Get A Grip with Kendall Reusing

Another special live episode recorded straight from my booth at Jiu Jitsu Con 2025. You on the mic again… 🎤 From competition nerves and confidence building to training mindset, life balance, and leveling up your game plan… this episode dives into all the real questions from athletes, coaches, and fans who stopped by to chat. Whether you’re brand new to Jiu Jitsu or chasing that next belt, this one’s packed with insight you can use today — on and off the mats. 🥋✨ If you love hearing convos, please subscribe wherever you’re listening + share this one with a teammate or training partner who’d appreciate it too. Always cheering you on, Kendall 🤍 ⸻ PS – Upcoming stuff you’ll love 👇🏼 * Join the JJA 1:1 Mentorship Waitlist (currently closed, but this gets you first access to next cohort early 2026): https://kendallreusing.com * JJA IRL Weekend – Dec 6–7, 2025 | Newport Beach, CA: https://kendallreusing.com/events Hawaii Paradise BJJ Retreat – Feb 2026 with Kekoa Collective: https://kendallreusing.com/events K Merch (Use code “Champion10”): https://kendallreusing.com/shop 0:00 Start 0:01 Intro 0:36 What's the Hardest Part of Your Training? 2:49 Who Was Your Hardest Match? 3:00 What is Your Fav Comp Technique? 4:44 Kendall-cana Details 6:48 What's The Most Challenging Part of The Journey? 9:00 How Do You Escape Bottom Mount? 10:15 How Do you Think Brought So Many Women To BJJ? 16:15 Would You Do UFCBJJ? 19:58 What's Your Fav Armbar? 20:40 What Do You Do After Comp? 22:38 Have You Wanted To Quit Mid Comp? 28:07 How Many Years Have You Been Training? 31:05 Will You Fight For The Crown? 32:33 IBJJF VS ADCC Ruleset? 36:45 What Was The Experience of JJCON?

In this live workshop recorded at Jiu-Jitsu Con, I sits down with my technical coach, 2nd degree black belt ( & WNO submission record holder!) Saul Viayra to break down one of the most powerful tools for your progress on (and off) the mats — Roadmapping. You’ll learn how to take the guesswork out of your training by organizing your strengths, exposing your weaknesses, and creating a clear 12-week plan that actually moves you toward your goals. Inside this episode: 🧭 What Road Mapping really is — and why every serious student needs one 🧠 How to do a full Brain Dump of your strengths & weaknesses 🔁 The art of Reverse Engineering your ideal game 🎯 How to identify 3–5 key focus areas and build your 12-Week Road Map 🗂 Structuring your order of progression for faster results 📈 Measuring progress over time and tracking your wins This is the episode to bookmark if you’re ready to train with intention, build a real system around your growth, and start seeing measurable progress on your path to black belt. ✨ For more free tools, training plans, and mentorship resources, visit kendallreusing.com 🏖️ To come to one of my events IRL (including Newport Beach in December and Hawaii next February), visit: kendallreusing.com/events 0:00 Start 0:01 Intro 1:01 What Road Mapping Is 2:20 Brain Dump - Strengths & Weaknesses 6:13 Reverse Engineering 11:03 Favorite Game Plan 15:56 Identify 3-5 Weaknesses in Game Plan 20:12 Twelve Week Road Map 21:32 Order Of Progression Mapped Out 27:00 Measuring Progress 32:00 Map Three To Six Months

In this special live episode of Get A Grip, I sit down with over 200 incredible women at the Alchemize Women’s Grappling Fest in Los Angeles, California for a powerful Q&A following my seminar. We dive deep into some of the most important topics every Jiu Jitsu athlete faces… from competition mindset and daily routines, to developing confidence after a new belt promotion, training with intention to improve faster, and how to stay mentally strong through injuries. I also open up about working with other mindset coaches, what it really takes to train like a champion, and the importance of community in women’s Jiu Jitsu. Whether you’re a white belt just starting out or a seasoned black belt chasing your next goal, this conversation will help you refocus, and reignite your belief in yourself.  Connect with me: Instagram — @kendallreusing TikTok — @kendallreusing Coaching & Camps — kendallreusing.com 📣 PS: don’t miss out on 2 very special events coming up!! 👇 🌺🥋✨🌈 Come to Hawaii with me (aka PARADISE — my all-inclusive BJJ vacation with Kekoa Collective in Feb. 2026) tickets are already 30% sold out at the time of this posting – https://kendallreusing.com/events 🏖️🥋 Come to JJA IRL Dec. 6 + 7 – Newport Beach, CA – https://kendallreusing.com/events 0:00 Start 0:06 Developing your mental game for competition 8:40 Getting injured while getting ready for a competition 14:07 Difference between brown/black belts and lower belts 12:47 Your Experience with Mindset Mike Coaching experience

