Natalie Day on Fueled by Macros — BJJ, Women in Grappling & Grow Events

Our head instructor Natalie Day joined the Fueled by Macros podcast for an in-depth conversation about her journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — from how it all began, to building a career in the sport, to launching Grow Events.

In this interview, Natalie covers a lot of ground: how she first got into BJJ and whether that was before or after meeting her husband Mauricio Gomes, whether certain body types are better suited to the sport (spoiler — they're not), and why BJJ is such an empowering discipline for women.

She also talks about the physical side of training — whether great mobility is a must, how strength training can complement your time on the mats, and whether it's realistic to train BJJ alongside other sports like powerlifting. For anyone thinking about longevity in the sport, Natalie shares her thoughts on how to extend your career in BJJ.

The conversation wraps up with the highlights of her competitive career so far, and an introduction to her latest venture — Grow Events, bringing together the grappling community through competition.