# E120: Ellie Osborne - Purple Belt

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Podcast: [JIU JITSU LOU](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jiu-jitsu-lou-6605014)
Published: 2026-03-14T06:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2465

## Resource

Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in your 40s requires navigating the physical and mental shifts of perimenopause while maintaining a competitive spirit. Ellie Osborne shares how to overcome self-doubt and use high-intensity sport to build resilience.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Martial arts provides a vital high-intensity outlet for physical and mental well-being
- Failure mode: Overcoming the self-consciousness and 'identity crisis' that can arise when training alongside much younger practitioners
- Practical takeaway: Adjusting training intensity and frequency is essential when navigating hormonal shifts like perimenopause
- Main idea: Embracing 'hard things' like marathon running can foster a growth mindset and support meaningful charitable causes
- Practical takeaway: Creating and coaching women-specific classes is a powerful way to increase female representation in combat sports

## Topics

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Perimenopause, Women's Martial Arts, Mental Health, Marathon Training, Combat Sports Coaching, Fitness for Women over 40, Martial Arts Journey

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Early Martial Arts Roots: Ellie discusses her transition from teenage kickboxing and boxing to finding her place in combat sports.
- 4:00 — The Need for Intensity: Reflecting on the importance of high-intensity physical activity for mental engagement.
- 7:10 — Finding Jiu Jitsu: How a lifelong interest in martial arts led to discovering BJJ in her late thirties.
- 13:20 — BJJ and Mental Health: The positive impact of training on well-being and managing the stresses of life.
- 19:20 — Navigating Perimenopause: Addressing the physical challenges and self-doubt that come with hormonal changes in your 40s.
- 28:40 — Embracing Hard Challenges: Using long-distance running and the London Marathon to push personal boundaries.
- 34:50 — Empowering Women in BJJ: The importance of visibility and coaching women's classes to grow the community.

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