Discover

I have been training as a martial artist for just over a decade at America's Best Defense. I first stepped into the dojo when I was 6 years old, not knowing that it would become such an important part of my life.

Grow

What began as a way to build confidence after a difficult experience in 1st grade quickly grew into a passion. The dojo became a place where I learned discipline, patience, and how to push past my limits.

Passion

Over the years, I earned a 1st-degree black belt and began training in Krav Maga to expand my understanding of self-defense.These experiences have strengthened my confidence and taught me how to stay calm and focused under pressure.

Empower

Inspired by my own experiences with bullying, I founded I C.A.N. (Independence, Confidence, Assertiveness, and Necessity to Say No) to support students and parents in navigating peer pressure. I have organized and led three workshops at my local library in partnership with my dojo, teaching both self-defense and strategies to build confidence. So far, the initiative has positively impacted over 50 families, giving them tools to feel safer and more empowered.