Guyssss I’m obsessed with this interview! 🤩 I grabbed these two legends for a Q&A — live at Jiu-Jitsu Con, and it’s one of my favorites of all time. This episode of Get A Grip brings together Rafael Lovato Jr. and Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida (two of the most accomplished and respected athletes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history)… for a rare, open conversation about what it really takes to perform at the highest level. We dive into everything from competition-day rituals to the mindset behind chasing greatness over decades on the mats. In this episode, you’ll hear: ⚔️ How Lovato and Buchecha mentally and physically prepare for competition day 🧠 The toughest matches they’ve ever faced — and how they handled the pressure 💪🏼 Their advice for handling fatigue, adrenaline, and recovery 🏆 What it actually feels like to achieve your championship dream again and again ☕️ Their top coffee picks (yes, this is crucial intel 😂) 🕰 Tips for longevity and thriving in Jiu-Jitsu well into your 50s and beyond It’s a rare look into the minds of two champions who’ve not only built legacy, but continue to redefine it. If you love hearing the why and how behind greatness, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and tag us with your biggest takeaway. Connect with me on Instagram @kendallreusing & the pod page @getagripwithk. 💫 PS… here are a few upcoming things to check out. 🤍👇🏼 🌺🥋✨🌈 Come to Hawaii with me (aka PARADISE — my all-inclusive BJJ vacation with Kekoa Collective in Feb. 2026) tickets are already 30% sold out at the time of this posting – https://kendallreusing.com/events Join the JJA 1:1 Mentorship Waitlist (re-opening in a couple months, my waitlist gets first access to spots): – https://kendallreusing.com Come to JJA IRL Dec. 6 + 7 – Newport Beach, CA – https://kendallreusing.com/events K Merch (Discount Code “Champion10” for podcast listeners) – https://kendallreusing.com/shop           0:00 Start 0:01 Intro 0:22 How Do You Prepare On Comp Day? 7:28 What Was The Toughest Match To Prepare For Mentally & Physically? 12:47 How to Prepare Outside Comp For Physical Fatigue & The Adrenaline? 20:21 What Is It Like Achieving Your Championship Dream Multiple Times? 28:27 What's The Best Coffee You've Had? 28:54 What Advice For 54 Yo With Longevity In BJJ?

Episode 40 is another fun one, because it was recorded on site at my Jiu-Jitsu Con booth with questions from YOU! 😍 I'd never done this before, but I had folks from all walks of life come by the booth and hop on the mic (including some really high level youth competitors 🕺)... and we went deep into allll things (especially mindset). I hope you enjoy this live q&a with the extra special guests. Please share this episode with a friend who might like it, too. Always cheering you on, Kendall PS… here are a few upcoming things to check out. 🤍👇🏼 Join the JJA 1:1 Mentorship Waitlist (re-opening in a couple months, my waitlist gets first access to spots): – https://kendallreusing.com Come to JJA IRL Dec. 6 + 7 – Newport Beach, CA – https://kendallreusing.com/events Come to Hawaii with me (aka PARADISE — my all-inclusive BJJ vacation with Kekoa Collective in Feb. 2026) – https://kendallreusing.com/events K Merch (Discount Code “Champion” for podcast listeners) – https://kendallreusing.com/shop 0:00 Start 0:01 Intro 0:45 How does it feel being here in your femininity? 3:26 Hardest competition moment? 6:35 How was transitioning from kids to adult divisions? 10:17 How do you manage competition stress? 14:07 What do you do right before stepping on the mats? 17:27 What inspired you to train BJJ? 19:51 What do you think as you step on to compete? 22:41 How to control feelings before competing? 29:38 Has anyone made you doubt yourself in BJJ? 37:27 What make you start BJJ? 39:56 What is your match mindset? 43:00 Outro

