Women's Self Defense Workshop, Friday 6-7.30pm at North Park JJ in San Diego CA.
Women's only and open to everyone ages 16 and older. No experience required. Come along and bring your friend, sister, work colleague.
Learn skills taught by a woman, for women that are empowering and potentially life saving in a safe and supportive environment.
Women's Workshop. Saturday October 21. 11am - 1pm at Greywolf Ares BJJ in Phoenix AZ. I'll be covering women's specific techniques and situations that we deal with regularly on the mat that aren't addressed in a co -ed environment. Unique. More interactive.
Use Venmo QR code on flyer to book your spot or call this number: (480) 824 3279
Podcast with The BJJ Foxcast is out now! Alex was an amazing host and he asked really great questions about my experiences in BJJ and my mission. We discussed, moving up the ranks in the old days, what it's like to be a female school owner, sexism, womens' safety, weight cutting for youth competitors and lots more.
The secret to successful passing is to have combos or sequences. One thing after another lined up that your opponent has to defend against. Here I share a guard pass combo that is hard to stop. It’s the little movements and details that count but you won’t be dealing with your opponent’s strength. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-w...
Leg locks are a game changer. But if you are ending up being squashed on the bottom after attempting them and your opponent wraps your head, this can be pretty tough to deal with. Here I share a tip that will help you to nail your leg locks and maintain position so that you don't get squashed. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-w...
I am so honoured to be coming back to do a second women's workshop this year at North Park JJ in San Diego IN California!!! Saturday December 3rd! I'll be excited to be sharing womens specific techniques and problem solving specifics that us ladies encounter on the mats.
The D'arce choke is a really effective choke, but if you have shorter arms and your opponent has wide shoulders it can be really hard to tie up and secure the choke. Sophia shows you how she gets the D'arce choke with shorter arms on bigger opponents. Take a look at her awesome tweaks and tips. https://www.sophiamcdermott.com/BJJ-w...
Being squashed sucks! but if you can get an underhook and start getting on your side, then this is a game-changer. In this video, Sophia shows you how to make proper frames to stop being squashed and to get an underhook, and set up some really effective escapes so you can get out of underneath side control.
