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🌿 plant caretaker | 👩‍💻 software engineer
🤼‍♀️ co-owner @picapaujiujitsu

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JCI 4 Coaches Corner (personally some of my favorite shots to get at jiu-jitsu events♡)
#JCI4 #CoachesCorner

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Boom

@marx_collectibles @boldathleticsofficial

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Rebranding my account to represent myself as the athlete I want to be 🐉🦥

Having gotten off insta for several weeks has allowed me to really think without any outside influence or expectations on who I should be in the sport of jiu jitsu

Within the last year I’ve improved beyond what I thought was possible. I committed to the sport right before I started medical school because I needed an outlet that I was passionate about and what started as having fun has become an obsession. When I stepped foot into @fit2defendacademy I was so excited to get back into combat sports, but I entered a new home without even knowing it. At my very first promotion event in 2023, I met @serafinbjj and received the coveted first stripe on my white belt.

It’s been a blur since then, as I keep getting choked out and submitted… it all blends into one memory. But I refuse to stop getting back up and scrapping again.

I also refuse to let any negativity or malefaction bleed into my commitment to the sport or the community that has been there for me and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. I’ve been informed of too many gyms accepting environments and behaviors I will never tolerate. As much as I’ve enjoyed cross training all over the Chicagoland area, I’m making my position very clear that basic humanity is nonnegotiable. I’m stepping back from being so open because in the end I have to protect myself and my people. I’ve worked too hard to not continue fighting for my MD degree or the endless pursuit of jiu jitsu knowledge.

I will still be cross training at popular open mats but not alone ever again.

I began with my Fit/Serafin crew and I will continue being loyal to the humans that have shown me their pure hearts and kind souls. Including the crew at @picapaujiujitsu who I immediately connected with on a whole different level. I won’t speak further on anything or anyone outside my people. I fully believe everyone knows what they are doing, if you feel in any way that I’m implying anything that speaks to your conscience.

Here to be a champion for the game of life, chase the highest quality jiujitsu, train hard, and be kind 🤙🏽

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This weekend at Subspectrum Midlands in Des Moines was special. ❤️🥋

I’ve spent most of this year traveling to competitions without my team from @picapaujiujitsu. Those trips have given me amazing experiences, tough matches, and so much growth, but this weekend reminded me that nothing compares to competing with your people beside you.

Thank you to all of my coaches @aaronvincentbrooks @shaun_richmond @tamatojuiice @rgjj22 and the parents @freddo315 @nicolemotycka @jakesugrue @aude.bal who made this weekend possible. And a special thank you to Coach @baldino49 for the amazing coaching, support, and for being in our corner. ❤️

I love traveling and chasing tough competition, but this one meant more because I got to do it with my team.

Train Hard. Be Kind. 🥋

#GirlsWhoGrapple #KidsBJJ #JiuJitsu #BJJCompetition subspectrum

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All photos in Pica Pau link🙂.
Tried something a little different with this round of open mat photos. Some are a little darker, grittier and more artistic than my usual edits.

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Fun weekend in Iowa and Chicago with my friends 🙂
Got a farce of a second place medal in IBJJF. Despite how I feel about my performance I am blessed to have these memories and experiences.

As always thank you to my sponsor @marx_collectibles

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When Koko first got into jiu jitsu, we thought she would learn self-defense, discipline, and confidence.

We never imagined we’d find a community like this.

Days like this are a reminder that @picapaujiujitsu is about so much more than what happens on the mats. It’s teammates becoming friends, families spending time together, and kids making memories they’ll talk about for years.

We’re grateful to be part of a gym that feels like family. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a great day on the Lower Wisconsin River.

#JiuJitsu #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJCommunity #KidsBJJ #PicaPauJiuJitsu

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Another fantastic Friday open mat, and much needed photo therapy for me. Pica Pau link in bio for all photos♡

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New pics are up in the Pica Pau album, link in bio!
Thank you guys for always letting me capture these moments. I truly appreciate being trusted to photograph such an awesome gym family ♡. If anyone is ever uncomfortable being photographed, please kindly let me know and will absolutely respect that.
And if you share any photos, please remember to tag me💗

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HEY LADIES 💜

JOIN US @teamtruestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 7 FOR A WOMENS ONLY OPEN MAT FROM 11 - 1 PM 🔥

This is an awesome opportunity to cross train with other local ladies! Bring your gi & no-gi gear and let’s get some rolls 😉

All affiliations & belt levels welcome! Hope to see you on the mats 💜

#teamtruestyle #serafinbjj #womensbjj #jiujitsu #womenempoweringwomen

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Yesterday was pretty special. @picapaujiujitsu had professional WWE wrestler Shayna Baszler @qosbaszler on the mats for training. It was such a cool experience to witness.
On a more personal level, I wanted to say this⬇️⬇️⬇️.
I may not be training anymore, but jiu jitsu never really left me… it just found a different way to live through me.
Now it shows up through my lens, capturing people in their element, doing what they are passionate about. The art of jiu jitsu, the movement, the focus, the little in between moments most people dont notice… it means more to me than I can really explain.
Photography is my zone. Its where everything slows down and I just get to see things as they are...raw, focused, & real.
Im so grateful to be around people who trust me to capture them in that way, and who dont mind me quietly moving around the mats chasing those moments.
Pica Pau has given me a place to still feel part of it all, even if its off the mats ❤️💛🖤.
I’m really thankful to be part of this gym family .
(Photos from yesterday are in the Pica Pau album♡.)

#picapau #bjj #bjjphotography #martialartsphotography #jiujitsu

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4 matches. 4 wins.
Felt really good to get out there and compete.

Thank you to @unitedgrappling for putting on an awesome tournament and giving us the chance to test ourselves.

This was all about staying sharp and getting better as I get ready for the IBJJF Houston and Chicago.

Thank you to my coaches @picapaujiujitsu @aaronvincentbrooks @shaun_richmond @rgjj22 @tamatojuiice for everything you do for me every day. And thank you to all the gyms that let me come train especially @realmovementrmma @olympusgrapplingarts and @olympia_wrestling_mma I’m really grateful for all of you.

Back to work!

#jiujitsu #bjj #bjjkids #grappling #jiujitsulifestyle

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