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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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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