We celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting some of the standout female athletes from the sport of grappling and jiu-jitsu.
Mackenzie Dern: True Warrior (Episode 1)
Jun 8, 2016
Episode Synopsis: Mackenzie Dern is one of the most popular figures in jiu-jitsu, and there's a good reason why! Her sunny smile, big heart, and amazing submission skills have made her the darling of the grappling world.
Get to know her better by watching "True Warrior," a documentary that covers her rise in jiu-jitsu up to her debut into the world of MMA:
- What it was like growing up as a lifelong jiu-jitsu practitioner, and her relationship with her legendary black belt father, Megaton Dias
- Her career path from white to black belt, with her greatest victories along the way
- And her incredible performance at the IBJJF 2015 Pan Championships
In episode two, we see her training as part of her preparations for her MMA debut!
