Ellie Osborne began training in martial arts as a teenager and is now a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and women’s coach at Ascend Jiu Jitsu. Now in her 40s, Ellie still brings the same rebellious spirit to her training — channeling it through sport, challenge, and the BJJ community she loves.
In this episode, we talk openly about what it’s like to train as women in our forties, including the physical and emotional challenges that can come with perimenopause. Ellie shares her honest journey through Jiu Jitsu, the importance of having a supportive husband and team around her, and why she continues to seek out difficult goals — from the mats to marathon running.
Ellie is passionate about encouraging more women to step onto the mats, proving that it’s never too late to start, grow, and find strength through Jiu Jitsu.
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A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou
PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource
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ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy
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