Originally from California, I have lived in Omaha since 2013. I began training Muay Thai in 2016 but quickly decided that getting punched in the face was not for me. I switched to jiu jitsu that same year and never looked back. 

I started training because my husband was interested in training, but it quickly became better than actual therapy for me. I was raised in a conversative, traditional environment, and standing up for myself was not something I was taught. Through the years I have learned not only to stand up for myself but also to protect myself and choose my battles. I want to pass on that feeling of empowerment to anyone who is willing to do the work to find it. I am passionate about creating an environment where everyone is safe, everyone is allowed and encouraged to speak up for themselves, and everyone learns to be respectful, both as a training partner and as a person in the world. I also want to win all the things, so we train hard and stay ready for opportunities and challenges as they arise.

Career highlights

*First female black belt in the Team Vaghi lineage, and first woman to earn a black belt in Omaha

*Ranked 3rd in the world for Master 3 No Gi for 2022-2023 IBJJF season

*Represented USA at the World Grappling Championship in Spain in 2022 (4th in no gi)

*Championships include:

  Masters Worlds (2x)

  No Gi Worlds (3x)

   Pans (Gi) (2x)

   Pans (No Gi) (2x)

   American Nationals (No Gi)

   IBJJF Opens and other competitions - many! 

*Pro card record: 2-1