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The Prodigy Podcast

The Prodigy Podcast

The Prodigy Podcast

Putting a spotlight on the next generation of Athletes and coaches who are changing the game and on the rise. Oh and we love coffee

51 - Episode 48: Enyo Grappling (Company Series)
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  • 51 - Episode 48: Enyo Grappling (Company Series)

    The next instalment of the company series I sit down with Joanne Wellstead, the lady behind the new all female BJJ show on the block aptly named Enyo Grappling. Looking to celebrate the talent of the high level competitors and help support those on the come up, this show is shaping up to be a fantastic night of Jiu Jitsu. Joanne talks to me about the learning process of running a competition and what has driven her to take on her own Jiu Jitsu companies.

    Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 28min
  • 50 - Episode 47: One South (Company Series)

    This episode is part of a mini series interviewing UK BJJ companies and sharing their story on how they got started. What motivated them to get started plus the trials and tribulations of running a brand. This episode I interview Roman and Anna behind the Brighton based brand One South. The environmentally friendly brand looking to be part of the growing movement of companies thinking about how to ethically produce BJJ apparel. We talk about their inspirations for design and how skateboarding culture has such an influence on design. 

    Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 38min
  • 49 - Episode 46: Rosa Walsh

    For this episode I sat down with Rosa Walsh, after a number of standout performances a name that is becoming more and more well known. Rosa spoke to me all the way from Illinois whilst she is training with the Daisy Fresh team to discuss her moments that have helped shape her so far. 

    Rosa's moments:

    -Grapplefest/ AJP Birmingham

    -Competing at Pans and then deciding to compete and train full time.

    -Seeing and being along side Ffion for her redemption at worlds.

    -Getting a puppy

    -Costa Rica and a friend receiving their black belt

    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 58min
  • 48 - Episode 45: Stefano Sanna

    This episode I sat down with BJJ brown belt Stefano Sanna in the midst of preparing for his first appearance on Grapplefest. Stefano was first introduced to combat sports growing up in Sardinia but grew to focus on BJJ alone. He shares some of the trials and triumphs he has faced and gave me a good education on Sardinia's top delicacy.

    Stefano's moments he picked:

    - BJJ in Sardinia and how it compares to the UK

    - A career as a nurse

    - Leaving Italy to come to the UK

    - Moving to London and Jiu Jitsu in London

    - Appearing on Grapplefest

    Fri, 20 May 2022 - 1h 06min
  • 47 - Episode 44: Melissa Dixon

    For this episode I sat down with MMA fighter and BJJ purple belt Melissa Dixon. Currently preparing for her first professional title fight I thought of no better moment to sit down and discuss her story and the moments that led to how she got here. For those who've seen Melissa fight I can assure you there is so much more to her than meets the eye. For those who haven't then this is a fantastic first introduction.

    Melissa's moments she picked:

    -Winning and it's importance 

    -Going to Uni and lessons learned

    -Father passing away and reflecting on my own life

    - Marriage and the significance of having a partner

    Mon, 16 May 2022 - 57min
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