Emma is a jiu jitsu brown belt under Dickie Martin (Carlson Gracie UK); she is an active competitor, a passionate coach and an experienced referee.
Emma has trained under a range of instructors, including Ffion Davies and Ash Williams, and enjoys combining the styles and techniques of those different influences in her own game and teaching style. Emma strongly believes in the ethos of bio-mechanical jiu jitsu, whereby participants do not rely purely on their physicality to achieve success. Whilst Emma loves judo, she accepts her position as Grange Jiu Jitsu's resident guard-puller.
Emma's notable achievements:
- European Champion (Brown belt, M2)
- British Open Champion (purple belt, M1)
- 2x British Nationals Champion (blue belt)
- 2x English Open Champion (blue belt)
- 3x Paris Open Champion (blue belt)
- Enyo Grappling, Battle Grapple and Hajime vet
- 8x IBJJF Major Medalist
- 20+ golds at domestic competitions
- 3x UKBJJA top ranked athlete (2018 adult and masters, 2019 masters)