In this episode of Get A Grip, I sit down with Rose Miller — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Galvao, nutritionist, 1:1 coach for folks all over the world, and an incredible voice for authenticity in our sport. We dive deep into topics like: navigating body image, the challenges (and ridiculousness 😂) of ADHD, the prevalence of weight cuts in combat sports, and the darker seasons of life that every athlete (and human) faces. Rosie shares her personal journey with honesty and strength, reminding us that even in the hardest moments, there’s space to grow and find purpose. Whether you’re an athlete chasing gold medals or someone working through your own battles outside the gym, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone — and that resilience is built one choice, one comeback, one moment of courage at a time. ✨ Connect with Rosie on Instagram —> @rosierollz. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who needs it, leave a rating / review.  Connect with me here: Instagram (@kendallreusing), TikTok (@kendallreusing), or join my JJA Waitlist ( 1:1 coaching apps re-open Sept. 23!! —> kendallreusing.com ) ***PS — In case you missed it, tickets to my All Inclusive Jiu Jitsu Vacay in HAWAII just launched 🌈 only 14 spots left at the time of this posting :) come hang with us next Feb. —> https://kekoacollective.com/pages/kendall-reusing-hawaii-jiu-jitsu-camp      0:00 Start 0:01 Intro 3:26 Body Image, Beauty Standards, & Weight Cutting 17:09 GAG Question 22:11 Insecurity Complex 30:09 Not Being Present 32:16 Dark Period That Shaped You 40:20 ADHD 50:25 GAG Question Again  

Episode 38 is suuuper special because it was recorded on site at my Jiu-Jitsu Con booth (which was a crazy experience, by the way 😂). I’ve been a long-time fan of both Romulo and Xande, and lucky enough to train with each of them as well. No matter where you are in your journey, this is the episode for you. These guys drop insight after insight… with a big dose of humor, too. :) I hope you enjoy the convo as much as I did. Please share this episode with a friend who might like it, too. Always cheering you on, Kendall PS… here are a few upcoming things to check out. 🤍👇🏼 Join the JJA 1:1 Mentorship Waitlist (re-opening end of Sept): – https://kendallreusing.com/jiu-jitsu-accelerator Come to JJA IRL Dec. 6 + 7 – Newport Beach, CA – https://kendallreusing.com/jja-irl-jjcon Come to Hawaii with me (aka PARADISE — my all-inclusive BJJ vacation with Kekoa Collective in Feb. 2026) – https://kekoacollective.com/pages/kendall-reusing-hawaii-jiu-jitsu-camp K Merch (Discount Code “Champion” for podcast listeners) – https://kendallreusing.com/shop 0:00 Start 0:12 With Out JJ Who Would You Be? 3:19 How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome? 7:56 How To Compete While Running Business? 13:08 Were You Ever Close To Walking Away? 19:27 Drilling Or Rolling For Competition?

On today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Emily Hayden — IFBB Pro, personal coach, motivational speaker, and host of the Evolve With Emily podcast — for a conversation on realignment, healing, and intentionally designing your life. We talk about how our darkest seasons can shape us, the 8/8 Lions Gate Portal, meditation, and manifestation (yes, Joe Dispenza too 👀). Emily brings a grounded and inspiring perspective, and by the end of this episode my hope is that you feel both encouraged and challenged to ask yourself: What shaped me? What am I focusing on now? And how can I realign to create the life I want? ✨ You can connect more with Emily on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/emilyhayden , and through her podcast, Evolve With Emily. And if you want to hear the tables turned—check out Get A Grip Episode 27, where my interview on Emily’s show was repurposed on this feed. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with a friend, drop a rating, and connect with me on Instagram + TikTok (both @kendallreusing), and kendallreusing.com. Always in your corner, Kendall       0:00 Start 0:01 Intro  6:00 GAG Questions 8:00 How Do You Realign? 16:00 How We Are Designing Our Lives 23:30 What Darkness Shaped You? 30:20 Do You Pull From That Experience?  35:00 8/8 Lions Gate Portal 42:26 How Do You Focus In Manifesting?  47:00 Joe Dispenza & Meditation  50:23 Outtro 

