In this episode of The Well Rounded Grappler, I sit down with Kim Rice, black belt head instructor and co-owner of Bull City BJJ in Durham, NC. Kim’s been rolling since 2010 and earned her black belt in June 2021 under Jason Culbreth.

Kim is a decorated competitor and coach. Her accolades include:

• 2× adult world champion

• 10× masters world champion

• Abu Dhabi silver medalist

But her mission goes beyond medals. Kim is passionate about making jiu-jitsu accessible, especially for women and underrepresented groups. She treats BJJ as self defense first, sport second, and works to build a safe, welcoming environment at her school.

On this episode we dive into:

• Her journey from purple/brown belt to black belt

• How she balances competitive ambition with serving her students

• The challenges and opportunities of running a female-led gym in a male-dominated sport

• Stories of transformation from her students

• Lessons in leadership, growth, and community building

If you want inspiration from someone who pushes hard on and off the mats, this is one you don’t want to miss.

📲 Tune in now — share this with your training partners!
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