Episode 23: Eira Culverwell

Eira Culverwell – Finding Belonging Through BudoIn this episode of The Martial Way, I sit down with lifelong martial artist Eira Culverwell — a 4th dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate who made the bold transition into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where she now competes as a brown belt.But Eira’s story goes far beyond style. For over 14 years, she’s traveled throughout Japan, not just to train, but to connect with a culture that’s shaped her identity and spirit. Her journey is one of evolution, self-discovery, and finding a deeper sense of home through martial arts.We talk about:​Leaving one path to embrace another​The quiet draw of Japan​Competing, teaching, and dreaming forward​What it means to truly belong on the path​📲 Follow Eira on Instagram: @e.i.raa🎧 Follow The Martial Way Podcast:Instagram: @_themartialwayFacebook: budothemartialwaySubscribe on YouTube: The Martial Way#EiraCulverwell #TheMartialWay #Kyokushin #BJJ #MartialArts #JiuJitsu #Japan #WomenInMartialArts #BudoSpirit