#77: Vanessa English - Women's Grappling, Mental and Physical Competition Prep, and "Knackered" vs. "Naked"

Vanessa English is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Victor Estima, and is a multiple-time IBJJF Champion in both Gi and NoGi having won IBJJF Black Belt Europeans in 2018. Vanessa hosts Pathway to Podium, a Jiu Jitsu focused sports performance podcast, where she focuses on strength and conditioning with respect to Jiu Jitsu. Lastly, Vanessa can be heard announcing for Enyo Grappling; the first female-only grappling promotion in the UK.

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EPISODE LINKS: 

Vanessa's Instagram: @Jiu_Jitsu_Woman

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Pathway to Podium Podcast: Spotify

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OUTLINE: 

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players: 

(0:00) Intro 

(2:53) Vanessa's Jiu Jitsu Genesis

(13:00) Helplessness

(19:00) Enyo Grappling

(26:00) Male vs. Female Training Partners

(35:00) Future of Gi and No Gi Grappling

(44:00) Learning & Listening

(51:00) #1 Tip to Improve

(01:00:00) Managing Intensity

(01:01:16) "Knackered" vs. "Naked"

(01:12:00) Weight Cuts

(01:20:00) Mental Toughness and Recovery

(01:29:00) Competition Training

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