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I am a blue belt!

Martial Arts has been so much more than a hobby or something to do to keep fit. It has taught me discipline and resilience. It has taught me how to be soft, but also strong. How to be light and heavy. It has taught me that it’s never too late to start something new, especially when it’s something you love. And when you find that thing, you hold onto it with teeth and nails, or in this case, grip it hard.

This has never felt like “just a hobby”. It has meant sacrificing time with my child, my family and friends again and again. Choosing to show up when it’s hard, when I’m tired as hell, when every muscle hurts, when I’m hormonal and filled with self-hatred. Even when it meant I had to start travelling 150miles a day, return journey, to train.

@blakeoftoday said in one of his videos that there’s a 100% chance you’ll get hurt doing jiu-jitsu. It’s not a question of if, but when. The real question isn’t whether you’ll get hurt, it’s whether what heals in you as a result of training is worth it. That really stayed with me. Martial arts saved me, when I didn’t know I needed saving.

A huge thank you to my coach @mattinman86 - for your patience, guidance, friendship and for teaching me jiujitsu every week for the past 15 months. You have created a safe space for girls/women to train and we’re all very so fucking lucky to have you as a coach.
I might not always show it, but I hope you know how much I respect and admire you.

Thank you to all the coaches and training partners at London Grapple. There are too many of you to name, but I wouldn’t be at this point in my journey without such amazing people around me, constantly teaching me and pushing me to be better.

And my family, thank you for being patient with me. I may not have always chosen you in the moment, but you always come first.

If you’ve managed to read this long ass caption, take this as sign to do something new. As for me, I’ve got my first competition this Saturday as a blue belt. Let’s go. 🤙🏼

@london_grapple
📸 @undercardphotos @brandonbangaichi

#bjj #jiujitsu #bluebelt #martialarts #mma by @_lotsofbutter

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18 days ago

I was told Macanese cuisine is too niche to sell in the UK. Oh, really? Watch me make it the hottest topic. One of my New Year’s resolutions: have you all talking about Macau and its cuisine even in your sleep. 😴

P.S. - Before anyone gets clever: yes, I know Africa is a continent, and yes, Portugal colonized a few countries there, leaving us with some African influences, mainly through ingredients in our cuisine.

@turismo_de_macau @visitmacao @macaulifestyle @outcastsfromthe853 by @_lotsofbutter

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2 years ago

Welcome to my new series, COLLAGEN: Age Young.

I get a lot of compliments about my skin, how plump it looks and how youthful I can look. A lot of people are surprised that I was born in 1989.

I am half-Chinese and genetically predisposed to a thicker dermis. However, I have also spent most of the last 18 years partying hard with lots of cigarettes and alcohol (before the baby), so that should really even out my chances of looking young.

I don’t have a fancy seven-step skincare routine; I wash my face with a daily cleanser, use a toner afterwards, and apply a rich moisturising cream. I don’t take beauty supplements and have never had fillers or cosmetic surgery.

Nevertheless, I do religiously wear SPF every day, and I eat everything (within reason).

My mom grew up poor, so they didn’t get to be “picky eaters” like many people in the Western world. In a world where people are privileged enough to be picky with what they eat and where many people choose to pay for cosmetic procedures and expensive supplements to try and reverse time, I want to show you a cheaper and easier way to stay youthful.

Also, I am 100% not shaming anyone who chooses to take supplements or go for fillers—you do you, doll. But if you are open and curious about a more natural approach and potentially save some money in the long run, stay tuned!

#collagenrecipes #collagen #collagenageyoung #recipes

Do you have collagen rich dishes in your country? by @_lotsofbutter

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2 years ago

mildly obsessed with banana milk at the moment, can’t say the same about my styling malfunction.

if you need me, I’ll be in the corner teething over the elastic band I used to tie my shirt with.

#banana #bananamilk #matcha #matchalatte by @_lotsofbutter

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3 days ago

I move like him because I’m taught by him 💅🏽 ✨

snippet of the end of the final match at @grapplingindustries - wasn’t much of a smother but had enough pressure on to win by points 🥇

@london_grapple

#jiujitsu #bjj #grapplingindustries #martialarts #nogi by @_lotsofbutter

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10 days ago

match 1/2 won by points

first competition as a newly promoted blue belt - @grapplingindustries was a lot of fun

I was doing some warm-up rounds with @zainchoudrybjj and the first thing he said as soon as he found out where my opponent trained was to not get in her close guard, and what did I do as soon as I took her down? 🫠 luckily, @mattinman86 and I have worked a lot on escaping shitty positions.

definitely think I could have done a lot better, the heat and fatigue really got me, but we live and we learn.

@coach_pombear @gisellecanuto @arabella_.bjj @ykkatiekim & Anni, my supergirls - I love you thank you for sticking around and cheering me!

@london_grapple

#grapplingindustries #bjj #grappling #nogi #martialarts by @_lotsofbutter

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12 days ago

Greek yoghurt + fruit sorbet + merengue pieces

I’ve been eating this almost every day for the past 2 weeks - heatwave has got me craving cold treats and this works with mangos and strawberries! All you need is a powerful blender.

have tried merengue nests from multiple shops and my favourite was @waitrose - still a bit chewy on the inside.

#dessert #summerdessert #fruitsorbet #melon by @_lotsofbutter

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19 days ago

June in emojis

☀️ 🥵 🍸 🍔 🍦 🥋🖤 by @_lotsofbutter

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24 days ago

made this salad last week for my last meal with @samanthaxbui we were obsessed with it! calling it the Bui summer salad in your honour - you’ll be missed my friend but I know you’ll be back soon 😂

anyway, you must try this.

1/2 cucumber,
1 celery stick
1/2 honeydew melon
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp light sauce
1 tbsp dark soy
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
burrata + chilli crisp

1. Start by dicing half of a cucumber. Thinly slice one celery stick at angle.
2. In a large bowl, toss the cucumber and the celery with salt.
3. Dice the honeydew melon and add to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pomegranate molasses and sesame oil. Pour into the salad and mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. Leave to marinate for 10–15 minutes in the fridge to allow the flavours to develop.
6. Transfer to a serving plate and place the burrata on top.
7. Finish with a generous spoonful of your favourite chilli crisp over the burrata and serve immediately.

#summersalad #salad #summerrecipes #recipes heatwave by @_lotsofbutter

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a month ago

I took a week off training and @mattinman86 took that as an invitation to bully me on my return 😂

Just over two weeks until my next BJJ comp, time to lock in. 💪🏼

@london_grapple

#grappling #training #martialarts #bjj by @_lotsofbutter

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a month ago

I don’t get sick often, but every year around this time of year, I get physically unwell. I guess our cells do recognise trauma.

Would love to say that it got easier with time, but I still drown in his grief.

Recently, I’ve realised I’m slowly forgetting how his voice sounds like, and that’s fucking terrifying.

I wish he was here to hate on my tattoos and tell me how “real ladies don’t fight”. Happy heavenly birthday Pai 🖤 by @_lotsofbutter

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a month ago

figs, beetroot and feta spread on toast

don’t know about you but I have been a tad obsessed with beetroot lately.

hypothetically speaking, if I had smuggled stunning figs from Portugal, this is how I’d eat them.

@drstingshothoney hot honey always

#beetroot #figs #toast #cook #whatchefseatathome by @_lotsofbutter

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