I show effective ways to attack from the most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I show you some combos so that you never have to force anything.
Sophia McDermott Drysdale
Sophia McDermott Co-ed/Womens Seminars Legacy Burbank, CA, June 18
Join me at Legacy Burbank in CA On June 18 for my seminars. We will have both seminars. Women’s Workshop 9 am and I'll be sharing specific techniques for women and Co-ed Seminar 12 am. You can participate in both if you want, isn't it amazing? Book your spot soon.
Awareness is Prevention, The up and coming program to learn self defense and to see the red flags.
The course will be for women and girls.
I was honoured to spend some time today with the amazing Lena Walther who is an activist for sex trafficking prevention with the focus on protecting girls and children.
Her website is here: https://aipnv.org/
We planning on putting on some self defense workshops geared towards developing awareness and prevention and basic self defense skills standing up and on the ground directed at the parents and daughters. Sex trafficking is rife around the world hugely prevalent in Las Vegas and It’s important to know that it’s not as cut and dry as it seems. There is loads of manipulation involved and if you aren’t aware of it, your child could be getting roped into one of these situations. Lena explained that a lot of the ‘seduction process’ is via social media.
Awareness is the first step and knowing the ‘signs’.
For those who would be interesting in finding out more about the future workshops plese email me at: sophia@sophiaFIT.com
Lethal Ladies (Stage 3 of FightingFIT women's self defense)
I am blessed to be teaching a workshop on Feb 18 at Bodysport Fitness Center. This is stage 3 Lethal Ladies so the focus is rape prevention and dealing with situations while being pinned on your back. This is my favorite course because I show you how to kick ass and execute chokes shoulder locks and arm locks! 🤯 A great teaser into BJJ also for those who are curious but a little nervous about starting. This is a women only event and I strive to create a safe space for everyone to let go and learn. Sign up here to book your spot and hit me up for the family discount (mother daughter, sisters etc).
Athleta, sponsors for my SophiaFIT Weekend Retreat
Athleta will be sponsoring my up and coming Weekend Retreat In Anna Maria Island, FL this month. I am so happy that they will be a part of a second camp!!! Athleta strives to empower women and as well as making amazing workout gear, they host workshops and events that support women’s endeavors.
All the lucky ladies will be receiving a $25 gift card in their goodie bags!!!
Rocking my matching set. Athleta marble leggings and sports bra.
Breaking Muscle - The best tool for your health (that is often overlooked)
For optimal health we need to go to a deeper level that encompasses so much more than just counting calories or macros. Have a peek of my latest article to read more our best tool for overall health and why it is the most overlooked.
We have become so disconnected because of apps and calorie counters. What about how we feel? Doesn’t that count for something? What many of us don’t realize is that listening to our bodies is the best tool of all to tell us if we are doing or eating something that agrees with us or not. Our bodies will tell us if we are overtrained, because if we are tuned in, there is a difference to deep fatigue or just laziness. Our bodies will tell us if that food we eat works for us or not, regardless of the macro content according to the apps. Are we bloated, lethargic or energetic and full of zeal? Start by tuning in and listening. I mean, really listening, there are sooooo many signs!! And then make the changes if something doesn’t feel right. Your body is the best tool for your health and wellness, it’s time to start listening and to trust it.
I don’t use apps or measure my food. I know what is what. I have applied this knowledge and figured out what works best for me in order to thrive, because I have listened to my body.
Celebrating Giselle Villasenor photography
A couple of weeks ago I taught a series of seminars in Chicago. I was blessed to have Giselle Villasenor photograph of my events at Serafin Jiu Jitsu Academy. Her works shows her passion for BJJ and photography. She has a skill for capturing the moment, whether it be teaching, competing or learning.
I love that more entrepreneurial women are sharing their skills in BJJ, whether it be as a professor, a referee, a photographer etc and shining. All of us women have something offer in this community an the more we showcase our skills and shine, collectively the more amazing this will BJJ community will be and the more we will thrive. #empoweredwomen #shinetogether .
Self Love, The framework for your life.
Gizelle Villa Photography
The way you feel about your self, your self worth, and self acceptance sets the framework for what comes into your life. We live in a sea of opportunities and infinite possibilities and how you feel determines what you’ll attract into your life. What you feel, you’ll attract. What you focus on expands. It all starts with you. Operate out of integrity and self love. Amazing things start happening.