Come join me for a morning of awesomeness in Santa Monica, California on Sunday December 4th at @originaljiujitsuacademy. We'll be learning some very specific women's techniques that you can apply to your game. I'll be there for Q&A also.
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BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Climbing Arm Bar from Closed Guard, that helps prevent you from getting stacked. Description:
Sophia McDermott shares with you a really tight and effective way to perform a basic arm bar from closed guard. Using your legs to climb up and trap your opponent's shoulder which locks their arm in across their body is super effective. Take a look at these tweaks and changes that makes this arm bar much more effective and prevents you from getting stacked. .
BJJ with Sophia McDermott, Nailing the X pass and driving from your feet to be heavy
Passing from the outside and pressure passing is one of Sophia Mcdermott's specialties. Here she shows you how to use your weight and be heavy while you are passing.
Girls on Top Grading
Girls On Top is honoured to be guiding GOT members up the ranks in BJJ. Anyone who is a member is eligible to be awarded a belt by Professor Sophia. Sophia’s mission is to create a platform that can cater to anyone's needs in BJJ. For those ladies who have been displaced or simply prefer to be graded and guided by a woman then she’s here to help you and answer any of your questions.
If you would like to work towards your belt and be graded by Sophia, click the link below to find out more details.
My interview with ‘Beyond the Strip’ with the lovely Nerissa Sam :)
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?’
It’s official. Girls On Top is here!!!
A safe space for women to learn virtual BJJ techniques, that work better for women. This is an interactive platform that is everything about women's BJJ including, live BJJ sessions and BJJ based workouts. There is also a Q&A session where any member can tune in and share their thoughts to the discussion and a video breakdown featuring two amazing ladies every week who submit their footage to me to view and share.
And even better still everyone who joins gets a free drilling dummy so we can all learn together in the comfort of our own homes while gyms are still shut. If gyms are opening up for you this is still a great opportunity for supplemental training and learning techniques that are better suited for women and taught by a woman.
Officially launching Monday, Memorial Day!!!
This monthly membership price is only available for this weekend so don't miss this launch special.
Feel free to email me at girlsontop.bjj@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Girl in Gis Live Workout!
I’m so honoured to be guiding you through a BJJ specific work out at Girls in Gis this Saturday at 10 am PST. Join me for the live workout to help you stay strong and healthy throughout this time! And you may even break a sweat!!
The workouts can be viewed HERE!
I’ll also be available to answer any questions that you ladies might have about health and fitness training for BJJ and making weight for competition. Can’t wait!!
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).