Danielle Guevara: Staying in the Fight - Competition, Community, and Roll Models

This week on Chokeholds & Chill, we sit down with Danielle Guevara — a longtime pillar in women’s jiu jitsu and a living example of what it means to grow with the sport.   For over a decade, Danielle has attended Roll Models Women’s Only Grappling Camp — returning year after year not just to train, but to build community, sharpen her game, and invest in women’s jiu jitsu when it wasn’t nearly as visible as it is today.   And this July, she steps onto those same mats as an instructor.   From camper to coach.   In this episode, Danielle shares what Roll Models has meant to her over the last 10+ years, how the camp helped shape her journey, and why spaces built intentionally for women still matter.   We also talk about:   • Staying committed to jiu jitsu long term • Competing as a woman in a constantly evolving sport • Leadership through consistency • Building community instead of waiting to be included • What it feels like to come full circle and now teach at a camp that helped shape you   Danielle’s story isn’t about overnight success — it’s about staying in the room, doing the work, and becoming the kind of athlete and mentor she once looked up to.   If you’ve ever attended a women’s camp, thought about attending one, or wondered what kind of impact they truly have — this episode is for you.   ⸻   Thank You to Our Sponsors   🎀 2026 Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling Camp Indy Base Camp July 10–12, 2026 Indianapolis, IN www.rollmodelswanted.com   Use code CHOKE50 for $50 off registration.   Danielle will be teaching at camp this July — don’t miss the opportunity to learn from someone who has invested over a decade into this community.   ⸻   🌿 MilUsos Skincare Designed for combat athletes who demand real skin protection and recovery. Shop at: https://milusosskincare.com Follow: @milusosskincare   ⸻   🩹 Limitless Tape Performance tape built for grapplers who refuse to sit out. Train hard. Recover smart. Follow: @limitlesstape   ⸻   Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with the women in your life who believe in building something that lasts — on and off the mats.