446 - Building a Community BJJ Dojo in Kenya with Just Shiggi!

About this episode

Just Shiggi discusses her mission to establish a community BJJ dojo in Kenya aimed at empowering young girls.

Shiggi loves BJJ and thinks that it can build and change communities in Africa, and is on a mission to open a community dojo in Kenya aimed at empowering girls aged 12 to 18. Shiggi is a BJJ practitioner with a background in Shotokan karate, Taekwondo, Capoeira, and working the door as a bouncer in UK night clubs. Her ambitious goal is to establish a community dojo in Kenya that not only teaches Jiu-Jitsu but also provides a safe space for girls to learn self-defense and life skills to counteract some of the societal issues affecting young girls in Africa, such as child marriages, domestic violence, and lack of educational opportunities. The community dojo will be situated in Kenya and serve as a retreat space where tourists can engage in Jiu-Jitsu camps and go on safaris to see lions, elephants and giraffes. Camp attendees will generate funds to support the dojo and its programs. This model not only benefits the local economy but also provides an enriching experience for visitors. The best place to get updates about the African community dojo is by signing up for Shiggi's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JustShiggi Follow her martial and personal journey on Instagram at…

People in this episode

Host: Stephan Kesting

Guest: Just Shiggi

Topics covered

• BJJ
• community dojo
• empowerment
• self-defense
• Africa
• girls' education

Keywords

• BJJ
• community dojo
• Kenya
• self-defense
• girls empowerment
• martial arts
• Patreon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Instagram, YouTube

Places: Kenya

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