201: Building Battles Jiu-Jitsu: Family, Sport, and a New Chapter

In this episode, I'm joined by my husband, Jared, for a really special conversation that's different from our usual topics—because we're announcing something big: we're opening a jiu-jitsu gym together here in Eagle, Idaho! We talk about how we each found jiu-jitsu (at very different points in life), how it's become a huge part of our family's identity, and why we're choosing to build this business from the ground up. From Jared's law enforcement background to my years in strength and conditioning—and now, coaching athlete moms—this is a story about merging worlds, pursuing passion, and creating a space for families to grow in confidence, athleticism, and community.   Join Us at Battles Jiu-Jitsu 🏠 Opening October 2025 in Eagle, Idaho 📍 Learn more and fill out the interest form: battlesjiujitsu.com  📸 Follow our journey on Instagram: @battlesjiujitsu Whether you're a local family, a curious athlete mom, or someone who's been watching from the sidelines, this is your invitation to get involved. If you want to train, build confidence, or just see what this world is all about, reach out. We'd love to have you join our community. Are you a pregnant combat athlete? Check out my free resource for BJJ during pregnancy and postpartum: https://go.briannabattles.com/bjj-freeguide   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!