Chelsea Leah has been a Black Belt for 12 years and has stepped up to be outside of her comfort zone to become the Chair of the Women's Committee for the UKBJJA. Chelsea has thrived in other similar roles in her life and brings a significant level of all round Jiu Jitsu experience and knowledge to the role.

Chelsea started BJJ at age 12 in 1999, and was one of the only females on the mats. She found ways to become resilient and confidence which now plays into all areas of her life as a Mother. Coach, Club Owner and Referee.

The discussion moves onto developing more a robust safeguarding within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where the Safeguarding Code is mentioned, link below. Growing and developing a coaching style is important for every coach in the sport, as is having open discussions around belt progression.

Topics:

• UKBJJA Women's Chair
• Discomfort
• Kids in BJJ
• Physical confidence
• Refereeing
• BJJ Shows
• Vulnerable groups
• Safeguarding
• Coaching
• Belt progression

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Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea__leah/

The Safeguarding Code: https://www.safeguardingcode.com/

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