Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

This week we have an interview with Gina Franssen. Gina is Minnesota’s first female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. You can find her at her female focused gym X2 Fitness. We cover a wide range of topics in this interview. Gina Franssen (far right) We talk about: What BJJ was like for women fourteen years ago How she was involved in a women's only BJJ school Adding men to what was once a women's only BJJ school What she looks for in quality male training partners How she got started in martial arts A tip to find a gym while traveling Advice for women starting BJJ Why it is important to learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable Links: X2 Fitness Mission22 We Defy Foundation Gina on Facebook Gina on Instagram Quote of the week: People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way. A. C. Benson Article of the week: Drilling: How To Get the Most Out Of It The Referee Corner Epi 4: Why does the referee alter the gi? Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick