Shama Ko is the program director of an organization called Girls in Gis (GIG). GIG supports a growing and supportive community of women in BJJ. Chapters of GIG are springing up all over the Midwest. Shama has been training BJJ for 13 years. GIG had about 30 events this year.

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We talk about:

The main goal of GIG

The Community of women in BJJ

The large growth of GIG

How she got her start in BJJ

Girls doing BJJ for the first time

Tips to get your friends to try BJJ

How BJJ helps to change lives

What to expect at a GIG event

Why a women introductory BJJ class is so important

Advice for guys to be a good training partner

Why it is important to be patient in your BJJ journey

Contact Shama Ko: Girls in Gis Facebook Page, Website, Email girlsingis@gmail.com

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