  In this episode, I sit down with my personal technical coach since blue belt, WNO competitor, school owner, and great friend, Saul Viayra! Saul is a 2nd degree black belt, and a BIG part of my competitive journey and success. He manages the teams of 4 academies, still teaches full time, and also works with my clients inside Jiu Jitsu Accelerator. I’m really excited about this episode, because Saul and I got to deep dive into a few topics I know will bring y’all lots of value. We discuss how he has excelled professionally in jiu jitsu while maintaining multiple full time jobs, some of the “taboo” topics in jiu jitsu around ego and big name gyms, finding purpose in what you do — and using that as your guiding light, the keys to writing your competition camp (for athletes and coaches), and the pros and cons of big teams versus more personalized coaching. Whether you’re a big BJJ person or not, this is an incredible episode focused on finding your purpose and chasing your dreams, even when things get really, really hard. Make sure to follow him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/saulviayra?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== And join the JJA waitlist if you’re interested in working with either of us more closely in the future: Kendallreusing.com (Or come to our JJA IRL training event in Newport Beach, CA on 8/16!! See my recent IG post for details: https://www.instagram.com/kendallreusing?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Thanks for listening to another episode, please subscribe / rate / share if you enjoy, and I’ll see you soon for the next. 🤍 0:00 Start 0:16 Intro 1:42 GAG Question 6:21 Excelling Professionally in BJJ 17:38 How Did You Find Purpose Along The Way? 27:15 What Are The Keys To Writing a Competition Camp? 42:15 Big Teams VS 1on1 Coaching 52:47 Outro    

Ready for a reset? In this solo episode, I’m walking you through 4 simple, but powerful, steps to upgrade your life this week. … to get you over the plateau, or add a little fuel to your fire. Don’t let the cheesy title fool you. :) This stuff WORKS. Based on the same pillars I use with my private clients inside Jiu Jitsu Accelerator (JJA), this game plan is here to help you feel more clear, confident, and aligned… on and off the mats. 💫 And for those who don’t train in Jiu Jitsu, don’t worry — you can substitute that part with something else important to you (work, family, faith, etc.). If you want to feel and operate your best, you’ve got everything you need already inside you. I’m just here to remind you (and myself!) how to access it. 🤍 And if you enjoy the episode, please give it a rate / follow / share to someone else who might benefit from listening, too. It really means a lot to the growth of the podcast. 👇🏼 Connect with me.🌐 www.kendallreusing.com📸 Instagram: @kendallreusing🎥 TikTok: @kendallreusing   Timecode  0:00 Start 01:06 Performance Pillars 5:00 One Small Change 12:00 Addition VS Restriction  15:00 Simple Magic  19:00 Outro  

In today’s episode, join Buchecha and me at a jiu jitsu camp we taught together in March 2025 called Destination BJJ in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. We deep dive into some FAQ from attendees, and I was able to learn a lot from Buchecha, as well as share some of my knowledge. I hope you enjoy it. Join the “waitlist” here for info on my future camps / seminars / JJA availability (I only have one email list so everyone gets everything here - 🤗). 👉🏼 kendallreusing.com And make sure to follow along on IG  / TikTok as well. 🤍 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kendallreusing?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@kendallreusing?_t=ZP-8vq40IM9bB9&_r=1         Show Notes  0:00 Start 0:01 Rate Us 0:26 Q&A  1:10 How do you keep structure when traveling? 7:46 How to teach for upper and lower belts? 13:00 Favorite training philosophy? 24:05 When did you realize it was possible to be the best? 34:00 Not tapping out 35:00 I know when im going to lose   

