Alia is a 39 year old blue belt and an active competitor. She started doing kickboxing and eventually started doing BJJ. She is also a teammate of our very own Joe Thomas.
Alia getting Silver at master worlds (after the interview was recorded) We talk about:
- Her start to martial arts
- Dealing with health issues that resulted in a stroke or TIA
- Changing her training to protect against future medical issues
- Making goals to get fit
- Promoting women’s Jiu-Jitsu
- Taking a role as a “Team Mom”
- Networking at tournaments
- Training with smaller teammates
- Having fun while training
- Advice for a first tournament
- Changing her mindset for a tournament
- Self talk before a tournament
Links:
Quote of the week:”Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.” Tony Robbins
Article of the week: Is Jiu-Jitsu Training Violent?
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