelo Uirapuru Azevedo. During this episode we discussed what his martial arts journey has taught him about himself, the support from other members from within the Gracie Barra Pearland community, and the importance of his kids training jiujitsu.

This week I had the opportunity to sit with Josh and Christian Bernal who are brothers and Black Belts in Brazilian Jiujitsu under Marcelo "Uiripuru" Azevedo. During the episode, we discuss their martial arts journey growing up as well as the benefits it provides for them in and outside the mats. This is the first time I've done a three-person episode, so I hope y'all enjoy!

This week I sat down with Anthony who is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Anthony and I discussed his martial arts journey and what's his beef with white belts.

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Karl and talk about his experiences advocating as a board member of NAACP and his medical background. We also discussed how Brazilian Jiujitsu helped him during a difficult time in his life.

This week I had the chance to sit down with Parsa who is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. We discussed what led to him starting jiujitsu and how it became a major factor in changing behaviors that were detrimental to his well being.

This week I had the chance to sit down with Alex Amaro who is currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. During the show, we discussed the nervousness she experiences she feels during training and competition. We also discuss the benefits jiujitsu provides as well as the importance of women creating a space for themselves in jiujitsu,

This week I had the opportunity to sit with Professor Mariana Scott who is a multiple IBJJF World Champion and the head Women's Self Defense Class Instructor at Gracie Barra Pearland. During the episode Professor Mariana discussed her Brazilian Jiujitsu journey as well as the importance of having healthy women spaces in Brazilian Jiujitsu.

This week I had the chance to sit with Richard “Super” Mercado where we talked about his Brazilian Jiujitsu journey and our experience with mental health therapy.