Lock in, baby. The podcast is back in action and we are in fullll “make 2025 your best year mode.” But, like… in a real life sh*t way. Aka: What can you do TODAY to change your life. What can you do TODAY to upgrade your energy, finances, relationships, health, happiness. What can you do TODAY to step into the *you* you’re excited to become. Today’s episode is a short, sweet solo pod — inspired by getting MYSELF out of my little funk, and teaching you how to, too. It’s a no bs, real-time look into how I change my energy TO change my frequency TO change my life. Little by little. And you and I can both do it right now, today. 📈 If you enjoy the ep, please like / follow / rate / subscribe / share. It really means the world. 🤍 And, like I mentioned at the end of the ep… 🚀📣 If you want to apply for my signature 1:1 mentorship program, Jiu Jitsu Accelerator (which only opens its doors for new clients 1-2x per year), click here. —> kendallreusing.com Apps just re-opened *today* for the first time since Sept. ‘24, and will close again March 2nd. See you inside. ✨     Show Notes 0:00 Start  0:01 Intro   2:20 Change your state  5:00 No one will save you  7:50 How badly do I want to feel good  12:46 Change something  17:55 It's in your hands  21:08 Outro

Join me in today’s solo episode as I walk you through a guided visualization exercise. Before we jump in, I discuss the value of utilizing the tool of visualization WHILE you are conjuring up / leaning into the next version of your evolution. ❤️‍🔥 Whether you’re listening while seated with your eyes closed, driving, doing laundry, or on a walk… you can do this. So tune in and tap in. This is for you. If you enjoy the episode, please follow / share / rate the podcast, wherever you’re listening. Really means a lot and helps us grow. 🙏🏼 To learn more about 1:1 coaching with me to make 2025 your best year on and off the mats, please see (and join the waitlist) my site regarding my signature program: Jiu Jitsu Accelerator. ✨ We finally re-open our doors in a couple weeks (I only do so 1-2x/year), and while spots are very limited, my waitlist gets first access to apply (and free bonus trainings via email!). See here: kendallreusing.com 📈🔥♥️🥋

Welcome back to part 2 of this episode Becky & I recorded together. Re-dropping the description from pt. 1 below for y’all… and just know that this episode gets deeper and deeper as it goes on. We touch on some very sensitive topics I don’t hear talked about enough in the jiu jitsu world, but I know many can relate to. Hope you enjoy the convo as much as I did. ❤️🙏🏼 Today, I have the privilege of sitting with my friend Becky, who generously deep-dives into her experiences with: ❤️ mindfulness, meditation, and finding peace within chaos, ❤️ finding her career as a courtroom translator, ❤️ moving abroad and then having to secretly plot her escape later on, ❤️ discovering jiu jitsu and dance as forms of self-defense and personal transformation, ❤️ struggling in jiu jitsu to feel safe due to reliving past trauma, ❤️ developing her new company, Mil Usos Skincare, and so much more. Thank you to Becky for her time, honesty, and generosity. You can follow her here:  https://www.instagram.com/milusos_bybecky?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== And you can follow her company here: https://www.instagram.com/milusos_skincare?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== If you’d like to try Mil Usos for yourself (or as a gift 🎁), you can do so here: www.milusosskincare.com (code Kendall10 will save ya $ at checkout!) 🌟 As always, thanks for listening, and please rate / subscribe / follow / review / comment / share etc. if you enjoyed the episode. Really makes a big different in the growth of the pod, and directly affects the caliber of guests I can bring in etc. 🌟 Xoxo,Kendall   0:00 Start0:01 The Fight Continued 6:30 The Escape 9:25 How Did You Find JJ?15:45 Expression Difference in Dance & JJ28:40 Cant Date Who I Can "Kill"33:00 JJA33:56 Mil Usos36:00 Skin Care Science 39:40 GAG Question Again 48:43 Outro

