Co-Head Kids Instructor - Jiu Jitsu
Anya started training martial arts when she was a teenager. Actively competing in Muay Thai and Kickboxing during 2005-2007 in Ukraine earning the rank as a Candidate in Masters of Sports of Ukraine by Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine. She completed one year at National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine majoring at Olympic and Professional Sports.
During that time in University, she began wrestling focusing her balance, foot work, and takedowns. This experienced transitioned her will into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Anya started her Jiu Jitsu journey in 2018 and completely fell in love with this Art. Her passion and dedication to herself as well as the students can only be matched with her intense desire to learn and better herself.
Tournament Highlights
IBJJF Pan Championship - Bronze
IBJJF Atlanta Open - Silver