EMB #444: Living a Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

<p>My name is Caroline Collins, some may call me CC, and I originally am from the countryside of western Massachusetts.</p> <p>After being physically attacked and fearing my life 10 years ago, I realized I knew nothing about how to use my body to protect myself. I sought after a martial art and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu found me. After completing my Master’s in Science Education, I moved out to California from Massachusetts to train with the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and world champion athlete, Cobrinha, and simultaneously start my career in my other passion: nutrition science education. My aim was to teach people how to live healthier and happier in their bodies through conscious existence and natural nutrition.</p> <p>After five years of teaching, serving as a teaching fellow for the National Science Foundation, I left my job as the science department chair in LAUSD, to train and compete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu full-time and to start a health food business that provides natural nutrition to athletes. That small business brought me to larger current business and the full-time athletic pursuit brought me to now, teaching fitness through applied, scientific, and strategic knowledge. I also design and create nutrition programs for clients, with various needs and lifestyles.</p> <p>My goal is for my clients to feel beautiful and look beautiful with confidence, strength, and technique.</p> <p>Along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I have been training Capoeira for 6 years, an Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts. I also have trained Yoga for 17 years, Snowboarding for over 20 years, and just overall athlete.</p> <p>Accomplishments:<br /> World Ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt<br /> Yoga Instructor<br /> Implemented & lead Yoga program for high school students in LAUSD<br /> Business Owner</p>