Today, I have the privilege of sitting with my friend Becky, who generously deep-dives into her experiences with: ❤️ mindfulness, meditation, and finding peace within chaos, ❤️ finding her career as a courtroom translator, ❤️ moving abroad and then having to secretly plot her escape later on, ❤️ discovering jiu jitsu and dance as forms of self-defense and personal transformation, ❤️ struggling in jiu jitsu to feel safe due to reliving past trauma, ❤️ developing her new company, Mil Usos Skincare, and so much more. Thank you to Becky for her time, honesty, and generosity. You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/milusos_bybecky?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== And you can follow her company here: https://www.instagram.com/milusos_skincare?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== If you’d like to try Mil Usos for yourself (or as a gift 🎁), you can do so here: www.milusosskincare.com (code Kendall10 will save ya $ at checkout!) 🌟 As always, thanks for listening, and please rate / subscribe / follow / review / comment / share etc. if you enjoyed the episode. Really makes a big different in the growth of the pod, and directly affects the caliber of guests I can bring in etc. 🌟 Xoxo, Kendall ( PS: this is only part 1! second half of this ep. will be released next week 🙏🏼 stay tuned)   0:00 Start 2:20 GAG Question 8:40 Uncomfortable is OK 13:00 Life’s story 20:00 Peru  

Alrightyyyy my friends, we are back with Q&A podcast / YouTube hybrid!! This is episode 29 of my podcast, Get A Grip with K. This time… I deep dive into questions asked from the live audience at the alchemize warrior women’s weekender in Austin, Texas. We talk about competition mindset strategies, how to train with different types of partners, self-esteem, and so much more. Really hope you enjoy it, and, if you do, don’t forget to like/subscribe/comment/share it with someone it might help etc. ❤️❤️❤️ Till next time,K 💖 0:00 Start0:01 Intro 0:06 Question 1 Are you back to competition or still injured?0:27 Question 2 Saying no to rolls6:27 Question 3 How to mentally overcome injuries?11:45 Question 4 Mental fight prep17:00 Question 5 How to be comfortable with your weight?21:49 Question 6 How to deal with comfortability in cross training?25:42 Question 7 How to deal with pre training anxiety?29:58 Question 8 How did you regain mobility post injury?35:10 Question 9 Technical question on knee tap35:32 Question 10 Inside trip details36:31 Question 11 Under hooks and posture37:05 Question 12 Finding joy in training (again)

 Today, I sit with the brand new IBJJF GI WORLD CHAMPION (although, no stranger to the top of the world's most prestigious podiums in jiu jitsu), Nathalie Ribeiro. Nathalie is one of bjj's most well known and loved competitors, not only for who she is on the mats, but for what she intimately shares with us off of it. In this episode, Nathalie generously opens up about how this year's internal transformation changed her life, and ultimately led to finally conquering a new level of success at the Worlds in June. You can expect to be inspired around: - embodying and believing in your worthiness,- building new mindset (and jiu jitsu) habits quickly,- using people around you as feedback loops,- accepting your darkest, "ugliest" parts,- turning acceptance into an automatic practice,and so much more. I can't thank Nathalie enough for sharing herself so vulnerably and inspirationally with us in this interview. It was also my first ever in-home interview in my new space! Such a treat. I know y'all are going to love this one. ❤️ Follow Nathalie here: https://www.instagram.com/tatawribeiro?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== All of my discounts / links / JJA waitlist to work inside my mentorship program (which re-launches next week, btw 👀) / camps / seminars etc: https://linktr.ee/kendallreusing Don't forget to please share / like / subscribe / rate / comment whateverrrr you know the drill lol if you enjoyed the show. Thanks so much for being here and being a part of the journey.     0:00 Start 1:00 Tata Introduction 3:30 Becoming a Gi World Champ 8:03 Feeling Worthy Brought the Win 11:40 “I Couldn’t Like My Ugly Parts” 12:40 GAG Question 1 9:00 Life's Story 39:00 What Kept You Going? 45:35 Accepting Our “Dark Parts”  56:00 Acceptance as an Automatic Practice  58:50 What Helped You Build The Habits? 01:05:22 Who Do You Want To Be? 01:11:32 People Are Feedback For Us 01:14:50 GAG Question Again 01:20:21 Where to Find Tata  01:21:46 Outro    Books Mentioned: A Return To Love by Marianne Williamson, Atomic Habits by James Clear, &  12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson 

