BJJ Heroes

My interview with ‘Beyond the Strip’ with the lovely Nerissa Sam :) 

Sophia McDermott - SophiaFIT

To watch on youtube here.

To hear on Spotify here.

‘How are you showing up in your life -- as your authentic self, or as a person the world has trained you to be? Sophia McDermott was at the height of her career and a mother to two young children when she realized she needed to change women's perception of themselves and what it means to be a world champion in the male-dominated world of Jiu Jitsu.  

Her new Live Interactive Training Sessions at girls-ontop.com will help show you exactly How To stay in tip-top shape -- and how to honor and trust your inner self above all else.  If your goals in life don't match what people expect of you, this interview is a must-watch.  You'll learn how to stop trying to fit in and be the person you were meant to be.

What is the truest most amazing vision that you have for your future self?’

@sophiamcdermottbjj via @beyondthestriptv

Rocking it with Hannette Staack at the WBJJF

It was such an honour to be teaching alongside Hannette Staack at this awesome event.

It was such an honour to be teaching alongside Hannette Staack at this awesome event.

Lately I have been teaching a seminar every week or so. It is so amazing to be able to travel to new places, see new things, meet new people all because of the sport I love. The other week I was honoured to be teaching a seminar in Texas for the Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation alongside multiple time World Champ Hannette Staack. The WBJJF is dedicated to promoting women in the sport with camps, tournaments and seminars geared to both women and girls. Thank you Kristine Felts for starting this organisation and making a difference to so  many. Your efforts are hugely appreciated. I met amazing women who were seasoned athletes, or brand new beginners or mothers (one was a mother of 5 kids!) Everyone of these ladies was taking the time out for themselves to pursue what they love and that is what it is all about.