Girls On Top is honoured to be guiding GOT members up the ranks in BJJ. Anyone who is a member is eligible to be awarded a belt by Professor Sophia. Sophia’s mission is to create a platform that can cater to anyone's needs in BJJ. For those ladies who have been displaced or simply prefer to be graded and guided by a woman then she’s here to help you and answer any of your questions.
If you would like to work towards your belt and be graded by Sophia, click the link below to find out more details.
What is Girls On Top?
Girls On Top is a unique live interactive platform for women in BJJ. Sophia strives to offer everything a girl needs in BJJ and self defense in a safe and supportive space where collectively we can all thrive. Ranging from women’s specific techniques that will fast track your training to workouts and drills are designed to keep you sharp, fit and strong, the sessions are ideal for anyone who wants to accelerate their BJJ, keep fit and kick butt. The knowledge shared benefits, anyone, from the beginner to the seasoned competitor because it’s specifically for female athletes.
Girls On Top provides a sense of community where amazing like-minded women come together from all corners of the globe to learn.
Sophia's Tip of the Week: Kettlebell Swings
Spring is approaching and thinking about wearing those short shorts might seem improbable at the moment. But there are a few tried and tested exercises that will whip you into shape ASAP.
Kettlebell swings burn so many calories and are so good at toning the core, glutes and legs. Try 50 swings and do these 3 times through.
To tone the upper body such as the shoulders as well as the core, push-ups while balancing your hands on the Kettlebells with a row pack a punch. Try 10 on each side and do 3 times through.
Early Bird Special for SophiaFIT Lifestyle Camp!!!
Lifestyle Camp in Florida June 4 - 8.
Who's looking to get away after being cooped up for so long during the Pandemic? Who needs to train with other awesome ladies, recharge, focus on health, fitness and nutrition to feel amazing? Who would like to start the day with morning sunrise yoga, be a part of some amazing mindfulness and empowerment workshops?
I am running a Lifestyle Camp in Bradenton Florida June 4-8. (that has been put on hold for over a year) This much-needed camp is going to be amazing for the body, mind and soul. The early bird special is only available for the month of March. Email me at sophia@sophiaFIT.com or click here to find out more or to book your spot!
Payment plans are available.
Jiu Jitsu Times Podcast, Fighting Controversy and Owning your femininity in a male dominated field
Sophia McDermott Jiu Jitsu TImes
This week I had an epic interview for Jiu-Jitsu Times. It was yet another opportunity to speak up about leading the way as a head professor and a career woman in a male dominated sport. I address subjects in a daring and possibly contentious way about the empowered woman in touch with her feminine power and all the while unapologetically owning it in a man's world. I also talk about my women’s online program www.girls-ontop.com and my Lifestyle Camp seminars and events to help bring women together and empower them through women’s specific learning and activities.
Sophia McDermott
Jiujiteira Magazine, more amazing photos from Linsday Conley
Sophia McDermott. Photo: credit Lindsay Conley
Sophia McDermott. Photo Credit Lindsay Conley
Sophia McDermott. Photo credit, Lindsay Conley
Some more photos from my interview with Jiujiteira Magazine. The photos in this article cover all aspects of who I am as the BJJ athlete AND that woman standing in her feminine power. Ladies, yes we can BE both. Lets’ embrace that side as the athlete but also the beautiful woman. They can go hand in hand.
In case you missed it you can read the full article here:
SophiaFIT Lifestyle camp new dates and amazing documentary released soon!
Teaching a class at my Lifestyle Camp
A snap shot of me teaching at one of my Lifestyle Camps with the lovely Jasmine. I can't wait for my next camp which will be held in Bradenton Florida June 4th!!! Full details and early bird special will be released soon. Click here for more details:
The epic documentary about my camps created by Yoon Young Lee will be released soon also. This documentary captures the essence of my camps and all that is involved including the awesome sisterhood vibe, and all the activities such as BJJ, Yoga, Meditation, Workouts and healthy Nutrition. FUJI Sports
Jiujiteira magazine interview, on breaking down archaic patriarchal systems in BJJ that don't serve us
Sophia McDermott
Last week my article was published in Jiu JIteira Magazine. I was honored to be on the front cover wrapped in my home country’s flag, proudly representing being the 1st Aussie female to be awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In this interview I discuss my journey as a female practitioner in a man’s world and the many issues that women have to face in this sport. These issue run deep and I am proud to be speaking up and brining awareness to them. I talk about being an empowered female who owns her feminine strength and why its not necessary to suppress your beauty and femininity in order to be taken seriously. I discuss solutions to bring necessary change to demolish the archaic patriarchal system that is in Jiu Jitsu and in society in general so that everyone can thrive. https://jiujiteiramagazine.com/sophia-mcdermott
I share many of my programs that support women’s learning and help to build a community. www.girls-ontop.com is my virtual online interactive platform where any woman can join to learn women specific Jiu Jitsu and do some awesome and fun live workouts with me in an safe and interactive class like setting.
Sophia McDermott
Sophia McDermott
Sophia McDermott
