Transformation and Growth

Chrissie Vogel is a co-founder and instructor at Framework BJJ, and in this episode host Pete Deeley traces her journey into the art — from her first curiosity about jiu-jitsu to the transformative role it now plays in her life and the lives of her students. She talks about her competition experiences, her physical and personal background, and the moments (including a painful training lesson and a quiet coach’s wisdom) that shaped how she sees the mat.

The conversation keeps returning to community — the unique, connective nature of jiu-jitsu training and the personal growth it fosters. Chrissie’s guiding philosophy is simple and generous: jiu-jitsu meets practitioners exactly where they are and evolves with them, which makes it universally accessible. From the devotional side of training to a heartfelt invitation for newcomers to step on the mat, it’s an episode about growing into yourself.