Name and Age
Sarah Lachowsky 45
Hometown
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada
Current Town
I currently live in Ajax, Ontario in the Durham Region. I have lived near this area since 2020
What should people know about you?
I'm just a normal mother, and business owner. My daughter is 1.5 years old and her name is Alice. Ju jitsu is a great outlet for people who have done or not done sports before. Sadly, when we leave school we leave the benefit of regular excercise, so we need to find our own ways to participate, jiu jitsu is that for me .
What was the reason you got in to Brazilian jiu jitsu aka BJJ?
it was a very typical woman's progression. Started with muay thai and kickboxing then realized grappling is less shocking to the joints and much easier on the body overall. As well, I benefit long term from the movements that help me with balance, core strength, getting up and down from a seated position. I love that Karma Jiu Jitsu is near me in Ajax, in the Durham Region.
How long have you been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
I have been doing it off and on for 6-7 years
What would you say to someone considering joining
The biggest barrier for many is getting to the first class. It takes a lot of courage to walk into a jiu jitsu gym for the first time. Make sure you go to a gym that you connect with and they have a culture you are looking for. Trust your intuition, if you have a good or bad feeling about a place, you are probably right.
Will your daughter do jiu jitsu?
My daughter is going to do jiujitsu for sure. As a martial art it helps build respect, and discipline. For a female child it provides self defense, contributes to many other life skills, and helps with body positivity. Swimming can save your life and so can jiujitsu
What is the biggest benefit from jiu jitsu?
It keeps me learning, it's like learning a new craft as an adult.
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