In this conversation, Thomas’s guest shares her journey from being a nurse to owning a Jiu Jitsu gym. She discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding full-time job with running a gym, the misconceptions about the ease of opening a gym, and the importance of building a community. She also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptation in teaching, the unique experiences of women in Jiu Jitsu, and the impact of leadership and vulnerability in the martial arts space.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a 3x NOGI world champion, a registered nurse, and the owner of New Asgard Martial Arts, Cathryn Discianni.
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Episode Highlights:
2:21 16 Hour Days Every Day
7:30 Hitting Your Targeting Audience and Building a Culture
15:14 Cathryn’ Vision for the Gym
21:26 Wanting to Be Better
26:14 Women’s Training and Gender Dynamics
33:54 Cathryn’s Start in Jiu-Jitsu
40:05 Empowerment Through Jiu-Jitsu
50:22 Moments of Doubt and Resilience
59:22 Building a New Home
