Dealing with wiggly opponents in mount In this video Sophia McDermott shows you a way to transition if you are dealing with a wiggly opponent underneath mount. This technique is really great to stop your opponent from wriggling out behind you.
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BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Closed guard drills for beginners
Here is a great drill to help with making angles and transitioning seamlessly from one submission to another. This is a great drill for beginners to build on getting a killer closed guard. Give these drills a try!
BJJ with Sophia McDermott. Mount Escape using butterfly hook
Sophia McDermott shows you how to escape from one of the toughest positions in BJJ, the mount, using your butterfly hooks. No more pushing with your arms or attempting the bridge and roll. Get your legs in the game as soon as possible and feel how strong and effective butterfly hooks are!
BJJ with Sophia McDermott, Nailing the X pass and driving from your feet to be heavy
Passing from the outside and pressure passing is one of Sophia Mcdermott's specialties. Here she shows you how to use your weight and be heavy while you are passing.
Get Versatile with eggs!
For those who don't like to eat a lot of meat (I am vegetarian also) you can get versatile with eggs. Omelets are an awesome way to get your protein in and your veggies. You can eat this for a breakfast, or a lunch or even a dinner!!!
Eat the egg yolks too. The whole things bout avoiding the yolks due to high cholesterol is #bs. The yolk contain additional protein, good fats and all all your fat soluble vitamins. The yolks are also a really potent course of choline helps with nerve transmission.
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My interview with ‘Beyond the Strip’ with the lovely Nerissa Sam :)
To watch on youtube here.
To hear on Spotify here.
‘How are you showing up in your life -- as your authentic self, or as a person the world has trained you to be? Sophia McDermott was at the height of her career and a mother to two young children when she realized she needed to change women's perception of themselves and what it means to be a world champion in the male-dominated world of Jiu Jitsu.
Her new Live Interactive Training Sessions at girls-ontop.com will help show you exactly How To stay in tip-top shape -- and how to honor and trust your inner self above all else. If your goals in life don't match what people expect of you, this interview is a must-watch. You'll learn how to stop trying to fit in and be the person you were meant to be.
What is the truest most amazing vision that you have for your future self?’
Ditch the crunches for flat abs! Try these exercises instead!
Pretty much all of us want a perfectly flat stomach. I don't know about you but the idea of doing endless crunches bores me to tears. But crunches work only one aspect of your abs anyhow. To get tight abs with the nice v shape and outlines on the side, you need to work you whole core including your transverse abs and your obliques. Here is one amazing exercise to get your abs in shape for the bikini weather! The exercise works your whole core including your transverse abs, which supports your spine and your rectus abdominals.
Rollouts on the PB
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FINISH
TIPS!
Maintain a straight line from knees to head.
Draw your belly button towards your spine.
Start by placing your forearms on the ball and drop your chest on your arms. Slowly extend your arms rolling the ball out, keep a straight line through your midsection and then roll the ball back in.
Aim to do this movement 10 times.
Have a read of an article I wrote that explains how the core works in more details show some awesome exercises that target the whole core!!!
Here is a great core workout right here! Give it a try!
Shoutout to Sunday Provisions
A shoutout to one of the amazing sponsors at my SophiaFIT Weekend Retreat 2020 who will be providing the BEST nut butter on the planet at my camp. Specialising in a variety of pecan butters, they are healthy yet so decadent, rich and delicious. It’s like you are eating a dessert. I can't wait for all the ladies to try!!!
Check out Sunday Provisions - Formerly Beardy Boys for their amazing nut butters!
Workout with Me!
Las Vegas locals, who wants to stay fit and in shape?
I will be taking you through my Mat Movement Workout Outdoors, that involves a full body workout that will focus on strength, endurance and cardio fitness. The exercises will be a combination of martial arts, calisthenics and gymnastics based movement patterns, to create an awesome workout where all you need is YOU!
We will start off with a gentle warm up followed by the workout and then finish up with a cool down stretch with flowing relaxation movements with breathing and mindfulness to reduce stress.
WHEN: Tuesdays at 5.30pm - 6.30pm
WHERE: Rainbow Family Park, 7151 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117
COST: Single sessions at $10
Family packs at $15 for the whole family
Pack of Three for $21
WHAT TO BRING: A yoga mat or towel