Today is a special episode filmed on my good friend Emily Hayden’s podcast from February 2023. Below is Emily’s description of her takeaways and who this is a good listen for. ♥️ PS: she and I MAY have a special, in-person event coming up to offer for a small group of people… stay tuned. 🥰 “In today’s episode, Emily interviews JiuJitsu 7x world champion Kendall Ruesing. Kendall has been through a lot of life experiences at such a young age that truly has shaped her mindset towards life. Her perspective, vulnerability, & willingness to share her “not so pretty” moments in this episode will leave you feeling empowered to go out there and truly live life. Knowing that failure & missing the mark, is simply a PART of the journey to your personal “world championship”. In today’s episode you will hear about:1. The pathway to personal development 2. Overcoming shame & guilt3. Eating disorder recovery & healing journey4. Publicly going through injuries, changes in body comp, etc5. Living a full Fck yes life6. You’re going to fail anyways7. A mystical experience 8. The art of Surrender9. Masculine vs. feminine 10. What changed between her first championship and her 7th. Connect with Kendall here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendallreusing Connect with Emily Here: All links: https://linktr.ee/evolvewithemilypodcast https://linktr.ee/emilyhayden Connect with Emily here: Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Subscribe to The Evolve With Emily Show here: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3v10YPsiTunes: https://apple.co/3aqW5YeSoundcloud: https://bit.ly/3dtNINp”

This is an interview I did on the Inner Beauty Code Podcast. Below is the description they wrote for it. Super grateful to be sharing the podcast here, too, because I think there’s a lot of value in it for so many of us. 🙏🏼♥️ "In this episode of Inner Beauty Code, Rachele Fialco chats with Kendall Reusing, an eight-time jiu-jitsu champion, black belt, mindset coach, and owner of multiple jiu-jitsu schools in California. Kendall discusses her passion for working in both athlete and business owner roles, engaging in media work like commentary and interviews, and providing online coaching for jiu-jitsu athletes worldwide. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, sharing her journey of eating disorder recovery and promoting mental health and body image positivity, especially as a woman in a male-dominated combat sport. Kendall explores the balance of feminine and masculine energies in her sport and personal life."   Timecode 5:11 Advice For Other Women In Male Dominated Fields 12:24 Vulnerability in Jiu Jitsu  17:24 Mindset 26:34 Our Parts // Queen K 39:52 Multifaceted 49:00 Body Acceptance      Where to Find Inner Beauty Code: Apple - innerbeautycode Instagram - @innerbeautycode YouTube - @innerbeautycode

In this episode, I sit with Ray (member of the band Kill The Fall - who just dropped their newest EP!) in Cleveland, OH, the morning after I taught a seminar at his gym. We discuss… his journey through traveling the country in his van, playing punk rock as a starving artist,the number 1 skill an aspiring athlete / artist / up and comer in any industry needs to develop,how to overcome darkness from your childhood and upbringing, and create the life of your dreams,some of the entitlement we see that kills folk’s careers,the never-ending importance of building disciplined habits,the similarities between jiu jitsu and music,and how to ALWAYS keep moving forward. Enjoy this deep, genuine, raw episode. It’s definitely on my favorites list, and I think it could end up on yours, too. Don’t forget to share / review / subscribe / rate / comment / post, whatever works for you. 😆 It all means the world. 🤍 Thank you for being here. I’ll see y’all in the next episode. Love, Kendall PS: here are all of Ray’s links! Make sure to stream his new music here: and follow him and the band on IG here: @killthefall@raymonterry@rtsctrainingcenter Listen to Ray's music here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2FRPhGy4WkKkUqDlLi1CUA?si=IKQhsR7aQOat9ajRlVs1-w     Time code: 0:00 Start 0:01 Intro 1:15 How long have you been a musician? 1:45 Get a grip question 4:51 What's been your favorite concert 7:00 You'll find what you're looking for ( good or bad) 10:43 Jiu Jitsu & Music entitlement 13:04 First band success 15:35 Touring and "selling out" 21:30 Perform if its 2 or 50 people 24:09 Caring about tiny stuff / staying power 33:23 Conan O'Brien 38:32 Jiu Jitsu & punk music cross over 41:29 Family history 46:39 How'd you get to the American dream? 55:51 Everything happens for a reason 1:00:46 Get a grip question again