How did I get into wrestling?

As a fitness model, I was hired over three years ago for female wrestling videos. This is where I learned basic wrestling pins. Sometimes it was so much fun I had to turn my head away from the camera to hide my laughter! As I branched out to mixed wrestling, I watched Shidokan and Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. I then learned wrestling techniques from male friends, street fighters, clients, and martial artists.

I studied for a couple months at the Carlson Gracie Jiujitsu school in Chicago, but quit for various reasons. Currently, I hold a belt in Combat Do (MMA form that teaches jiujitsu, judo, hapkido, thai boxing, and kempo) Master Bob Schirmer and Shonie Carter are my teachers, and the greatest men on the planet.

 

How do I stay in shape?

By beating the crap out of you guys! Seriously, wrestling is the most efficient workout. Aside from wrestling, I vary my exercise routines with spinning classes, circuit weight training, rollerblading, swimming, rock climbing, dancing at night clubs, and of course, running my dogs.

 

What are my interests?

My awesome dog, Driveby, passed away in January '05 from kidney failure. I can't live without dogs, so I adopted two new Pit Bulls, Fugazy and Vino. I'm a gearhead in a bikini body's clothing, always hanging around with the good ole boys in a garage. If I'm not with my mom!

I love Brazilian steakhouses and good Italian restaurants. I'm into side projects that catch my interest and evolve my mind. I can have a conversation about almost anything!