The Reality of Being a Woman in Jiu-Jitsu with Lydia Coleman

In this episode of The Shintaro Higashi Show, we’re joined by Lydia Coleman — a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Pan-American champion, Judo brown belt, and co-owner of Rolling Bear BJJ in New Jersey. Lydia shares her journey from striking to grappling, how she built her competitive career, what it’s like to run a gym as a woman, and the stark differences between the judo and jiu-jitsu communities.