Cecilia was born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico. In 2010 she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where she started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra. She immediately loved it! Then after having her son in 2012 she become devoted about women being trained in self-defense skills and started practicing Jiu Jitsu more consistently. She began competing and never stopped.
She re-located to Durango, Colorado in 2016 and began training at Durango Martial Arts Academy where she received her Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In 2017 she started teaching others and became passionate about coaching.
She has trained in several disciplines including:
Most Notable Achievements
She feels by focusing on all these areas of discipline one can achieve balance which can greatly impact your life in numerous ways including: weight loss, focus, coordination, confidence, stamina, and community involvement.