Set intentions. Make things happen FOR you, rather than TO you.

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Set your intention rather than going through life like a leaf in the breeze and never knowing where you’ll end up. If you live your life that way things end up ‘happening TO you’ rather than ‘happening FOR you. Which mindset do you think creates the victim mentality? If you carve your own path, it requires taking complete 100% responsibility for everything in your life. For some, this might be a hard pill to swallow. But the beauty of it is that when you know you are 100% responsible for everything, you also have the power to change it. 

For those who set the intention to carve your own path in life, here is an article I wrote for Breaking Muscle Magazine about putting those intentions into action. It is a step by step guide to help you reach your goals. I hope you find this helpful.

Women's self defense, Spa at Palms!

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My Women’s self defense workshop this weekend was a huge success. It was a full house and every women walked out of the studio looking confident, happy and empowered. It is so great to see how many women are investing in themselves and their personal protection and safety. This is priceless and every woman and should learn these basics.

Stay tuned for stage 2 of the workshops which will focus on more detailed defense techniques to disarm your attacker.

Thank you Nina at https://pilatesvegas.net Body In Mind Pilates Studio at the Spa at Palms for hosting me and putting this together.

Master Worlds training camp

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Last week was mayhem with the Mater Worlds Championships. This is such a big event with so many visitor and its exciting for all those who choose to compete. I ran a few sessions throughout the week at the UFC gym to help prepare the visitors for their up and coming competitions. the object was to climate to the Las Vegas attitude and dry air all the white staying sharp. My classes focused on take downs, drills, focusing on your A game and the point system. The morning session was women only and the evening sessions were co ed.

It was really nice to have people attend my sessions from all over the world including, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, and throughout the USA.

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Empower & pamper yourself. Self defense at the new Spa and Palms

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September 14 I will be teaching a more in depth women’s self defense course, at the amazing and luxurious Spa at Palms resort. Take this opportunity to learn some essential skills and pamper yourself. All participants receive 20% off any spa services that day!!!

The course is going to be informative and give you a good workout too. I focus on teaching techniques that are realistic and achievable for women and I strive to create a fun and safe women’s only environment. Bring your girlfriends, sisters, mothers, and co workers. Lets learn do this together and continue to empower ourselves.

Sign up here to reserve your spot. Select ‘Certification/Workshop’ in the drop down menu and my workshop comes upas the last option. :) Limited numbers!

Enjoy learning in the incredible facility.

Enjoy learning in the incredible facility.

You can view the Spa services here. Remember everything is 20% off if you book for a service that day!!!

Master Worlds Training Camp

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This week is my Master Worlds Training Camp open for all (competitors and non competitors who would like the experience.) The focus is on polishing techniques, timed rounds and drilling to maintain fitness and get acclimated to the dry Las Vegas air before stepping on the mat to earn your gold medals!!!

Celebrating Giselle Villasenor photography

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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.

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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.