Emma Louise Thompson has been focusing on updates for the KAIROS 2 PRO Jiu Jitsu Grand Prix and very much preparing herself for competing. Emma's approach is to take each match as it comes, of which there are many. She started out with competitive Judo at age fourteen and has continued her growth in martial arts, testing herself through the ranks to now, as a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Emma favours the Gi from her Judo background, and she is very excited for the coin flip decision on KAIROS 2 were she may end up with No Gi matches. She has been training martial arts for 21 years, and has developed a mindset of hard work and resilience. Balancing her busy work and training schedule, as well as parenting is more easily managed with routine and focus.

Topics:

• Competing
• Training
• Masters
• Under 55kg events
• Judo
• Routine
• Family life

Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma.louise.t/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYW_8T9v_yg08JvyPcE5d3Ft&si=zi05XrkXM1575kub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

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Vivi Roustani will be flying in from Greece and is excited to win the KAIROS 2 Pro Jiu Jitsu £2k prize pot and will be eating nice food, and investing in future competitions. Vivi shares her expertise, and love for the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She has a mindset of always learning, and understanding her body, to notice how far she has come in her journey.

Preparing well for the upcoming KAIROS 2 is a priority for Vivi, with a more holistic approach, with the addition of manifestation, not just winning each match but also the figure in her bank account. Vivi talks of the importance of raising the game for pro-female athletes in Jiu jitsu, and the hope for things to be better for us all in the future.

Topics:

• Strength & Conditioning
• Drilling
• Traditional Jiu Jitsu
• Patience
• Wellbeing
• Manifestation
• Female Pro Athletes
• Role models

Vivi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viviroustanibjj/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYW_8T9v_yg08JvyPcE5d3Ft&si=zi05XrkXM1575kub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

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Daniel De Groot is ready for his Superfight with Tommy Yip at the upcoming KAIROS 2 event at EscapologyBJJ on 27th April 2025. Daniel has been training under the same coach since 2015, and uses signature moves such as Half Guard and Guillotine and Foot Locks.

Creating an exciting match is one of the many priorities for Daniel. Facing a familiar opponent in Tommy will bring some challenges, and he will have to find some secret alternate moves, over and above Foot Locks from his purple belts days.

Bringing Jiu Jitsu to everyone, as well as building a strong competition team is what Daniel focuses on when not in training camp. Creating a good game plan, as an everyday competitor is his great advice, and to regularly test the plan at competition. In addition to growing the academy, Daniel works with dedicated pro athletes at Haven BJJ on a daily basis.

Topics:

• Dedication
• Consistency
• Hard work
• Loyalty
• Game plan
• Coaching
• Feedback
• Self-improvement
• Focus

Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/degrootbjj/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYW_8T9v_yg08JvyPcE5d3Ft&si=zi05XrkXM1575kub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

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Hayley Valentine is fresh back from her recent MMA fight in Miami, and is fired up and a very willing competitor for KAIROS 2. She has an incredible mindset as well an attitude that will bring excitement to every match.

Being in the under 55kg division, at the upcoming KAIROS 2 event looks to be as fun as it will be spontaneous. Hayley will be bringing her intensity, as well as her tenacity, knowing that she has all of the self-belief she needs to take the win. She has some incredible team mates around her, allowing Hayley to continue to improve all aspects of her game.

Topics:

• MMA
• Opportunities
• Growth Mindset
• Being a Challenger
• Be you
• Self-belief
• Progression
• Confidence

Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyvmma/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_eemG0gZNYW_8T9v_yg08JvyPcE5d3Ft&si=zi05XrkXM1575kub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

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E005: Francesca Lana - Brown Belt

Francesca Lana is going to extreme lengths in her preparation for KAIROS 2.Whilst she is a confident professional athlete, Fran had some hesitations about coming onto the show. Doing hard things in life, really does enable you to grow! Being able to name moves, and replicate the art of Jiu jitsu has given Fran the confidence and positive mindset to continue competing.

Not having to work against strength, has changed Fran's perception of Jiu Jitsu. We talk about the holistic approach to the game, and having a diverse range of skills and abilities to keep things fun and entertaining. Focusing on mindset development, to be able to express herself is something that is at the forefront of Fran's thoughts and actions ready for KAIROS 2.

Topics:

• Preparation
• Technical Jiu Jitsu
• Fighting at -55kg
• Journey from White Belt
• Competing
• Mindset
• Travel

Fran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fran_lana_kika/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapologyBJJ

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Investing in her future is Amy Derwanz's aim as Pro Jiu Jitsu Athlete, and we discuss the importance of prize pots and ambassadorships. Amy focusses on efficiency and variation in her training, especially in the run up to KAIROS 2.

As a Brown Belt with many years in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Amy shares how we can make life better, not just for professional athletes like herself but for the everyday competitor. There are so many benefits of women training with other women, at training camps, and seeking out fellow competitors in similar weight brackets, which Amy reinforces for her own growth in the sport.

Topics:

• Pro Jiu Jitsu Athlete
• Funding & prize pots
• Life balance
• Everyday competitor advice
• Communication
• Train with other women
• Competing in Gi
• Submission grappling
• Growth
• Excitement in the sport
• Female Coaches

Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyderwanz/

Strength Stretch Submit: https://www.instagram.com/stretchstrengthensubmit/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapologyBJJ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

Sponsors:

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Libby is a Brown Belt, and preparing for KAIROS 2 in her competition season of training. She works flexibly to enable her incredible schedule, and very much plans ahead for competing, and currently prefers her No Gi game bringing her Judo, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience.

Taking time to see a Sports Psychologist during her time on the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme has improved her mindset. Libby shares visualisation techniques for her approach, and praises her parents dedication towards her achievements and success. She talks of how her growth in self-belief has increased massively over the years, and how she now feels like she belongs.

Topics:

• Training routine
• British Wrestling Association
• Rest days
• Kairos 2 Event
• Mindset
• Competition
• -55kg game
• Foot sweeps
• Role models
• Self-belief

Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbygengebjj/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapologyBJJ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

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Ashley is a Black Belt and shares that she may be quite emotional if she wins the £2k Prize Pot offered for KAIROS 2! She has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 23 years to-date and has never looked back, and even recalls all the movements being second nature to her, when she wasn't playing with her dolls.

Sharing how phenomenal it is to train with other females is something that means a great deal to Ashley, and even more so in recent years. Ashley talks about how supportive everyone was at the KAIROS 1 event, and the positive energy she experienced.

Topics:

• Emotions of winning
• Lose the fear
• Trust
• Female support
• Kairos 1 Event
• Words of encouragement
• Determination and drive
• Importance of -55kg events

Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybendle/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapologyBJJ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairos_pro_jiujitsu/

Sponsors:

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JITS MAGAZINE: https://www.instagram.com/jits_magazine/

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