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Ep. 245: Overcoming Obstacles, feat. Shama Ko

From BJJ Mental Models

August 14, 2023 · 58:14 · E245

This week we're joined by Shama Ko! Shama is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Penny Thomas and is best known for her role as Program Director at Girls in Gis. In this episode, Shama shares advice on the obstacles we encounter in our Jiu-Jitsu journey, and the power of community in overcoming them.

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https://www.girls-in-gis.com/girls-in-gis-podcast/

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