Gold in Boston
On August 23rd, I competed at the Boston Summer Open IBJJF Championship. It felt great getting back into competition training. There were no other women competitors registered for my usual light...
View ArticleThe Worlds Masters
The Worlds Masters This competition year has been a rollercoaster ride. All the loses, heartbreaks, hard training sessions, bruises, tears (there has been a few) and even the wins has lead to Gold at...
View ArticleFebruary 5 Training Tip
Training tip: Hard training for competition is essential. Competition training will test you physically, mentally and emotionally. Hard training doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Having fun with your...
View ArticleWomen Self-Defense Workshop
At K2 Martial Arts and Fitness in Barrhaven, we did our first women self-defense workshop. It was a fantastic turnout. We had women of all ages and all walks of life come out. Self-defense for women...
View ArticleFirst trimester… DONE
There will be no competition for me this year, apparently it is frowned upon to compete pregnant ;). I just started my second trimester and boy I am happy to be out of the first one. You hear about...
View ArticleDelicious Oat waffles for the competitors diet
Delicious Oat waffles for the competitors diet I love my Sunday morning breakfast, however, traditional waffles is not part of my competitor diet. Here is a delicious alternative receipt to make...
View ArticleBridging high five
What’s more fun then bridging? ……… Bridging with a high five of course. This new tradition has been created during the Saturday morning women’s only BJJ class at K2 Martial Arts in Barrhaven. Side...
View Article37 weeks and still teaching
My third trimester has been challenging, I feel great except for this annoying constant back pain. I guess it is to be expected when you carry an extra 30 lb localized in the belly. I had to decrease...
View ArticleWomen self defence workshop in the Ottawa community
This past August, one of our senior students organized a women self-defense workshop for women and girls in the Nepean community. This workshop was hosted by K2 Martial Arts and ran by coach Delphie....
View ArticleJen Eng: First Tournament as a Blue Belt
During the coldest winter weekend so far in Ottawa, I competed in my first blue belt competition and had a great experience all round. The first tournament after holidays is always tough for me when it...
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