Ollie Kelly is Purple Belt, and more than that, is fully responsible for me starting my journey in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ollie has always been a fighting sports fan and took part in Judo and Boxing in his early school life, growing up in France. Having children, and seeing the benefit that Jiu Jitsu brings them, encourages us as adults to also start training.

Progressing through the early white belt days, especially being age thirty or over, brings its's own challenge, not least thinking that one has a little more life experience to bring to the mats. Ollie shares the story of his early days in the sport, through to the growth in mindset and resilience that he demonstrates today.

Ollie is the founder of Matador App, and shares his story as to why he started creating the app bringing seminars to fellow partitioners around the UK and the world, together with up to four in person events every year. With Ollie's tech background, and passion for Jiu Jitsu he is best placed to bring something inspirational for the growth of our sport.

Topics:

• Starting Jiu Jitsu
• School sports
• Ground game
• Humiliating first class
• The Art of Jiu Jitsu
• Achievable goals
• Spectating at BJJ events
• BJJ Seminars
• Purple Belt
• Fighting for Blue Belt

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