Callum and Cat roll into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – where sweaty grappling meets surgical precision. They dig into the physical realities of BJJ, how often you should be training (and how often you actually do), and the particular challenges women face on the mats. Cat talks through her journey from traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu into BJJ, sharing how it’s helped her navigate personal hurdles, find her people, and fall in love with the grind.

Along the way, the conversation bounces between competition nerves, the mental chess match of grappling, and the simple joy of training with good humans. Cat also brings her day job into the mix, offering a behind-the-scenes look at sports injuries, recovery, and how being an orthopaedic surgeon shapes her approach to looking after her own body.

With plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and shared enthusiasm for the sport, Callum and Cat explore how martial arts culture is changing – especially for women – and why an inclusive, supportive gym can make all the difference. It’s thoughtful, funny, and reassuringly human – whether you train every day or just like hearing smart people talk about hurting themselves in controlled environments.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grappling and Injuries
01:48 Balancing Work and Training
05:31 The Journey to Becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon
10:08 Experiences in the Hospital Environment
14:24 Martial Arts Background and Training Preferences
21:11 The Importance of Community in Martial Arts
25:59 Introducing Kids to Martial Arts
27:15 The Mental Challenge of Competition
30:34 A Week in the Life of an Orthopedic Surgeon
36:56 The Changing Landscape for Women in BJJ
41:15 Injuries and Recovery in Combat Sports
44:54 Techniques and Training Insights
50:56 The Importance of Community in Jiu-Jitsu
01:01:46 Encouraging Competition and Growth